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Fort Bend / Southwest • Volume 40 • No. 39

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After weeks of “community involvement,” the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) received the final proposed recommendations and got to publicly voice their opinions during a three-hour work session Monday night.

Among the recommended highlights – that could begin as early as 2019 if the board votes to approve when they meet May 14 – are a series of new schools, and portable buildings that could cost the district more than $175 million in a bond request that parents say still won’t address all the districts needs.

Those highlights include: • Building a 1,000-capacity elementary school for the Austin, Travis, Bush feeder pattern.

• Rebuild Madden and Meadows Place elementary schools while repurposing Barrington Place Elementary School.

• Create classroom additions for Neill, Madden, Commonwealth, Park and Palmer elementary schools.

• Build a new 850-capacity elementary school for the Ridge Point High School feeder pattern.

• Create an innovative pilot program at Ridge Point High School allowing for flexible hours so students are not rezoned.

• Repurpose Blue Ridge Elementary School as a swing facility.

• Turn Hightower High School into a district-wide academy, moving traditional neighborhood students to another school, likely Mar-

Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman, left, congratulates Jennifer Lane during an election watch party Saturday at Constellation Field.

Zimmerman was re-elected mayor and Lane won election to the vacant at-large position 2 council seat.

(Photo by Joe Southern)

Incumbents successful at the polls

By Joe Southern JSOUTHERN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Incumbency carried the day Saturday as city voters went to the polls to select mayors and councilmembers.

Not a single incumbent lost in eastern Fort Bend County, according to unofficial results.

Sugar Land In Sugar Land, the mayor and two at-large positions were up for election. Mayor Joe Zimmerman held off challenger Diana Miller 3,916 (63.55 percent) to 2,246 (36.45 percent).

“Nancy and I want to thank you all, the many friends, family, and supporters who were part of our re-election campaign. Because of your help and encouragement, I now look forward to my secondterm as Mayor of Sugar Land,” he said. “Thank you for the overwhelming support, believing in my leadership, and most importantly for taking the time to vote. As I head into to my second-term, I will continue to work to keep Sugar Land the best place to live, work, play, and visit. As your mayor, I have seen the City of Sugar Land experience growth in both business and residential, including the successful annexation of the Greatwood and New Territory master-planned communities.

We also enjoyed tremendous success with the opening of the Smart Financial Centre, and maintained a “AAA” bond rating because of our strong financial management practices. Moving forward, I will continue to work with staff, our first responders, local and state elected officials, and you the residents to keep Sugar Land strong.”

Councilmember Himesh Gandhi was unopposed for atlarge position 1, garnering all 4,353 votes.

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SEE ELECTION, PAGE 12

shall and Willowridge.

Of concern, say some parents, is that the recommendations do not address overcrowding at Ridge Point, Sienna, and Riverstone. It also leaves parents at Hightower High School frustrated because turning Hightower into a districtwide academy – against the recommendation of the steering committee – means that neighborhood students could be sent elsewhere.

The school board gave overwhelming vocal support for the Hightower idea with only board member Grayle James requesting more information on the impact to the neighborhood students.

Trustee Addie Heyliger was the only board member absent.

A proposal made by board president Kristin Tassin to not rezone Ridge Point but create a pilot program with flexible scheduling was also met with high praise.

The board will make its final decision at the regular May 14 board meeting once requests for more information on some issues are met.

Some members of the community steering committee, however, called foul on the process saying they were merely used as pawns by the administration because proposals were inserted for the board to vote on that they did not recommend or did not have their support.

“I will never serve on a district steering committee again. They just lied to us.

This is not what we wanted.

They got our hopes up that

SEE FBISD, PAGE 12

Hundreds of protestors held signs and chanted Saturday morning at the intersection of Riverstone Boulevard and State Highway 6 in protest of the proposed rezoning of schools in the Fort Bend ISD. They want a new middle school in their community and to have the school district stop rezoning their schools every few years. (Photo by Joe Southern)

Riverstone residents protest FBISD rezoning

By Joe Southern JSOUTHERN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Tired of having their children switch schools every few years, hundreds of parents and their children from the Riverstone community staged a huge protest Saturday, May 5, at the intersection of Riverstone Boulevard and State Highway 6.

Many clad in light blue Tshirts and nearly all carrying protest signs, the community members were upset with the Fort Bend Independent School District’s plan to re-zone schools.

“For the past month, we parents, as residents of the Riverstone community, have been engaging in FBISD’s fa-

cilities planning exercise,” said parent Radhika Iyer. “We have provided feedback to the school district in several ways including surveys, petitions, and steering committee meetings. As the facilities planning comes to an end, we residents are unsure that the district is pursuing stable, long-term solutions in the best interest of all children of FBISD. We are resorting to peaceful protest to raise awareness of the need for better planning for FBISD.” Joe Thekkanath, who has been a resident since 2009, has been through a similar rezoning by FBISD in 2014 and recalls speaking at the FBISD board meetings in 2014.

“It’s disturbing to me as a resident to appear before the FBISD Board of Trustees ev-

ery four years and ask not to be rezoned,” he said. “It’s time for FBISD to find better, long term solutions that include a dedicated middle school for our community and a clear feeder pattern from elementary to middle to high school, keeping the neighborhood children together. We had enough of shuffling kids around.”

The group said they would appear in force Monday night at a meeting of the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees. (See related story.)

“Parents, many of whom are with various professional backgrounds, have conducted detailed data analysis that shows need for a middle school in the area as a long-term stable solution,” said parent Arun Mundra.

Drew Cary, left, host of “The Price is Right,” with Lisa Beverley as she picks up a $1,000 win on the popular game show. (Photo courtesy FremantleMedia North America)

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When Lisa Beverley watched “The Price is Right” with her grandmother as a youngster, little did she know that one day she’d not only be on the famed game show – but she’d be a big winner as well.

On May 2, Beverley appeared on an episode of the longest running game show in television history. The Chicago native, who now lives in Missouri City, had her chance

to “come on down” and be on stage with host Drew Carey and win a two cars, cash, a six-day trip to Madagascar and more. The total package was valued at $42,000.

A fan of the show since childhood, Beverley was headed to Los Angeles to visit her son, NBA Clippers player Patrick Beverley.

She had a friend who told her she could get tickets to watch, and possibly be a contestant on “The Price is

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Star Wars (k)nights Lisa Beverley (right) with her son Patrick Beverley of the NBA Clippers, celebrate Lisa’s “The Price is Right” win. (Photo courtesy FremantleMedia North America)

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Fresno man gets life without parole in continuous child sex abuse case From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

On April 30, Gilberto Antonio Guillen-Hernandez of Fresno was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for continuous sexual abuse of young child and 20 years in prison for sexual assault of a child.

Tried before 458th District Court Presiding Judge Kenneth Cannata, GuillenHernandez was convicted by a jury on April 27, after less than 20 minutes of deliberation. The jury returned on April 30 and assessed the maximum punishment allowed by law in each case.

Prosecutors Melissa Muñoz and Jenna Rudoff, both assigned to the Child Abuse Division of the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, represented the state.

Evidence presented by prosecutors revealed that Guillen-Hernandez had engaged in repeated sexual contact with the child at various locations, including the family home and a motel, from 2014 to 2016.

Muñoz said that “the majority of times, child victims do not tell right away when they have been sexually abused by someone they

know, and when they do tell, they may not reveal all of the abuse at first. In this case, the abuse came to light in 2016 when the child bravely reported the abuse to a teacher and an investigation began.

It was discovered during the investigation that the abuse had been occurring for over two years.”

Muñoz also praised the work of Detective Joe Luera of the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office who investigated the case when it was reported in November 2016.

“This young girl was sexually abused by someone she should have been able to trust, in a place where she should have been able to feel safe,” Rudoff said. “She is an amazing young girl with strength and bravery that are well beyond her years. It took courage for her to come forward and face her abuser. By telling what happened to her, she not only stood up for herself, she stood up for all child victims of sexual abuse. We are so proud of her.”

“Most of the crimes prosecuted in our Child Abuse Division occur between victims and perpetrators who know each other,” District Attorney John Healey said.

“They are often people that have access to the child,

such as relatives, f r iend s, or neighb o r s .

T h e perpetrator in this case took advantage of his Guillen-Hernandez access to this child, and his actions warranted a life sentence. Since the month of April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, it is very fitting that this sentence was pronounced by the jury on April 30, the final day of the month. The jury’s strong sentence sends an even stronger message to all child abuse victims and sexual offenders that the citizens of Fort Bend County have zero tolerance for child abuse.”

Continuous sexual abuse of a young child is a first-degree felony punishable by 25 to 99 years or life in prison, without the possibility of parole.

Sexual assault of a child is a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.

Under Texas law, the defendant must serve every day of the life sentence for continuous sexual abuse of a young child.

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Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital receives top national nursing recognition including nursing standards and practices, patient care and innovations in nursing leadership and management to achieve Magnet status.

“Achieving Magnet recognition reinforces the culture of high-quality patient care that we strive for.

It is evidence of our nurses’ commitment to providing our patients with the best care and we are extremely proud of receiving this gold standard for nursing excellence,” said Initial Magnet recognition is valid for four years and, during that

From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital is now among an elite group of facilities nationwide that has received Magnet recognition for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program.

The designation is one of the highest levels of recognition a hospital can receive.

“This is a great achievement and honor for our hospital. It speaks highly of the level of teamwork that went into receiving this recognition. I am proud of our nurses, affiliated physicians and staff who work diligently every day to provide high-quality care to our patients,” said Greg Haralson, CEO of Memorial Hermann Southwest and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land.

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Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital staff celebrates the Magnet designation the hospital recently received from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. (Submitted photo)

quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovation in professional nursing practice. Magnet recognition is the highest possible organizational credential granted by the ANCC, the

largest and most prominent nursing credentialing organization in the United States.

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Women with risk factors for heart disease should start a proven prevention plan before menopause From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Women with risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and a family history, should start a dialogue with their primary care physician in their 40s so they can begin a prevention regimen that will keep them healthy.

“Women have a low prevalence of the disease until

time, hospitals and nursing staff are closely monitored, evaluated and surveyed to ensure they remain in compliance with the program’s high standards. At the end of the four-year period, hospitals must re-apply and again undergo the challenging evaluation process.

Memorial Hermann Southwest joins Memorial Hermann Greater Heights, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and as one of 36 Magnet recognized facilities in Texas.

menopause where symptoms and risk factors may go unnoticed until they are well into their 50s and 60s,” said Sangeeta Saikia, M.D., a cardiologist with Houston Methodist Cardiology Associates at Sugar Land.

“Women with risk factors need to be 10 years ahead of the game and proactive when it comes to prevention, but unfortunately, too many delay being tested.”

Saikia said talking to their doctor about their family

history is very important for women, especially if a family member died of the disease at a young age.

She added they should also have their blood pressure and cholesterol monitored regularly, develop an exercise and nutrition plan, and, if they are a smoker, stop smoking. Women over 50 with risk factors, especially if not controlled, will benefit from seeing a cardiologist.

“We can begin per-

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HELPS THE UNDER & UNINSURED IN NEED OF ELECTIVE SURGERIES

Self-employed and uninsured, Kristin had nowhere to turn for help when she broke her hand.

“We had no means and couldn’t get help from a lot of the hospitals to even do payment plans with them,” she said.

Seven orthopedic surgeons turned her away because she lacked insurance.

“Without this surgery I wouldn’t be able to use my hand again,” Kristin said.

That’s when she learned about Patient Benefit Foundation.

The new Sugar Land-based foundation was started in 2014 by Dr. Mubashir Chaudhry. The owner of multiple businesses, Chaudhry felt it was time to give back to the community that had given him so much. His passion was to fund elective surgeries for people who fell through the gaps in insurance coverage.

“This was a missing piece of Obamacare,” Chaudhry stated.

He started the Patient Benefit Foundation (PBF) with seed money out of his own pocket. Chaudhry immigrated to the United States from Pakistan 23 years ago, where he practiced as a surgeon.

“I want to help as many people as possible in need of elective surgery. That is the mission of Patient Benefit Foundation,” Chaudhry said.

The idea for PBF came when his mother, who lives here, was visiting his sister in New York. She started having severe pain and became semi-conscious. That led to 21 days in an intensive care unit awaiting an operation to have her gall bladder removed. If his mother had been screened properly for such a disease, she would not have had to go through this life threatening situation. After seeing what his mother went through, Chaudhry was determined that no one else should have to suffer awaiting an elective surgery that could save or improve his or her life due to a lack of insurance coverage or proper screening.

Kristin is an example of that. Her broken hand was healing wrong and would have been deformed without surgery. The longer she put if off the worse it got.

“It should have been an hour-long surgery but it took six and a half hours because it was healing wrong,” she said.

Kristin was very grateful to PBF and Dr. Chaudhry for their much needed help. “Patient Benefit Foundation has been a godsend to me and my family because of the surgery I had to have on my arm that we didn’t know how we were going to pay for it,” she said.

Reba was in a similar situation when she was diagnosed with a benign lump on her left breast. Being an unemployed student at the time, she could not afford to have the lumpectomy she needed in order to prevent a possible future health problem

as her doctor recommended.

“I had applied for Obamacare but the premiums were too high,” she said.

She looked into Fort Bend County’s indigent care program and was eventually led to PBF. Reba was able to get the surgery she required and no longer has to worry about future complications the lump might have caused.

George was also uninsured and in need of a medical procedure.

“I was prevented for five years from getting the medical attention I needed,” he said.

After contacting PBF, things happened very quickly. He said it was like all the pieces finally fell into place with the financing in order.

“I was blown away,” he said. “They are very respectful of the person asking for help.”

PBF is set up to pay the hospital expenses and that of the anesthesiologist. Surgeons in the group donate their time for surgeries. Many physicians & medical facilities in the area are now working with PBF. As the foundation becomes better known in the community at large, the need for more doctors, donors, and volunteers will increase.

“We’re always looking for more doctors … and we’re looking for more patients.” Chaudhry said.

Dr. Syed Gardezi said he liked the idea for PBF when approached by Chaudhry.

“Dr. Chaudhry asked me to see some patients who needed help with elective procedures and I was glad to help,” Dr. Gardezi said.

Chaudhry said the foundation got rolling in 2016 by launching an awarness gala to get word to the community that PBF was here to help. The first surgeries were done in 2017. By the end of the year, Patient Benefit Foundation had saved patients an estimated $220,000. No patient was required to contribute financially.

Chaudhry said in order to qualify for the benefits from the foundation, applicants must be legal citizens of the United States, they must be underinsured or uninsured, they must demonstrate financial need, and the surgery must be elective (something planned ahead and not an emergency). Elective surgeries include things like gall bladder removal, hysterectomies, etc.

“These are things that patients usually tend to put off because of lack of resources,” he said.

Not all elective surgeries are covered. PBF does not provide for cosmetic surgery or things like Botox.

Patient Benefit Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board

of Directors that includes local business, industry, and community leaders. Day-to-day operations and administrative positions are assigned to Executive Volunteers from Chaudhry’s various companies.

“These executives have years of experience in patient care and understand the patients, not just from a financial point of view but medical necessity as well. All of this allows Patient Benefit Foundation to operate with the lowest overhead possible, making more funding available to more patients,” he said.

He said PBF is still in its early stages of development.

“I have a passion and dream to take PBF to the next level, possibly nation wide,” he said. “No one else in the United States, as far as we know, is providing this service to those in need of elective surgeries.”

Patient Benefit Foundation is a charitable organization recognized to be tax-exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to Patient Benefit Foundation are tax-deductible. To make a donation, apply for assistance, or volunteer, contact us at www.pbfusa.org.

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Bike to Work, School Day to be held May 11 in Sugar Land From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

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Following a safety briefing at 8:25 a.m., all participants will ride 1.1 miles to Fort Settlement Middle School, 5440 Elkins Road, via University Boulevard. After dropping off students, Bike to Work Day participants will continue another 6.4 miles to Sugar Land Town Square via Commonwealth, Austin Parkway and Lexington Boulevard.

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on genetics, and taking the necessary actions to keep them on the right track,” said Saikia. “Women with the aforementioned risks for heart disease should treat this like they do a mammogram and be checked at least once a year.”

A recent survey published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that nearly half of the women in the United States do not know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in women.

In addition, 74 percent of the women surveyed had at least one heart disease risk factor, but only 16 percent told their doctor

will include a proclamation from Mayor Joe Zimmerman recognizing Bike to Work Day and Bike to Work Month, a group photo, food and more. Participants must pre-register and bring their own bicycles and helmets to participate.

The event highlights important infrastructure identified by residents as a priority in Sugar Land.

“Pedestrian and bike paths not only improve recreational opportunities for our residents, but they also provide an important mobility alternative to automobiles,” said Director of Public Works Robert Valenzuela. “The city has recently completed more than $400,000 worth of projects, with one of the most recent projects being the Williams Trace side path, but there’s plenty more ahead.”

Sugar Land has identified a plan that includes 24 miles of bike lanes, an additional 18 miles of on-street shared lanes for bicycles and 128 miles of pedestrian and bike paths. Pedestrian and bicycle paths not only improve fitness, recreation and mobility, but also have the potential to make a positive

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“When we provide an alternative to automobiles, we create the potential to reduce carbon emissions and provide future generations with a healthy, vibrant community,” Valenzuela said.

Bike to Work Day takes place during National Bicycle Month.

National Bicycle Month is celebrated nationwide and is an opportunity for local cyclists to spread awareness of bicycling opportunities in the community and to share the efforts being taken to make the city of Sugar Land a safe environment for bicyclists. It is also an ideal time to stress the importance of knowing and following state and local laws that apply to bicyclists, sharing the road legally with motorists and demonstrating the bicycle as a useful form of transportation.

The city of Sugar Land encourages all riders to wear bright clothing, travel in the direction of traffic, stop at all stop signs and traffic lights and follow all traffic laws.

For more information and to register for the event, visit www.sugarlandtx.gov/biketowork.

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The survey also pointed out that only 22 percent of primary care physicians felt prepared to assess a woman’s risk for heart disease. Saikia says if further treatment is necessary, your primary care physician may refer you to a cardiologist.

It is important to know that heart problems in women are not as recognizable as they are in men.

Some of the symptoms for women include: • Extreme weakness, anxiety, or shortness of breath; • Discomfort, pressure, heaviness or pain in the chest, arm, below the breastbone or in the middle of the back; • Sweating, nausea,

vomiting, dizziness; • Fullness, indigestion, a tightness in the throat area; • Rapid or irregular heartbeats.

“The myth that heart disease is a man’s disease is just that, a myth. The time is now for women to realize that they can be affected,” Saikia said. “If a woman can get years ahead of the disease, she gives herself a much better chance of beating it.”

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sangeeta Saikia, call 713-776-9500.

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May is a month for nerds in Houston area to totally geek out May is a month for nerdiness and this year I’m geeking out in a huge way.

There are many reasons for the science fiction and fantasy fanatics among us to get really excited this month.

For one thing, unless you’ve been living on another planet, you’re probably aware that “Avengers: Infinity War” opened April 27 and not only did it have the biggest opening in history for a movie, it broke the speed record to $1 billion in global box office receipts by hitting the mark in a week. (More about the Avengers in a bit.)

Coming up next is the newest Star Wars movie, “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” The story from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away comes out May 25, or for those of us with advance screening tickets, May 24. (Yes, I know I skipped “Deadpool 2” on May 18, but that was on purpose.)

Later this month, Comicpalooza returns to Houston May 25-17 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Although announcements are still being made, the headliners so far are huge.

Topping the list are Tom Holland (Spider-Man), Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones), Charlie Cox (Daredevil), and Michael Chiklis (Fantastic Four).

From Battlestar Galactica we have Tricia Helfer and Edward James Olmos, and from Star Trek we will see Levar Burton, Jeri Ryan, and Brent Spiner. Ray Park, who played Darth Maul in “Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace” will be there.

Throwback stars of yesteryear will be on hand, including “CHiPs” stars Larry Wilcox and Erik Estrada, along with Jimmie Walker (“Good Times”) and David

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Faustino (“Married…With Children”).

The only disappointment so far (and this could change as announcements are made) is the dearth of stars from the plethora of Marvel and DC movies out there along with all of the new Star Wars movies. Even the Harry Potter franchise is growing with the sequel to “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” coming out this fall, yet there is no representation.

Still, there are many more movie and TV stars, comic book writers and artists, voice actors and more coming to the 10th annual Comicpalooza. For a complete list, visit www. comicpalooza.com.

Of course last weekend was big for nerds. Friday was Star Wars Day (May the Fourth be with you) and Saturday was Free Comic Book Day. Not to be outdone, the Sugar Land Skeeters celebrated Star Wars with themed nights on Friday and Saturday with related giveaways and players wearing Stormtrooper styled jerseys and helmets. This was a lot of fun and big crowds turned out to get their Light Swords (they were not allowed by Lucasfilm to call them lightsabers) on Friday night and the Jedi Swatson bobblehead on Saturday. There were Star Wars costumers present on

Jedi knight Swatson, the Sugar Land Skeeters mascot, escorts Darth Vader off the field Saturday during a Star Wars theme weekend for the local baseball team. The players wore special Star Wars jerseys and helmets to commemorate the weekend. (Photo by Joe Southern)

Sugar Land Skeeters mascot Swatson holds a Light Sword and a Jedi Swatson bobblehead that were giveaways last weekend at Constellation Field when the Skeeters took on the Somerset Patriots. (Photo by Joe Southern)

Saturday, making the evening a lot of fun.

Getting back to the movies, “Avengers: Infinity War” was everything and more that it was touted to be. (Warning: Mild spoilers ahead!) I was curious to see how Marvel would pull so many characters into a single movie and give them enough to do to make it worthwhile and interesting. For the most part, they were highly successful.

Although a very significant number of heroes died by

Letter to the Editor of beautification. How could City planners and politicians so obviously neglect a City area that has the most visibility and traffic of any section of the City? This lack of attention powerfully shows that the City lacks even the lower levels of funding we need to make our City the “Show Me” municipality that we tout.

Is Missouri City even providing the most basic level of waste removal and clean up services?

Many residents in my subdivision would vote no.

We often need to call and complain to get our garbage picked up on a regular basis and it’s only after repeated calls to the City that we get our streets cleaned of leaves and other debris. It might be advisable that the mayor spend some time devoted to these aspects of City services before boasting of future accomplishments.

The mayor makes a point of Metro providing new

local bus service to Missouri City residents. Well, it’s about time! The City has contributed between $50 to $100 million of sales tax funds to Metro for the past 40 years and we finally may get some token payback? The mayor has been in elected office for most of these past 30 to 40 years also. I appreciate that he is working on this issue but is it actually too little too late? Metro has bled the lifeblood of sales tax revenues from Missouri City residents for most of the period that current residents have lived here and all we get is a few new bus lines?

The sales tax revenues forwarded to Metro have taken from the City the budget monies needed to bring the City to a higher level. This is the clearest financial failure that this mayor has on his record and I’m glad he’s finally making time to do something about it.

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21, the animated “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” on Dec. 14, and then DC’s lone liveaction offering this year with “Aquaman” on Dec. 21.

Honestly, for those of us who are science fiction and fantasy fans, this is truly the prime time to celebrate our fandom. With Marvel and DC battling it out for comic book movie supremacy, Star Wars producing about a movie a year, Star Trek ramping up with two new movies in the works, and many other similar projects of various franchises coming down the pike, there is a large quantity of high quality viewing ahead.

With events like Comicpalooza, it really brings things close to home with the stars coming to our back door for an up-close and personal experience.

So I leave you now with my Vulcan hand sign held high and say, “May the force be ever in your favor. So say we all.”

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Missouri City must take better care of basic needs Dear Editor, I read with interest, Allen Owen, the Missouri City Mayor’s State of the City address. While I understand that he is a political officer and his goal is reelection, wouldn’t it have been more productive to point out some of the deficiencies that the City so clearly demonstrates daily to all of us residents and point out how he thinks he might improve those issues? It makes no sense to paint a rosy picture of the City which is composed of equal parts of fantasy and conjecture when the reality is that the City has a long way to go to satisfy even the most basic of resident needs.

As I commute each morning, I am immediately so not impressed with the City’s treatment of the medians on Highway 6, which are decorated with red brick. More recently, the City has planted a few trees but the City needs to do so much more to approach even a basic level

the end of the movie, I don’t think we’ve seen the last of them. I say this with confidence because most of the deceased have sequel movies in the works. That, and you don’t derail your gravy train at the height of its popularity.

This just builds suspense for the next set of movies.

(As for the “Deadpool” sequel, I stand firm in my belief that comics are for kids and an R-rated comic movie is an abomination, no matter how good it is.)

I’m really getting excited for “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” This project has been hounded with bad publicity throughout production (namely the firing of the directors), but I think bringing in Ron Howard to finish the film is a stroke of genius and the final product will surprise a lot of people. I, for one, want to see how Han meets Chewbacca, how the smug smuggler wins the Millennium Falcon from Lando Calrissian, and the contest where Han races the Falcon through the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs.

When it comes to movies worth geeking about, the rest of this year offers a bonanza.

Looking ahead we get “Incredibles 2” on June 15, “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” on June 22, “Ant-Man and The Wasp” on July 6, “Venom” on Oct. 5, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” on Nov. 16, “Robin Hood” on Nov.

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After stinging the New Britain Bees with a six-game sweep to start the season, the Sugar Land Skeeters looked to be dominating the Atlantic League until Somerset came to town for a three-game weekend series.

After surrendering the first game to Sugar Land, the Patriots fought off two gallant comeback bids by the home team and left taking two of three and sending the Skeeters on the road with a two-game skid. The 7-0 start, however, is the best start in the Skeeters seven-year history.

The Skeeters began the season with a six-game home stand against the Bees, barely winning all six thanks to a come-from-behind 4-3 victory in the last game Wednesday. Courtney Hawkins belted a two-run homer and was followed by Albert “Coco” Cordero who hit the go-ahead RBI in the eighth inning.

Although the Skeeters feature fireworks on Fridays, things got explosive on Monday, April 30, when Bees relief pitcher Sam Gervacio hit Skeeters batter Matt Chavez, bringing both benches to the field, but without a fight. Gervacio was tossed from the game, which caused Bees manager Wally Backman to have words with the umpire. The ump sent Backman out as well. Skeeters manager Pete Incaviglia got his two cents worth in and also got tossed. That brought both teams out again, but once more nothing happened.

After a break on Thursday, the Skeeters welcomed the Patriots to the Dark Side with a Star Wars themed weekend.

Wearing stormtrooper styled jerseys, the Skeeters took the first game 5-3 behind the pitching of Logan Bawcom. Felipe Paulino earned his second save of the season and Kyle Kubitza went 2-3 at the plate with three RBIs. The force was not with the Skeeters after that as the Pats took the next two games and the series. On Saturday, the Skeeters battled back from a 7-3 deficit to pull within one in the ninth, thanks in part to a two-run single by Derek Norris. With two on and one out in the ninth, Cordero hit a single but the Pats’ Mike Fransoso

New Britain Bees runner Ozney Guillen makes an ill-fated attempt to return to first as Sugar Land Skeeters first baseman Matt Chavez catches the ball for the tag during a game last week at Constellation Field. (Photo by Joe Southern)

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collided with Norris while fielding the hit, causing both men to go down. Norris was called out and Incaviglia protested loudly, but not enough for another ejection. Hawkins struck out next to end the game.

On Sunday, the Patriots led 11-4 midway through the sixth only to see the Skeeters score four runs, followed by two more in the eighth to make it 11-10. Unfortunately for the Skeeters, the Pats brought in two runs in the ninth to make it 13-10.

Stats Matt Chavez leads the Skeeters and the Atlantic League at the plate with a .576 average.

In 33 at-bats he has 19 hits, including six doubles, a home run and five RBIs. The Skeeters have four of the top 10 hitters in the league with Anthony Giansanti hitting .412, Kyle Kubitza hitting .400, and Albert Cordero hitting .367.

On the mound Mitch Talbot and Brett Marshall are tied with

Somerset’s Mike Antonini with 0.0 ERAs. Talbot has pitched 10 innings in two games, striking out five, walking two, and giving up seven hits and a run.

He has a win to his credit. Marshall has a pair of no-decisions after two outings with 7.2 innings. He has given up five hits, three runs, and four walks while striking out nine.

Schedule After a travel day on Monday, the Skeeters hit the road for three games at the Lancaster Barnstormers and three at the Long Island Ducks. They return home Monday four seven games against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. The game on Friday, May 18, is Pink in the Park breast cancer awareness, sponsored by Memorial Hermann, and also Girl Scout night. There will be Friday night fireworks, and on Saturday the team is giving away a Skeeters puzzle.

Transactions The Skeeters signed catcher Jeff Allen and former Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Colin Walsh. Ryan Jackson was placed in the inactive list and outfielder Welington Dotel and pitcher Jose Ortega were released. Pitcher Paco Rodriguez, who had two saves for the Skeeters, had his contract purchased by the Minnesota Twins.

Skeeter of the Week Skeeter of the Week honors go to pitcher Mitch Talbot.

He has proved himself to be the team’s workhorse on the

mound early on this season, winning one of two games he started and getting five strikeouts in 10 innings pitched while maintaining a 0.0 earned-run average.

Sugar Land batter Courtney Hawkins is hit by a pitch Friday night during the game against the Somerset Patriots.

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Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.

Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

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ORDINANCE NO. 1110 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STAFFORD, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14 – BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES AND CHAPTER 42 – FIRE PREVENTION AND DETECTION, OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2015 EDITION (NON-RESIDENTIAL), THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2015 EDITION, THE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2015 EDITION, THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2015 EDITION, THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2015 EDITION, THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2015 EDITION, THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2015 EDITION, AND THE INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE 2015 EDITION, THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAFETY CODE, WITH ALL APPENDICES TO EACH AFOREMENTIONED CODE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00 FOR EACH VIOLATION THEREOF, WITH EACH DAY CONSTITUTING A SEPARATE VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE. PASSED AND APPROVED IN STAFFORD, TEXAS THIS 2ND DAY OF MAY, 2018.

ORDINANCE NO. 1111 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STAFFORD, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 62 – PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; REVISING ARTICLE I – IN GENERAL, SECTION 62-1; REVISING ARTICLE IV – RECORDED RESTRICTIONS, SECTION 62-95; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00 FOR EACH VIOLATION THEREOF, WITH EACH DAY CONSTITUTING A SEPARATE VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE. PASSED AND APPROVED IN STAFFORD, TEXAS THIS 2ND DAY OF MAY, 2018.

Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of April, 2018, Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Suichu Vicky Chang, Deceased, were granted to Independent Executrix, Tina Chang, by the Honorable County Courtat-law Number Five of Fort Bend County, Texas, in Cause No. 18CPR-031621 pending upon the Docket of said Court.

All persons having claims against the Estate are hereby required to present the claim within the time prescribed by law, addressed in care of the representative’s attorney, as follows: Estate of Suichu Vicky Chang, c/o Douglas A. Edwards; 5020 Montrose, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77006.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO TELFAIR WEST COMMERCIAL DISTRICT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (GDP) FOR TRACT C-3A AND THE RETAINED TXDOT RIGHTOF-WAY ALONG US HIGHWAY 59 FRONTAGE ROAD (APPROXIMATELY 9.05 ACRES IN TOTAL) Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 6:30 p.m., May 24, 2018, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the amendment to the Telfair West Commercial District Planned Development (PD) General Development Plan (GDP) established by Ordinance No. 1926, for Tract C-3A and the retained TxDOT right-of-way along U.S. Highway 59 frontage road (totaling approximately 9.05 acres in total).

The property is located at the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 59 (Southwest Freeway) and University Boulevard; further identified as being a 8.426 acre portion, within the Alexander Hodge League, Abstract 32, of the acreage covered by Ordinance No. 1926, out of a tract called approximately 1,651 acres conveyed to NNP- Keepsake, L.P., by instrument of record under File Number 2003149525, Official Public Records of said Fort Bend County (F.B.C.O.P.R), and . being approximately 0.5 acres of land located in the Alexander Hodge League Abstract 32, Fort Bend County, Texas, more particularly being a portion of the U.S. Highway No. 59 right-of-way bounded on the north and west by a called 1651.239 acre tract conveyed to NNP-Keepsake, L.P., by an instrument of record in File No. 2003149525, Official Public Records Fort Bend County, Texas (F.B.C.O.P.R.);

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ORDINANCE NO. 1109 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STAFFORD AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 18 “BUSINESSES” TO REPEAL ARTICLE V. “AUTO WRECKERS”; ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE V, “TOWING”; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NO. 1107 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 102 “ZONING” THE CITY OF STAFFORD CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 8.5 ACRES OF LAND ON OR NEAR FOUNTAIN LAKE DRIVE FROM “SFR-1” TO “PD” AND TO CREATE A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT “FOUNTAIN PARK VILLAGE”; PROVIDING A PENALTY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR EACH DAY OF VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION HEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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Details of the proposed rezoning may be obtained by contacting City of Sugar Land Development Planning Office by email planning@sugarlandtx.gov or phone (281) 275-2218. The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City website at www.sugarlandtx. gov under “Meeting Agendas” for the Planning and Zoning Commission no later than Friday, May 18, 2018.

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The City of Sugar Land seeks qualifications for performing all work required for the following project in the City: PROJECT NAME: Annual Physicals for Fire Department LOCATION OF WORK: Sugar Land, Texas 77479 Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering at Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed submittals, one (1) original, (5) copies, and one (1) electronic copy in PDF format on CD or flash drive, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018, at which time the names of the firms submitting their qualifications will be read. Submittals received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

Questions regarding this submittal must be received on or before 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 17, 2018 Please post all questions on Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Notice of award of contract shall be given by the City within one hundred and twenty (120) days following the date of submittals.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS AIR DUCT CLEANING SERVICES The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: BID NUMBER: ITB 2018-15 Air Duct Cleaning Services LOCATION OF WORK: Various Locations Throughout the City of Sugar Land Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com or by contacting jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

Questions regarding this bid must be submitted online to Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com by Thursday, May 17, 2018 on or before 3:00 P.M. The City will award and give notice within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.

Property Owners Can Protest Property Appraisal Values Property owners who disagree with the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District’s appraisal of their property for local taxes or for any other action that adversely affects them may protest their property value to the appraisal district’s Appraisal Review Board (ARB).

A property owner must file a written notice of protest before May 15 or within 30 days after the appraisal district delivers the property owner’s notice of appraised value, whichever is later. The ARB will begin hearing taxpayer protests on May 21, 2018.

After the ARB completes its hearings and approves final property tax appraisals, taxing units will use these appraisals to set property tax rates.

The ARB is a group of citizens who live in the appraisal district in counties with 120,000 or more population, the local district administrative judge appoints ARB members.

Otherwise, the appraisal district’s board of directors appoints them.

Property owners may protest any of the following issues to the ARB: • The appraised or market value of the property; • Unequal appraisal of the owner’s property; • Inclusion of the property on the appraisal records; • Denial of a partial exemption, such as a homestead exemption; • Denial of special appraisal, such as agricultural or timber productivity appraisal; • Determination that agricultural or timberland has had a change of use and is subject to a rollback tax; • Identification of the taxing unit or taxing units in which the property is located; • Determination that the taxpayer is the owner of the property; or • Any other action of the appraisal district office or ARB that adversely affects the owner.

The ARB schedules a hearing and sends the protesting property owner written notice of the date, time and place of the hearing.

The law contains specific timelines and procedures for both the property owners and the ARB throughout the appraisal protest process.

These are detailed in the Comptroller’s publication, Property Taxpayer Remedies.

Copies are available from Fort Bend Central Appraisal District at 2801 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

The publication is also available on the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division’s website at comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS HARVEY-RELATED INTERIOR REPAIRS The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for performing all work required for the following project in the City: BID NO. 2018-17: HARVEY-RELATED INTERIOR REPAIRS BIDDER NAME, ADDRESS, AND DUE DATE Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2018, Cane Rom, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

For questions regarding this bid, please contact Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov or post on Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018.

The City will award and give notice within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.

STAFFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION and CITY OF STAFFORD CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PROJECT AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS The Stafford Economic Development Corporation hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 505.160 of the Texas Local Government Code, that the Corporation has adopted, as a Project of the Corporation, “Stafford Retail Sales Center II” project. The estimated cost for the proposed Project is up to eighty percent (80%) of the SEDC’s share of one-half percent (.50%) Sales and Use Tax generated by and attributed solely to individual Retail Sales Center’s sales within the City of Stafford annually plus costs. The Stafford Economic Development Corporation hereby gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing to solicit citizen input on the proposed Project. Said public hearing before the Stafford Economic Development Corporation is hereby called regarding the proposed Project. Said public hearing will be held at 8:00 o’clock p.m., on May 15, 2018, in the Council Chambers, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas.

The City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas will conduct public hearings to solicit citizen input on the proposed Project. Said public hearings shall be held at 7:00 o’clock p.m., on May 16, 2018, in the Council Chambers, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas and at 7:00 o’clock p.m., on June 6, 2018, in the Council Chambers, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas. Interested citizens are invited to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

For further information, please contact: Nici Browe Administrative Assistant Stafford Economic Development Telephone: 281-261-3903 NOTICE TO BIDDERS EMERGENCY GENERATORS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND CITY HALL ANNEX The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: CIP PROJECT NAME: Emergency Generators for Public Works and City Hall Annex CIP PROJECT NUMBER: MU1702 LOCATION OF WORK: 111 Gillingham Lane, Sugar Land, TX 10405 Corporate Drive, Sugar Land, TX Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from www.

CivCastUSA.com.

Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m.

Thursday, May 24, 2018, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 17, 2018, City Council Chamber, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

Questions regarding this bid must be submitted online to the www.CivCastUsa.com system or contact Mike Lai, P.E., at (713) 467-9961 on or before 5:00 P.M. Friday May 18, 2018.

The City Council will award the contract as provided in the Invitation to Bid. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.

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Desired Location w/Highest test scored Elem, MS & Clements High. Low taxes. $399,900 Call Virginia Mack 281-2075200 (VM4930HW)

GREATWOOD KNOLL – Fabulously upgraded Home with pool/spa/tanning ledge w/umbrella, extra cool decking for dining & fire pit area. Pool sweep included.

Note: High vaulted ceilings in main Living Area w/ slate accent Fireplace w/ gas logs. Formal Dining w/ Hardwood flooring. Upgraded Kitchen w/granite counter tops, SS appliances, Master Bedroom down over looking backyard/ Pool/Spa and patio. Upgraded Executive Master bath w/ Frameless Shower enclosure, shadow box & sitting ledge, Granite counters, framed mirrors, jetted tub, tile flooring & large walk-in closet. Upstairs Game-room. Updated light & water fixtures. Private backyard.New Furnace 1/2018. Updated Electrical Panel approx. 2 yrs. ago. $299,900 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM210KF).

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NewMark Home In Highly Sought After COMMONWEALTH PARK - Wonderful Updated Perry Home with Commonwealth! New (2018) Painted 3rd floor bonus rooms! Resort Style Sculpted Pool with corner ledge, Interior Walls. Beautiful 5” Brazilian Hardwoods & 20” Porcelain Tile flagstone edging, heated spa, rock waterfall, outdoor shower, lush Downstairs. Updated Kitchen Appliances landscaping, decking style padio. Upgraded Master suite with frameless & Granite Counter Tops & Island. Great shower enclosure, updated tile walls with shadow box, sitting ledge, rain Location with Exemplary Schools. Close shower & body sprayers. New Carpet & Paint (2018). Large Game Room & to Area Shopping & Dining. $374,900 Call much more! $524,900 Call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200. (VM3909SM) Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM75BC).

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H FBISD, FROM PAGE 1 they were going to do something for the east side of the district and they didn’t. You know what I call that – a lie. They totally ignored the needs of the east side of the district, namely Hightower, Marshall and Willowridge high schools,” said steering committee member Vivian Burley.

Parents in Hightower and Marshall high school zones were appalled when they learned of an overwhelming majority vocalizing support by the board for turning Hightower High School into a full academy that would mean moving out, or rezoning, the traditional neighborhood school.

“Only one board member, Grayle James, asked what about the Hightower students. The rest of the board sat there and said nothing as if we don’t even exist. They don’t want to rezone anyone

but us and that’s supposed to be OK? I don’t think so,” said Hightower parent and organizer Geralynn Prince.

“I’m so disgusted I can’t even speak,” Prince said immediately after the board took a break.

She and many other parents had prepared statements to read to the board, but they could not be heard until the end of the meeting, which also had parents raising questions about the board truly wanting input.

After the three-hour meeting, the board went into closed session as planned to address legal issues.

Board president Kristin Tassin said during the meeting that board members would make themselves available to parents before going into closed session.

Having public comment at the end of the board meetings is standard operating practices, said school spokesperson Amanda Bubela.

That meant parents had to seek out and address each board member individually during the break to raise their concerns if they did not want to wait another two hours for the board to return out of closed session so parents could address the full board.

The facilities issue attracted a standing room only crowd that spilled into the administrative building lobby where parents sat on the floor to watch proceedings on a large screen.

There were multiple items on the agenda, so parents waiting for the end of the meeting, which started at 6 p.m., did not get to address the full board until well after 11 p.m. Monday night.

“There is never a plan that will make everyone happy.

Rezoning is not something we want to do. We are doing what we believe is in the best interest of our students,” Tassin said during the break.

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Lisa Beverley on the set of “The Price is Right” in Los Angeles. The Missouri City woman won two cars, cash and a vacation on the populat television game show. (Photo courtesy FremantleMedia North America)

H BEVERLEY, FROM PAGE 1 Right.” She said to her friends, “Sure, that’s cool! I always wanted to do that.”

But there was one hitch.

Going to the show meant she would have to miss her flight back to Houston, and stay a little longer in the Los Angeles area.

“I was like that’s too close to my flight leaving – to get on the program is actually a five-hour process, and I didn’t want to miss my flight,” she said.

Her friend finally convinced her to stay.

“Well, it’s on my bucket list to be on this show, and hey, so glad I stayed,” she said.

With ticket in hand, she learned it’s no simple feat to be a contestant on “The Price is Right.”

“It’s a long process. It takes about four hours even before you can even get into the studio,” she said. “The producers want to get a picture of you, meet you, then a group of people come out and meet with you again. The process goes for everyone who has a ticket. Once you get into the studio, the staff tells us to listen for our name, and look for our name on the cue card.”

The audience gets pretty excited right before show time, so cue cards are needed

H ELECTION, FROM PAGE 1 member Mary Joyce vacated the seat and Jennifer Lane won election to the position, fending off a formidable write-in campaign by Fara Ahmed. Lane, who was the sole candidate on the ballot as Ahmed was a write-in candidate, had 3,432 votes (59.31 percent) to Ahmed’s 2,355 (40.69 percent).

“Thank you Sugar Land for allowing me to represent you on the council. My husband, Bill and I, are overwhelmed with the kindness and the support we have experienced throughout the campaign. I look forward to representing all the residents and working with the mayor, my fellow council-members, and the staff. I am honored to have this opportunity, and I am beyond grateful for you the residents to allow me to serve this great city,” Lane said. “I know I bring a unique view

in case you can’t hear your name called, Beverley explained. Once a contestant hears or sees their name, they can hustle on down to the stage and join Drew Carey, the show’s host.

The show starts as soon as everyone is seated in the studio. Did she start feeling lucky after finally getting in?

“No!” laughed Beverley.

“We got the last seats in the last row. They told us not to be discouraged; anyone in audience could be called at any time. But it was unreal when the show announcer called my name to ‘Come on down!’”

Audience members can get loud, so the cue cards do come in handy.

“I was sitting there for about 10 minutes, then all of a sudden I saw the cue card with my name on it. I was the second name called. I ran as fast as I could. I almost felt like if I don’t run, they’re gonna miss my name and they would call someone else!” Beverley said.

“I was nervous. I kept saying ‘I gotta calm down!’ Then they immediately tell me that I could win a new car!”

That’s when the excitement and the games began.

She had to roll the dice and guess the prices of goods displayed on stage. She was able to guess whether the prices were higher or lower (she says they were for products

which she buys regularly).

She was so good at the game she received two more tries at guessing. She guessed correctly on those as well, and won her car, a brand new Nissan Versa S. But she didn’t win just the car. She continued to win several more games, and the successful contestant won a six-day trip to Madagascar, another car, (a Hyundai Elantra SE), and $1,000 in cash.

Luck aside, Beverley said she also knew about the products she was asked to price.

“Well, I’m a stay at home mom, so I shop a lot and know what’s what, and I do some couponing as well,” she said.

Beverley said she’s never been on any talk show, game show or won anything. She insists it was a true blessing, since she initially didn’t want to go, because she didn’t want to miss her flight back to Texas.

So a visit to family turned out to be a winning day.

“When I told my son Patrick I missed my flight, he told me it’s OK, come back to the house and stay, and I told him no, look – it’s because I was on ‘The Price is Right.’”

She recently re-watched her episode of the popular game show. “My son and I watched the show again today. And I screamed all other again and relived the whole thing again,” she said.

to the council. My ability to work with others, find resolutions, respect the process but be able to stand for the tough issues is what I most look forward to as your city councilmember. My family has been part of Sugar Land for generations, from the front lines of the Sugar Land Imperial Company to now a seat on the council; I am ready to serve.”

Meadows Place In Meadows Place, the mayor and three councilmembers kept their positions. Mayor Charles Jessup fended off challenger Mark McGrath 510 (57.95 percent) to 370 (42.05 percent).

Place 1 Councilmember John Isbell crushed challenger Lisa Johnson 564 (65.66 percent) to 295 (34.34 percent). Place 2 Councilmember Steve Bezner was unopposed and got all 724 votes. In Place 3, Rick Staigle’s 472 votes (55.01 percent) was enough to fend of challenger Scott Holland with 386 votes (44.99 percent).

Stafford In Stafford, three city council positions were open with each incumbent and one challenger filing. The incumbents, Don Jones, Ken Mathew, and Cecil Willis held off the challenge by Johnny Baiamonte in the four-way race for the three positions.

Mathew had 578 votes (33.98 percent), Willis had 482 votes (28.34 percent), Jones had 417 votes (24.51 percent), and Baiamonte had 224 votes (13.17 percent).

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Other races Missouri City moved its elections to the fall. Several other cities in Fort Bend County, along with numerous Municipal Utility Districts and Levee Improvement held elections and referendums. For more information on those races, visit http:// results.enr.clarityelections. com/TX/Fort_Bend/74655/ Web02.195726/#/.

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FERRELL DEAN HAYS APRIL 6, 1935

E APRIL 29, 2018

Ferrell Dean Hays was born in San Angelo, TX on April 6, 1935, to Bettie Lou McFarlin Hays and Claude Smith Hays. At the age of 4 he moved to Abilene, TX where he spent his boyhood at The Hendrick Home For Children.

He attended Abilene High School where he exceled in athletics and fine arts. He graduated from Hardin Simmons University in 1958. Upon graduation he was commissioned into the United States Army as a Lieutenant. During his 2 years of active military service, Mr. Hays led the Infantry Officers Basic Course in Fort Benning, Georgia. He then moved to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and served as Company Commander, Basic Training Unit for 9 cycles where he was awarded best Company 6 out of 9 training cycles. Mr. Hays ended his Army career as a Captain but remained in the U.S. Army Active Reserves where he received the honorable Commendation Medal for Meritorious service.

After completing military duty, he joined the civilian life and began working in sales at Lone Star Steel in Dallas, Texas.

He then relocated to Houston, Texas as a stockbroker for Rowles Winston and Company. In 1976, he began a successful career in commercial real estate working with Gerald Hines Interests in Houston, Texas as a Certified Property Manager (CPM) at Two Shell Plaza, Texas Commerce Tower, and Penzoil Place. During his tenure at Hines, Mr. Hays served as Project Manager over the construction of Texas Commerce Tower (now J.P. Morgan Chase Building) a monumental structure to the Downtown Houston Skyline. In 1984 he joined Sunbelt Holdings, Inc. as an Asset Manager, CPM in the Houston Medical Center. He was a cornerstone member of The Houston Building Owners and Management Association (BOMA) on both local and national levels and held several leadership positions including: Chairman – Houston BOMA (1991); Board of Directors – Texas BOMA (6 years), Board of Directors- Houston BOMA (8 years); and Board of Governors – Chair of Medical Buildings Section (13 years).

He was awarded the BOMA President’s Award in 1996 for outstanding service and leadership, Member of the Year for BOMA Southwest Region (2001,2002), and the Lifetime Member Award from BOMA International. Mr. Hays was in-

where he served on the Board of Directors, as Chorus President, and Chorus Treasurer. During his 18-year involvement with HMC, he performed on many stages including Jones Hall, The Wortham Theatre, Stude Hall at Rice University, the Victoria Bach Festival, and Festival Hill in Round Top, Texas.

strumental in writing building fire codes for the City of Houston and was awarded Honorary Fire Chief in 1998. He supported non-profit community organizations including LifeGift, Doctors Without Borders, Palmer Drug Abuse Program, and received the B’nui B’rith Man of the Year award for outstanding service.

A public servant throughout his life, Ferrell served on the Board of Directors – South Texas Girl Scout Council (6 years); Board of Trustees – Fort Bend Independent School District (6 years); Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Advent Episcopal School (6 years); Board of Directors – Fort Bend Central Appraisal District (8 years); Precinct Judge and Election Judge – Fort Bend County Elections; Fort Bend County Grand Jury Member– First 400th District Court; Board of Directors – Southwest Houston Swim Team League (20 years); and Former President & Meet Director – Sugar Land Sharks Swim Team. In 1993, the Sugar Land Sharks Swim Team created the Outstanding Swimmer Award that is given annually in his honor. A lover of grass roots politics, Ferrell served on and led many local political campaigns. As a member of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, he served ECHOS – a non-profit ministry dedicated to helping members of the community access available health and social service systems. He could also be found every Sunday morning singing in the Epiphany Church Chancel Choir.

He began his passion for choral music during adolescence while singing in his high school and college acapella choirs and continued learning his craft and sharing his beautiful voice as a member of the Houston Masterworks Chorus (HMC)

He loved his family deeply, and they loved him. Life with his beautiful bride and three daughters, was beautiful and he often said his greatest accomplishment. Ferrell enjoyed gardening, wood working, reading, and spending time with family. Cherished by his grandchildren, he proudly claimed his role as their beloved “Poppy.”

Mr. Hays passed away in Sugar Land, TX, Sunday, April 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-inlaw, Alan Lake Chidsey and wife Ellis; brother-in-law, Peter Chidsey; siblings, Claude Smith Hays, Jr., Edith Fay Hays Tyler, Willie Mae Hays Copeland, Curtis Everett Hays, John David Hays; nephews, Michael Wayne Copeland, and Richard Ferrell Hays. He is survived by: his wife of 51 years, Ellan Chidsey Hays; his brother, Bob Burk Hays and wife Glennabel; sister-in-law, Deborah Taylor Chidsey; his children, Holly Hays McPherson and husband Ray, Heather Hays Boyett and husband Brad; Kimberly Lake Hays Camp and husband Clay; grandchildren, Preslee McPherson Wedding and husband Mace, Blake Chidsey Boyett, Brayden Lake McPherson, Reid McFarlin Boyett, Chance Hays McPherson, Hays William Camp; and great-grandchild, Brixton Eric Wedding; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service celebrating Ferrell’s life will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 in the Sanctuary at The Episcopal Church of The Epiphany, 9600 South Gessner, Houston, at 11:00 in the morning with the Rev. Larry Hall officiating.

Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the Parish Hall.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed with gratitude to the Alan and Ellis Chidsey Scholarship Fund – St. John’s School, the Hendrick Home For Children, or Houston Masterworks Chorus.

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Rep. Reynolds reports on odor reduction efforts at landfill From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

State Rep. Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City, recently sent a letter to constituents updating them on progress he has been making on odor problems from the Blue Ridge Landfill.

“I have been actively working with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to address the foul offensive odors caused by the Blue Ridge Landfill,” he said.

“On April 10, 2018, Republic Services (owner of the Blue Ridge Landfill) proposed an Odor Control Plan that plan was approved by TCEQ. This is a five-year comprehensive plan to be implemented by Republic Services to remediate the odors. TCEQ will continue monitoring implementation and evaluating compliance of this plan.”

He said he has met with officials from Republic Services and along with State Sen. Borris Miles took a tour of the landfill in Fresno on April 30. They spent three and a half hours there and met with General Manager Brandon Rogers and Stephen Minick, their director of government affairs.

“So far in 2018, Blue Ridge has installed 28 new gas wells to enhance their gas collection system. They

plan on installing 10 additional gas wells in the next 120 days,” Reynolds said.

As part of the agreed order with the TCEQ, Blue Ridge has set up an odor complaint hotline for residents to contact the landfill directly at 281-668-9747. Residents can also get information, take a tour or contact the landfill by going to their website at www.blueridgelandfill.com.

Specifically, Republic Services has invested over $7 million in infrastructure upgrades since 2016 into the Blue Ridge Landfill. Some of the enhancements include: • Major enhancements to the Gas Collection and Control System responsible for collecting and destroying landfill gas; • 131 existing gas wells received upgrades to improve collection efficiency; • 53 new gas wells were installed to assist with capturing more landfill gas; • 113 pumps have been added to gas wells to improve collection efficiency.

Blue Ridge has also suspended direct discharge of leachate to the Pearland sewer system.

Odor misting systems now encompass the entire landfill perimeter and use environmentally safe air and water-based compounds to neutralize odors.

A one-mile vapor odor control system was installed around the site’s perimeter

to supplement the existing odor misting system.

They discontinued some waste streams to further eliminate the potential for odor.

Reynolds said Republic Services has committed to instituting further infrastructure enhancements, including: • Installing two additional new landfill gas wells to expand collection and control landfill gas; • Installing 18 pumps in gas wells to extract more landfill liquids; • Installing one mile of HDPE piping to support gas infrastructure; • Installing an additional permanent utility flare to safely destroy landfill gas; • Installing two additional 200,000-gallon leachate storage tanks; and • Constructing an updated landfill gas-to-energy plant on-site to collect landfill gas and convert it to usable energy.

“Finally, I emphasized for Republic Services to commit themselves to rebuilding the public trust by being more transparent and engaged with the local community,” Reynolds said. “I left the nearly four hour meeting with a feeling of optimism and hope that we are finally on our way to eliminating the foul offensive odors that have for far too long plagued our community.”

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County seeks proposals for watershed study identify problems over the entire 880 square miles of the county.

The study will look at streams, creeks, bayous, drainage districts and levee districts, as well as consider the effects of development that Fort Bend County has experienced in the last 30 years and will experience for decades to come. The study will also integrate current research on the Barker Reservoir, and Jones and Bessie’s creeks into the final report.

“As a result of this study, we are going to determine and prioritize improvements in the handling of

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Fort Bend County Commissioners Court authorized advertising a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a countywide watershed study.

The study will provide up-to-date information on water flow across the county, allowing the court to use it as a tool to plan and prioritize flood mitigation projects. The RFQ is the first step in performing the extremely broad-based study that will evaluate water flow patterns and

water within the entire watershed that will mitigate the risk of flooding, especially during high rain events,” County Judge Bob Hebert said.

The county anticipates award of the contract sometime in mid-June with completion of the study in December 2019 or early 2020.

“We have to know, as quickly as possible, what projects make sense,” Hebert said. “We have to prioritize those projects and determine which have positive cost-benefit ratios before we can make an intelligent bond request

from taxpayers. We will need voter approval to issue debt as the working number for local contributions is estimated to be $250 million, and voters won’t approve that amount of debt unless we do our homework.”

Gov. Greg Abbott has asked for funds from the federal government for the study, but there is no indication at this time as to when or if funds might become available.

“We know that if the study were funded directly by the federal government, the process would add a significant amount of time

to its completion. Based on our recent history with the river and rainfall in the county, we do not have the time to wait. We will move ahead on this study. Hopefully, federal funding will catch up with us so we are following all federal procurement rules to maintain eligibility,” Hebert said.

Fort Bend County has previously submitted a wish list of necessary infrastructure projects of more than $1.5 billion at the request of the governor. Of that, $1.4 billion is to stabilize the Brazos River banks in areas where erosion threatens federal, state,

local assets or recognized historical properties as required by federal law. Only $100 million of the current request targets local floodhazard mitigation projects.

“The $100 million currently requested addresses projects that have been on our needs list for several years, but the results of (Hurricane) Harvey show us that we have much greater needs across the county,” Hebert said. “This study will allow us to qualify and quantify those needs and will allow us to expand our project list in an intelligent, cost-effective manner.”

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THURSDAY, MAY 10 JAPANESE ORIGAMI

University Branch Library will present a demonstration at 10:30 a.m., 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land. Learn how to make whimsical shapes and hear about the history of origami. Free and open to the public, reservations are encouraged. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, or call 281633-5100.

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 12 CRAWFISH AND CLAYS

The Rosenberg Police Officer Association is holding an event at Texas Premier Sporting Arms, 7311 Hwy 36S, Sealy, to support firefighter Sam Bryan. Mandatory safety briefing at 2 p.m., tournament begins at 3 p.m.

All you can eat crawfish is $30 per person. Family fun and live music provided. For more information, call 281-750-6958 or 713-826-1981.

SPRING BOOK SALE

The Friends of the University Branch Library will hold the sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land. Books, CDs and DVDs for adults will be available. Proceeds support reading and other educational programs. Good condition books, CDs and DVDs may be donated to the library during the sale or at any time.

THAI FRUIT-CARVING

Decorate your table with artfully carved edible centerpieces. George Memorial Library will present the demonstration, 10:30 a.m. to noon, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Learn the history of Thai art, and how to carve fruits and vegetables into flowers, leaves, and garnishes. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281-633-4734.

WRITING WORKSHOP - SETTING THE FORGOTTEN ELEMENT

Join in from 1-3 p.m. at the First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. Aspiring writers will learn how essential setting can be to help readers visualize a story, add depth to characters, develop mood, and identify critical moments in the story. Bring your laptop, notebooks, or any other material for writing. Free and open to the public.

For more information, call 281-238-2800 or 281-633-4734.

SCORE: REAL-ESTATE INVESTMENT

Learn the ins and outs of real-estate investment at Sienna Branch Library, 1 p.m., 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd. in Missouri City. Learn about the different types of real estate, the return on real-estate investments, and the economic cycle for real estate. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2900 or 281-633-4734.

SPORTING CLAYS CLASSIC

The Richmond Rotary Club will host its fourth annual event at American Shooting Centers on Westheimer Parkway, 9 a.m. to noon. All proceeds support Brazos Bend Guardianship Services. Corporate teams and individual shooters welcome. Visit www.rotaryrichmond.org/event/clayshoot-and-raffle-drawing.

THROUGH MAY 14 CHILDREN’S BOOK DRIVE

The Suburban Sugar Land Women is accepting new or gently used children books (Spanish and English). These books will be presented to the Stafford Municipal School District, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students (ages 4-5 years old). The drop-off site is Stafford City Hall, Admin. Dept, 2610 South Main St., Stafford. This year’s goal is 500 books, which allows each student to receive one book and the remainder will be placed in the classrooms. For more information, contact Tomika R. Lewis at tomika.lewis@hotmail.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 15 LOVING FRIENDS DINNER

Join us at 5 p.m. at Quail Valley City Cr., 2880 La Quinta Blvd., Missouri City. Loving Friends is not a grief support group, it is widows and widowers seeking friendship and fellowship as they move on with their lives. For more information and to make reservations, call 281-208-3124.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 2 BARGAIN BOOK SALE

Join the First Colony Friends of the Library 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2121 Austin Parkway. Paperbacks, hardbacks, DVDs, children’s/youth books.

Donations of books, CDs, and DVDs accepted. Proceeds from the sale benefit the library and its programs.

Join us at MOD Pizza of Sugar Land, 19820 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, 6-8 p.m. Artwork by the children of Parks Youth Ranch will be featured. Admission is free, light bites, artist meet and greet. 20 percent of MOD Pizza’s sales that evening will go toward supporting Parks Youth Ranch. Visit www.parksyouthranch.org or email volunteer@ parksyouthranch.org.

Sacred Heart Church, 507 S. 4th St., Richmond, will host the 3rd annual Corpus Christi celebration. Eucharistic Procession at 4 p.m., Mass at 5:30 p.m. Reception after Mass. For more information, visit: www. sacredhrt.com or call 281-342-3609.

FRIDAY, MAY 18 GRAND OPENING PRMC

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 THE AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR CONCERT

The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. at 4411 Ave. N, Rosenberg. RSVP at info@prmcfortbend.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 19 PRE MARRIAGE PREP

Join Pitcher Ministries at Brazos Professional Building, 130 Industrial Blvd., Sugar Land, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to learn how to navigate the storms of life. $30 per couple, includes lunch. Receive $60 off Texas marriage license with completion of class. www.pitcherministries.org; 832-945-5323 or contact@pitcherministries.org.

YOUTH SERVICE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Sugar Land Branch Library will host the program for students wishing to volunteer during the summer. 10:30-11:30 a.m., 550 Eldridge. Applications for summer volunteers accepted through May. For more information, call 281-238-2158.

MUSIC FROM INDIA

Will be presented at First Colony Branch Library beginning at 2 p.m., 2121 Austin Parkway. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2800 or 281-633-4734.

FIRE STATION 3, OPEN HOUSE

Missouri City Fire and Rescue Services will host an open house at Fire Station 3, 2496 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Free and open to the public with activities and door prizes for the entire family. For more information, contact Lt. Robert Jasper at rjasper@ missouricitytx.gov.

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.

MONDAY, MAY 21 CAMP HOPE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Camp Hope, an organization that provides interim housing for military veterans and their families coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is holding a charity golf tournament at the Pecan Grove Country Club.

The event begins at 11 a.m. For more information and to register, visit birdeasepro.com/camphopegolfevent or contact Curtis Brown at curtisraybrown@gmail.com or David Esch at desch@pecangrovecc.com or 281-342-9945.

TUESDAY, MAY 22 DIABETES EDUCATION

Join UT Physicians Rosenberg on May 22, May 29, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, and July 3 from 2-4pm, 5115 Avenue H, Suite 701. Find out how diabetes affects your body. Free and open to the public. Registration is required; call 713-486-1973.

FRIDAY, MAY 25 AGING IN PLACE - PREPARING TO STAY PUT

The University Branch Library will present the program for older adults and their family members at 10:30 a.m., 4010 University Blvd in Sugar Land. A real-estate specialist and certified senior-housing professional will share tips on how senior citizens can make easy and smart preparations

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CORPUS CHRISTI CELEBRATION

Two performances are offered at 9:30 and 11 a.m. at Creekside Christian Fellowship, 16628 Hwy 36, Needville. The choir is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Africa’s most vulnerable children today so they can help Africa tomorrow. The concert is free; donations are appreciated. For more information, call 979-793-5800.

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

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.

4-H, FOOD & NUTRITION

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.

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 281-633-4734.

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 “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 281342-4455 or 281-633-4734.

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