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Man watching missing girl arrested in Sugar Land From Staff Reports

The man who reported a Houston girl missing was arrested in Fort Bend County. According to the Houston Police Department, Derion Vence, the former fiancé of the mother of missing 4-yearold Maleah Davis and the last person known to have seen

the girl, was arrested Saturday at his brother’s house in Sugar Land. HPD said Vence has been charged with tampering with evidence – namely a human corpse – in the 180th State District Court. Prosecutors said in court documents that Vence could face additional charges, including murder, and that trained dogs detected

the scent of human decomposition in Vence’s vehicle Sugar Land Police Department spokesperson Doug Adolph said SLPD responded to a call May 5 at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital after Vence arrived with fresh injuries claiming he was the victim of a roadside attack that had occurred the day before in Houston. Vence, who

also reported Davis missing on May 5, was initially questioned and released to HPD by Sugar Land PD. “During our initial interview, the man’s story changed several times,” Adolph said. According to HPD, Vence said he was with Davis and

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Residents of Sugar Land as well as the New Territory and Telfair master-planned communities could soon have a new retail center in their backyard. According to Brett Levinson, assistant vice president for Weitzman, the commercial real estate firm represents a client that intends to build a nearly 15,500 square-foot shopping center near the intersection of Highway 90 and Easton Avenue. “We’re really trying to find what the void is in this area and see if we can go after filling it,” Levinson said. Weitzman, which does project leasing, tenant representation, property management and development, also handles leasing for additional properties in the Sugar Land and Telfair area. It began pre-leasing for the newest property – coined Shops at New Territory – in recent weeks. “We’ve looked at bringing in restaurants, service users, medical services, things like that,” Levinson said. “Once we get a certain amount of spaces pre-leased, construction will start. Spaces could deliver in late 2019 or first quarter of 2020, contingent on the pre-leasing activity.” Sitting in proximity to the new Sugar Land H-E-B near the intersection of Highway 90 and Highway 6, Levinson

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Fort Bend Marshall's Bryson Stubblefield (center) comes out of the block alongside Corpus Christi Flour Bluff's Isaiah Reyes (left) and Corpus Christi Carroll's Dominique Vaugh (right) during the 100-meter dash at Friday's UIL Track and Field State Championships in Austin. Stubblefield finished third in the 100 meters, and helped anchor Marshall's 400 and 800-meter relay teams. (Photo by 1st PhotoTexas/Jeffrey Bishop)

Marshall boys continue school's state dominance on track By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

There was lightning and thunder all around Austin last Friday night. Inside Mike A. Myers Stadium, Marshall High School track coach Lloyd Banks unleashed his own brand of lightning as the Buffalos’ boys team thundered to its fourth Class 5A track and field state championship in five years. “It is an unbelievable feeling,” said Marshall runner Dalevon Campbell, a member of all three winning relays. “Our team came out and executed.” The Buffalos won five of their seven events, scoring their first points in the 400-meter relay. The team of Campbell, Devon Achane, Korey King and Bryson Stubblefield, who ran the fastest

high school time in the nation this year during the Region III-5A meet, posted a winning time Friday of 40.24 seconds. Stubblefield followed with a third-place finish in the 100. Then he and his relay teammates set a 5A state record with a winning time of 1:23.38 in the 800 relay. Marshall and Lancaster, which was in second place at that point, competed head-tohead in the final three races to decide the state championship. First up was the 300 hurdles, in which Marshall’s Matthias Petterway won in 37.35 seconds while Lancaster From L to R: Marshall’s 400- and 800-meter ﬁrst place relay team members Dalevon came in fourth. Then Achane Campbell, Korey King, Bryson Stubbleﬁeld and Devon Achane. (Photo by Lloyd Banks) won the 200 in 20.69 seconds, with Lancaster coming in competition because I know terway, King, Campbell and The relay sweep gave third. they never want to lose reKacey Barnett finishing in a the Buffalos a 30-point win “Those two are super gardless of the activity.” time of 3:14.22. against Lancaster and their competitive,” Banks said of The final race of the meet “When I crossed the finish Achane and Petterway. “I’d was the 1,600 relay. Marshall line, all I could think of was, SEE MARSHALL, PAGE 8 put them on my team in any won once again, with Pet‘We did it!’ ” Barnett said.

Dulles High ROTC cadet earns Silver Valor Award By Donna Hill FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Dulles High School student and ROTC cadet Tyler Wallace receives his Silver Valor Award from U.S. Air Force Sgt. Patrick Hardy and Major Doug Hawn. (Contributed photo)

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Hightower senior among Fort Bend scholarship recipients From Staff Reports

A local high school student has been awarded a scholarship that pays tuition for low-income students who are first in their family to attend college.

Ariadne Martinez Villanueva, a senior at Hightower High School, was one of two students selected for this year’s Thoreau Dream Scholarship. The scholarship, which was started 16 years ago by the Thoreau Campus of

First Unitarian Universalist Church in Richmond, has sent 52 kids to college over the years. Funded completely by donations, the Thoreau Dream Scholarship pays for two years of community college and two years at a university or for a

technical education and certification if that is what the student chooses. Villanueva, who has worked part-time for a wedding planner while in high school, wants to study hospitality administration with plans of becoming an event

coordinator. “Our goal when we started this scholarship was to help lift entire families out of poverty and into the middle class,” scholarship chairman Valerie Tolman said. “These kids come from families and neighborhoods where hardly

anyone even considers college as an option. We think that education past high school is a path to a better life. We hope sending some of the students to college will have a ripple effect, causing other kids to see college as a possibility for them, too.”

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Missouri City branch library hosting re-opening ceremony From Staff Reports

The grand re-opening ceremony of Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at the newly renovated library at 1530 Texas Pkwy. The ceremony will be officiated by Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage, who will be joined by other county and local officials. Area residents are invited to come out and take part in the grand re-opening reception next to the Missouri City Civic Center and City Hall. Fort Bend County’s Missouri City Branch Library originally opened June 1, 1992, with 18,462-square feet. In the 2015 bond election, voters approved

★ ALTMAN, FROM PAGE 2 Bond said. “Everyone walked away thoroughly entertained and full of ideas.” Along with his brother and business partner Matt Altman, Josh Altman has closed on more than $3.5 billion worth of real estate. According to Bond, approximately 85 percent of new

funding for the renovation and expansion of the existing building. A three-story, 9,600-square-foot addition was included to provide more space for meetings, study and computers. “The area served by the Missouri City Branch Library has grown and changed considerably since the library was originally built,” library director Clara Russell said in a news release. With a new total of 28,062 square feet, the Missouri City Branch Library is now the fifthlargest library in the Fort Bend County library system, which includes 11 libraries and management of the Fort Bend County Law Library. Designed by Merriman Holt Powell Architects of Houston, the building blends the best of tradihomes sold in Sienna Plantation involve a realtor. The Fort Bend community features homes priced from the low $200,000s to more than $1 million by 15 well-known builders. The community will open a new model home park this month. For more information, readers can visist siennaplantation. com.

tional library services with a wide range of electronic resources. The library is equipped with the latest in computer and telecommunications technology, including WiFi and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) capabilities. The library will also have self-check machines so that library patrons can check out their own materials. The library also includes community meeting rooms, study rooms, a puppet theater and a computer lab for technology classes and general public use. Additional computers will be available for public use outside of the computer lab. There is also a specialevent space on the top floor of the addition, which will be available for public use as well as library events.

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New county judge keeps word, poise through first major event Last week’s heavy rainfall likely brought back memories for Fort Bend County residents of what has been an all-too-familiar scene around the Greater Houston area during the last few years. New county judge KP George, while handling the first major public-safety event of his tenure, vowed to keep residents apprised. He preached dedication to striking a balance between real talk and being a beacon of light and information for the county’s residents. “We are here – we are watching it closely, and we’re here to help,” he said last week. “Watch what is happening, and we will be there for you.” In this instance, anyway, George and the county appeared to live up to those words. Some neighborhoods in Sugar Land received 8-9 inches of rain in a matter of hours when storms first

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moved in May 7, which was more rainfall than they received in three days during Hurricane Harvey. Areas such as Needville, Simonton and Richmond, bordered by the San Bernard and Brazos Rivers, experienced some moderate flooding and related damage. As of the weekend, officials estimated at least 150 homes in the unincorporated areas of the county had been damaged, and that number has likely risen since then. Big Creek near Rosenberg surpassed levels not seen in almost 50 years. This is not meant to

minimize or downplay that damage. But what stuck out was George’s resolve to provide up-tothe-minute updates, no matter how minor they may have seemed, and not just via social media or the Office of Emergency Management websites, but by putting his face to the updates. Every step of the way, George and other emergency management officials provided necessary updates, which is exactly how it should be. In times of potential crisis, we look to our leaders for guidance, reassurance and also truth. On May 8, an alert came across my desk about a news conference scheduled for the next day at the county’s OEM headquarters in Richmond, with George set to address the media along with other emergency personnel. The area was just days removed from heavy

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downpours that caused minor street flooding, isolated flash flooding and school closures for Stafford MSD, Fort Bend ISD and other area districts. Rainfall rates were higher than predicted and the Brazos River began to rise rapidly. George issued a disaster declaration on May 7 in anticipation of the continued heavy rainfall to come, while some lowlying areas of Fort Bend County had flooded by early May 8. Then, another alert came across our desk the morning of May 10 – another press conference was scheduled for that afternoon for a status update. The day after that, another EOC update. They kept on coming. "On Saturday afternoon, conditions had improved sufficiently to allow the Emergency Operations Center to return to Readiness Level III and demobilize additional

resources in the Joint Information Center," a May 11 EOC Facebook update read. "Fort Bend County Homeland Security and Emergency Management staff will continue to monitor weather and river conditions throughout the weekend and keep county residents updated on any new developments." Over the last few days, standing water has begun to recede, and the area is about set to begin the recovery process with debris removal and other recovery efforts getting underway May 20. And it appears that George kept his word to the residents of Fort Bend County. Now, I can’t speak to how former county judge Robert Hebert handled these situations during his 16-year tenure as leader of Fort Bend county. But I remember the Tax Day floods, how they reached almost halfway up the driveway of my parents’

home in the Fort Bend County portion of Katy. I remember what happened to their home in Harvey. I also remember Hebert, former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett and other emergency officials working overtime to be of service to the residents of their counties, providing small updates as they were made aware of them. Speaking from experience, I can attest to the comfort I took in knowing that our elected officials were truly there for their people. Something that far too often gets forgotten by those elected is that their ultimate purpose is to serve those who elected them – not their own personal agendas. I saw no personal agenda from KP George. I simply saw a man, in one of his first tests as county judge, passing with flying colors and keeping his word to the Fort Bend community.

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pulled over on Highway 59 near Greens Road, which is where Vence said the abduction occurred, according to police. Police say Vence told them he lost consciousness for about 24 hours, regaining it the next day near First Colony Mall. HPD said Vence then told them that Davis was missing and the Nissan Altima he had been driving was stolen. However, police say surveillance video showed Vence

being dropped off at the hospital by that vehicle. The car was found abandoned Thursday in Missouri City, according to police, who said they found a laundry basket in the trunk of the car along with a gas can. Police said Vence was previously observed carrying a full laundry basket from the apartment where he and Davis were staying. HPD also said blood evidence linked to Davis was found in the apartment.

his young son when they were abducted by three men and he was left unconscious May 4. Police say Vence told them he was en route to George Bush Intercontinental Airport to pick up Davis’ mother, Brittany Bowens, when he heard a sound that made him think his silver Nissan Altima had a flat tire. He then told police he

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Sugar Land Winds preparing for spring concert From Staff Reports

Each Wednesday night the sounds of flutes, trombones, drums and other instruments fill the band hall at Clements High School. But the players are not high school students. They are band directors, private teachers, retired music educators and other musicians from around the county and beyond. And they are busy preparing for their upcoming spring concert. The public is invited to a free concert by the Sugar Land Winds at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at the Dunham Theater on the campus of Houston Baptist University at 7502 Fondren Rd. Works to be performed include Florentiner March, La Procession du Rocio, Sa-

Sugar Land Winds co-director Larry Matysiak prepares to begin a musical number. (Photo from Sugar Land Winds)

lome: Dance of the Seven Veils, Elegy and Fanfare, and Nessum Dorma. Plans are also underway to bring in more guest conductors and soloists. The Sugar Land Winds is a 65-piece, semi-professional wind ensemble that was founded in 2016 by Larry Matysiak and

Rick Yancey, who serve as the ensemble's conductors. Matysiak has been a music educator for the past 41 years. During his tenure at Clements, the band received the highest honors in the state of Texas, including state honor band. He also was fine arts director for Cypress Fairbanks ISD from 2006-14.

The Sugar Land Winds warm up. The group is currently preparing for its spring show May 15 on the Houston Baptist University campus. (Photo from Sugar Land Winds)

Yancey has broad experience teaching band and orchestra in the Fort Bend, Spring Branch and Houston school districts. His bands received numerous awards and performed at national venues. He is currently director for

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An ordinance amending Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances, the same being the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to rezone approximately 101 acres of land from SFR, Single Family Residential District to PD, Planned Development District, to allow for a planned development to be located on the east side of Staffordshire Road, north of Lexington Boulevard (see location map below).

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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. on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

Pursuant to City of Stafford Ordinance Number 1089, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will held jointly before the City of Stafford City Council and the City of Stafford Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas for the purpose of receiving testimony for and against the following:

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SECTION 00010 ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed bids on the original forms, signed by an officer of the Company, will be received by Fort Bend County MUD No. 25 (the “Owner”) for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment and for performing all work required for the construction of: Wastewater Treatment Plant Nos. 1 and 2 Improvements (the “Work). Sealed, competitive bids will be received no later than 10:00 A.M., June 6, 2019 in the District Office located at 10347 Clodine Road, Richmond, Texas 77407. Plans, specifications and bidding documents for the project are available at the following locations: Civcast USA Civcastusa.com (281) 376-4577 In general, the work at Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) No. 1 consists of rehabilitating the influent Lift Station No. 2, replacing the mechanical bar screen at the headworks, replacing the clarifier mechanism at Treatment Module No. 1, installing two new RAS/WAS pumps stations, and other miscellaneous improvements. The work at WWTP No. 2 consists of installing new canopies at the influent lift station, headworks and aeration blower pad, yard piping modifications and other miscellaneous improvements. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the District Office at 10:00 A.M., May 23, 2019. Fort Bend County MUD No. 25 will be bound by the terms of this invitation only to the extent funds, from whatever source, are available. All bids must be accompanied by proposal guaranty in the form of a Certified or Cashier’s Check, or Bidders Bond drawn to the order of Fort Bend County MUD No. 25, and in the minimum amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after receipt of bids except with the approval of Fort Bend County MUD No. 25. Fort Bend County MUD No. 25 reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid from any responsible person which will be most advantageous to it and result in the best and most economical completion of the Work. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in full amount of the contract. Leonela Ruvalcaba, Acting Executive General Manager

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Evolving Skeeters looking to 'next man up' By Joe Southern

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Like last year, when 12 players had their contracts purchased by Major League Baseball organizations, the Sugar Land Skeeters are rapidly rotating through their roster. Just three weeks into the season, five players already have been called up and two more playercoaches are gone. On Friday, the Skeeters cut player-coach Josh Prince. That came on the heels of player-coach James Loney, an Elkins High School graduate and former first-round draft choice by the Los Angeles Dodgers, suddenly retiring. “Like the old saying, when one goes down, somebody else has to step up,” Skeeters bench coach Lincoln “Juice” Gumbs said. “So we lost a big cog in James, a 12-year veteran in the MLB. Great kid. He just felt it was time to hang it up. So as a team, we have to come together now and next man up. It’s that type of attitude that we carry – next man up.” The Skeeters beat the Long Island Ducks 4-3 on Friday to run their winning streak to seven games, then lost 8-5 in 11 innings

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on Saturday and 3-1 on Sunday. This week they host the York Revolution for a seven-game series that ends Sunday. Loney, 35, appeared in 11 games with the Skeeters, hitting .278/.357/.333 with a triple and three RBIs. He also pitched an inning of relief on May 1 against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, allowing a run on two hits while picking up his first professional strikeout. Loney spent seven of his 11 major league seasons with the Dodgers, also appearing with the Boston Red Sox (2012), Tampa Bay Rays (2013-15) and New York Mets (2016). Skeeters pitcher Dallas Beeler credits manager Pete Incaviglia with getting good players and helping them move up to MLBaffiliated minor league

Skeeters pitcher Dallas Beeler delivers a pitch durin a May 11 game against Long Island. (Photo by Joe Southern)

rosters. Beeler got called up last year, spending a month with the Kansas City Royals’ Triple-A team before returning to the Skeeters. “Five guys picked up. It seems to be the common trend just like last year,” said Beeler, who is 2-0 on the mound this season. “Pete does a great job with us of getting our name out there and doing phone calls. He really wants us to get out of here, whether we’re playing good or not. He does a good job of finding guys to fill in.” With a rotating roster, the Skeeters have been

Denis Phipps signals a time out after stealing second as the Ducks’ second baseman Steve Lombardozzi protests the call. (Photo by Joe Southern)

busy breaking in new players. Beeler said they still have been solid defensively. Despite losing playercoaches, Gumbs said team leadership remains strong. “Most of the guys that’s here now that was here last year, and the new guys, they’ve all bought into the brand of baseball that Pete loves,” Gumbs said. “As far as leadership goes, we’ll be fine.” Game within the game Saturday’s game was a “Game of Thrones” night for the Skeeters, featuring a bobblehead with Incavi-

glia sitting on the Iron Throne. When asked how he felt about being a bobblehead, Incaviglia said he was impressed. “I’ve been a lot of them, but I think this is the best one,” he said. Skeeter of the Week Making his Skeeters debut Friday, Jason Martinson belted a home run in his first at-bat, followed by several key plays in the field. For his strong start, Martinson earns Skeeter of the Week honors. “Great kid, he swings a bat pretty well,” Gumbs said. “He was hurt in the

beginning of the season from spring training, so he just got off the injured list. He should help us a lot because he can move around on the infield and can also play outfield.” Schedule After the home series against York, the Skeeters are off Monday before playing six road games at Somerset and Long Island. They return home to Constellation Field on May 27 for seven games with the Somerset Patriots. There will be postgame concerts on May 18 featuring Cory Morrow and May 31 with the Spazmatics.

Stafford boys track continues recent success at state meet the top two at the UIL Class 4A Meet for the fourth time in five seasons. Stafford won the 2016 Class 4A Championship and finished second in 2015, 2017 and 2019. They earned a second-place finish on Satur-

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The good times for the Stafford High School Boys Track & Field Team continue to roll. The Spartans finished in

day, while scoring in just four events (all track events) at the Class 4A Meet in Austin. Senior sprinter Ryan Martin went home with three medals – a gold, a silver and a bronze. Martin set a personal re-

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Margarita & First Responder Monday: Discounted margaritas; free tickets for Military & First Responders with proper ID Silver Skeeters Tuesday: Free game ticket with purchase of Silver Skeeters Membership (55+) Dollar Dog / White Claw Wednesday: Dollar hot dogs; discounted White Claws Thirsty Thursday: $2 beer and sodas Fireworks Friday: Postgame fireworks shows Saturday Giveaway / Concert: Giveaways or a postgame concert Sunday Funday: Autographs, pregame catch on the field, postgame Kids Run the Bases (Dr. Larry Caldwell)

May Promotions 1st: Baseball in Education 10th: Fireworks 11th: Game of Thrones Bobblehead Giveaway (Memorial Hermann) 12th: Mother’s Day / Sunday Funday 13th: Margarita & First Responder Monday 14th: Baseball in Education / Silver Skeeters Tuesday (Advanced Hearing Center) 15th: Dollar Dog Wednesday / White Claw Wednesday 16th: Bark in the Park 17th: Fireworks / Girl Scout Sleepover / Pink in the Park (Memorial Hermann) 18th: Cory Morrow Post Game Concert (Silver Eagle) 19th: Sunday Funday 27th: Margarita & First Responder Monday 28th: Silver Skeeters Tuesday (Advanced Hearing Center) 29th: Dollar Dog Wednesday / White Claw Wednesday 30th: Thirsty Thursday 31th: Candlelighters Night / Spazmatics Post Game Concert (Silver Eagle)

cord when he won the 100 Meter Dash with a time of 10.34 seconds. Martin anchored both the 4x100 Meter Relay and the 4x200 Meter Relay. He was joined by sopho-

★ MARSHALL, FROM PAGE 1 second consecutive state title. Marshall also won the team championship in 2015 and 2016. Banks said he is focused on keeping the winning tradition going through the program’s

more Jaiden Walker and fellow seniors Tu’Shawn Wilson and Deon McIver on the 4x100 Relay, which finished second at 41.21 seconds. On the 4x200, Martin was joined by McIver, junior Ster-

ling Riles and Wilson. They finished third in 1:26.60 – only .03 seconds behind secondplace Liberty Eylau. Riles finished fourth in the 400 Meter (48.89 seconds) for the second straight year.

culture of hard work and competition. This year’s team members recognize they are part of something special. “It has been a blessing just to be a part of this legacy,” King said.

second as a team with 52 points, which was eight behind Lancaster. Marshall’s 1,600 relay team of Cesley Williams, Jai’Lynn Smith, Alexandria Ruth and Doneshia Johnson took first place in 3:46.82. The 800 relay team of Johnson, Ruth, Smith and Theeresa Green-White finished second in 1:39.24. Williams finished second in the 400 with a time of 55.69. Bush’s Laila Owens finished first in the girls 200 in 23.38 seconds. She also helped her school’s 800 relay team, which included Amber Jones, Morgan Cossey and Briana Land, place third. Travis’ Victoria Mathiew finished third in the 300 hurdles and fifth in the 100 hurdles to earn all eight of her school’s points.

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Houston Methodist Sugar Land receives quality award From staff reports

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has received the TMF Hospital Quality Improvement Bronze Award from TMF® Health Quality Institute. The award, sponsored by TMF, the Arkansas Hospital Association, Oklahoma Hospital Association, Oklahoma State Office of Rural Health, Texas Hospital Association and Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals, recognizes hospitals that have undertaken quality initiatives to improve outcomes in patient care and improve their performance on specific national quality measures. The 2018 TMF Hospital Quality Improvement Award program is based on achievements in 2016 and 2017. “We are proud to have achieved this recognition. Our success illustrates our commitment to patient safety and to

Houston Methodist Sugar Land was recognized for dedication to patient care and quality initiatives. (Photo from Houston Methodist Sugar Land)

delivering quality health care,” said Chris Siebenaler, regional senior vice president and CEO

of Houston Methodist Sugar Land. “TMF is proud to recognize

these hospitals for promoting quality improvement activities and their senior management for promoting a quality culture,” added Tom Manley, CEO of TMF Health Quality Institute. “Quality improvement is a complex and demanding process, and we thank Houston Methodist Sugar Land for its commitment to improving the health of patients and the efficiency of health care.” To learn more about Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, visit houstonmethodist.org/sugarland.

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month but it is important to take care of your skin yearround. Dr. Sherry Ingraham says that any changes in new or old moles should be a red flag. When we think of Melanomas or skin cancers, some of the Sherry Ingraham, MD Advanced Dermatology changes that we should be cognizant of include: A - Asymmetry - If you were to draw a line through the middle of a mole, would both sides look the same? If they’re symmetrical, that’s good. If they’re different, or asymmetrical, that could be a warning sign for melanoma B - Border - If the border on a mole looks uneven or unsmooth, and even scalloped, it could be melanoma. C - Color - Most benign moles are one color. A mole that has a mix of browns, blacks or tans could be malignant. Also, melanoma could be red, white or blue, and if you see these colors, seek a dermatologist immediately. D - Diameter - Malignant moles are usually larger in diameter and are often an inch or larger, but not always. They can be smaller when they’re first detected. E - Evolution - Dr. Ingraham says this is the most important thing to look for. If your moles are changing, that’s the first sign of skin cancer. Dr. Ingraham has found skin cancer on people’s scalps, inside their ears, under the nail beds, even between their toes; It is important to have a loved one, a partner, or a dermatologist check every area from the scalp to the feet. In the meantime, practice good skincare. Everyone should wear a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Also, make sure it’s UVA and UVB. Lastly, the best sunscreens have zinc in them.

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Need practice learning to speak English? Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for everyone. The Conversation Circles will take place at six locations in the Fort Bend County library system. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-341-2652, or any of the branch libraries.

NOW THROUGH JUNE BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG FUNDRAISER

This annual campaign is one of the largest fundraisers for The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center. The center offers conﬁdential, without judgment, and free of charge services to any woman in an unplanned pregnancy. Churches, businesses, schools and other groups come together to support the mission. Bottles can be ﬁlled with loose change, bills, or a check made out to PRMC. To participate or donate, visit www.prmcfortbend.org/partner-with-us.

THURSDAY, MAY 16 WOMEN AGLOW MEETING

Join us at 10:00 am., Christ Church Sugar Land, 3300 Austin Parkway. Leng Abbassi will share her testimony and missions. Coffee and cookies served. For more information, call 713-854-9202.

SATURDAY, MAY 18 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CRAWFISH BOIL

Crawfish, crawfish and more crawfish along with music and activities, noon to 3 p.m. , 30757 Jordan Crossing Boulevard. Admission is free and open to the public. The crawfish feast is $5/person with proceeds benefitting Brookwood Community. Beverages will be available for purchase, as will street eats. For more information and tickets, visit www. jordanranchtexas.com.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 18 & 19 THE 50TH ANNUAL ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH BAZAAR

Join the fun Saturday, 6 p.m. to 11p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ,705 St. Theresa Ave, Sugar Land. Events will take place all weekend: a garage sale, a silent auction, a live auction, family activities, and the event will end with a rafﬂe for huge $$ of Visa Gift Cards. For more information, call 832.594.2355 or 281.389.9672, or visit www. sugarlandcatholic.com/event.

MONDAY, MAY 20 MENDED HEARTS CHAPTER 362 MEETS

Join us at 5:30 p.m. at the HBU Bradshaw Fitness Center, 7731 Southwest Freeway, Meeting is free/free parking. Our Speaker, Dr. Minh-Ngoc Mimi Dang. will speak on "Diagnosing Alzheimer's and Dementia's".

SATURDAY, MAY 25 PECAN GROVE GATORS CRAWFISH BOIL

Join us at Belin Field from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., 3242 Farmer Rd. Richmond. All you can eat crawfish (2 hour limit) for only $35/adult, 12 and under $10/each. Pizza sold by the slice. All proceeds benefit the Pecan Grove Gators Football. Visit www. ticketstripe.com/pggcrawfish2019 to purchase tickets.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1 BARGAIN BOOK SALE

Join the First Colony Friends of the Library 9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m., First Colony Library(2121 Austin Parkway). Paperbacks, hardbacks, DVDs, childrenÕ s/youth books, nonﬁction at bargain prices. Donations of good condition books, CDs, & DVDs or any time the library is open. Proceeds from the sale beneﬁt the library and its programs.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 7 GIVING SPIRITS CONCERT BENEFITTING HOPE FOR THREE

Bring the family for a night of dancing and live entertainment, Sugar Land Town Plaza, 15958 City Walk. 7:30 p.m. Ð 9:30 p.m. Hope For Three is a local nonproﬁt and autism advocacy group. For more information on Hope For Three, visit: hopeforthree.org or call: 281-245-0640

TUESDAY, JULY 9 “BEAT THE PACK”

Smokers who would like to quit will meet once a week for four weeks with a trained facilitator who will provide tools, tips and support to help smokers create and follow through with a personalized Ò quit plan.Ó Free and open to the public, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Houston Methodist Sugar LandÕ s Main Pavilion Conference Rooms A & D. Registration is required and space is limited. For more information or to register, visit houstonmethodist.org/events and search for Beat the Pack, or call 281.205.4514.

THURSDAY, JULY 11 PARKINSON’S DISEASE & ESSENTIAL TREMOR SEMINAR

Join Toby Yaltho, M.D., and Brian Dalm, M.D., at 6 p.m. on for a free patient education seminar at Houston Methodist Sugar Land HospitalÕ s Brazos Pavilion Conference Center. They will discuss Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy for ParkinsonÕ s disease and essential tremor including the beneﬁts and risks of surgery and appropriate patient selection. Registration required. Visit events. houstonmethodist.org/parkinsons-sl or call 281.274.7500.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13 MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM-- DEER CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE & FERAL HOGS

This is a free program, open to the public. 6:30 p.m. social, 7 p.m. program, Rosenberg Convention Center, 3825 Texas 36 South, Rosenberg, TX, Conducted by Coastal Prairie Chapter Ð Texas Master Naturalists. For more information call 281-633-7033 or visit https://txmn.org/coastal/

THURSDAY, JULY 18 WOMEN’S SERVICES OPEN HOUSE

Houston Methodist Sugar Land welcomes the community to tour our expanded womenÕ s services facility and learn about services available to patients, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sweetwater Pavilion, 16655 Southwest Fwy. Sugar Land, TX 77479.. Visit events.houstonmethodist.org/openhouse-sl for more information.

SATURDAY, JULY 27 ANNUAL STUDENT PHYSICALS

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Sugar Land is offering annual student physicals from 9 a.m. to noon for Fort Bend ISD, Stafford MSD and any other student needing a physical. at 16811 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, TX, 77479. Physicians will be on-site to provide additional clearance as needed. The cost is $20 (cash only) for ages 12 through 18. Be sure to bring a completed UIL Physical Evaluation form, from events.houstonmethodist. org/physicals-sl along with the Houston Methodist release form. Proceeds from the physicals are donated back to the athletic training programs of Fort Bend ISD schools. For more information, call 281.275.0447.

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SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH CRAFTERS OUTREACH

Crafters meet at St. Catherine of Sienna Episcopal Church 4747 Sienna Parkway, Missouri City to crochet and knit chemo caps for local hospitals and lapghans for area nursing homes. Join us anytime from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information please contact Melinda@siennachurch.org.

DAV CHAPTER 233 MONTHLY MEETING

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

MISSOURI CITY AARP CHAPTER 3801

Meets the second Monday of every month at 11:30 a.m., at 2701 Cypress Point Dr., Missouri City Rec Center. Lunch, education, and entertainment. All seniors over 50 invited. For more information, call 713-859-5920 or 281-499-3345.

BECOME A FOSTER GRANDPARENT

Volunteers are needed to be a role model, mentor and friend to children with exceptional needs in the community. Training, mileage reimbursement, tax-free monthly stipend if eligible. Call today to help change the world, one child at a time in Rosenberg. For more information, call 281-344-3515.

WHILE WE’RE WAITING SUPPORT GROUP

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

BINGO AT THE VFW

Help support our veterans! Play bingo at Post 3903 every Tuesday and Saturday night at 7:15 p.m. 1903 First St, Rosenberg. All prizes paid in cash. Pull Tabs, $200 Bonanza, $300 Coverall, $750 Coverall, kitchen & bar service.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Caregivers of patients with AlzheimerÕ s disease or other related dementias are invited to attend the ﬁrst Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. at St. JohnÕ s United Methodist Church, 400 Jackson Street in Richmond, across from the historic Fort Bend County Courthouse. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 713-314-1313 or 1-800-272-3900.

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

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★ VALOR, FROM PAGE 1 added. “I only saw I had a mission to do. I couldn’t focus on anything other than this mission to help. It was like tunnel vision – it was the only thing happening in my world right now.” The Wallaces’ quick decision to lend a hand helped the family of five strangers survive the accident. The selfless act by Tyler, a junior at Dulles High School, earned him one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on a student enrolled in the nationwide Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) program. He recently became the first Dulles JROTC cadet to receive the Silver Valor Award, which is given for voluntary acts of heroism. “It is no surprise that he received the Silver Valor Award,” Dulles assistant principal Corey

Steward said. “Tyler is a model student and displays outstanding leadership qualities.” According to its website, the mission of the Air Force JROTC is to "develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community” and the Air Force core values of “integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.” The program focuses on classroom education in both air and space fundamentals as well as hands-on learning in the field of aviation. Helping hands With the program’s core values in mind, Tyler Wallace and his mom grabbed their first-aid kit, climbed through the barbed wire and ran to the van. Tyler discovered the pastor’s wife had shattered her arm, so he immediately made a splint. The pastor’s son said he couldn’t feel his arms or

legs, so the 6-foot-3 Tyler crawled into the wrecked van and held the man’s head stable as another bystander stopped to help. Eventually there were more good Samaritans and someone called 9-1-1. As Tyler talked to each of them and kept them calm, he waited for an EMS team. One of the victims had facial injuries and two appeared to have injured their backs. The baby sitting in the back seat along with her mother appeared to be uninjured. While the dust storm continued, Tyler and his family had little visibility as they tried to get injured family members to where they could be safely brought to an ambulance. Road travelers were having difficulty seeing them, and those stopped on the side of the road were breathing through wet rags since the air was filled with dust and causing choking hazards.

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As they waited for an ambulance to take the injured family members to the nearest hospital, Tyler crawled into the back of the van to retrieve what he could, including phones, glasses and a diaper bag. Throughout the almost 45-minute ordeal, after helping the crash victims as best he could with their physical injuries, keeping them from going into shock and reassuring them was most important to Tyler. “My mom and I got faceto-face with each passenger – hugging them, telling them that it was all going to be OK. They are alive, it will be OK,’ ” Tyler said. Only when the injured family members were loaded into the ambulance did the Wallace family stop to consider what they had done. “He made me so proud,” Bailey Wallace said of Tyler. “You know your kids

are pretty amazing, but sometimes they go so far above and beyond. I was so impressed with Tyler’s behavior; his calmness as he calmed others, cleaning them up, holding them still. This is one of those moments when I realized what a great man and son Tyler is.” Instructors and faculty at Dulles who know Tyler were not surprised by his heroism. While his natural ability to lead is part of his personality, instructors say, the JROTC program at Dulles offers unique opportunities for students by helping to build confidence and develop strong leadership skills. Air Force MSgt. Patrick Hardy and Maj. Doug Hawn, who are aerospace science instructors at Dulles, said the cadet is known for putting himself out there to help people. “Tyler has always been so inquisitive and motivated,”

Hawn said. “Most of his activities involve community service programs we work with such as Wings over Houston, The Exchange Club and the Oyster Creek Rotary Club.” Military and aviation is a tradition for the Wallace family. A family member who inspires Tyler most is his grandfather, who was a pilot. A great grandfather and a great uncle fought during World War II, and his great grandmother was part of the Women Airforce Service Pilots organization during World War II. So what’s in store for Tyler? Medical school? Military academy? Enlistment? “My dream is to join ROTC at college and commission into the USAF as a fighter pilot,” he said. For more information about AFJROTC, go to https://www.airuniversity. af.edu/Holm-Center/AFJROTC/

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Living Colonial Oaks provides assisted living care in heart of Sugar Land By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Those needing care for a senior loved one need look no further than First Colony in Sugar Land. Established in 1998, Colonial Oaks Senior Living of Sugar Land has been committed to loving and serving seniors by nurturing mind, body, and spirit, while providing support and peace of

mind to their families in their community and surrounding areas for more than two decades. “It’s purposeful living,” Communications Director Kim Hinojosa said. With six locations around the greater Houston area, Colonial Oaks helps residents with activities of daily living while providing an extensive recreational calendar for residents to keep their minds and bodies healthy and active. All

Colonial Oaks staff such as Hinojosa (17 years with Colonial Oaks of Sugar Land) has years of experience in assisted living, dementia care or Alzheimer’s care. The community offers a wide variety of activities to engage every resident and stimulate their mind and memory. “When you have purposeful living, they have a peace of mind, and the families are comfortable in knowing their loved ones are well taken care

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of because they’re happy,” Hinojosa said. Activities include anything from Colonial Oaks’ daily Rhythm of the Day program to attending a Sugar Land Skeeters game or helping the community to keep residents active. “We give seniors’ lives back to them. When they’re at home and they’re by themselves, they’re just not very active. By being able to provide a large recreational and activity calendar, we’re able to give them that purpose for life back again,” Hinojosa said. “They feel as though they can still contribute to their com-

Colonial Oaks residents take part in a crossword social. This is just one way to keep residents active. (Contributed)

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Laughter is the best medicine From Staff Reports

We’ve heard just about all our lives that “laughter is the best medicine”. I think that applies both to children and adults, and now that I’m a senior citizen, I believe it applies most of all to those of us who have achieved that status! Perhaps that’s why it’s so easy to program performances at The Grand 1894 Opera House that offer a full measure of laughter. Certainly, this summer is filled with good medicine for all of us. Jeanne Robertson, at 75 years young, is a humorist of the first order and delivers her true to life stories so charmingly that she has you believing they happened to you. A prior Miss North Carolina and Miss Congeniality, Jeanne is everybody’s best friend, the one to lean on in good times and bad and with whom you can share a lot of laughter. This show is suitable for any age – Friday, June 28 at 8pm and Saturday, June 29 at 4pm! That being said, The Grand is offering another hilarious afternoon or night out that comes with an alert

for the faint of heart. It’s Menopause The Musical, a celebration of women who are in the midst of change in their lives and find that laughing about it may be the best way to get through it. A musical parody set to classic tunes from the 60s through the 80s, Menopause will make you want to cut loose and dance. Men are welcome and there have been many who said “thank you for explaining things to me”, but know that when four

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women at a lingerie sale cut loose, they really cut loose about hot flashes, night sweats and sex! This show is not suitable for all ages! Friday, July 12, 8pm; Saturday, July 13, 3pm and 8pm and Sunday, July 14, 3pm. Come join us at the cool and comfortable Grand this summer – Maureen Patton, Executive Director -2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston Island. For tickets, 800.821.1894 or www.thegrand.com

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There’s no question banking has changed over the years. Gone are the days when having cash or writing a check was the only way to pay. Now, few carry checkbooks at all – and many pay with a wave of a cell phone. Just as banking has changed for everyone, banking should change for you as you navigate the stages of life. The financial services that suited you when you were young no longer work as well now that you’re in your prime. Now is the time to evaluate your financial needs and make sure the services you receive meet them. Are you enjoying special perks and privileges? Are you receiving individualized attention from experts who understand your stage of life? At

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Volunteering is rewarding, healthy and energizing! Fort Bend Women’s Center PennyWise Resale stores are always looking for passionate and committed volunteers to help continue in their mission to assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Over the years, while their mission has remained focused on helping those individuals and their children, their programs have grown to meet the community’s increasing needs. Since the first store opened in 1989, PennyWise has grown to 4 stores and 2 donation centers. With this growth, the role of the volunteer has become even more important. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available for individuals as well as groups at FBWC PennyWise Resale Stores. All FBWC volunteers, no matter what role they play, are members of STARS, FBWC’s volunteer Auxiliary. Some exciting volunteer opportunities are jewelry merchandisers, jewelry sales associates, sales floor

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coordinator, garment hanger, and book sorters to mention a few. PennyWise STARS can also earn discounts on merchandise. The more you volunteer, the larger your discount.

For more information on how you can make a difference in the lives of so many, contact Liz Moreno at 281-344-5774, email: lmoreno@fbwc.org.

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Tiffany, Townsend who is one half of a dynamic husband and wife team, was motivated by her love for people to seek out an opportunity to provide quality customer service as she saw fit. She loves interacting with people or just offering a kind word. After a 20-year career as a faithful employee with the Postal Service, Tiffany decided to pair with her husband on a new life venture. It’s not always easy to leave something that you have put your heart into, but it could be worth it. James, the other half of the team, has over 20 years of experience with logistics and transportation to add to her knowledge in postal, packaging and retail services. He shares the same love for people and wants to ensure that each customer has a great experience at Safe Ship Sugarland. James and Tiffany decided to just go for it and become owners of Safe Ship Sugarland. They are elated owners to this new business and strive to provide the highest of customer service to anyone walking through their doors. Tiffany is very familiar with the Sugarland community from her tenure with the Postal

Shown here is the Safe Ship Sugar Land store, operating at 3695 Hwy. 6. (Contributed photo)

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Service. This includes ensuring all customers or getting the best price for packing and shipping their items. Safe Ship Sugarland specializes in packing and

shipping. This includes making custom boxes and shipping small and large things world-wide, such as furniture, cars and other specialty items. The Sugarland team also wants to provide competitive shipping options for small home business that mail packages. “We can really save these small businesses as well as corporations money on their mailings, so that they came be profitable” Please stop by to allow the Safe Ship Sugarland team to handle all your packing and shipping needs.

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