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“As vice president of operations, Malisha has contributed significantly to the success and growth of Memorial Hermann Sugar Land and Memorial Her-

mann Southwest. She has proven to be engaged with staff and physicians, and possesses a deep understanding of the needs of each campus,” said Chuck Stokes, president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System. “Malisha’s passion for the communities we serve makes her a strong advocate for the needs of patients across the region.”

In her current role, Patel has operational and business development oversight for both clinical and non-clinical departments, ranging from

perioperative services to engineering. She has successfully led strategic planning and key operational improvements, and has advanced the campus on its Level II trauma verification journey.

“I am honored and humbled by this appointment, and so grateful for the opportunity to serve and lead exceptional teams of dedicated, inspiring healthcare professionals who choose to work every day caring for our patients in the Southwest Harris and Fort Bend communities,” Patel said.

Patel joined Memorial Hermann in 2007 and has previously served as vice president of operations for both Memorial Hermann Sugar Land and Memorial Hermann Southwest. She is replacing current CEO Greg Haralson, who has been appointed to become the new CEO at Memorial Malisha Patel Hermann-Texas Medical Center. employees and affiliated “It has been an honor to physicians at the Memorial lead our efforts to provide Hermann Southwest and safe, high-quality care for Memorial Hermann Sugar our patients in the South- Land campuses for allowwest Houston and Fort Bend communities, and I SEE PATEL, PAGE 4 am thankful to the talented

Those Were The Days

Runoff From company town election to major city, Sugar sets stage Land surges in growth for Nov. 6

By Joe Southern JSOUTHERN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

With only 5.45 percent of eligible voters going to the polls Tuesday, local Republicans and Democrats set the stage for the Nov. 6 elections by deciding runoff races from the March primaries.

In Fort Bend County, Republicans picked Tricia Krenek over Harold Kennedy for County Court at Law Judge No. 3 52.53 percent (4,385 votes) to 47.47 percent (3,963 votes). Krenek will now face Democrat Juli Mathew in November.

In the race for County Treasurer, Bill Rickert beat Tina Gibson 55.46 percent (4,603) to 44.54 percent (3,696). Rickert does not have a Democratic opponent this fall.

Democrats in Fort Bend County has several more races to decide. In the race for U.S. Representative for District 22, Sri Preston Kulkarni defeated Letitia Plummer 66.89 percent (7,062) to 33.11 percent (3,495).

Kulkarni will challenge incumbent Republican Pete Olson this fall.

In the contest to see who will challenge Gov. Greg Abbott this fall, Andrew White outpolled Lupe Valdez 9,292 (68.25 percent) to 4,322 (31.75 percent) locally.

Rita Lucido will face Republican Joan Huffman this fall for State Senator for District 17 after beating Fran Watson 2,575 (54.76 percent) to 2,127 (45.24 percent).

Joel C. Clouser Sr. will retain his seat as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2 after defeating Tanisha C. Green 2,540 (66.81 percent) to 1,262 (33.19 percent).

All results are unofficial until canvassed.

Results Republican County Court at Law Judge No. 3 Tricia Krenek 4,385 (52.53%) Harold Kennedy 3,963 (47.47%) County Treasurer Bill Rickert 4,603 (55.46%) Tina Gibson 3,696 (44.54%) Democrat U.S. Representative for District 22 Sri Preston Kulkarni 7,062

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(Editor’s note: This is the third installment of a three-part story about the history of Sugar Land. The first part looked at early settlement to the rise of the company town in 1907. Part two covered the company town years from 1907 to 1959. This third part looks at the city from incorporation to current times. This is part of a series appearing quarterly in the Fort Bend Star called Those Were the Days. The series runs in each month with a fifth Wednesday.)

By Joe Southern

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The old company town was no more.

In its place was the incorporated City of Sugar Land.

The switch was made in 1959 and T.E. Harman was elected the first mayor.

Although Sugar Land can trace its roots to the first plantations built here as far back as 1828, incorporation didn’t happen until late in 1959. Like any new municipality, the city had its share of growing pains over the last 59 years.

According to the book “Images of America: Sugar Land,” the first election for

mayor and city aldermen was held Dec. 15, 1959, with the new leaders sworn in on Dec. 29. The first city council meeting took place Jan. 19, 1960. At the time, Sugar Land was four square miles with a population of 2,500.

“The brand new city had no staff, no equipment, no permanent home, and no money,” the book says.

Joining Mayor Harmon were aldermen Melvin Pomikal, Bill Little, Minnie Ulrich, Jess Pirtle and C.E. McFadden.

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Members of Sugar Land’s first city council as seen in 1959. (Photo by Sugar Land Heritage Foundation)

The lost marker on the former Central Prison building that now houses the Houston Museum of Natural History at Sugar Land has been found and returned. A dedication ceremony was held May 21. Pictured at the dedication are, from the left, Richard Vogel, Doug Brinkley, Himesh Gandhi, Amy Mitchell, Reginald Moore, Jennifer Lane, Carol McCutcheon, Steve Porter, Joe Zimmerman, Joel Bartsch, Bridget Yeung, Jennifer May, Adrienne Barker, Kim Icenhower, Bettye Anheiser, and Kristy Poole, Nick Poole and their daughter Casey, who are relatives of the late Terry Fisher, who was a guard at the facility and kept the marker for safekeeping when it fell off the building. (Photo by Joe Southern)

Museum has long history as a prison

By Joe Southern JSOUTHERN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Museums are a place where people go to learn about history.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, however, had plenty of history before its doors opened in 2009.

The 43,000-square-foot building that is now home to dinosaur bones, giant gemstones, and meteorites was originally built to house black inmates as part of the Central Prison Farm.

Commissioned in 1937 and opened in 1939, the Depression-era brick building reflected major improvements in prison reforms enacted in the early part of the 20th century.

“This was a huge step forward in terms of incarceration. Up until then it was pretty Wild West,” said Adrienne Barker, the museum’s director.

Known as Two Camp, the building was constructed of bricks made by inmates at

the nearby Jester Unit. It had seven dorms – called tanks – to house inmates plus two additional tanks for guards. Although time spent at Two Camp would be considered brutal by modern standards, Barker said the facility and treatment reflected massive improvements over prior prison conditions.

“Sanitation was a big issue,” she said.

The brick alone was a significant upgrade over wood, which didn’t offer as much protection against the elements and also harbored insects and disease. Two Camp had such luxuries as indoor showers and restrooms, a kitchen, meat locker, bakery, laundry, infirmary, school room, and even a recreation hall where inmates could watch movies, produce talent shows, and engage in other theatrical entertainment.

“The Central Unit was set up to self-sustaining, self-sufficient, and not a drag on taxpayers,” Barker said. “It was a model for

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Danny Dietz Memorial Day Classic honors the fallen, J.J. Watt

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J.J. Watt with the Gold Star Wives (from the left) Keri Mills, Jessica Riley, Watt, Patsy Dietz, Charlotte Ange, Donna Lewis, Tracey Tapper and Jen Robinson. (Submitted photo)

When Patsy Dietz took to the stage at the start of the Danny Dietz Memorial Day Classic, she read a heartfelt letter from the wife of Senior Chief SEAL Kyle Milliken, killed in Somalia a year ago this month.

Gathering with veterans, friends and family at the Redneck Country Club in Stafford, Dietz finished her speech by focusing on the

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Dietz said her reason for sharing the note from Milliken’s widow, was for people to understand the true meaning of Memorial Day. “It’s about people who

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She then introduced the most “amazing, strong women who have been my rock in my darkest hours.” Joining her onstage were the Gold Star wives, the spouses of fallen SEALs, who were there for Patsy when she lost husband Danny Dietz, a Navy SEAL killed in 2005 during Operation Red Wings.

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By Joe Southern JSOUTHERN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Sugarland is returning to Sugar Land.

That is, the band is coming back to the city.

It will be the second time the city’s namesake country music band will perform here. The last time they performed on the steps of the newly constructed City Hall in Town Square.

“We actually got the keys to the city,” recalled Kristian Bush, half of the Sugarland duo, along with Jennifer Nettles.

On July 21, nearly 14 years later, they will perform in the city’s newest concert venue.

In a phone interview with the Fort Bend Star, Bush recalled how the band got its iconic name.

“Whenever you’re trying to name a band, there’s always a precarious couple of

Sugarland band members Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush are touring again in support of their new album, “Bigger.” They will perform in Sugar Land on July 21. (Submitted photo)

weeks when you’re throwing names around,” he said.

As he was forming the

band in 2002, he was conducting auditions.

“One of the women audi-

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tioning was actually from Sugar Land and I thought, ‘oh my god, wherever that is, I want to be from there,” he said.

Bush went home that night and wrote a song about Sugar Land. He performed it for his bandmates and they agreed that the name worked.

“I think of your town as a magical place,” Bush said.

When asked how he felt about returning to Sugar Land, the enthusiasm bubbled up in his voice.

“It’s feels awesome; it’s fantastic,” he said. “Hous-

ton is a place that has been a big part of our music.”

Bush explained that coming from Georgia he could relate to all the Texas musicians who were outsiders like him trying to make it big in Nashville. He said Texans in particular have always been big supporters of their music and vice versa.

Not only is this a journey back to Sugar Land for Bush, but it is a journey back to Sugarland as well.

Although they never really disbanded, he and Nettles took a hiatus from 2012 to 2017. Last year they got back into the studio and recorded their new album “Bigger.”

“For us it’s always been about the art,” Bush said.

“If the commerce follows it, great.”

He said the creative expression is what drives them, as they co-wrote nearly every song on the album.

“Sugarland by definition is a product of our creative relationship,” he said.

He said he enjoys seeing how the layers of writing, playing music, and singing come together.

“The creative process like this one is magic,” he said.

The collaboration came naturally for Nettles and Bush.

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Of the 11 songs on “Bigger,” only one was written by someone else.

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Bush said when Swift heard Sugarland was making music again, “she flipped out.” She pitched the song through a mutual friend.

“She was a fan of what we are doing,” Bush said.

Bush and Nettles sat on it for a while before including it.

Bush said each of their albums tell a story and he didn’t want to use it if it didn’t fit the album.

“We make things that fit. We’re telling stories that will last for 15 years or more,” he said.

Bush said doing this album allowed for “an amazing kind of expression.” He explained that he noticed his children were soaking up everything they heard but did not really understand the world around them.

“How do I explain the world to my kids,” he said.

“Preaching and yelling at a kid doesn’t do anything, but engaging in conversation does.”

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Fluor donates $24,000 to Lamar Educational Awards Foundation The Lamar Educational Awards Foundation accepted a $24,000 donation from the Fluor Foundation to underwrite STEM programs in Lamar CISD, including a $4000 donation to support STEAM Summer Camp for Girls. Pictured from the left are Tim Palmore , Fluor Senior Project manager; LEAF Executive Director Janice Knight; and Barbara Jones, Fluor Senior Manager, Community and Public Affairs. (Submitted photo)

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The City of Sugar Land’s Mayfield Park, 106 Avenue D, is now open after a significant investment to expand and reconstruct the popular community amenity.

Mayfield Park, originally 1.5 acres, has served surrounding neighborhoods for more than 20 years.

In early 2017, Johnson Development dedicated approximately 2.6 acres of land to the city as part of parkland dedication requirements for their Imperial project.

Reconstruction started in summer 2017 and was completed in spring 2018.

The completed park now includes more than four

acres, and the improvements include an entry monument sign, loop trails, a playground, a basketball court, a picnic pavilion, picnic tables with barbecue grills, drinking fountains, an open meadow, bike racks and landscaping.

“The Mayfield Park community is rich in history and is one of the most historical neighborhoods in Sugar Land,” said Director of Parks and Recreation Joe Chesser. “Staff and the design team met with dedicated neighborhood residents before the design started to understand their desires for the redevelopment of the park. With the help of their input, the park provides a place for recreational activities and enhances the Mayfield Park community.”

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The project cost approximately $1 million with funds provided by the Sugar Land 4B Corporation, which was established in 1995 to promote, assist and enhance economic development activities and quality of life opportunities within the city of Sugar Land. The corporation’s funding is provided by a portion of restricted sales tax revenue approved by voters that may not be used to support general operations of the city.

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The former Central Prison building that now houses the Houston Museum of Natural History at Sugar Land. (Photo by Joe Southern)

H PRISON, FROM PAGE 1 the rest of the state.”

The prisoners grew their own food and also ran a canning operation and manufactured soap.

“They manufactured soap into the 1990s,” Barker said.

“It was sold to other state institutions.”

The prisoners labored long and difficult days at Central Unit. They got time off on Saturdays for recreation, which included boxing, baseball, and for those who wanted it, school classes. Although the inmates worked on Sunday’s, they had a reduced workload to allow them to attend church services and receive visits from family.

The guards were quartered in Two Camp and also worked six days a week, including alternating Sundays.

Two Camp’s days of housing prisoners ended with desegregation in 1968, when

H HISTORY, FROM PAGE 1 to incorporation – continued to aid in the transition and provided an old shoe store on Kempner Street to serve as a city hall.

In his book “Sugar Land, Texas and the Imperial Sugar Company” author R.M. Armstrong details the line of succession of the Kempner family in its control of Imperial Sugar and Sugarland Industries. Along the way Armstrong describes the family’s commitment to

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the black inmates were relocated into facilities for whites. The building, however, was converted into a warehouse for storing the soap made by the inmates.

In 1999, the facility was finally abandoned.

The state sold off the property and in 2003 Newland Communities purchased the land and buildings as part of its proposed Telfair development. Rather than tear down the building, the developer installed a new roof, replaced windows and did other structural upgrades.

Once complete, the building was given to the City of Sugar Land, which made interior refurbishments to the building shell.

“They talked with lots of people about what it might be,” Barker said.

Ultimately, the Houston Museum of Natural Science entered into a public-private partnership agreement with the city to operate a satellite museum there. The mu-

seum’s grand opening was held Oct. 3, 2009.

On May 21, museum and city officials unveiled the metal dedication plaque that had long since fallen off the building and vanished. It was returned by the family of a former guard who took it when the prison closed.

Last summer, during a museum visit with his family, Terry Fisher, who was a retired guard, and subsequent warehouse manager in the 1990s, met Barker and mentioned the marker having fallen off the wall during his watch. With the warehouse closing and the area headed to re-development, Fisher took the marker for safekeeping when he retired, believing it would be otherwise destroyed. Fisher immediately offered to return it to its original home, if it was wanted.

Barker travelled to North Texas in early September to meet Fisher and his wife, Kathy, and to pick it up.

Fisher died earlier this year, before the marker was back in place, but members of his family came for the ceremony.

“As we got ready to return the plaque, Terry cleaned up, and then hand polished it to make it shine, like a new penny, as he would say. He was so excited to know the plaque would be returned to its rightful, historical place on the building. He was especially looking forward to seeing it in person, but God had other plans,” Kathy Fisher said of her husband.

Museum staff recently refinished the old double wood doors and the plaque has been returned to its original location for visitors to view.

“We very much enjoy the partnership we have with the city and expect to have a long history ourselves in the museum building,” said HMNS President Joel Bartsch. “It is great to have this area of the building complete once again.”

helping Sugar Land grow as a quality community.

“When, in the late1960s, the Southwest Freeway reached toward the center of the Sugarland Industries farm lands and across the edge of Sugar Land itself, the process accelerated.

The Kempners, led by Harris and Denny, anticipating even more explosive activity from the growing Houston economy, made plans to control the quality for the impending growth in residential and commercial development of the Sugar-

land Industries remaining 8,700 acres of farm lands,” he wrote.

Impressed by Jake Kamin’s development of Nassau Bay to serve the new NASA space center, they struck a deal with him to help develop 1,200 acres of land into Sugar Creek, including a 27-hole golf course.

With Sugar Creek becoming wildly successful and the rest of Sugar Land slowly upgrading housing and businesses, the last vestiges of the company town gave

way to master planned communities and rapid growth.

“In early 1972 the Kempners made the decision to enter into a program of complete and final liquidation of the Sugarland Industries within 12 months,” Armstrong wrote.

The family put the remaining 7,500 acres up for bids and sold to Gerald Hines Interests. The $43 million sale was at the time the largest land sale in state history.

Hines overcame obstacles of flood control and drainage and eventually built the Sweetwater Country Club (then home to the Ladies Professional Golf Association) and in 1978 began First Colony and its various subdivisions.

The growth of the city meant changes in city government. According to the City of Sugar Land’s website, “Sugar Land was incorporated in 1959 as a ‘General Law’ city and remained such from 1959 until Jan. 17, 1981, at which time a special city election was held for the purpose of establishing a home rule municipal government. Voters approved the adoption of a home rule charter in accordance with the constitution and statutes of the state of Texas. The type of municipal government provided by this charter was known as ‘mayor-council government,’ and all powers of the city were invested in a council composed of a mayor and five councilmen.”

That lasted five years until a charter-mandated review committee proposed another change in government.

“A special city election was held Aug. 9, 1986, to submit the proposed changes to the electorate for consideration. By

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WILLARD KENNETH HUTTO OCTOBER 29, 1935

Willard Kenneth Hutto, age 82, formerly of Missouri City, Texas, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Sodalis Senior Living in San Marcos, Texas. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m., at Houston’s First Baptist Church at Sienna, 4309 Sienna Pkwy, Missouri City, Texas 77459.

Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Grand View Memorial Park, 8501 Spencer Hwy Pasadena, Texas 77505 under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston.

Ken was born October 29, 1935 in Amarillo, Texas, to the late Jewel Otis Hutto and the late Geneva Palestine Work. As a child, he was active in the Maverick Club and later went to Amarillo High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Patsy

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Ann Kelley, and married her August 21, 1954 in Tucumcari, New Mexico. She predeceased him in 2012.

Ken played basketball for Texas A&M and received his degree in Business there in the 1950s. He was always a big fan of the Aggies throughout his life, and enjoyed the jokes as well. After starting his family, he made time to coach his sons and other youth in sports, especially baseball. As he got older, golfing became his favorite pastime. He worked much of his life in the banking business, but retired a few years ago from Frost Bank, where

He is survived by his son Neil Hutto and wife, Kim, of Deer Park, Texas; son Jeff Hutto and wife, Dana, of Huffman, Texas; son Joel Hutto of Dripping Springs, Texas; granddaughter, Alice Ann Hutto Aillet and husband, Lance, of Deer Park, Texas; grandson, Michael Hutto and wife, Jennefer, of Rockwall, Texas; grandson, Andrew Hutto and wife, Cede, of San Antonio, Texas; granddaughter Taylor Hutto of Deer Park, Texas; great granddaughter Emmalyn Aillet, great grandson Jackson Aillet, both of Deer Park, Texas; and great granddaughter Emmerson Hutto of Rockwall, Texas.

Memorials may be sent to Houston’s First Baptist Church at Sienna, 4309 Sienna Pkwy, Missouri City, Texas 77459.

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ing me the opportunity to work alongside them,” said Haralson. “As I transition to a new role within our system, I have every confidence that Malisha will continue to act as a champion of excellence of our clinical and nonclinical departments. With her experience managing operations at both campuses, I have no doubt her guidance will ensure that we continue to deliver on our pledge to advance the health of the populations we serve.”

Patel has been a driving force behind the successes at each campus, including overseeing a $93 million expansion project at the Sugar Land campus that added 60 beds, an additional medical plaza and expanded services.

In addition, she was the executive champion for Memorial Hermann Sugar Land’s adoption and integration of a framework for operational excellence, which resulted in the hospital earning recognition as a 2016 Malcolm Baldrige Award recipient, the highest award for performance excellence given in the country.

The hospital was the first in the Houston area to earn this award.

In addition, the Sugar Land campus became the first Houston-area hospital to be awarded the Texas Award for Performance Excellence (TAPE) from the Quality Texas Founa majority of the voters, amendments to the charter were approved which provided for a change in the city’s form of government from that of ‘mayor-council’ (strong mayor) to that of a ‘council-manager’ form of government which provides that the city manager be the chief administrative officer of the city,” according to the city’s website.

“Approval of this amendment provided for the mayor to become a voting member of council, in addition to performing duties as presiding officer of the council. An amendment on May 5, 1990, changed the composition of the City Council to a mayor, four council members to be elected by single-member districts and two council members by at-large position. This composition remains in effect today with term limits of eight consecutive years.”

Utilizing master-planned communities and annexations, Sugar Land has grown significantly in population and diversity. The U.S. Census put Sugar Land’s population in 1950 at 2,285.

By 1990 that number had increased to 24,529. With the annexation of Greatwood and New Territory in 2017, Sugar Land’s population crossed the 100,000 mark at an estimated 117,869.

In 2010, the city’s racial make-up was 52 percent white, 35.3 percent Asian, 10.6 percent Hispanic, 7.4 percent black, and the rest being other races or mixed races.

Most of the city’s growth has been to the south and west of the original city with much of the development sprouting along the Southwest Freeway corridor. First Colony played a major role

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dation. The TAPE award recognizes an organization as one of the best in Texas based on the Baldrige Excellence Framework.

Prior to joining Memorial Hermann, Patel held positions with the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dallas as well as with Tenet Healthcare.

She has been recognized by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston as its 2016 “Young Professional of the Year,” The National Women’s Council of the National Diversity Council as one of the Top 15 Business Women in Houston, and she earned an honorable mention for the Houston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2017. She currently serves as the chair of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.

Patel earned her bachelor of arts in biological sciences from the University of Texas at Austin and her master of healthcare administration from Trinity University. in that growth, opening First Colony Mall in 1996 and seven years later Sugar Land Town Square, which is home to City Hall, Minute Maid, Coca-Cola, and the 300-room Marriott Hotel.

Sugar Land also boasts three large hospitals – Houston Methodist Sugar Land, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, and CHI St. Luke’s.

As of 2015, the city’s top five employers are the Fort Bend Independent School District (established in 1959 with the merger of Sugar Land and Missouri City ISDs), Schlumberger, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Fluor, and United Healthcare. Ironically, the industry that birthed Sugar Land, the Imperial Sugar Company, closed its refinery and distribution center in 2003. Today Johnson Development is redeveloping the site as Imperial Market, an entertainment-centric destination center that is expected to include upscale retail and restaurant space, class A office space, a luxury residential complex and a high-end boutique hotel.

It currently houses the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center and Sugar Land Heritage Museum and Visitor Center.

In 2012, Sugar Land opened Constellation Field, a minor league baseball park that is home to the Sugar Land Skeeters. The team is part of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and in 2016 won the league championship.

In 2017, the 6,400-seat Smart Financial Centre, an indoor concert hall, opened with two performances by comedian Jerry Seinfeld.

The venue is located near the campus of the University of Houston at Sugar Land, which is also home to a branch of Wharton County Junior College.

In 1990, Sugar Land purchased a private airport that was founded as Hull Field, renamed Sugar Land Municipal Airport and later Sugar land Regional Airport.

A 20,000-square-foot terminal and a 60-acre general aviation complex opened in 2006. It services many of the oil and gas companies located in and around Sugar Land and southwest Houston.

Promoting itself as a destination city, Sugar Land continues to grow and provide new development and opportunities for residents and visitors alike. The University of Houston is currently constructing a new building on its campus and the city is in the process of approving a new development in the Telfair area around the university and the Smart Financial Centre. The Imperial Market and the area around Constellation Field are surging with growth and the major highways in and around the city are being widened yet again to accommodate the rapid growth of the area.

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What advice would you give your younger self if you could?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go back into the past and give your younger self a message?

How far back would you go and what would you say? Would you prevent a marriage or divorce? Perhaps you’d alter a career path? There’s no giving lottery results, sports scores, stock market advice or any other tips that would make you wealthy in this scenario. It has to be something deeply personal and meaningful. Maybe you could say something that would save a life or make the world a better place.

I occasionally play these mind games. Sometimes I go back to elementary school and make myself stand up to bullies. Sometimes I instill confidence in myself to be a better student. Quite often, however, I think about going back to my college days and stopping myself from getting into my first marriage, although the thought of never having my daughter in my life is usually the end game for that one. She’s worth far more to me than every ounce of pain I suffered in the divorce.

Most often I think about preventing Younger Me from getting into journalism. If I had known 35 years ago when I was heading off to college that there would be such a thing as

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the Internet and the devastating impact it would have on print media, I could have diverted to a much more lucrative career such as teaching.

I had a lot of friends at Adams State College who tried to convince me to become a teacher. I didn’t want to. I was always led to believe that teaching was a low-paying profession and I couldn’t see myself being confined to a classroom all day with a bunch of kids who didn’t want to be there either.

In hindsight, I can see that I would have been much better off financially had I become an educator rather than a journalist.

When I started my professional newspaper career, entry-level salaries mirrored that of first-year teachers. As I earned raises and promotions, I saw my income continue to match that of new, inexperienced teachers. It stayed that way for the first several years of my career.

Then the Interweb

thingy came along. Newspapers started struggling financially. Raises became fewer and smaller. It wasn’t long before entrylevel teachers were making more than me – a lot more.

Today it’s laughable. You will never, ever hear me champion the cause of higher salaries for teachers. It’s not that they don’t deserve it; it’s just an unreal expectation from my perspective. For me, giving a teacher a raise means I have to pay more taxes and in the process widen the income gap between me and the ones so often pitied for being in a low-paying profession.

On top of that, I don’t get the benefit of tenure or the ability to take summer breaks, Christmas breaks, and breaks for every major and minor holidays. I work year-round about 50-plus hours a week and often work weekends and holidays to cover events the teachers and their families are enjoying.

I know it sounds like I’m bitter and griping about teachers, and maybe I am. I still don’t want to do their job. I’m related to and friends with many teachers and I see a lot of what they must contend with every day that has nothing to do with teaching. I don’t envy them. I don’t doubt that there are a lot of teachers my age out there who, if

they could go back in time, would divert their younger selves into other professions.

That’s sad to think of because we need to be attracting better and brighter talent into our classrooms.

To do that, however, we need to fix a broken system. The way education is funded in Texas needs to change. So do the expectations that legislators force on public schools. We need to get the Legislature out of the classrooms and infuse our school districts with adequate funding. Our teachers need to be free to educate our children, not direct them down a path of passing certain tests.

Honestly, some of the best quality education my children receive comes in those few, brief weeks between STAAR testing and the end of school. That’s when they go on field trips and do a lot of the hands-on stuff that they get excited about. Just imagine what it would be like if that level of creative excitement and energy were poured into classrooms all year.

On the other hand, several teachers often slip into

baby-sitting mode during that time and my kids idle the class period away watching movies and playing games. If anyone in any other profession had a drop in productivity like that, they’d be looking for another job. I’d be curious to see how much teacher performance would improve if they had the ability to earn merit raises and no longer have the protection of tenure to hide behind.

But what do I know? I’m just an over-paid, ivory tower editor on the downhill slide of an ill-chosen career path. Or am I? I can’t begin to tell you how often friends (teachers included) say they live vicariously through my exploits on Facebook. As a journalist I get to go places, do things, and meet people that many of my friends will never get to experience.

That’s been the best part of being a newspaperman all these years. I live a very surreal life. It’s all those life experiences that keep me going, not the money. Despite what is happening to the print industry, this is a very exciting time to be in journalism. Communica-

tion has never been more instant and competition tougher.

Although I have the advantages and drawbacks of being at a weekly publication, the Internet and social media have pretty much leveled the playing field. I can now get information out as quickly as daily newspapers and television stations. It just means I have to be better and faster.

So considering how much journalism has enriched my life, I don’t think I could justify going back 35 years and stopping Younger Me from earning my journalism degree. I think perhaps the best advice I could give Younger Me would be to keep exercising and to eat fewer hamburgers, pizzas, and donuts. That would definitely have a huge, positive impact on Current Me. Being in better shape and having more energy would undoubtedly make my life much better than a bigger paycheck. Of course, I wouldn’t complain about a bigger paycheck, but I’m not about to go into teaching to get one.

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Letters to the Editor Column was incontrovertibly correct Dear Editor, Congratulations on a brilliant piece, you are absolutely and incontrovertibly correct. Thank you for so eloquently and

concisely describing the cause and effect of some of the ills in our society today. I have clipped the piece and will share it with as many people as I know!

It should in fact be shared to Facebook to counteract the memes.

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Column argues against nonexistent legislation Dear Editor, The gun control editorial makes some great arguments ... against measures that haven’t seriously been proposed as legislation.

You state that you don’t believe “banning guns is the answer.” Well, neither do I. But I’m not aware of any federal legislation that’s been introduced that would do that. And by the way, automatic “machine gun” type weapons have been essentially “banned” since 1934. That seems to have been pretty effective actually, since I’ve never even seen a fully automatic weapon nor do you hear of them being used in criminal acts.

You also point out how laughable it would be to

try to collect all the guns in the U.S. Again, this hasn’t been suggested by an federal lawmaker, nor has abolishing the Second Amendment, something else you argue against.

I realize that retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens recently offered repeal of the Second Amendment as a possible solution, but he has about as much ability to get this enacted as the guy who delivered my pizza yesterday.

It’s easy to argue against extreme positions that aren’t being offered as legitimate legislative solutions. It’s much harder to argue against measures that HAVE been offered, like universal background checks (who is actually

in favor of NOT having background checks for gun sales). Who could be against banning bump stocks, the gun accessory that allowed the Las Vegas shooter to fire over 1,000 rounds and injure or kill 500 people? Bump stocks aren’t even guns, they’re accessories, and thus aren’t protected by the Second Amendment anyway.

The pro-guns people are increasingly desperate to prevent sensible reforms, as the bodies pile up. Much easier to create straw man arguments to knock down rather than trying to argue against common sense solutions.

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Herzog repeats as MVP of District Woods voted MVP of District 20 6A Infielders Sarah Metzer, 12, Dulles Noemi Cortez, 11, Travis Tamera McKnight, 11, Ridge Point Taylor Soanes, 11, Ridge Point Jessalyn Shipley, 9, Austin Madison Wickliffe, 10, Clements Outfielders Audrey Fong, 11, Dulles Morgan Westbrook, 10, Austin Sydney Carter, 11, Austin Riann Ruiz, 10, Travis Utility Carissa Cedillo, 11, Travis Kate Dycha, 10, Ridge Point

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Makinzy Herzog of Ridge Point was voted the Most Valuable Player of District 20 6A for the second consecutive year.

Herzog led the Panthers to first place in the district with a 14-0 record. She has committed to play with the Florida State Seminoles next year.

“I’m extremely honored to be voted MVP of the district. I’ve enjoyed my time here playing for Ridge Point. Thanks to my team for helping me get to this point,” Herzog said. “I’m ready and excited to go compete at the next level!”

Ridge Point coach James McClanahan was voted Coach of the Year, also for the second consecutive year, and Rachel Ybarra of Travis was voted Newcomer of the Year.

The 20 6A All-District first team: Infielders: Lauryn Banks, 12, Ridge Point Abby Odneal, 12, Ridge Point Shaina Amir, 12, Travis Skie Villani, 12, Travis Keagan Goldwait, 12, Clements Lauren Harris, 12, Austin Outfielders

Ridge Point’s Makinzy Herzog was voted District 20 6A MVP. (Photo by Bill McCaughey)

The District 23 5A AllDistrict Team First Team Infielders Dani Davis, Elkins Outfielders Deija Russell, Elkins Designated Hitter Mira Hickle, Elkins Catcher Sydney Benefield, Elkins Utility Destiny Richmond, Willowridge Honorable Mention Mya Walker, Willowridge Tynesha Willis, Willowridge Paige Kram, Elkins Kassidi Davis, Elkins Rhonda Bullard, Marshall

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Simeon Woods of Kempner was voted Most Valuable Player of District 20 6A. Woods led the Cougars to a 9-5 district record and a spot in the playoffs. He is a senior and has committed to the University of Texas – Austin.

“It feels great being the MVP in one of the hardest districts in Texas. Thank you for everything. It’s been a blessing playing in Fort Bend,” Woods said. “I loved every opportunity I got to play on the field to represent my team.”

Clinton Welch of Ridge Point was voted Coach of the Year as he led the Panthers to first place in the district with a 12-2 district record.

Carson Wilson, a sophomore at Clements, was voted Newcomer of the Year.

Listed below are the alldistrict team members with their class in numbers.

First Team Pitchers Nick Hill, Austin, 12 Simeon Woods, Kempner, 12 Chase Hendrix, Ridge Point, 12 Jared Mack, Ridge Point, 12 Sammy Faltine, Travis, 11 Catchers Brandon Miller, Austin, 12 First Baseman Kade Kennedy, Dulles, 12 Second Baseman Colson Cegielski, Clements, 10 Shortstop Blake Ehlinger, Kempner, 12

Kempner’s Simeon Woods was voted MVP of District 20 6A. (Photo by Bill McCaughey)

Third Baseman Will Pendergrass, Ridge Point, 10 Outfielders Porter Cox, Austin, 11 John Nork, Clements, 12 Gabe Colaianni, Ridge Point, 11 John Metzger, Ridge Point, 12 Gus Gosda, Clements, 12 Utility Player Kevin Ortiz, Travis, 11 Designated Hitter Jonah Augustine, Austin, 12 District 20 6A All-District Team Second Team Pitchers Austin Essex, Dulles, 11 Brandon Setliff, Travis, 12 Noah Huerta, Kempner, 12 Drew Madrid, Clements, 11 Khris McRae, Austin, 12 Hayde Key, Ridge Point, 10 Catchers Kyle Croft, Ridge Point, 12 First Baseman Zach Hamman, Travis, 12 Second Baseman Jaren Burks, Travis, 12 Shortstop

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Margarita & Dollar Dog Monday / Military Monday: Dollar hot dogs and discounted margaritas. Those with a military ID get in free Two for Tuesday: Buy one field box ticket and get one field box ticket free, half priced groups Kids in Free Wednesday: Kids (12 and under) get in free. Field box only, excludes performance groups. Not applicable 6/13 or 7/18.

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Mitch Talbot pitches during his last appearance as a Sugar Land Skeeter at Constellation Field.

His contract was purchased by the Cleveland Indians organization. (Photo by Joe Southern)

Skeeters go 3-3 on the road

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After going 3-3 in six games against two teams on the road, the Sugar Land Skeeters are returning to the friendly confines of Constellation Field for six games against a pair of formidable opponents.

The Skeeters (18-10) will host the Long Island Ducks (14-13) for three games, followed by three with the York Revolution (13-12).

Last week the Skeeters got off to a rough start as the Somerset Patriots (178) brought a brutal 9-1 end to the Skeeters three-game win streak. The damage continued the next night when the Patriots prevailed 2-1. Refusing to give up, the Skeeters avoided the sweep by beating Somerset 3-1.

From there the Skeeters traveled to New Britain, Conn., to take on a familiar foe in the Bees. Sugar Land extended their win streak to seven games against the Bees this season with a 41 victory. The next night, however, the Bees stung back by plating six runs in the first inning and then holding on for an 8-3 win.

Things bounced back the Skeeters way in the rubber game Sunday with a Derek Norris grand slam that helped propel the Skeeters to a 9-1 victory.

Brett Marshall got the win over former Skeeter Tyler Badamo, who was released on May 18 and picked up by the Bees.

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the head to Southern Maryland to play the Blue Crabs.

They return home for seven games against the Road Warriors, a league-operated traveling team.

The June 1 game against York is Boy Scout night and Superhero night, complete with a comic book giveaway and Friday night fireworks. The June 2 game includes a Skeeters bank giveaway, followed by a beer glass giveaway that Sunday for Brewfest.

Stats Catcher Albert “Coco” Cordero is now leading the Skeeters at the plate with a .393 average. First baseman Matt Chavez continues to see his phenomenal start slide back to mere mortal levels at .354. Outfielder Courtney Hawkins leads the team and the league in home runs with seven and runsbatted-in with 28.

On the mound, Brett Marshall leads the Skeeters in several categories.

He is a batter shy of 30 innings pitched, has 24 strikeouts and a 2.12 average. Closer Felipe Paulino leads the league with eight saves. He has 11 strikeouts to five hits and no aearned runs.

Transactions The Skeeters announced that the contracts of righthanders Alejandro Chacin and Mitch Talbot have been purchased by Major League organizations.

Chacin has been assigned to Double-A Pensacola for the Cincinnati Reds, while Talbot reported to Triple-A Columbus for the Cleveland Indians organization.

In their place, the Skeeters have signed former Major Leaguer Casey Coleman and Tyler Levine.

Coleman, a 30-year-old lefty, played for the Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, and Seattle Mariners. Levine, 25, a righty, spent last season with the Ducks.

Schedule This week the Skeeters have three games against the Long Island Ducks and three against the York Revolution. They get Monday off and then travel to the Somerset Patriots for three games in two days (Wednesday doubleheader). After another day off

Skeeter of the Week Derek Norris brings home the Fort Bend Star Skeeter of the week honors for his heroics at the plate. In addition to hitting a grand slam, he had a solo shot in a loss to the Patriots and was 2-3 with two doubles and two RBIs in the loss to the Bees.

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LEGALS CITY OF STAFFORD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City of Stafford Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas and before the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., at City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas for the purpose of receiving testimony for and against the following: A proposal to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 82 of the Code of Ordinances, the same being the City’s Subdivision Ordinance, by updating the content to comport with the City of Stafford’s Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.

All residents of the City of Stafford and other interested parties are invited to attend and will be given the opportunity to be heard.

CITY OF STAFFORD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City of Stafford Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas and before the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at 7:00 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: A proposal to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances, the same being the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, by granting an amendment to the Zoning MU-2 Ordinance 1037 to allow for outdoor recreation to be operated on tract A of Exhibit D of the ordinance and also to amend Exhibit D to allow for hotels with a minimum of 65 rooms per hotel with no maximum and compliance with all other hotel requirements to be operated on Tracts A, B, and D. Copies of the application for the amendment are available for public inspection at City Hall.

All residents of the City of Stafford and other interested parties are invited to attend and will be given the opportunity to be heard.

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Hope For Three and local law enforcement are offering Safe Return, Crisis Intervention training From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Hope For Three Autism Advocates is generating awareness among law enforcement in Fort Bend County through the development of “Safe Return” and the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) programs.

Daily, police officers encounter a multitude of individuals in emergency situations. Just as each emergency differs from the next, so does each person involved, especially with individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

A child diagnosed with autism is more likely to wander and is at risk with being stopped by police because of thieir behavior. Hope For Three and the Sugar Land Police Department (SLPD) saw a need to assist not only families and children living with autism, but other disabilities. As a result, the Safe Return program was implemented.

When seconds count in an emergency, the Safe Return registry allows first responders

Pictured (kneeling) is Lt. Scott Soland, CIT Program Coordinator and Hope For Three Board member, along with CIT trainees from the Greater Houston area. (Submitted photo)

access to critical information designed to help safely reunite families of registered participants. Participation in Safe Return is voluntary and free.

However, an application must be submitted to SLPD annually.

To register, visit hopeforthree. org/programs/safe-return.

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strategies and intervention techniques to diffuse crisis situations for individuals with autism, and or, those affected by mental illness.

“Police are trained to respond to a crisis with a certain protocol, but this protocol may not always be the best way to interact with individuals with autism,” said Lt. Scott Soland, CIT Program Coordinator.

Hope For Three serves as the exclusive autism educator for the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department CIT program.

For more information on Safe Return, CIT, or other resources, call 281-245-0640 or visit HopeForThree.org.

Pictured from the left are Gary Krueger, Owner, PG Professional Golf; Laura LaVigne, CEO, The Arc of Fort Bend County; Cheryl Olivier, The Arc of Fort Bend County; Beth Golson, Troy Engineering; James Patterson, Fort Bend County Commissioner, Precinct 4. (Submitted photo)

The Arc of Fort Bend County holding annual Golf Classic From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The Arc of Fort Bend County’s Annual Golf Classic will be held June 18, the Monday after Father’s Day, at Weston Lakes Country Club in Fulshear at 10:30

WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2018 Registration: 9:30 AM Start Time: 10:00 AM

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Following 18 holes of golf, the, “Yeah-I-Do! Cook’n Crew” will prepare the meal and Commissioner James Patterson will conduct the live auction.

Register on line at www.arcoffortbend.org or call The Arc office 281-494-5959.

Not a golfer? Come out for the barbecue dinner and auction at 5 p.m.

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Along with this advocacy, we provide recreational and social programs, housing support and the largest Special Olympics program in the area.

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Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Afternoon Worship 5:00 p.m.

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Sunday Worship in the Sanctuary

Simple Service / Prayer & Communion: 8:15 am

Contemporary: 9:30 am / Traditional: 10:55 am

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8:00 am: Chapel Worship

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10:30 am: Open Skies Worship in the Fellowship Hall

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SUGAR LAND METHODIST CHURCH • 281-491-6041 431 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478

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only proud of the people who put the event together, “but also proud of the community who turn out for the event as well.”

“Part of what we are doing here is to bring back the meaning of Memorial Day. So many people forget that,” said Danny Quinlan, event organizer. With the help of director Erica Molina, both will continue to focus on ways to help fallen veterans and their families.

At the fairgrounds in Rosenberg, the Danny Dietz Memorial Day Classic continued throughout the weekend with concerts, cattle roping, barrel racing, a car show, silent auctions, a barbecue cookout, Cowboy Church with Trey Johnson, and an Honorary Texas ceremony featuring guest speaker Dan Crenshaw, a former Navy SEAL and Republican candidate for U.S. Congress for Texas’s 2nd congressional district.

“It really is a time to memorialize those who were lost, seek out those who have lost somebody, and tell them that you want to remember them,” Crenshaw said. “It means a lot to those who are still serving. And by those who are still serving, I mean the Gold Star families. Because they’re serving forever and ever. It never stops.”

For more information, visit www.dannydietzmemorial.com or www. navysealfoundation.org.

H DIETZ, FROM PAGE 1 Dietz’s story was retold in the book and subsequent movie “Lone Survivor.”

Since then, Dietz, a veteran herself, and the daughter of a veteran (her dad was a member of a SEAL team), has been actively involved with Navy SEAL Foundation.

“Everybody steps in to make sure the families could focus on grieving; basically take care of everything so they wouldn’t have to worry about anything else around them. We have grief counseling so wives can talk about the different stages of grief, and counseling for their kids, where they can interact with other SEALS and know that these guys are there for them, even though their father is gone.”

Houston Texans player J.J. Watt, who was presented with an Honorary Texan award at the Friday night event for his support, said “I may not be from here, but you sure make me feel like family.” Watt is originally from Wisconsin.

Having met Patsy Dietz and learning about the foundation during his rookie year with the Texans, Watt gratefully acknowledged the strength and courage of the families of the fallen heroes. Texas Ranger Joe W. Harrelson, who presented the award to Watt, said he was not

A day to remember (Top) U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas, speaks during Sugar Land’s Memorial Day event Monday at Sugar Land Memorial Park. (Photo by Joe Southern) (Left) Children Nathan, Connor, Emily and Kathryn help Director of Programs Krystal Willeby with the George Ranch Memorial Day remembrance.

“We try to capture the loss and what it means to people. These are soldiers who had families, and who made the ultimate sacrifice,” she said. (Photo by Donna Hill)

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THURSDAY, MAY 30 MISSOURI CITY TOASTMASTERS CHARTER CEREMONY

Beginning at 7 p.m. at the Harvest United Methodist Church, 9029 Sienna Ranch Road, Missouri City. Toastmasters International is a non-profit world leader in communication and leadership development. Free and open to anyone 18 years and older. For more information, call 806-7787472 or 281-435-0462.

THURSDAY, MAY 31 DIGITAL PHOTO-EDITING BASICS

The University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, will host at 2 p.m. Learn how to use free, online photo-editing tools to fix or fine-tune photos or to create special photo effects. Free and open to the public, reservations are required. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, click on Events, select University Branch Library, and find the program, or call 281-633-5100.

MONTH OF JUNE CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, presents a variety of children’s programs – Mother Goose Time, Toddler Time, Story Time, and Pajama Night Story Time. The programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2800 or 281-6334734.

ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES

Are you learning to speak English and could use practice? Fort Bend County Libraries present a program for individuals to practice their English language and conversation skills. Free and open to the public. For more information, call George Memorial Library (281-341-2652), Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311), Sugar Land Branch Library (281238-2140), or the First Colony Branch Library (281-238-2800).

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

The First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Pkwy, offers programs for teens in grades 9-12. Java for Beginners; FC Computer Camp: Become a PowerPoint Pro; Snapology Combat Robots; and FC Computer Camp: Wix Website Workshop are all free and open to the public. Register online at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, click on Events, select First Colony Branch, and find the program, call 281-238-2800, or visit the library.

FRIDAY, JUNE 1 LITERACY COUNCIL OF FORT BEND COUNTY

June 1 is the last day to register for the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County 2018 Summer Session that runs June 4 to July 27. In-person registration required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 1-6 p.m. The cost is either $50 or $80 per 8-week session. For more information, call 281-240-8181.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2 ROSENBERG SYMPHONIC BAND PERFORMANCE

George Memorial Library will host at 2 p.m., 1001 Golfview in Richmond.

The performance will take place in an outdoor amphitheater, seating is concrete, so cushions are recommended. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281-633-4734.

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ANCIENT EMPIRES: ROME

Sugar Land Branch Library will host the seminar from 2-4 p.m., 550 Eldridge. Learn about the Roman Republic and Julius Caesar, the Roman Empire and Augustus Caesar, and Emperor Constantine and the rise of Christianity. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281238-2140 or 281-633-4734.

CORPUS CHRISTI CELEBRATION

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.

MONDAY JUNE 4, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 REGISTRATION FOR FALL ESL CLASSES

Registration will be at Fort Bend Hope, 927 3rd St., Rosenberg, from 6-9 p.m. Classes will take place in the fall, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, contact Literacy Council of Fort Bend County Outreach Coordinator at 281-240-8181 or mmorales@ ftbendliteracy.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 7 SCORE: BUSINESS ALTERNATIVES FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR

The Sugar Land Branch Library will host an overview of business ownership, 2-3:30 p.m., 550 Eldridge. This program is presented in partnership with SCORE, the non-profit mentoring arm of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2140, or 281-633-4734.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 19 LOVING FRIENDS DINNER

Join us at 5 p.m. at Quail Valley City Cr., 2880 La Quinta Drive, Missouri City. Enjoy dinner, a silent auction and bake sale for $23/ person. Loving Friends is a social group of men and women who lost their spouses and meet for fellowship and friendship. Reservations required by calling 281-208-3124.

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 9 GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS

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.

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Sienna Branch Library will present the performance at 10:30 a.m., 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd. in Missouri City. The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at this activity. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2900 or 281-633-4734.

Sienna Branch Library will present a healthy-lifestyle class at 1 p.m., 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd. in Missouri City. Learn the effects of sugar on ones body and why it can be challenging to eliminate sugar in ones diet.

Get tips on how to transform sugar cravings and adopt a healthier diet.

Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2900 or 281-633-4734.

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 THE AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR CONCERT

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.

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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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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.

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