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instruction to students whose families prefer that option.

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, FBISD said it plans to phase in face-toface instruction with small groups. During the period of distance learning to start the school year, the district said daily online engagement will be required of students and no extracurricular activities – including athletics and

fine arts – will take place.

“During online instruction, health and safety procedures will be finetuned for the gradual utilization of in-person instruction,” FBISD said on Twitter. “The safety and well-being of everyone is FBISD’s top priority.”

FBISD, one of the largest school districts in the Houston area, pushed back almost immediately last week after the TEA

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The city of Stafford is moving forward with the process of finding a successor to fill Leonard Scarcella’s unexpired mayoral term.

Scarcella, the longestserving mayor in the United States, died last month, leaving a vacancy in a mayoral term that expires in 2023.

On Wednesday, the city will call for a special election that will be held Nov. 3 in conjunction

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Sugar Land Skeeters pitcher Jake Barrett releases a pitch toward home plate during a July 12 game against Team Texas as first baseman D.J. Peterson, at right, gets into fielding position. The game was part of the opening weekend of the Skeeters' four-team Constellation Energy League. (Photo by Landan Kuhlmann)

Fans flock to Constellation Field for baseball’s return

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COVID-19 may have stolen months of watching baseball from Marisela Weaver.

But it has not dampened her love for the game, which returned to Fort Bend County over the weekend.

“I was looking forward to this two weeks ago,” she said Friday night at Constellation Field, where the Sugar Land Skeeters debuted their Constellation Energy League.

Weaver and her husband, Gregg, were among many eager baseball fans who made their way out to the Sugar Land ballaprk for the opening weekend of the Constellation Energy League, which plans to play a total of 56 games among four professional teams through Aug. 30.

Sugar Land announced its

Players from Eastern Reyes del Tigres and the Sugar Land Skeeters stand with the fans for the national anthem prior to Friday's opener at Constellation Field. (Photo by Landan Kuhlmann)

break from the independent Atlantic League in order to host the four-team professional league earlier this year.

The new league’s Opening Day was originally slated for July 3, but was delayed a week due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19 in

the Houston region.

Friday’s inaugural game was between the Skeeters and Eastern Reyes del Tigres.

“We’re ready to play a little baseball,” Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman said.

The Weavers have been

frequent visitors to Constellation Field during previous Skeeters seasons, to watch both the local minor league team and the fireworks show following each Friday home game. They’ve also been consistent attendees of concerts hosted at the venue

since it was built for the Skeeters in 2012. They live less than 1 mile away.

“We love the feeling that we can walk here and spend the afternoon – we love baseball, we love the concerts and we love the fireworks,” Marisela said. “It feels like a small-town environment, and we just love it.”

Much like the rest of the county, however, the couple has had many normal activities restricted or shut down over the last several months as the region deals with COVID-19, the contagious disease caused by the new coronavirus strain. Officials have reported 5,015 cases of COVID-19 among county residents as of Tuesday.

There have been at least 63 deaths resulting from the virus, while 1,835people have recovered, according to the

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Missouri City selects city manager in controversial vote

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Missouri City took a contentious path while selecting a new city manager.

During a special meeting that started July 6 and stretched into the early morning hours of July 7, the Missouri City Council voted 4-2 to offer Odis Jones the position of city manager. Council member Anthony Maroulis abstained after previously expressing his disapproval of the candidate and overall vetting process.

“We had a plethora of well-qualified candidates,

and we saved the city a lot of money by taking the time to interview them and go through their applications, weeding those out who don't qualify,” council member Vashaundra Edwards said during the meeting. “I feel as if we did a great job sifting out who was qualified to be our next city manager.”

A Missouri City spokesperson said Jones had not formally accepted the offer as of Monday afternoon.

Jones previously served as Hutto’s city manager from November 2016 until December 2019. According to a January report by the Austin American-

Statesman, Jones received a severance package worth $412,000 from Hutto, which had investigated Jones for possible misconduct but found that allegations raised against him had no merit. Hutto city leaders did not disclose the details of the allegations, according to the report.

Missouri City Mayor Yolanda Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Preston, Cheryl Sterling and Edwards voted in favor of Jones’ appointment. Council members Jeffrey Boney and Floyd Emery voted against Jones’ appointment.

Boney said his biggest sticking point was

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not Jones himself, but the council’s process in selecting him. Boney said the city did not do its due diligence.

“It’s been a flawed process from start to finish,” Boney said Tuesday. “I’ve committed myself to my

duty to represent my constituents and the people who elected me to serve, and I’ve got to take that responsibility seriously to make sure I’m doing things that are in the best interests of the city as a whole.”

It is the second time in recent months the council has disagreed with regards to the city manager position. During a contentious special meeting Feb. 24, the council voted 4-3 in favor of terminating former city manager Anthony Snipes’ contract. There

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Registration open for FBISD off-campus physical education

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Registration for Fort Bend ISD’s annual offcampus physical education program is now under way.

Students can now apply through Aug. 7 for the upcoming fall and spring semesters. The program will be operated in conjunction with local training establishments, and representatives of those businesses can access an online form through July 31 to seek approval to participate from FBISD. Once approved, students participating in off-campus P.E. can train at one of the establishments to receive credits in two potential levels of classes in place of a stan-

dard P.E. class.

Category 1 training is available only for “highlevel training that leads to national level competition” in an activity not offered by the student’s campus physical education, athletics or fine arts departments. Category 2 is available for high school students participating in at least 5 hours per week of structured physical activity.

Middle school students can only apply for Category 1 training, while high school students can apply for either Category 1 or 2 beginning July 13. Among

approved activities for off-campus P.E. sessions are archery, wrestling, lacrosse, golf and martial arts.

According to FBISD, students or their families will pay the establishment for any training hours conducted on site for the program. The district said it examines the facility’s coaches and requires CPR certification for all coaches participating in the program prior to approval.

Students or their parents can email OfficeCampusPE@fortbendisd.com with questions about the new online process. For more information about the program or to apply, visit the district’s activity website at fortbendisd. com/Page/96272.

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YMCA launches Operation Backpack people of Houston and beyond have big hearts and care about our community.

This deep caring for our children will help make this drive possible,” YMCA president and CEO Stephen Ives said in a news release.

“This is about more than backpacks, it’s about our community demonstrating their concern and care for our neighbors during this time – getting young families the resources they need.”

To donate, residents can text “YMCABACKPACK” to 24365 or give online by visiting ymcaoperationbackpack.org. They can also make a donation at the checkout register of their local H-E-B or online with a curbside order. For more information, visit ymcahouston.org.

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Operation Backpack, the YMCA of Greater Houston’s annual drive to provide new school supplies and backpacks to students in need, will have a different look this year. In lieu of on-site distribution days, families and students will need to register to receive supplies during drive-through pickup at their local YMCA. The organization, which has Fort Bend County locations in Missouri City and Richmond, kicked off its 16th annual drive on July 8.

According to the YMCA, 25 percent of students age 17 and younger in the Greater Houston region already live below the poverty line, and their need

has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty regarding the 2020-21 academic year. All public schools in Texas must offer on-campus instruction for students whose parents or guardians want that, according to guidance released last week by the Texas Education Agency, while remote learning options also will be available.

“We are certain the

George Ranch hires first site director

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George Ranch Historical Park announced July 7 that it hired Missouri City resident Adrienne Barker to serve in the park’s newly-created role of site director.

Barker comes to George Ranch after spending the last

nine years as director and chief development officer for the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) at Sugar Land and George Observatory, where she was responsible for programming and operations as well as community fundraising for the museum.

As part of her role at George Ranch, Barker will “work in Barker

partnership with the Fort Bend History Association to deliver a compelling educational experience,” according to a

news release from the organization. She has previously served in a variety of leadership and development roles, including vice president for development for the Houston Area Women’s Center and assistant vice president for the Memorial Hermann Foundation.

“I am thrilled to bring Adrienne’s talents and operational experience to the George Ranch Historical Park to lead the park’s transition to a student-centric experience that also allows community exploration of history in an immersive and authentic environment,” George Ranch CEO Roger Adamson said.

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★ STAFFORD FROM PAGE 1 with the city’s general election for three city council spots, according to City Secretary Tomika Lewis. The general election was originally scheduled for May 2, but postponed due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

At least one person has explored throwing his hat in the ring to succeed Scarcella, and it’s a name familiar to area residents. Former Stafford City Council member A.J. Honore, who lost a mayoral election against Scarcella in 2019, announced July 10 that he is forming an exploratory committee to run for the spot. Honore has not yet made a final decision on whether to run again.

Honore said he believes the city needs a mayor with a “vision” for continuing the city’s zero property tax policy that Scarcella spearheaded.

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ing or interim mayor, but that city council has elected a mayor pro tem to perform the mayor’s duties. Council member Wen Guerra is serving in that role.

Early voting for November’s election will run Oct. 19-30. The filing period for candidates to fill the vacant mayoral spot is July 18-Aug. 17.

For more information, visit the city’s elections page at staffordtx.gov/ departments/city-secretary/elections.html.

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HELEN WILSON PHILLIPS OCTOBER 11, 1924

Helen Wilson Phillips passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2020 in Houston, Texas, into to the care of her Lord and Savior. She was born October 11, 1924 in Orange, Texas to Alexander Morgan Wilson and Cicely Johnson Wilson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Cicely Ann Cable, brother Lyle Hopkins Wilson, brother Charles Graham Wilson and the late O. A. “Bum” Phillips.

She is survived by her son Wade and wife Laurie Phillips, and daughters Susan and husband David Fish, Cicely and husband Tom Devore, Dee Jean and husband Dickie Hurta, Andrea and husband Jack McCarthy, and Kimann and husband Mark England, all of Texas as well as 23 grandchildren and 26 greatgrandchildren, other relatives

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the residents of Stafford during a very difficult time, especially those who currently have no active voice in City Hall,” he said in a news release.

“Stafford is a great city, but I truly believe we need renewal, and the most important reform is to give the city back to its residents with a focus on the quality of life for residents over special interest of warehouses and developers.”

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and a host of friends, neighbors and NFL friendships.

Helen was a member of First Methodist Church of Missouri City. She was a Head Expediter in the Beaumont, Texas shipyards during World War II and revered all branches of service personnel all her life. She never missed the privilege to vote! Helen was also a member of the elite and world-

famous Bengal Guard of Orange.

To her neighbors, mail man, yard man, nurses, caretakers and others, she was known as “Granny” of Lexington Point and for over 30 years was often in front of her home to carry on a conversation with all of them.

Visitation and services will be held at Settegast-Kopf in Sugar Land, Texas on Thursday afternoon, July 16, 2020 and internment at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange, Texas on Friday morning, July 17, 2020. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation in the name of Helen Wilson Phillips to your local VFW or any Veterans service organization, works that she cherished and loved.

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TOM HANLEY CURTIS JR. JANUARY 7, 1949 E JULY 1, 2020

Tom Hanley Curtis Jr., 71, passed away at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, on July 1, 2020, after a battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Linda E Curtis, his son Thomas Hanley Curtis, III (Michele) in Beaumont, Calif., and step-sons Perry Allen in Phoenix, Ariz., Shane Geant (Allison) in Phoenix, Ariz., and Ian Geant (Jeanette) in Bullhead City, Ariz.; seven grandchildren, Ashley Allen Banuet (Ben) in Fort Mohave, Ariz., Ella Banuet, Kristan Ramirez, Geno Geant, and Enzo Geant in Bullhead City, Ariz., and Mercutio Geant, Harley Raven Luna Geant and Atticus Geant in Phoenix, Ariz.; and one greatgrandchild, Ella Banuet in Fort Mohave, Ariz.

He is also survived by his siblings, Caryn Berryman in Miami, Fla., Tim and Martha Curtis in Miami, Fla., Connie Curtis Fitzgerald and Patrick Fitzgerald in Kent Island, Md., Clare Curtis and Robert Reid in St. Petersburg, Fla., and Maggie Curtis in Denver, Colo. He also has many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, retired Col. Thomas Hanley Curtis, Sr., and Margaret

Carton Curtis and his son, Michael B. Curtis.

Tom was born in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 7, 1949, and graduated from New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, N.M. He attended The United States Military Academy at West Point from 1968-70 and earned his degree from The University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa. He worked for IBM in New York and Los Angeles. His first newspaper job was with Mohave Valley Daily News (Arizona). He also worked at The LaGrange Daily News (Georgia), The San Bernardino Sun and the San Angelo Standard Times before joining Houston Community Newspapers. His final stop was with McElvy Media Group

working with Greensheet Media and The Leader Newspaper. He was a great sales leader and manager and enjoyed bringing people together to accomplish a common goal.

He met Linda in 1992 and they were married April 20, 2007. Tom often expressed his appreciation of their love and friendship, and he made family his top priority.

Tom was also a member of Rotary, Kiwanis and other civic organizations, and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

Tom could best be described with one word – dignified. He left an impact on everyone he met with his integrity and humor.

He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and mentor for many he worked with over the years. His spirit lives on in those who had the pleasure of getting to know him. He will be missed by all of us.

Due to COVID-19, there will be no memorial service at this time, but arrangements at Riverside National Cemetery will be announced as soon as possible.

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Coronavirus divide: you have it or don't, so be mindful As long as we have the novel coronavirus circulating among the population, we will have cases. We’re showing a rise in new cases and hospitalizations in this area, according to Fort Bend County Health & Human Services.

As of Monday, Fort Bend County had reported 5,015 cases of COVID-19 among its residents, along with 63 deaths caused by the disease. About a third of those cases are now classified as recoveries, leaving about 3,100 patients on active status and under a variety of treatments. Reports also show the total number of

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We are hopeful at making better headway so that we can join the rest of the nation in escalating our state’s and community’s reopening efforts. Texas was one of the first states that opened back up after initial shutdowns to

slow the spread of the pandemic, and some say it may have been too early.

So now, we’re revving things back up because life and living must continue albeit with adjustments as long as COVID lives.

The first day of school this upcoming fall semester for Fort Bend ISD, for example, is Aug. 12 according to the district’s 2020-21 academic calendar. This week FBISD’s board met to adjust other calendar changes and add more specificity to plans for the upcoming school year on how to keep students and staff safe when they return to in-person instruc-

Area teenager arrested on child pornography charges nis was arrested July 7 and charged with two counts of Possession of Child Pornography, a third-degree felony, following a four-month investigation by detectives assigned to the Human Trafficking/Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit.

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Police have arrested a Fort Bend County teenager on child pornography charges.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said 18-year-old Dontis Ala-

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Police are searching for a Fort Bend County man suspected of being involved in the shooting death of a man in Wallis over the weekend.

According to the Wallis Police Department, police have obtained a felony arrest warrant for Heriberto Silva, who is said to have been living in the Beasley area of Fort Bend County, in connection with the incident.

Wallis PD said a suspect entered a property in the 6600 block of Guyler Street in Wallis around 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, approaching the male victim and allegedly shooting him once.

The victim was later transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to police.

Police say the suspect fled the scene in a grey or silver sedan and is suspected of being armed and dangerous.

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The responsibilities owed to us include promoting healthy communities and healthy behaviors, preventing the spread of communicable disease and preparing for and responding to emergencies. We’re well on our way – together.

and the cancellation of several community gatherings, please check with each organization for updated information about the status of their events.

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Given our current rise in COVID-19 cases, not even outdoor assemblies without social distancing is a good thing. COVID-19 will not pause or stop for large group events … but maybe a vaccine will do it.

So as we navigate our way through the challenges of today’s life, be mindful of the coronavirus divide…not the political one. You either have it or you don’t.

Its presence continues to dramatically change many aspects of our lives. So as long as it remains with us, we will see cases.

But we’re Americans dealing with the uncharted, the

tion coupled with online learning. That’s a good thing because we paid our school taxes for public education to take place and we’re relying on what FBISD intends to do as part of its new branding going forward – FBISD Reimagined.

A quick review of the year shows that during the first quarter, in our local communities we obliged with a purposeful intention at slowing down the COVID spread and shutdown along with the rest of the country. It cost us all economically and emotionally, and we are still experiencing those lingering effects.

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The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City of Sugar Land website at www. sugarlandtx.gov under “Meeting Agendas” City Council no later than Friday, July 31, 2020.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS BRIDGE REHABILITATION FOR VARIOUS LOCATIONS

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, July 30, 2020, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.

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*Gwendolyn Champion Unit D-25 (MISC ITEMS) *Gustavo Garcia Unit C-85 (furniture) *Eddie Pullin Jr Unit A-145 (misc items) All units must be paid for at the time of sale. No checks accepted. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend the sale. Each person attending must sign in and agree to follow all Rules and Regulations of the sale.

The landlord reserves the right to bid at the sale. All purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be removed by 5:00 PM on the day following the sale. Buyers must provide a current, original or a photocopy of their original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of sales tax. This sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party.

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NOTICE TO JOSE JAIME SUAREZ Cause No. 199565-1 In the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee IN RE: HUITZILLIN MORELIA SUAREZ A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF18 DOB: 09/25/2005 CRISTINA SOFIA BARROSO, Petitioner, v.

JOSE JAIME SUAREZ, Respondent.

CRISTINA SOFIA BARROSO has filed a Petition for Name Change of Minor Child against you in the Chancery Court for Knox County, Tennessee. It is ordered that publication be made for four successive weeks, as required by law, in The Fort Bend Star, a newspaper published in Stafford, Texas, notifying you, Jose Jaime Suarez, that you are hereby ORDERED to file an Answer to the Petition for Name Change of Minor Child with the Knox County Clerk & Master, 400 W. Main Street, City County Building, Suite 125, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902, and to serve of copy of that Answer upon Counsel for the Petitioner, Attorney Elizabeth Maxey Long, Shepherd and Long, P.C., at 200 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 410, Maryville, TN 37804, within 30 days from the last date of publication, exclusive of the last date of publication, or a judgment by default may be entered against you.

You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition for Name Change of Minor Child and any other subsequently filed legal documents in the Knox County Clerk & Master’s Office at the address shown above.

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You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/seffhelp), your county law library. or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and p roperty may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifomia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/seffhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

JAV/SO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dfas. la corfe puede decidfr en su contra sin escuchar su versi6n. Lea la informaci6n a continuaci6n.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citaci6n y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corfe y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carfa o una 1/amada tefef6nica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en fa corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formu/arios de la corte y mas informaci6n en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.govJ, en la biblioteca de /eyes de su condado o en la corfe que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentaci6n, pida al secretario de fa corte que le de un formulario de exenci6n de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo. puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sue/do, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos /egales. Es recomendab/e que flame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede 1/amar a un servicio de remisi6n a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con /os requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucre. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.govJ o poniendose en contacto con la carte o el colegio de abogados locales. AV/SO: Por ley, la corfe tiene derecho a recfamar las cuotas y /os castes exentos par imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 6 mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesi6n de arbitraje en un case de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corfe antes de que la corle pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NUMBER: The name and address of the court is: (Numero def Caso): (El nombre y direcci6n de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Orange 700 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, California 92701 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiffs attorney, or plai ntiff without an attorney, is:H. Gavin Long, Esq.

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Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 8:00 AM, Cajun Self Storage LLC will hold a public auction to satisfy the lien on the property stored at the address above in the units listed. Tenants’ notated the inventories listed at the time of rental. Landlord makes no representation or warranties that the units contain said inventories.

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As of the date of this publication (July 15, 2020), the City of Sugar Land will limit meetings to City of Sugar Land staff and essential personnel in order to limit the spread of COVID-19, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As a result, the City of Sugar Land has elected to conduct this meeting online. Members of the public wishing to view the meeting live may do so at the links referenced above.

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was back-and-forth between council members during the meeting as well as audience uproar that necessitated multiple calls to order.

While members of the public were not present at this month’s meeting because of social distancing guidelines, there was still tension between council members, who had a threehour closed session and continued in open session until after midnight.

“You talk about it saved money – it didn’t save money, it’s going to wind up costing us money. I know I’m in the minority so you folks will be able to do whatever you want,” Emery said.

“But I still think that it’s a disservice to the citizens of Missouri City. I’m expressing my real disappointment with the actions that are being suggested we take.”

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And for the Weavers, the loss of potential outings left a void they’ve had some trouble filling.

“We really look forward to (the season) because we come to so many games. It feels boring not being about to count on going out to several games a month,” Gregg Weaver said. “What are you going to do when so many things are not open?”

The same could be said for fellow Sugar Land resident Cole Woods, who worked at Constellation Field in high school just a few years ago.

And even since graduation, he said he manages to catch a few games each year – at least until COVID-19 struck the region and forced the Skeeters to delay their opening day by about three months.

It’s not just the baseball Woods has missed, with the Atlantic League’s season typically beginning in April.

More than that, he said, he longed for the feeling of kicking back and taking a load off in a fun atmosphere like Constellation Field – which

that a discussion would be taking place with Jones, who had been the final candidate remaining from 48 who applied. A second finalist withdrew from the running prior to the meeting.

Boney said there should have been more inclusion of the public and city staff before coming to a final decision, as well as more time taken to inform himself and other council members of any changes.

“This clearly was not the right time to force a square peg into a round hole considering we’re already knee-deep in the midst of budget discussions and one of the most major unprecedented pandemics in the history of this country, and elections are right around the corner,” he said. “The times prior (to this meeting) we were informed of the process – there were scheduled dates and times to interview them. In this particular incident, there was no date and time given to us as a full council. We

didn’t even know the second candidate withdrew their interest.”

Edwards refuted what Boney said. She said Boney was made aware of the planned interviews of finalists during the council’s June 24 meeting.

“He was well aware,” Edwards said. “He had enough time to prepare if he felt that it was deemed necessary.”

Ford said Jones will be an asset to the city, and supported offering him the job due to his previous experience in Hutto.

According to his LinkedIn page, Jones also has experience as Executive Director of Economic & Community Development for the city of Cincinnati and Director of Real Estate & Urban Development for the New Jersey Development Authority.

“I was specifically looking for licensed candidates for the very reason of them coming in with experience already and understanding the city manager’s role,” Ford said. “I was looking at what I think the city needs.”

has attractions beyond the playing field.

“Nothing beats being at a game or the smell of the game and stadium. There’s a lot of baseball that you can’t see through the TV,” he said.

“I enjoy getting a beer, sitting with some friends and watching a game. I don’t really care who’s playing, as long as there’s a team I can support.”

However, both the Weavers and Wood say they understand the gravity of the situation with regard to COVID-19.

“I think a lot of people have been extremely anxious and cautious during COVID. They’re afraid of it and nervous, but I’m being safe, wearing a mask and socially distancing,” Wood said. “I’m just glad to be watching baseball again.”

The state of Texas permits gatherings up to 50 percent of a sports venue’s capacity. According to the Skeeters, there will be approximately 1,800 seats available for any given game, with seats assigned based on best available in accordance with federal and state guidelines regarding the spread of COVID-19.

Each fan is having their temperature taken prior to entering the ballpark, while social distancing between non-family members is being enforced. All those in the ballpark are also required to wear masks except when in their seats.

“It’s been difficult, because we’re concerned about others, and you don’t want to be part of the problem – you want to be part of the solution,” Marisela Weaver said.

“So even though I want to go out and enjoy myself, I try to think about the whole community. We’re all in this together.”

Seven games will be played at Constellation Field each week for a total of 28 games per team. According to the Skeeters, single games are anticipated to be played on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with doubleheaders scheduled most Saturdays and Sundays.

So while she may be forced to do so under a mask for the time being, Marisela now has a big reason to smile once again.

“It’s too bad you don’t see it (under my mask),” she said.

“I’m just so excited.”

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A Message from Superintendent Dr. Robert Bostic | In the midst of unusual circumstance, this class holds exceptional meaning to me because my son also joins you in starting a new chapter. As a father and Superintendent, I hold each of you to the highest standard. You possess the drive and the opportunity to succeed, so don’t allow the world to deny you access to doing greater and doing it with Spartan pride – I look forward to witnessing it personally.

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The TEA noted that there will almost certainly be situations that necessitate temporary school closures due to positive COVID-19 cases on campuses.

FBISD responded later that day by saying the on-campus instruction requirement does not provide local school districts with the flexibility to make decisions based on local data and community input.

“While it is our intent to provide daily face-to-face

classroom learning for any student selecting that option, we cannot commit to such a plan until we survey teachers to determine their willingness and ability to return to face-to-face instruction,” the district said.

FBISD said Tuesday that staff members will be required to complete daily health assessments before reporting to their campuses. All staff, students and visitors will undergo non-contact temperature checks prior to entering FBISD facilities, the district said, and all of them

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FBISD already had been planning to offer a hybrid model between face-toface instruction as well as online curriculum. Parents will be asked to pre-register for online learning later this month, according to the district.

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“Both as commissioner and as a public school parent, my number one priority is the health and safety of our students, teachers, and staff,” Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said in a news release from the TEA. “That is why the guidance laid out today will provide flexibility to both parents and districts to make decisions based on the ever-changing conditions of this public health crisis.”

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JULY 1-31 HOPE FOR THREE GRATITUDE CHALLENGE Hope For Three, Autism Advocates invites you to its Gratitude Challenge 2020. The virtual event, set for July 1Ð 31, will use the social media platform, Facebook (@hopeforthree), but will also appear on Instagram and Twitter. The purpose of the challenge is to help autism families, supporters and followers to foster an attitude of being grateful in their daily lives.

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DVD-BASED ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS WITH NO HOMEWORK REQUIRED Weekly class designed to help you understand and appreciate the Bible by giving you a better sense of the land and culture from which it sprang. The class meets at 9:30 am every Sunday at First Presbyterian of Sugar Land (502 Eldridge Rd.). For more information call 281-240-3195 EXCHANGE EXCHANGE, AmericaÕ s Service Club, always welcomes guests and is in search of new members!

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SIENNA CRAFT/SEWING GROUP Sienna Craft/Sewing group. Meets every Tuesday from 10-noon at Sawmill Clubhouse in Sienna Plantation. We sew, crochet, knit, needlepoint, etc. contact Livia Erich at 281-543-3524 or liviaerich@ yahoo.com for additional information.

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.

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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.

AMERICAN LEGION 271 MEETING We meet the first Thursday of every month at the Post Hall, 4520 Hwy. 36 in Rosenberg. A covered dish meal is served to members at 6:30 p.m. followed by meetings at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 281-341-9966.

AMERICAN LEGION 294 MEETING Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Old Hickory Inn BBQ, 3334 FM 1092, just north of Highway 6 in Missouri City. For more information, please call 713-376-7295.

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