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The Stafford Ice House has been around for more than a quarter century.

But in the 26 years the bar has been in operation, it’s never been through a stretch quite like the predicament bars across the state find themselves in – unable to operate for the last six months.

To make matters

Volunteers serve plates of food Saturday at Stafford Ice House during a fundraiser for the bar. (Photo by Stefan Modrich)

worse, the bar was broken into Sept. 15, when $360 worth of beer and approximately $500 of donated goods were stolen.

Owner Karla Webb said she discovered the breakin two days later, which threw a major wrench into a fundraiser that had been in the works for about a month-and-ahalf.

She said Stafford Ice House has only been broken into three times since

opening.

“We had brought some of our raffle items in and different items were brought in during our last meeting,” Webb said.

“One of my bartenders called me and asked if she could use the bathroom because she was driving by, and all of my bartenders have a key because they open and they

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The Brazosport Water Authority (BWA) was informed late Friday by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) of the potential for brain-eating amoeba in the water supply, and issued a “Do Not Use” advisory for all water in Rosenberg as well as several cities in Brazoria County, two state prisons and the Dow Chemical plant in Lake Jackson.

On Saturday, the TCEQ rescinded the original advisory for all areas except Lake Jackson and confirmed that there was not a problem with the quality of the water supplied by BWA to Rosenberg.

The city of Rosenberg released a statement Monday saying it continues to isolate the surface water plant from its water supply. As a precaution, Rosenberg stopped using BWA water to supply the city’s water, which is 100 percent ground water for the

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Missouri City councilman Chris Preston, right, rings the bell signifying the end of his cancer treatment at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston on Nov. 8, 2019, with his wife Alexandria at left. Preston had battled lymphoma since September 2018 and is nearing the anniversary of his remission. (Contributed photo)

Councilman Preston reflects on overcoming lymphoma battle

By Stefan Modrich SMODRICH@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Two years ago, life as Chris Preston knew it began to change.

He first began to notice the abnormal lump on his neck in September 2018.

Initially, he surmised it was a result of sleeping in an awkward position. But as it continued to linger, so did his concern.

And then, in July 2019, the diagnosis for the Missouri City councilman arrived after a biopsy and a visit to an ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT):

Chris and Alexandria Preston share a moment during Chris' cancer treatment last year. (Contributed photo)

He had Stage 2 Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a form of blood cancer, at age 32.

“I’m a young guy, right?

I’m a young male, and I have always engaged in a healthy lifestyle, I exercise a lot, I’m very active,” Preston said. “And so the last thing that came to mind was, you know, something like cancer. It was not even a thought.”

It was after the biopsy when the notion that the disease could be “life-altering” and when Preston began to prepare to hear “some pretty intense news from the doctors.”

Cancer.net projects that

about 8,480 people will be diagnosed with the disease by the end of 2020.

Preston’s cancer entered remission on Nov. 8, 2019, as he rang the ceremonial bell with his wife at his side to symbolize the completion of the most daunting chapter of his life. As he nears the anniversary of the completion of 11 months of grueling chemotherapy, Preston said he wanted to use his platform as a public servant to encourage others to get regular

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Talented Elkins student recognized for community service

By Stefan Modrich SMODRICH@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

The Greater Houston area has produced several notable performing artists and entertainers, from Beyoncé to Elkins High School alumnus Travis Scott.

Missouri City’s Leigha Gabrielle Morris is striving not only to grow in the early stages of her career as an R&B recording artist – she’s giving back to her hometown.

The 16-year-old Elkins student, while surrounded by family and friends, received a Congressional

Award from U.S. Rep. Al Green on Saturday during a food and personal protective equipment drive at Abiding Faith Baptist Church. The award, given to Morris because of her community service during the COVID-19 pandemic, was presented on Green’s behalf by State Rep. Ron Reynolds of District 27.

The event was cohosted by Reynolds, the American Caribbean Chamber of Commerce and the Houston Food Bank.

“We’re so proud to see our students stepping up like that,” Reynolds said.

“That’s quite impressive.

She’s really a rising star.”

The budding recording artist, who performs as Leigha Gabrielle, has been singing since she was 2 years old. Over the summer, she was signed to a Houston-based record label, Ryda Entertainment.

Her music can be streamed on Spotify and YouTube, and other major music platforms. In July she released her debut EP “Breathe,” which includes the title track and “Showed Him.” “It felt as if this was kind of chosen for me at a SEE SERVICE PAGE 4

Elkins High School student Leigha Gabrielle Morris smiles while addressing event attendees during a PPE and grocery giveaway Saturday in Missouri City. (Photo by Stefan Modrich)

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Fort Bend Museum 'Summer Music Series' back in October From Staff Reports

Music and history in a relaxed, family-friendly outdoor setting is a natural pairing and the formula behind the Fort Bend Museum’s new “Sunset Music Series," which debuted last month.

Th ongoing concert series, which will be held on the third Thursday of every month on the front lawn of the historic Moore Home and next to the museum, has set its next performance for Oct.

15 from 6-8 p.m.

On the heels of last month's performance from Mariachi Tradicion de Jalisco, organizers believe there are more good times to come.

“We’re thrilled with how the first Sunset Music Series event played out,” Fort Bend Museum site director Ana Alicia Acosta said in a news release. “The band interacted with the crowd, cracked a few jokes, and set an incredibly intimate atmosphere as their music filled the lawn from the front-porch stage at

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Mariachi Tradicion de Jalisco, the band for the Fort Bend Museum's September Summer Music Series event, plays on the front lawn of the Moore Home. (Contributed photo)

the Moore Home.”

As the Thursday sessions continue, admin-

istrators said the idea is to provide a wide range of musical styles in keeping

with the diverse nature of Fort Bend County and the museum’s mission to

preserve, educate and inspire.

“History can be celebrated and enjoyed in many ways,” Fort Bend History Association board vice president Keely Knipling said. “This new musical series is just the latest example and the type of event we think many residents are looking to experience.”

Tickets are $20 per person for the event, and can be bought online at the Fort Bend Museum website at fortbendmuseum. org/sunset-music-series. html.

Virtual Missouri City candidate forum set for Oct. 8

By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Missouri City’s candidates for mayor and city council will participate in an Oct. 8 virtual forum hosted by the local chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, an intercollegiate fraternity for African American men.

The candidate forum, scheduled to start at 6 p.m., will be moderated

by ABC13 Houston’s Erica

Simon and livestreamed on the chapter’s social media channels. Community members can view the event on the chapter’s Facebook page @ XKL1906 or their Instagram @MoCityAlphas.

According to a news release from the chapter, all candidates who have filed for office have been invited, and candidates for the mayoral and at-large council races have confirmed their attendance.

Topics discussed during

the forum will include city services, infrastructure, preparedness plans and propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Incumbent Mayor Yolanda Ford is running to keep her seat against challengers Fred G. Taylor and Robin J. Elackatt.

Reginald Pearson and incumbent Vashaundra Edwards are running for the city’s At-Large Position 1, while Position 2 incumbent Chris Preston faces challengers Lynn

Clouser and James Mable.

Residents will also have the chance to ask the candidates questions and have them respond in real time, but must register and submit questions in advance for the question-and-answer session.

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The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual infrastructure

update webinar with Precinct 1 Commissioner Vincent Morales this Thursday from 8-9 a.m.

Registration is open for the Zoom event, in which Morales will discuss prop-

erty appraisals, business growth in Fort Bend, preparing for future growth and the county’s 2020 Mobility Bond.

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and potential event sponsors can go to FortBendChamber.com.

They can also contact Ryan Husid at 281-566-2163 or Ryan@ fortbendcc.org.

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High voter turnout expected for general election A historic ballot listing with a large number of candidates for Fort Bend County communities will generate a long ballot for the Nov. 3 general election.

The number of candidates on the ballot will depend on where you live.

There will be propositions, too. So the ballot will be long for some and even longer for others. The outcomes at this point are not really all that predictable, and that makes this election even more exciting because of the many surprises we may see or have to live with, depending on your personal views.

Fort Bend County Elections Administrator John Oldham, who has headed the election process in this area for over a decade, said we’ve grown by 200,000 registered voters. That’s a 40 percent growth.

“We have between 474,000 and 475,000 registered voters and that’s changing every minute,”

has been discordant with disturbances also due to COVID-19. Some even say the times have brought to light a more subtle divisiveness among us and we probably need to bring this to mind in the election booth.

There are political and non-political candidates on the ballot from the federal level on down to our locals in what may turn out to be tight wins between those embracing very different strategies for the right to represent us. And their personalities, no doubt, will factor into our personal choices, too.

So what else are we to expect? The guy who administers our elections, maintains Fort Bend’s voter registration database, trains and supervises precinct judges and other personnel, and also prepares the final canvassing reports, responded not even without a twitch. Sixty-eight to 70 percent of the

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said Oldham, who has spent his entire career in the elections business in both the government and private sector He’s about to add on to his career accomplishment as his office will be handling 28 jurisdictions at one time due to election postponements attributed to the pandemic.

We have known that the turnout this go-round will probably bring out a substantial number of voters, even new ones registering through the last day, Oct. 5, when you can also take care of updates. You could say that overall, gearing up to the general election

registered voters, Oldham said, are expected to turn out here. Wowzur!

Oldham also expects challenges, like social distancing in a room of what he said could accommodate 10 voting booths will now have five or six, reducing the number of people that can vote at one time.

But many voters have been applying for vote-by-mail ballots, easing that challenge a bit. It appears that the largest vote-by-mail ballot applications over the past six years has been exceeded. It went from 17,000 to last week’s total, 27,000, which is still growing. Also add another 4,000 Oldham’s office received in the last few days to process.

Two-thirds of the applications for vote by mail were duplicates. So, if you’ve already sent one, don’t do it again. And, if you received one and are thinking about casting it at a polling site on election day, give it more

thought. The poll workers will have to cancel the mailin ballot in order to issue another one at the voting site. That’s the difference between a 30-second voter check-in time as opposed to 5 minutes, the estimated time to rescind the other ballot to allow the on-site voting. The good news is that you can take it to the elections administration on Election Day unless other sites for a drop-off will be available as is presently being considered.

It’s a given that it will take longer to vote on Nov. 3 at the 85 polling sites throughout Fort Bend County because of the ballot length, social distancing and the use of the voting machines for the first time for many of the electorate.

We're told the average vote time is expected to be about 7 minutes and that there's a long ballot in Sugar Land and also in Rosenberg.

The fact that voters are no longer assigned to spe-

County's census self-response rate exceeds statewide marks

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As the extended deadline for the 2020 Census approaches, the U.S. Census Bureau has begun making a push to make sure it properly counts Texas' most diverse county.

The Census Bureau had mobile registration sites in Arcola and Richmond last Thursday and at U.S. Rep. Pete Olson's Sugar Land office last Friday.

The Arcola location recorded 30 walk-in respondents on Thursday, according to Robin Griffin Boldware, a Census Bureau recruiting assistant on site.

Texas' total statewide response as of Monday was 62.1 percent, down from 64.4 percent at the conclusion of the 2010 Census. The Lone Star State ranks 38th in the nation in self-response rate. The national self-response rate was 66.4 percent.

Of the 75 percent of total respondents in Fort Bend County, 69 percent filled out their census forms online.

The county has already exceeded its 2010 self-response rate of 72.8 percent and has the highest response rate in the state. Neighboring Brazoria County posted a 63.3 percent self-response rate, good for 23rd overall, while Harris County was 31st with 62 percent. Waller County checks in at No. 93 on the list of Texas 254 counties at 53.3 percent.

The top city by self-response rate in Fort Bend County was Sugar Land, with 81 percent of residents responding. The city is tied for 47th overall in

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A census worker tallies numbers at Fort Bend County's Rosenberg registration location last week. (Contributed photo)

Texas. Missouri City recorded a self-response rate of 79.4 percent, while in Meadows Place, 78.7 percent of residents self-responded.

Rosenberg notched a self-response rate of 64.9 percent, Richmond's rate was 57.6 percent and in Staf-

ford, residents posted a 62.2 percent response rate. Arcola's 52.3 percent response rate was among the lowest in the county.

Houston recorded a 58.1 percent self-response rate. The southwesternmost portions of

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Self-responses are conducted by mail, phone or online.

Census workers are required to track non-response follow-ups by going door-to-door to collect responses, a process which has been slowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new deadline for the 2020 census is Dec. 31.

Foot Care is Important Diabetes is defined as high blood sugar in the body. Either the pancreas is not producing enough of the hormone called insulin or the body is not responding properly to the insulin present. Insulin regulates the amount of sugar in the blood. Keeping blood sugar at a normal level is important to prevent any complications from developing. If the sugar level stays high for a long period, problems such as neuropathy and foot problems can occur. Poor circulation can occur in the foot from a longstanding high blood sugar causing damage to the blood vessels and decreased blood flow to the foot. This can weaken the skin, cause infection, and form open sores known as ulcers.

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Bob Welker, 93, Christian, family man, inventor and businessman passed away on September 13, 2020 in Sugar Land, TX. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Shirley Rystrom Welker and daughter Sherell Welker. He is survived by his brother Thomas F. Welker and wife Judy of Sugar Land, TX, son Brian Welker and wife Denise of Fulshear, TX; daughter Mendee Stroud of Bluff Dale, TX; 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

A veteran of WWII, Bob attended and graduated from Texas A & I in 1950 with a degree in Natural Gas Engineering and went to work for Tennessee Gas Company. He was a registered Professional Engineer for 50 years. In 1958, he designed his first of 39 US Patented products, many of which revolutionized the approach to natural gas quality measurement and pipeline flows. Welker founded the company that bears his name, and his Christian faith and

cific polling places and can vote at any polling location is accommodating since you are no longer tied to your precinct for that purpose.

And as voters, your job is to educate yourself about the candidates, review a sample ballot found on the Fort Bend County website and keep yourself safe.

Exercise smart options by either voting by mail, if you qualify, voting early from Oct. 13- 30 or by picking a polling location on election day with shorter wait times, also on the county’s website on Election Day with red, yellow and green color coding. This will make a big difference.

I think I’ll pick one that’s green. I’m told you should be able to walk in and vote fairly quickly.

For more information on voting, polling locations and the upcoming election, interested persons are asked to visit fortbendcounty.gov.

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creative and innovative skills have seen the company grow to a company with world-wide market share and recognition.

From the beginnings in 1954 as a small, side venture company to today, the company remains a family owned business with over 100 employees.

Among a number of awards and recognitions, Bob was awarded the International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement’s (ISHM) prestigious Laurence Reid Award in 1993, the American School of Gas Measurement

Technology (ASGMT) award for Exemplary Service in 2001.

He was one of the founders of the ASGMT in 1965. In 2018, Welker was recognized by Texas A & I University (now Texas A & M Kingsville) as a Distinguished Alumni of the University and the Javelina Engineering Hall of Fame Award. His leadership and influence in the industry will be recognized for years to come.

Honorary pallbearers are grandsons Josh, Kyle, Ellis, Daniel Welker, and Todd and Chase Stroud. Pastors Bob Craig, David Fish, and Corby Brizendine officiating. A celebration memorial service will be held on October 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Somerville, Texas.

Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church of Somerville Mission Fund.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main Street, Brenham, TX 77833. To post a tribute to the family, visit www. memorialoakschapel.com.

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★ SERVICE FROM PAGE 1 young age,” Morris said. “I just kept singing and singing and finally I was able to have the opportunity to be in the studio and to have my career started.”

Her mother and manager, Denise Morris, said her daughter began collecting masks following a socially-distanced Sweet 16 birthday parade in June.

She also raised $5,500 that have gone toward providing PPE and groceries to those in need. “(Leigha) wanted to just collect the stuff,” Denise said. “She wanted to start off with masks. So the first thing we did was collect 5,000 masks, and people still kept sending her money. So I was like, ‘We might as well go find something else (to give away).’ ” Leigha credited her family for teaching her to serve

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First elected in 2014, Preston is running for a fourth two-year term on the Missouri City council.

He’s facing challengers Lynn Clouser and James Mable in an election scheduled for Nov. 3.

“Dealing with this cancer for me was a challenge,” Preston said. “But through the support of God, my loving wife, family, friends and this community at large, the Missouri City community, it really helped me cope with what I was dealing with. (There were) definitely some rough days during the journey, but it was helpful to have the love and support of the community throughout that journey.”

While September and Blood Cancer Awareness Month is winding down, Preston said consulting a doctor and recognizing the signs of blood cancer early on is crucial.

“I’m extremely thankful to still be here with you all, with this community,” Preston said. “I am very determined to use this platform to shed light on these issues. Because it affects a lot of people.”

Preston underwent treatment at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at the Texas Medical Center in Houston, where he said many of the nurses and doctors he met were Missouri City residents.

“It really just highlighted a sense of community and how everything is connected,” Preston. “And how we’re all in this together. Quality of life,

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The bartender noticed the side door was unlocked when she came in, and that the alleged thief defecated in a trash can. The Stafford Police Department has obtained the security camera footage and is investigating the case. Webb said two people have helped her identify the man who was on tape breaking and entering the bar.

“We’ve been closed for six months, and then two weeks before our fundraiser, he decides to break in,” Webb said.

But the fundraiser went on as planned Saturday, thanks to Webb and the customers and friends and family who streamed in and out of the bar on Friday to donate raffle and auction items and provide food and supplies for the event.

Webb’s sister-in-law opened the ice house, and when she died, her mother took on the responsibility of running it. Webb took over the ice house when her mother’s health declined and she eventually passed away.

“I was a manager for

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Elkins High School student Leigha Gabrielle Morris, left, and State Rep. Ron Reynolds pose with her Congressional Award during a PPE and grocery giveaway Saturday at Abiding Faith Baptist Church in Missouri City. (Photo by Stefan Modrich)

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my community, I wanted to do it.”

Leigha cited Fantasia Barrino, a Grammy-winning R&B artist and actress who rose to prominence following her American Idol victory in 2004, as her biggest musical influence.

“Her voice blesses me every time I hear it,” Leigha said. “After everything that she’s been through, she still was strong enough to continue with her career, and I just love her.”

Leigha is scheduled to perform at a voter registration drive Oct. 3 at Home Goods Studio 6 at 6726 Hwy. 6 in Missouri City.

She is also active on Instagram, where since late June she has streamed a live show on Sunday nights called “Speak and Tell,” which originated from her desire to have honest conversations with other teenagers about

mental health. Her weekly shows have featured her musical collaborators and delved into a wide range of topics, from her favorite artists of the 1990s to relationships and dealing with some of the social anxieties of high school.

In a June 25 announcement video, Leigha explained the genesis of the live shows and her goal to use her platform to affect change and “speak for voices that aren’t being heard.”

“It’s not something that should continue to be ignored,” Leigha said. “Our problems are important, and they do take a huge toll on us. The mental health of teenagers isn’t where it needs to be because these problems aren’t being talked about, they’re being pushed to the side. And it’s not fair. I want to use my voice for more than singing or making music.”

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“Honestly, I just know that my community is in need,” she said. “That's it.

I don’t know, maybe that’s just how I’m made. I’ve been loving to help people since I was young.

environmental quality — all of those things tie in together for our health, the longevity of our lives and how we live our lives.”

Chemotherapy was emotionally and physically taxing on Preston, but nonetheless, he continued to serve in his role on the council as At-Large Position 2 and was a constant presence at City Hall in 2019.

“I am thankful for the opportunity to serve, because it was during those moments that really reminded me what I enjoy and what I am passionate about,” Preston said. “I found myself attending all of my council meetings, engaging, and it was really beneficial to me because it allowed me to have a sense of normalcy.”

Preston suffered from fatigue and nausea after long days of chemotherapy, but he was determined not to allow his condition slow him down. But his hair loss and changes in his physical appearance raised some eyebrows among some of his constituents.

At one point during the course of his treatment cycle, a senior citizen at a local event asked him a pointed question.

“She walked up to me and said, ‘Chris, now you know I notice everything about you. What happened to your eyebrows?’ ” Preston recalled. “And we shared a laugh, and that was her way of knowing that I was dealing with some health issues.”

The lengthy treatments gave Preston a greater sense of appreciation for first-responders and those studying in or working within the medical field.

“They are on the front lines, and they really are

the lifeblood of our community,” Preston said. “I appreciate them so much.”

Preston’s diagnosis, after the initial shock, brought him clarity and a renewed sense of purpose.

He had personal and professional aspirations — marriage, having children, and continuing to improve the community he served.

“I just felt like it was time to let myself go into the hands of the medical professionals, the doctors, whom I trust,” Preston said. “And work towards eradicating the cancer that was in my body.”

Coping with cancer To escape the monotony and the grind of time spent in the hospital, Preston sought fresh air at Missouri City’s Edible Arbor Trail, which he frequented with his wife Alexandria and their bulldog.

He had an extensive reading list, including the Bible and the Book of Job, “Master of the Senate: The Years of Lyndon Johnson”

by Robert Caro, “Becoming” by Michelle Obama as well as Ted Gup’s “The Book of Honor” about CIA officers who died anonymously in the line of duty.

He also became immersed in NPR’s “Texas Standard” news program.

Preston also participated in the DEA and FBI citizen academies, which were additional outlets for him to learn and to meet new people as he continued his fight against cancer.

“I’m very into knowing how things work and their roles in the larger scheme of things,” Preston said. “It was also very informative and educational for me just learning more about (the DEA). … It was a great experience.”

Preston said the recent

death of actor Chadwick Boseman, widely celebrated for playing Brooklyn Dodgers second baseman Jackie Robinson in “42” and T’Challa in the Marvel blockbuster “Black Panther” was a wake-up call.

But, Preston added, it was also notable that Boseman had not made his diagnosis public, and had worked on four films after he had been diagnosed with colon cancer.

“I wanted to stay in stride and stay in service,” Preston said. “And not let (the cancer) become a distraction. When you’re dealing with something like that, you know physically and mentally how tough it is. You just want to stay focused because you don’t know what the future holds for you. You don’t know what the future will bring for you, and you just want to give all you can while you can to whatever

it is that you care about.”

If Boseman was an inspiration for Preston, so too was the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the former Supreme Court justice who died of pancreatic cancer on Sept. 18. Both Boseman and Ginsburg exhibited a passion for their careers, Preston said, that was evident in the results of their work.

At M.D. Anderson, Preston met with people from all over the U.S. and the world who were undergoing treatment for lymphoma and many other forms of cancer. In addition, his father died after battling leukemia, and so Preston feels an obligation to be a sounding board for people who may not know where to turn after receiving their diagnosis.

“People just want to continue doing the things that they enjoy,” Preston said. “When you’re going

through treatment you have enough to deal with physically, so anything you can do to take your mind off of that, bring peace and happiness and joy to you, you want to do that, and for me it was serving and working towards solutions for this community and growing closer to this community, and trying to put (the cancer) behind me.”

Whether it was befriending Donna Parker, a Quail Valley resident in the hospital who worked as a phlebotomist, or a serendipitous encounter with a chaplain who prayed with Preston and his wife as they were contemplating whether or not to go through with another lumbar puncture procedure, the councilman said he’s grateful for the moments that helped remind him of the importance of compassion and shared experience.

“Those experiences are real, they’re helpful, and sometimes you will be the one on the giving end, and sometimes you will be the one on the receiving end,” Preston said.

Preston said everyone can play a role in spreading awareness about blood cancer and living a healthier lifestyle.

One way he’s giving back is by participating in the Great Cycle Challenge.

His goal is to ride 500 miles and raise $1,000 for the Children's Cancer Research Fund.

“Tomorrow is not promised,” Preston said. “So it is important for all of us to do what we can not only for the betterment of ourselves and for our loved ones and the community that we share.”

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Lowe’s,” Webb said. “I didn’t know anything about the bar industry.

But it’s in our family. And our customers are our family. So we’re going to try to keep it going.”

She said there has been an outpouring of support from Stafford residents after Channel 2 KPRC-TV, Houston’s NBC affiliate, aired a story following the break-in. As a result, the bar had “an abundance” of stuff to sell, more than what Webb thinks it would have had otherwise.

As a precaution, she and some of her nieces slept overnight at the ice house on air mattresses to ensure the safety of the raffle items and silent auction items.

One of the most loyal and dedicated helpers through this difficult time for the business has been Stephanie Bayliss, who has been bartending at the ice house for 25 years.

“You grow up in this town, and it’s an icon, it’s a staple,” Bayliss said.

“It’s where you go out and you drink your first beer, and you play pool with your dad on Saturday.

It’s something that we’re losing, the feel of an oldschool small ice house. It’s a second family.”

The sense of urgency for bar employees is heightened during a time of economic insecurity, and the ice house is no exception.

“We’re already desperate to save our job, the one job that we have,” Bayliss said. “This is my home.

I’ve been getting phone calls from people whose parents went here asking, ‘Where can we donate?’”

As of Monday, the bar’s CustomInk fundraising page had raised $370.

Longtime customer Tim Hoffman, seated at the bar on Friday, beer in hand, said he was prepared to give $400 or $500 to help save the bar.

“These are good folks who didn’t deserve what happened to them,” Hoffman said. “Whatever they need, whatever I’ve got, I’ll give them.”

Gilbert Haferkamp, a retired lineman at Houston Lighting and Power, has been a customer for the better part of a decade.

“All of our friends are here,” Haferkamp said.

“My wife and I like to get out of the house, and that’s pretty much all we do when it’s open. A lot of real good people come here.”

Mark Sell, a plumber, has been in Stafford since

1984. He’s been a fixture at the ice house, donating his time and plumbing work, while also being a part of its bartender rotation and moonlighting as a bouncer.

“Our motto is, ‘The friendliest bar in town,’ and there’s no doubt about that,” Sell said. “It’s Cheers plus in Stafford. Everybody looks out for everybody.”

Webb’s niece, Candace Reuter Acord, said the next generation of their family is learning from Webb’s example to give back to the community.

“It’s just the family values of keeping something sustainable through hard work,” Reuter Acord said.

“If you’re in trouble, you need to ask for help. But they’ve never been in this situation. It’s unprecedented, in a sense.”

Reuter Acord said the robbery caught everyone off guard and was a major blow.

“For someone who’s already negative, and having no income for seven months, that’s huge,” Reuter Acord said. “That’s one night’s worth of income for this bar. So for the community to come together to show the support of how much they all love it — and her siblings (were) here, her brother and her

sister-in-law (were) running the garage sale, her other brothers are cooking, her sister (was) running the tickets, so they’ve come from all over Texas to show support for their mom who just passed away and their sister who has taken over the bar.”

Webb said she has requested a letter from the Stafford City Council to provide to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) an exemption from Gov. Greg Abbott’s mandate that bars remain closed. The TABC recently made it easier for bars to reopen as restaurants, allowing them to obtain food and beverage permits and reopen if they serve food from their own kitchens, vendors or food trucks and make no more than 51 percent of their revenue from alcohol.

Webb has asked to go in front of the city council to allow her to plead her case for reopening.

“They will be able to see that we can do it without spreading the virus,” Webb said. “Being safe. We’re a very small bar, friends come here and meet. That’s what we’re about.”

In a letter she penned to Stafford residents and the Greater Houston area,

Webb outlined the frustration and difficulty of many small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the state and appealed to neighbors and friends to give what they can to help sustain a place that has been a pillar of the community for some.

“As we’ve been there for so many great times, we need help to remain a staple in the Stafford community,” Webb wrote.

“Bills and employees must be paid their due, and while we’ve managed to stay afloat this long, we cannot maintain our momentum much longer without assistance from our local friends. Please consider giving us support. Every little bit helps us keep from closing our doors for good.”

Reuter Acord said she believes the ice house can be a model across the industry for how a bar should reopen if they are given the opportunity.

“We’re trying to salvage something that needs to be salvaged,” Reuter Acord said. “This bar survives off of regulars that come in and they don’t want that to go. So that alone should say something about the people that own it and run it and the family that operates it.”

being utilized to test the water at the plant before the surface water is filtered back into the system, the city said. Rosenberg said

its ground water is safe for use, to drink or bathe in, and meets all requirements set by the TCEQ. In response to the threat of

the naegleria fowleri amoeba, the city isolated the BWA water supply from Rosenberg’s water distribution system, activated all groundwater

wells and began flushing the BWA water from its water distribution system.

Rosenberg water users do not have to flush their

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The players have been trained, scrimmages have been played and Fort Bend ISD is ready to kick off its 2020 football season. All 11 FBISD high schools with football teams will be in action this week, with defending Class 5A Division II state finalist Marshall facing Elkins at 6 p.m.

Thursday at Hall Stadium.

And there is certainly no shortage of storylines as the season gets underway.

Fresh off back-to-back appearances in a state championship game, Marshall will be looking not to rebuild, but reload after a 14-2 season in 2019. Gone to graduation are stars like Malik Hornsby (University of Arkansas) and Devon Achane (Texas A&M), but there is plenty of firepower remaining.

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Tailback Jy’adrian Wortham (406 yards, 3 touchdowns in 2019) and receiver Ja’vion Matthews (374 yards, 4 touchdowns)

return on offense. On defense, Marshall returns a strong core led by Christian Jackson (70 tackles, 4 interceptions) along with Rice

commit Kenny Seymour (142 tackles, 3.5 sacks) and Houston Baptist commit Tristin Drones-Mouton (75 tackles, 4.5 sacks).

Elsewhere in FBISD, the Ridge Point Panthers will be breaking in a new leader when they hit the field Friday night for a road game against Dickinson. Rich LaFevers took over as head coach for Ridge Point after Brett Sniffin left to take the coaching job at Belton.

Though they will need to replace quarterback Will Pendergrass and leading rusher Marcus Wright, the Panthers return second-leading rusher Keith Jackson (512 yards) and leading receiver John Paul Richardson (707 yards) from a squad that finished 8-3 last season.

Travis bolted to an undefeated regular season in 2019 before a bi-district playoff loss to Katy Tompkins. On the heels of that season, the Tigers and head coach Trey Sissom will be faced with replacing quarterback Eric Rodriguez, leading receivers P.J.

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Thursday Marshall vs. Elkins, 6 p.m. (Hall Stadium) Travis. vs. Foster, 7 p.m.

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A Sept. 23 news release from Major League Baseball announced the Atlantic League, an independent professional league that includes the Sugar Land Skeeters, has been named as its first “partner league.”

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Teams in the Atlantic League are not affiliated with MLB organizations, which have affiliates in other minor leagues.

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Fort Bend ISD’s Jordan Elementary recently received a $5,000 donation from Burlington Stores through its partnership with national nonprofit Adopt AClassroom.org, which will go toward purchasing new supplies for each of the school’s teachers.

Burlington store manager April Brown presented the donation during a recent virtual meeting with school administrators.

“Our teachers are so excited to purchase the tools they need for teaching in the classroom or from home,” Jordan

Elementary Principal Kimberly Charles said.

“We are thankful for the support we received from Burlington and AdoptAClassroom.org.”

Since 1998, AdoptAClassroom.org has raised $39 million and supported 5.4 million students, according to a news re-

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Review: Halal 5 mastering art of quick bite

By Stefan Modrich SMODRICH@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

The best food concepts aren’t always the most gaudy or trendy. They’re born of necessity, a utilitarian ethos shared by working people who want to grab a quick meal that will leave both them and their

wallets filled.

This is how Halal 5, located at 1611 W. Airport Blvd. Suite A in Meadows Place, has made a name for itself in a market saturated with dozens of Halal, Middle Eastern and South Asian options.

The restaurant’s website describes itself as a “melting pot of Middle Eastern and Medi-

terranean flavors.” There is another location at 10714 West Bellfort St. in Houston.

Another customer at the Meadows Place location had his own theory — after asking me if I was a regular, a man sitting at a corner booth opposite my place at the counter told me he tasted some influences from Mexican cuisine in his

wrap.

I think he might be onto something, and in the best possible way. Chicken shawarma is one of my favorite dishes, but Halal 5’s Chicken Shawarma Wrap ($6.99) has some extra kick to it, and I loved every bite. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the wrap had a similar texture and consistency to the sort of flour tortilla commonly used in a burrito. Tomatoes, peppers and onions are the holy trinity of vegetables for me, and when it comes to a sandwich, wrap or rice bowl, they can be the best friend of your protein of choice.

As you may know, Halal meats are prepared according to Islamic principles, and Halal means “lawful” or “permitted” in Arabic.

So while you won’t find pork on the menu, you’ll have plenty of other mouthwatering choices. All of the chicken entrees are $6.99, and all of the beef entrees are $7.99.

The Chicken Shawarma Wrap at Halal 5 in Meadows Place is shown during a recent visit. (Photo by Stefan Modrich)

The BBQ Chicken Boti Paratha Roll is another exciting option, with onion, tomatoes and special chutney.

You can also get a Beef Shawarma Wrap or a Beef Kebab Roll, which features the same accompanying ingredients as the Paratha Roll.

You can order dine-in, to-go or online via Grubhub. But if you feel comfortable stopping

by for a bite to eat, I’d recommend it. If I learned anything during my time at Halal 5 it’s that we should continue to cherish and patronize places that encourage strangers to socialize politely — from a safe distance, of course — because during these tumultuous times, these pillars of our communities can be the best cure for the anxieties and uncertainties we all face.

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OCTOBER 7 FT. BEND-HARRIS RETIRED EDUCATORS HOSTING AN ELECTION FORUM Of equal importance to our state election is the FBISD Board of Trustees election. The May 2 election had been moved to November 3 because of COVID-19. We will host a forum via zoom. Please note that the forum date is now Wednesday, October 7th, at 1:00 p.m. Each candidate will list his/her qualifications for FBISD Board of Trustees, and then be asked questions by our Legislative Chairman. As with our monthly meetings, only paid members will be invited and sent an ID# and password by email. Needing any further information, contact cmduvall@aol.com.

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