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County sets flags at half-mast to honor Dhaliwal

By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Fort Bend County has joined much of Greater Houston in mourning the death of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, who was shot and killed Friday afternoon during a traffic stop in a Houston suburb.

According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, 47-year-old Robert Solis has been charged with the capital murder of Dhaliwal.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced

Monday that the county’s flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset Wednesday, Oct. 2 in honor of Dhaliwal’s service.

County officials called Dhaliwal a “trailblazer” who embodied the spirit of service through not only his law enforcement work, but through connecting with youth and serving by example during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

Dhaliwal was the first observant Sikh to become a sheriff's deputy in Harris County. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that originated in the Punjab region of India, the same

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country where George was born.

“Fort Bend County mourns with the family and friends of Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, our neighbors at the Harris County Sheriff’s office, and all those throughout our community that were touched by the kindness of Deputy Dhaliwal over a storied and trailblazing career in law enforcement,” George said in a statement. “He was a groundbreaking officer in our region, state, and country because he worked hard to break barriers and received permission to wear the garb of his Sikh faith on patrol paving the way for so many

and inspiring countless in the process. Deputy Dhaliwal was a shining example of the values we hold dear in our diverse region.”

The 42-year-old Dhaliwal was a married father of three, according to a report from NPR, and had served with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for 10 years.

“Deputy Dhaliwal led the way for others to serve their community without sacrificing the beliefs of their religion or culture.

His death is truly a loss for our community,” Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls said.

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Senior Expo nearing From Staff Reports

This year's Senior and Boomer Expo will be Oct. 9 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Stafford Centre.

The yearly event is one of our company's favorite things to do each year, because it's the essence of what a community should be -- which is a partner in the community.

Whether it's advice for retirement planning or crucial healthcare, this year's free event will have it all.

For more information or to register for the expo, give us a call at 281-6904206, visit our website or see Pages 8A and 1B inside today's edition.

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Fort Bend Austin player Luke Weaver, left, fights back tears as he speaks about his teammate and friend Jordyn Hawkins while other players look on during a prayer rally Friday night. Hawkins has been hospitalized since Sept. 12 after sustaining a spinal chord injury while tackling. (Photo by Landan Kuhlmann)

Community rallies around injured Austin football player

By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

It began with a somber mood and concluded with a celebration of progress and life.

Interspersed throughout was a stark reminder of the power of community and fellowship in the healing process.

More than 100 friends, family and community members and gathered inside the Austin High School gymnasium last Friday night for a prayer rally in honor of 15-yearold Jordyn Hawkins, a junior varsity football player for the school.

Hawkins suffered a spinal cord injury while tackling on the night of Sept.

12, and has not be able to

walk since.

“What we are doing today is casting a stone that creates ripples that create a major change,” said Pastor William Cumby with Fountain of Praise church in Missouri City. “Sometimes we feel we can’t do enough by ourselves, but together great things can happen. Tonight, we’re in the same boat together – supporting this family, our friend and this community. Although we go through circumstances, it’s not the rest of our life.

Now is not forever, but we can make lasting memories today.”

Hawkins’ mother, Deandrea Wade, said she did not realize the severity of the injury until they arrived at a hospital and were told by doctors

that he needed surgery.

Hawkins remains hospitalized.

Wade said the Austin community sprang into action after Hawkins’ injury with an outpouring of support. As of Sunday night, a GoFundMe account to help cover the family’s medical expenses had raised more than $26,000.

“We know that we’re loved here, and that’s one of the biggest pushers for Jordyn is that we have so many behind us,” Wade said.

At the prayer rally there was a speech and mayoral proclamation from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, who encountered

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Jordyn Hawkins, seen running the ball above, sustained a spinal cord injury in a game Sept. 12. His mother, Deandrea Wade, said Hawkins is recovering and thanked the community for its support. (Photo from Facebook)

FBISD board votes for reinternment at contentious meeting

By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

The saga of the “Sugar Land 95,” the collection of African-American remains discovered last year at the site of Fort Bend ISD’s James Reese Career and Technical Center, continues to be full of contention.

At last week’s school board meeting, community members spoke out against the district’s plans to reinter the remains of the 95 individuals, who are believed to have been part of Texas’s convict-leasing program that was in operation until 1911, without the involvement of Fort Bend County and the judicial system. FBISD has been in negotiations to convey the land where the remains were found to the

Samuel Collins addresses the FBISD Board of Trustees Sept. 23. (Screenshot from video of FBISD board meeting)

county, which was given the authority to operate a cemetery earlier this year by state lawmakers.

One man at last week’s meeting was escorted out by security after screaming for FBISD Superintendent

Charles Dupre to resign.

“For a district to be comfortable making end-all, be-all decisions regarding these victims without the community and against the wishes of the court is disgusting to me, and you should be ashamed of your-

selves,” Swatara Collins said.

During the Sept. 23 regular meeting, the FBISD board of trustees voted unanimously for a memorial service that would complete the reinternment of the “Sug-

ar Land 95.” The proposal outlines plans for an early November memorial service that would return the bodies to burial if an agreement cannot be reached with Fort Bend County.

FBISD announced in July that it had reached an agreement to convey the land to the county, and would pay the county $1 million to help cover costs associated with reinterring the remains. But since pulling that monetary offer off the table, negotiations with the county have stalled.

“All the decisions we made were in the spirit of doing what was right and proceeding with as much dignity and care that we possibly could in preserving

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Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate The Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 2 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2019 on Monday, October 21, 2019, at 12:00 noon at the offices of Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP located at 3200 Southwest Freeway, 1st Floor Conference Room, Houston, TX 77027. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value on all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal:

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Sugar Land accepting applications for task force From Staff Reports

The city of Sugar Land is offering residents the opportunity to make their voices heard in improving mobility and transportation options.

Through Oct. 18, the city is accepting applications for its Mobility Master Plan Citizen Task Force, an approximately 18-member

Total tax rate (per $100 of value)

THIS YEAR

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$0.460 /$100 Proposed

Difference in rates per $100 of value

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While proper footcare is important for everyone, diabetics should pay more attention to their feet than most people. Diabetes can cause nerve damage and decreased blood flow to the feet, making it harder for wounds to heal or even be noticed. Inspecting your feet for cuts or blisters daily can help with this problem. Also, bathe your feet every day with lukewarm water and soap, and then dry them thoroughly.

Moisturize them to avoid dry, cracked skin, and be sure your socks are clean and dry. If you have excessively sweaty feet, consider moisturewicking socks or applying antiperspirant to the soles of your feet. See your podiatrist regularly, and most important, keep your blood sugar levels stable.

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group which will attempt work with officials to combine three existing mobility plans - the master thoroughfare plan, pedestrian and bicycle master plan and comprehensive mobility plan – for the benefit of drivers, cyclists, walkers, transit users, seniors, parents of school children, people with disabilities, major employers and local businesses.

In the cards is a new

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The following table compares taxes on the average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

LAST YEAR

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NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.

consolidated mobility plan that combines all modes of transportation and provides high-level strategic guidance for mobility. The effort will aim to improve implementation and document clear policy guidance across all modes of transportation while creating a separate planning process to address neighborhood-specific issues.

"We are changing our approach to addressing mobility issues by shifting our focus from moving vehicles to moving people," City Engineer Jessie Li said. "Superior mobility includes multiple modes of transportation that provide residents, visitors and tourists with options.”

Task force meetings will begin in March 2020, with monthly meetings scheduled during a three-year period.

The city will hold two information sessions on Oct. 3 at the Sugar Land Regional Airport, 12888-B Highway 6 South. The first session is scheduled from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and the second is from 6-7:30 p.m.

Interested residents can apply at sugarlandtx.gov/ MobilityTaskForce.

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Public schools get limelight, but we're somewhat in dark on charter schools In Fort Bend County, we hear about the state of affairs of public schools on a regular basis, which is great.

After all, it’s our tax dollars that are helping to educate our children.

Fort Bend ISD, with its headquarters in Sugar Land, is boasting 77,000 students this year. Private schools and home schooling in the area also make for more students. So do charter schools, which did not exist in this state until they were authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1995 to encourage more innovation in education.

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These public charter schools are free and an option for families with school-aged children. They have academic and financial accountability systems that apply to them, just like other public schools. Given that,

and the fact that tax dollars from the state and the federal government for grant programs are what also fund these public schools, why are they not as much in the limelight given their growing numbers?

Juliette Nessmith, director of programs with the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, said that the area’s charter schools were not invited to participate in this year’s State of the Schools address. An administrator from Harmony Public Schools, a statewide network of charter schools that operates in Sugar Land, said

Sandwich chains open up shop in Fort Bend County From Staff Reports

Three fast-casual sandwich chains recently opened in Fort Bend County, providing more lunch options for area residents.

McAlister's Deli opened a location in Stafford on Sept. 23 at 11229 West Airport Blvd., Suite 100.

Meanwhile, Schlotzsky’s has opened at 13590 University Blvd. in Sugar Land and Jersey Mike’s now has a location at 19824 Hwy. 59 in Sugar Land.

McAlister’s will be open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m-10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

For more information, call the restaurant at 281-3250155 or visit its Facebook Shown here is the loaded baked potato at McAlister's Deli, which is now open in Stafford. (Photo from Facebook) page.

Schlotzsky’s will be restaurant at 281-207-6019 a week. Residents can visit jerseymikes.com or call open seven days a week for more information. from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Visit Jersey Mike’s hours are 346-843-2165 for more inschlotzkys.com or call the 10 a.m.-9 p.m. seven days formation.

★ AUSTIN, FROM PAGE 1 the family at Memorial Hermann Hospital while visiting an Houston Police Department officer. U.S. Rep. Pete Olson and area pastors also spoke.

The most poignant moment might have come when Hawkins’ teammate, Luke Weaver, stepped to the mic.

“He was never just a teammate – he’s a brother and a friend,” Weaver said, fighting back tears. “From the beginning, I knew Jordyn was different, and that there was something special about him. I know him as a fighter, as someone who never gave up.

“Even after the injury, he’s still got a huge smile on his face – that alone proves how strong Jordyn really is. Through this whole process, Jordyn has asked only one thing from us – pray for his full recovery. And that’s exactly what we’re doing tonight.”

Wade told those gathered that Hawkins had regained some sensation in his legs and could move his left arm. She said she believes Hawkins will continue to make improvements and that the family’s faith is their roadmap for what’s ahead.

“It’s still kind of surreal, but it’s our new normal and we’ll adjust accordingly,” she said. “We’re believers, and we’re standing on faith and on the word of God. We believe that he’s healed, we’re just waiting for him to walk. He’s always been a fighter, and he’s a naturalborn athlete so he knows what it’s like to work hard – that’s what he’s doing.”

Austin principal Rizvan Quadri said Hawkins is “family” to those at the school.

“We love Jordyn unconditionally,” Quadri said. “It doesn’t matter if we’ve only known him a short time or a long time – he’s one of ours. He will be walking back into this building.”

they were invited each of the previous five years.

The 12th annual event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday at Safari Texas Ranch, where overviews will be given by three local leaders in education – FBISD’s Charles Dupre, Stafford Municipal School District’s Robert Bostic and Thomas Randle of Lamar Consolidated School District.

Those superintendents are well-known in our community, but who are the charter school administrative notables? Do we know them? Do they have their own moment in the sun to-

gether with the public school superintendents, or on their own?

For Harmony Public Schools, Ramazan Coskuner is its superintendent for the Houston South Area.

His is not a name that is as familiar as the other superintendents’ names. Neither are the other leaders of area charter schools.

Nessmith said charter school representatives are invited to participate annually with the chamber programs in its education division. But they were not asked to be part of the state of schools event.

“That would be an interesting concept,” she said, acknowledging that the chamber has “done a number of different things with them for different programs, other events with our education division.”

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce says on its website, “We strive to build awareness of the importance of high-quality public education to the social and economic well-being of the Fort Bend community.”

Let’s keep it that way and keep the community aware of all its public schools, including the charters.

Missing teen last seen near Sugar Land From Staff Reports

Authorities are seeking help in finding a missing teenager.

According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, 19-year-old Jacob Sanchez was last seen

Sept. 14 near the 16800 block of Village View Trail in the Sugar Land area.

Sanchez is described as standing 5-foot-6 and weighing about 200 pounds.

Anyone with information about Sanchez or his whereabouts is encourSanchez

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GIVE A NEW TOY, GET A FREE FLU SHOT Flu shots for persons age 18 and older only.

Join Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, the Exchange and Rotary Clubs and Toys for Tots in an effort to keep our community healthy and make our local children happy this holiday season. Bring a new, unwrapped toy or children’s clothing item and you’ll receive a FREE flu shot. One flu shot per unwrapped toy or clothing item.

Saturday, Oct. 12 8 a.m. – Noon

No appointment is necessary. The flu vaccine is indicated for active immunization for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and B. Vaccination with the flu vaccine may not protect all people who receive the vaccine.

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Ridge Point runs past Kempner in district opener against Yates.

Below is last week’s area scoreboard and this week’s schedule.

By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Ridge Point’s high-octane offense lived up to its reputation last weekend during a dominant wireto-wire victory against a Fort Bend ISD rival.

The Panthers ran out quickly against the Kempner Cougars in their District 20-6A opener Saturday night at Mercer Stadium, scoring 21 points in both the first and second quarters before cruising through the second half in a 52-0 win. It was the third time in four games this season the Panthers have lit up the scoreboard for at least 35 points, and the second time they’ve scored at least 40.

“We didn’t turn the ball over, limited penalties and executed our offense well.

When that happens we can score a lot of points,” head coach Brett Sniffin said. “Defensively, playing against Kempner requires a lot of discipline and hustle and the kids did great.

Take away their fullback, make the (quarterback) pitch early and rally to the pitch. The kids played awesome.”

The victory improved Ridge Point to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in district play, while Kempner’s record fell to 2-2 and 0-1.

Bulldogs on the board In other notable 20-6A play, the Austin Bulldogs pulled out their first win under first-year head coach Mike Arogbonlo, defeating Dulles 27-22 behind 265 yards and two touchdowns from quarterback Braeden Abboud as well as 140 yards and two scores from senior receiver and Texas commit Troy Omeire. It was the second consecutive game in which Abboud has thrown multiple touchdowns and Omeire’s second straight contest with at least 100 yards.

Austin and Dulles are both 1-3 on the season.

The Panthers and Bulldogs weren’t the only ones to begin 20-6A play on a high note. Travis doubled up Elkins 56-28 to keep its record spotless at 4-0 while dealing the Knights their first loss. Meanwhile, Bush got back on track by defeating Clements 28-15, improving to 3-1 on the year while dropping the Rangers to 1-3.

In non-district play, Hightower defeated Rosenberg Terry 26-0 to even its record at 2-2, while Marshall dismantled Sterling 54-18 to improve to 4-1. Willowridge shut out Sharpstown 61-0 to win its third straight contest and run its record to 3-1, setting up a district showdown against Marshall next weekend.

In all, seven area schools scored victories last week.

Stafford had a bye and is back in action Friday night

Last Week’s Scores Sept. 26 Hightower 26, Terry 0 Austin 27, Dulles 22 Travis 56, Elkins 28 Sept. 27 Bush 28, Clements 15

7 p.m.

Friday Clements at Elkins, 7 p.m.

Marshall vs. Willowridge, 7 p.m.

Stafford at Yates, 7 p.m.

Saturday Bush vs. Kempner, 1 p.m.

Austin at Ridge Point, 6 p.m.

Willowridge 61, Sharpstown 0 Sept. 28 Ridge Point 52, Kempner 0 Marshall 54, Sterling 18 This Week’s Games Thursday Travis at Dulles, 6:30 p.m.

Hightower vs. Angleton,

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Ridge Point running back Marcus Wright looks for space during a Sept. 28 game against Kempner. Ridge Point won 52-0 to improve to 3-1. (Photo by Landan Kuhlmann

Kempner running back Jaden Hannah tries to beat Ridge Point defenders to the edge during their Sept. 28 matchup at Mercer Stadium. (Photo by Landan Kuhlmann)

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The Palmer Plantation Municipal Utility District #2 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2019 on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Lake Olympia Civic Association, 180 Island Boulevard, Missouri City, Texas 77459.

Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal:

James Wagner, Jim Gasper, Bill Siems, Bob Butzke, Lawrence Bell

AGAINST the proposal:

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PRESENT and not voting:

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ABSENT:

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The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

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NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS HIGH SITE 2 PROJECT The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for performing all work required for the following project in the City: BID NO. 2020-02: HIGH SITE 2 PROJECT BIDDER’S NAME, ADDRESS, AND DUE DATE Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered For questions regarding this bid, please contact Jason Poscovsky CPPO, CPPB, Contracts Manager jposcovsky@sugarlandtx.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 10, 2019.

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

NOTICE TO BIDDERS LIFT STATION REHABILITATION The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City: Lift Station Rehabilitation CIP PROJECT NAME: CIP PROJECT NUMBER: WW1902 LOCATION OF WORK: First Colony

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Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019, 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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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF STAFFORD, TEXAS, BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY FOR SUCH YEAR AS REFLECTED IN SAID BUDGET; AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND CONTAINING CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 25th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS PURCHASE OF GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for performing all work required for the following project in the City: BID NO. 2020-01: PURCHASE OF GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com.

Sealed bids in triplicate, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2019, 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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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST FROM THE REAR YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT IN THE STANDARD SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2922 PECAN RIDGE DRIVE VICINITY MAP: Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing 5:00 p.m., October 16, 2019, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the proposed Special Exception to the Rear Yard Setback for 2922 Pecan Ridge Drive, Lot 22, Block 5, Colony Bend Section II, in the Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) District.

The agenda item for this meeting will be placed on the City of Sugar Land website at www.sugarlandtx. gov under “Meeting Agendas” Zoning Board of Adjustment no later than Friday, October 11, 2019.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCE REQUEST FROM SEC. 2-174.C OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE - REAR YARD REQUIREMENT ABUTTING LAKES / WATERWAYS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3039 OLD MASTERS DRIVE IN THE ZERO LOT LINE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1Z) DISTRICT VICINITY MAP: Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing 5:00 p.m., October 16, 2019, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the proposed Variance Request from Section. 2-174.C. of the City of Sugar Land Development Code regarding the rear yard requirement abutting lakes / waterways for 3039 Old Masters Drive, Lot 8, Block 1, Austin Park Courtyard Homes, in the Zero Lot Line Single-Family Residential (R-1Z) District.

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I's almost time for the Fort Bend Star’s annual Boomer and Senior Expo.

The fifth annual event catering to Fort Bend County seniors, baby boomers and their caregivers is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9. It will run from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at

the Stafford Centre, located at 10505 Cash Rd. in Stafford.

Designed as an avenue for seniors to connect with local businesses that serve them, the expo will feature educational seminars from industry professionals on healthcare, finances and legal matters. There also will be representatives from companies and services

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Sugar Land’s city council approved a fiscal year 2020 budget of $272.6 million and tax rate of 33.2 cents per $100 valuation during its Sept. 17 regular meeting.

The city’s approved Capital Improvement Project plan will increase funding for infrastructure improvements, continue investment in technology to enhance traffic and mobility responsiveness, supplement traffic safety resources and fund the final phases of projects previously approved by voters.

Factoring in the homestead exemption, which is increasing from 10 to 12 percent, the annual tax payment on a $375,000 home will increase by about $24 under the improved tax rate increase.

Included in the budget is $40.5 million for capital projects, including

priority projects such as Settlers Park drainage improvements, major street rehabilitation, capital projects funded through utility revenues to implement the Integrated Water Resources Plan (IWRP) and the final phases of the 2013 voter-approved parks bond projects.

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Skeeters in championship rematch with Ducks

By Joe Southern FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Four the third time in four years, the Sugar Land Skeeters are playing for the Atlantic League championship against the Long Island Ducks.

This is the fourth consecutive championship series for the Ducks, who have lost three in a row – twice to Sugar Land (2016, 2018) and once to the York Revolution (2017).

Sugar Land advanced by defeating the Revolution 3-1 in their best-of-five divisional series. Long Island advanced by sweeping the High Point Rockers. The championship series began

ATLANTIC LEAGUE STANDINGS Freedom Division

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in Long Island, with the Ducks hosting Game 1 on Tuesday and Game 2 on Wednesday. Game 3 is in

Sugar Land on Friday and, if necessary, Games 4 and 5 will be played Saturday and Sunday, respectively, at Constellation Field. All games hosted by the Skeeters are scheduled for 6:35 p.m.

Manager Pete Incaviglia said Long Island will be tough and feels his team will have to be at its best to win.

“We have to play fundamentally sound baseball,” he said. “Playoff baseball’s all about pitching, defense and timely hitting.”

Skeeters outfielder and team captain Anthony Giansanti said Long Island is a formidable foe.

“They are a fundamentally sound team,” he said. “I

think if we play our game … it’s really tough to beat us.”

Long Island had the best record in the Atlantic League this season at 8654. The Skeeters were in the middle of the pack at 72-66.

The Skeeters are playing with a “Come and Take It” theme, a nod to the Texas Revolution battle in Gonzales in 1835. Unlike that military victory, the Skeeters got off to a rough start by losing to the Revs 8-1 at home to start last week’s division series. The Skeeters rebounded 5-2 to even the series as it moved to York, Pa. There, the Skeeters took care of business by winning the next two.

“I don’t think things could have gone any better for us,” Incaviglia said. “We had great starting pitching out of both of our pitchers.”

“Troy Scribner pitched one of the best games I’ve ever seen,” Giansanti added. “That gave us some momentum.”

Sugar Land’s Anthony Giansanti fouls a pitch during Wednesday’s playoff game against the York Revolution at Constellation Field. (Photo by Joe Southern)

Scribner struck out 10 and surrendered an earned

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run across five innings in Game 3 for the win. Chase De Jong struck out seven across six innings in Game 4, but gave up seven hits.

Matt West got the win in relief, and Felipe Paulino closed the door for the save.

“York plays us tough,” Giansanti said. “It’s a rivalry with them filled with so much electricity.”

He said the Revs have one of the toughest lineups in the league.

“We were just relentless, Giansanti said. “Whenever they scored, we came back.”

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★ BUDGET FROM PAGE 1B the November ballot.

Additionally, the budget includes a 5 percent increase to water/wastewater rates and a 10 percent in-

crease to surface water fees beginning in January 2020, which results in an estimated $5 increase to monthly bills as the city prepares to implement significant capital projects to meet the mandated 60 percent

groundwater reduction in 2025.

Solid waste rates will also rise 2.5 percent from $18.91 to $19.38.

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the bodies that were found,” board member Kristin Tassin said.

Prior to the vote, several community members implored the district to reconsider its position and re-enter its initial deal with the county. Along with the $1 million and the land where the abandoned grave site was found, that agreement also called for FBISD to provide the county an additional 10 acres for a memorial park.

“Just because you have a legal right and been advised by your council to do it, doesn’t mean it is right. The world is watching FBISD,” said Samuel Collins, who previously served on the city of Sugar Land’s cemetery task force and is on the board for the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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for you to do it, it’s not always right. I would hope that the board members would have the courage to pause for a moment and honor the agreement you made with the county and allow them to do the reinternment.”

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more work done with the community on this. I think we owe them this,” Gloria Rubach said.

Board members disputed such a notion, saying community input is the impetus for their plan.

“We heard loud and clear there was a desire to reinter the bodies where they were found, so we changed course to our current plan,” Dupre said.

Tassin echoed Dupre.

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We have Pain taken every step – legally, ethically and otherwise – to Fusin - Glass make sure we are allowing for descendants to poten- Clay & Potter’s tially be found later. It could take years, which is why we’re moving to reinter the bodies now, because it’s the exact plan the county had.

We’ve done everything we can to be transparent and tell the truth every step of the way.”

Swatara Collins disagreed.

“What we saw was fake concern, fake transparency and fake honor,” she said.

Dupre has previously said the district’s intention is to get the bodies to a resting place as soon as possible, thus its desire to avoid returning the matter to court.

But some board members expressed reservations on that front.

“It’s not about being quick,” Addie Heyliger said. “I’m really concerned, because there are other conversations out there not being presented legally with the county, so I’m not sure why we have so many thought processes on what’s really happening when all the data is out there. I’ll say, I’m struggling.”

Despite unease among some board members, the motion passed.

“All it showed was how FBISD ignored the numerous warning signs and red flags brought before them before building that school they rushed to build,” Swatara Collins said.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 BARGAIN BOOK SALE Join the First Colony Friends of the Library from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for their bargain book sale at First Colony Library (2121 Austin Parkway). Paperbacks, hardbacks, DVDs, children’s and youth books, nonfiction at bargain prices. Donations of good condition books, CDs, & DVDs are accepted during the sale or any time the library is open. Income tax receipts are available. Proceeds from the sale benefit the library and its programs.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 IMPERIAL ART ALLIANCE ENTRY DEADLINE Ò The Imperial Art Alliance invites artists of all ages and skill levels to submit work for the annual Fall Judged Art Show. The deadline for entry is Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. The show date is Oct. 12 from 12-5 p.m. Visit their website for details and entry fees at imperialartalliance.org.Ó

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DVD-BASED ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS WITH NO HOMEWORK REQUIRED Are you interested in an adult Sunday School class that offers breathtaking videography of important Holy Land archeological sites combined with cultural scholar Ray Vander LaanÕ s explanation of the religious significance of those sites? First Presbyterian Church of Sugar Land offers an ongoing 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 will help you more fully appreciate Biblical times and places, so you could more fully respond to the power of the Word today. There is no cost. The class meets at 9:30 am every Sunday morning at First Presbyterian of Sugar Land (502 Eldridge Rd.).

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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.

AHFC JUNIOR HURRICANES (JHSL) Registration For the FALL 2019 - Now Open - The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League (JHSL) is led by professional United States Soccer Federation (USSF) licensed staff and is designed for boys & girls who want to play and have fun in a safe and developmentally appropriate environment. The JHSL program is being offered at multiple locations and in conjunction with CFSA at the Schiel Road Complex.To learn more about each location and to register please visit www. albionhurricanes.org.

DAV CHAPTER 233 MONTHLY MEETING The second Tuesday of every month at the United Way fort Bend Center, 12300 Parc Crest Dr., Stafford, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 281222-4888.

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 713859-5920 or 281-499-3345.

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

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

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

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

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. 5:30-8 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 281-3424455 or 281-633-4734.

ADOPT A SHELTER CAT Fort Bend Pets Alive is partnering with Half Price Books in Sugar Land to find homes for shelter cats and to promote literacy among young readers. Schoolaged children are invited to come read to a cat, receive an Ò I read to a catÓ bookmark and be eligible to adopt a cat for 50 perecent off. Held 1:30-4:30 p.m. the first Saturday of every month at 3203 Hwy 6 S, Sugar Land.

FORT BEND RECOVERS HURRICANE HARVEY HELP Those needing help with a recovery plan for home repairs, or any unmet needs, Fort Bend Recovers is here to help. Call one of these Helplines today: Case Management Helpline 281-207-2555, Spiritual/ Emotional Helpline: 281-207-2505, Lone Star Legal Aid 866-659-0666. A case manager will contact you and get you started on your road to recovery.Visit www.fortbendrecovers.org for more information and to donate.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS The Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City presents a variety of programs every month. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2900 or 281-633-4734.

EVERY TUESDAY PRAYER CONNECTIONS Prayer warriors interceding for Fort Bend County and beyond. Please call in every Tuesday from 9-10 PM CST. NO matter how little or big your prayer request is. Call 605-313-4812 Access code: 230514# No fee.

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