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In a dramatic turn during the capital murder trial of Eric Cornelius Norris Jr., the defendant changed his plea to guilty and was sentenced to three concurrent life sentences for the murder of Donald Leonetti.

Norris was on trial for the murder of Leonetti and the aggravated robbery and aggravated assault of Charles Olson. The 28-year-old Houston man was charged with the crimes after hijacking a private poker game over four years ago. He was sentenced Oct. 10.

According to Assistant

District Attorney Thomas Pfeiffer, Stafford police officers were dispatched to a business on Greenbriar Drive the evening of July 17, 2014, in reference to a robbery and a shooting that had just occurred. Responding officers found two men who had both suffered apparent gunshot wounds to the head. Charles Olson was conscious; but the second man, Leonetti, was deceased.

Several witnesses reported that the men had gathered at the location for an invitationonly poker game when two masked gunmen entered the building and demanded money. Leonetti, in heroic display, attempted to subdue one of the armed suspects only to

be shot by the second intruder. Both suspects fled the location after grabbing what property and cash they could.

Norris’s family members later discovered that he possessed some of the victims’ personal identifiers and property when he attempted to burn the items at a relative’s home. The family retrieved those items and contacted the Stafford Police Department. An arrest warrant was subsequently issued and Norris was arrested on July 31, 2014.

The trial, originally scheduled for 2016, was delayed because the presiding judge suppressed the defendant’s confession after a pre-trial hearing. The State appealed

that decision.

The Court of Appeals sided with the State, and overturned the Leonetti judge’s decision, which allowed the statement into evidence at trial.

“Today is a good day for law enforcement,” prosecutor Thomas L. Pfeiffer said. “The case ended well because of the hard work that was done by the Stafford Police Department. Fort Bend County and surrounding communities should be proud of their local law enforcement agencies.”

Norris was prosecuted

in the 268th District Court before Presiding Judge Brady Elliott.

All three charges in Norris this case were punishable as first-degree felonies, ranging from five to 99 years or life in prison and a fine up to $10,000 each. Norris will not be eligible for parole until he has served at least 30 years of his sentences. The plea agreement was reached between the State and defense, in agreement with the victims’ families. Assistant district attorneys Pfeiffer and Matthew Banister prosecuted the case.

Visitors to the Fort Bend Star’s Senior Expo, held last Wednesday at the Stafford Centre, visit the State Farm booth of Lisa Sims. (Photo by Joe Southern)

Senior Expo draws large crowd to annual event

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Tug of war participants of the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, Richmond Fire Department and EMS participate in the four-way tug of war contests Saturday at the Classic Chili Challenge. (Photo by Donna Hill)

Chili Challenge raises fun, funds for first responders

By Donna Hill FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

There was plenty of chili to go around and then some at the 8th Annual Classic Chili Challenge, held last Saturday at Classic Chevrolet to benefit Fort Bend

County first responders.

Aside from an afternoon with spicy hot dishes and dessert, there was fun in front of the stage with community members dancing in the sand. The area was later used for tug of war games.

Music was supplied by Bill and Kim Nash, co-founders of Texas Best Music

Fest and Champions Kids Camp, and the event emcee was Ray Aguilar, manager of Classic Chevrolet.

Classic Chili Challenge and Dessert Bake Off honorees and beneficiaries

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An estimated 700 people turned out last Wednesday to learn about businesses and services catering to local senior citizens during the Fort Bend Star’s fourth annual Senior Expo.

Held at the Stafford Centre, the Senior Expo featured more than 60 vendors and showcased three expert speakers during the four-hour event.

“There was a lot of excitement from the attendees,” said Fort Bend Star Publisher Frank Vasquez. “We saw a lot of en-

gagement with the vendors. Our initial feedback from our attendees was that this was our best expo yet.”

The speakers included representatives from Skin Cancer Specialists Dermatology, Dr. John from Advanced Dentistry, and Sugar Land Functional Medicine. Vendors provided information on a variety of subjects, including healthcare, insurance, dental, housing, home repair, wealth, retirement, travel, entertainment, and much more.

Seniors enjoyed complimentary coffee and doughnuts at the start of the event and then concluded the day with a boxed lunch.

Election profiles Texas State Legislature candidates This week the Fort Bend Star takes a look at the candidates in the contested races for the Texas Legislature in the Nov. 6 election.

Running for Senate District 17 are Republican incumbent Joan Huffman, Democrat Rita Lucido, and Libertarian Lauren LaCount.

Incumbent Democrat Ron Reynolds is running unopposed for House District 27. In House District 28, incumbent Republican John Zerwas

is opposed by Democrat Meghan Scoggins. Democrat Jennifer Cantu is running against incumbent Republican Phil Stephenson for House

State Senate District 17 Name: Joan Huffman Political party: Republican Age: 62 City of residence: Houston

State Senate District 17 Name: Rita Lucido Political party: Democrat Age: 61 City of residence: Houston Education: BA

State Senate District 17 Name: Lauren LaCount Political Party: Libertarian Age: 32 City of Residence: Richwood

State House District 26 Name: Rick Miller Political party: Republican Age: 73 City of residence: Sugar Land Education: Gradu-

State House District 26 Name: Sarah DeMerchant Political party: Democrat Age: N/A City of residence: Sugar Land

State House District 28 Name: John McCall Zerwas, M.D. Political party: Republican Age: 63 City of residence: Richmond

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It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Dr. Charles E. Pehr Dr. Pehr has practiced obstetrics and gynecology for more than 45 years in the greater Houston and Sugar Land areas and is one of the founding members of Southwest Ob Gyn Associates. We thank Dr. Pehr for his years of devoted service and wish him the very best in the years to come.

Southwest Ob / Gyn Associates has been serving the greater Houston community for the past 23 years and while Dr. Pehr’s presence will truly be missed, his spirit of caring and providing excellent patient care can be found in every physician within our group. It is our hope that you will continue to trust us with your care. Please call our office at 713774-5131 to receive assistance with transitioning your care to one of the other physicians within our group.

You may contact our office or visit our website at www.swobgyn.com and complete a request for release of medical records if you choose to continue care outside our practice.

Thank you for allowing us the privilege of caring for you and we look forward to seeing you soon.

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Sugar Land seventh grader selected for Scholastic News Kids Press Corps

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Aspiring writers watch out.

Benjamin Who could be your next editor or media publishing giant.

He may be only a seventh grader, but Who loves finding a good story and writing about it. Scholastic News Kids Press Corps acknowledged he has everything it takes to be the best Kid Reporter for Texas.

Who, a student at River Oaks Baptist School in Houston who lives in Sugar Land, was recently selected by Scholastic as a Kid Reporter for the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps. Each year, a team of talented young reporters from 10 to 14 years old from across the country and around the world, are chosen to be Kid Reporters by the award-winning Press Corps. The Scholastic News Kids Press Corps has been publishing stories from Kid Reporters since 2000.

As one of the chosen 45 Kid Reporters, Who will be reporting “news for kids, by kids.”

He’ll cover breaking news and entertainment stories from anywhere, including Texas, even writing about sports from his hometown (think Skeeters) and on the national stage (think Astros).

The Kid Reporter stories will be published on the Scho-

lastic News Kids Press Corps website and featured in select issues of Scholastic Classroom Magazines, reaching more than 25 million students in classrooms nationwide.

“Each year it becomes increasingly evident how passionate students are about engaging in their communities and following the news,” said Suzanne McCabe, editor of the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps. “This year’s talented team of 45 Kid Reporters have committed to covering the hard-hitting topics that students around the world want to learn more about, while developing the critical thinking and media literacy skills that are so important for their futures.”

Last year the students covered stories about hurricanes Harvey and Maria; the March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C.; Super Bowl LII; and the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Scholastic News Kid Reporters have interviewed news anchors such as Anderson Cooper and Katie Couric; former Vice President Joe Biden; composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, conservationist Jane Goodall, NFL quarterback Nick Foles, among other notable figures.

For Who, the inspiration for taking on the writing world as a career started on a family trip to Washington, DC, to

visit the Newseum, an interactive museum promoting free expression, the First Amendment, and the evolution of communication.

“I thought it was really cool inside Newseum. After I saw and read about all the fearless reporters there, I knew writing was what I wanted to do as a career,” he said.

So how did Who and the editors at Scholastic meet?

“I regularly read Scholastic Magazine. I saw there was an application to be a reporter for the magazine, and I immediately jumped on that,” he said.

“I knew this was something that I really wanted to do.”

The first requirement for the application is to write an article about an organization inside your community.

“I wrote about the Houston Rodeo. Then I wrote another essay about why I wanted to be a kid reporter and submitted some other ideas and suggestions for news stories,” Who said.

His first story for Scholastic was covering stories about MD Anderson Cancer Center and the children in their care.

“MD Anderson does so much more to make kids comfortable – like tons of activities and fun things for the kids to do,” he said.

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When will public schools become more efficient with tax dollars?

A recurring theme heard from various candidates who are running for election this November, is the candidates’ professed support for both giving teachers a raise while admonishing school districts to become more efficient in how they spend their tax dollars.

Perhaps these statements stem from a lack of understanding as to how school finance works in Texas. It is an overly complicated system which the State Supreme Court has called byzantine and urged the Legislature to streamline. As a school board trustee, along with my colleagues I must approve a balanced budget and a tax rate to support that budget each year. In order to form a considered opinion and cast an informed vote, I have had to learn the basics of public school

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finance.

Unlike counties and municipalities who can actually lower their tax rate from time to time, school districts cannot. This is because the State of Texas relies heavily on local property taxes to fund the lion’s share of the state’s contribution. Here is how it works – when the appraised property values in

a school district increase, the school district benefits from the increased yield but only for a period of 12 months. A year later, the state’s Comptroller Property Tax Division looks at the property values from the previous year and the corresponding increase in the local property tax yield and then reduces the state’s contribution for the current year by a corresponding amount.

I call this the “clawback.” The result is that school districts can never get ahead even though the effective tax rate continues to increase. County and municipal governments do not have this clawback, which is why they can lower their tax rate as the appraised property growth value and the tax yield within their appraised area increases.

In a previous editorial,

I cited the Commissioner of Education’s recent appearance before the state’s legislative budget board in which he reduced his funding request for the next biennium by $3.5 billion dollars. In a state that is adding 80,000 students per year statewide, this can only come about because of increasing property values and the property tax yield it generates. In fact, in his testimony, Commissioner of Education Mike Morath cited his reliance on the projected statewide property tax growth of 6.8 percent in order to support the $3.5 billion drop in his funding request.

Not only are the majority of our public school districts efficient, they are struggling to make ends meet. If the Legislature wants to support our teachers, they will find a way to streamline and

improve school funding.

Until the current system is corrected, there can be no property tax relief regardless of what some politicians might claim.

All of our children deserve a quality education.

The Legislature has a constitutional duty to support and maintain a system of public schools in this state (Texas Constitution Article 7, Section 1). State statute imposes a further duty upon the Legislature: “The mission of the public education system of this state is to ensure that all Texas children have access to a quality education that enables them to achieve their potential and fully participate now and in the future in the social, economic and educational opportunities of our state and nation” (Texas Education Code §4.001).

Just as we hold our school

districts accountable for student achievement, we should also hold the State Legislature accountable for supporting a public school system that provides a quality education for all students as the state constitution requires.

The Legislature needs to uphold its constitutional duty to support and maintain a system of public schools in Texas, and fund it adequately and equitably. Let us focus our efforts on improving our public schools, which have and always will educate the majority of our students. If you agree, let your legislators know.

Jim Rice Sugar Land (Jim Rice was elected to serve on the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees in May 2010. These comments are his alone and he is not speaking on behalf of the board.)

preach in your editorial, although please correct me if I’m misinterpreting.

Personally, despite whatever misgivings I may have about O’Rourke on individual policies, I have chosen to look at the big picture, and I see a man committed to his potential constituents and expressing a message

of unity for Texans. I do not trust Cruz to put Texans first and strive for demonstrable change for the better.

O’Rourke is someone who I see presenting thoughtful, positive solutions, and he also strikes me as someone who will listen to diverse ideas, even from those with whom he disagrees.

I guess I was curious about your misgivings about O’Rourke and about why you think Cruz would be a better choice.

Thank you for your time, and thank you again for your thoughtful piece.

Sincerely, Rich Zwelling Sugar Land

in the day most of the city’s income came from ranching and farming. Do you think our city needs have changed some in the past 30-plus years? The world has changed since they were first elected and they have not kept up with the times. They are holding our city back.

Early voting starts next week on Oct. 22. We are lucky in Fort Bend County because not only can we vote at any polling place in the county during early voting, but we can also vote anywhere in the county on Nov. 6, Election Day. If you are driving to the grocery store or just

out and about and you see a sign that says “Vote Here” just pull in and vote!

Get it over with! Remember to scroll through the ballot to vote in ALL the elections – and help Missouri City move forward with new leadership.

Valerie Tolman Missouri City

Letters to the Editor Commentary on Republican Party monopoly was right Dear Editor, I am a resident of Sugar Land, and I wanted to thank you for your editorial.

I am an unaffiliated voter, but I too have been discouraged by the monopoly that Republicans have had on Texas for a while, and I believe it leads

to a suppression of diverse ideas.

It’s difficult for many Americans these days to see merit in the opposing side, since our politics have become so tribal. I believe that neither red nor blue always has the best answer, but I believe that both red and blue CAN have the

best answer, depending on the individual problem.

My only quibble would be with your statement that you will still vote for Ted Cruz, despite his negative campaign and despite his relative disinterest in problems affecting actual Texans. It seems you are still choosing party rather than practicing what you

Watch for Missouri City candidates on bottom of ballott Dear Editor, Voters in Missouri City may not realize it, but we have a city election on the same day, on the same ballot, as the other local and state elections. This is something new, because Missouri City voters decided last year to move May elections to the same day as other elections in November.

It is very important that Missouri City voters remember to scroll down through the entire ballot to get to the city positions at the bottom. This is the last year that voters in Texas can vote straight party, so please, if you choose to vote a straight ticket, re-

member that city elections are non-partisan so they will not be included in that vote. You will still need to click through all the pages of the ballot to get to the city positions.

It is important to go to the end of the ballot, because this is a wonderful opportunity for Missouri City voters to replace Mayor Allen Owen and City Council Member Jerry Wyatt. These two men have had a stranglehold on our city council for over 30 years. I do not mean to diminish their hard work and everything they have done for the city in the past, but it is time to elect people who are not running on

what they have done in the past but rather what they will do in the future.

We need city leaders who will be forward thinking and help our city grow and succeed in the 21st century. These two men have become so entrenched and entitled that they treat voting citizens and other councilmembers with contempt and disdain and won’t even consider any new ideas. How is that helping the city they once served?

To give you an idea, Jerry Wyatt was first elected in 1981. In 1982 the population of our city was 24,500. The population today is 75,000. Back

Voting is the way to make changes in government Dear Editor: Voter turnout is very often dismal in Fort Bend County and the consequences are huge. Everyone wants representative government but when residents don’t vote, it’s very easy for fringe groups, voting blocs, money and fear to impact our elections. We end up with an electorate that only caters to selected groups and their interests, which no one wants, or we see candidates focusing on fringe, instead of major issues. I think low vote turnout in our area has as its root cause with voters who are sick of the political partisanship, acting out, frivolous spending, bias and favoritism, and bad decisions made by our elected officials. Each one of these is certainly present in Fort Bend County. We need to vote to ensure change and better government Voting

isn’t a sure bet for change but it’s a whole lot better than just abandoning the process.

Some non-voters will tell you government doesn’t change. It can but government changes are usually small and incremental and precipitated mainly by new candidates getting elected.

But, that doesn’t happen unless we each cast our vote and we make our voice heard. Entrenched incumbents are especially bad for government because they are what cause government to stagnate and seem unresponsive.

Some incumbents will get lazy and assume anything they do is right. We have a two-year election cycle for most public offices because few elected officials can handle the acclaim of being a public official for more than a few cycles before it goes to

their head. Some elected officials act out and others cater to their own neighborhood and forget the rest of their constituency.

There are exceptional public office holders that don’t fit this mold and serve well but they are few. Anyway, yes, government changes but not unless you vote.

Not voting is the worst option.

Accountability is the opposite of voter indifference.

Holding public officials accountable by voting and providing constructive support is how the democratic process is most effective. I’ve seen it work.

When public officials know your neighborhood votes and that you care about what they’re doing, you request and see constructive change and benefits

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True to journalistic form, Who pitches stories to the editor at Scholastic, and receives assignments as well.

“Scholastic might find something cool for me to write about or I might find stories about the community that might be interesting,” he said.

“I’ll look at local news, find what’s interesting and make sure the stories are good for kids, then I’ll talk to the Scholastic editor about it. I also look at Twitter and Google.

Most of the time, I focus on Fort Bend County and Harris County, but I always look for stories that are amazing – all over Texas and anywhere in the world.”

He’ll be writing and researching his stories for Scholastic for the rest of his middle school newspaper career, including stories about technology, which Who said, “really can help people.” He’ll also focus on stories about people changing their communities in a positive way.

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Benjamin Who chats with Dr. Karen Moody, associate professor in the department of pediatrics patient care, at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. (Submitted photo)

that he his, he’ll be constantly digging for stories, looking for angles.

When he isn’t writing or spending time with his family, Who said he likes reading, because it goes hand in hand with writing.

“I play sports at school; swimming, volleyball and lacrosse.

I’m editor of our quarterly newspaper – the Raider Review. We

try and find a variety of interesting stories, like a recent story about a special dog our school received for emotional support for students,” Who said.

His advice to aspiring writers?

“Never stop writing. Keep writing. Even if you feel that you can’t write anymore…there’s always something to write about,” he said.

Sugar Land fire chief sets retirement From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Sugar Land Fire Chief Juan Adame plans to retire in January 2019.

Adame joined the Sugar Land Fire Department in April 2009 and was appointed the permanent fire chief in November 2010.

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• A patient care reporting system was created to ensure local hospitals have access to information prior to the arrival of patients.

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4, SECTION 2-136 (FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES) AND CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IX, DIVISION 1, SECTION 5-421 (FIRE PROTECTION FEES FOR DISTRICTS IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTIION) BY REVISING CITY SERVICE FEES. The penalty section states that any person found guilty of violating this ordinance will be fined not more than $2,000.00 for health, safety and welfare offenses and $500 for all other offenses.

Said ordinance is available in the Office of City Secretary, City of Sugar Land, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, (281) 275-2730, and may be examined between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Fort Bend County M.U.D. No. 26 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4, SECTION 2-136 (FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES) AND CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IX, DIVISION 1, SECTION 5-421 (FIRE PROTECTION FEES FOR DISTRICTS IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION) BY REVISING CITY SERVICE FEES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. The City of Sugar Land City Council on September 18, 2018 adopted on second consideration City of Sugar Land Ordinance No. 2139:

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Bid Security shall be a Bid Bond, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check in an amount equal to ten (10%) percent of the total bid and must accompany each proposal. Bid Bond, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check must be made payable to F.B.C. Municipal Utility District No. 26 The successful bidder must furnish an insurance certificate, a performance bond and a payment bond in the amount of one hundred (100%) percent of the contract price within ten (10) days after receipt of the contract documents. Payment and performance bonds shall be issued from sureties with “A” rating from Best’s Key Rating Guide and who are authorized by the State Board of Insurance to do business in Texas and to issue said bonds. The bonds must be signed by an authorized representative of the surety, and licensed by the State Board of Insurance.

F.B.C. Municipal Utility District No. 26 reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept any bid deemed advantageous to them or waiver all irregularities.

Dated: September 10, 2018 - F. B. C. Municipal Utility District No. 26

Plans, specifications and bidding documents for the project are available at the following locations: Civcast USA Civcastusa.com (281) 376-4577 In general, the work consists of installing a tapping sleeve and valve, approximately 2105 LF of 12-inch PVCc-900 water line to be constructed via open cut and trenchless methods and including associated surface restoration and storm water pollution prevention as shown on the drawings, including but not limited to: roadway, driveway, sidewalk, sod, etc.

A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Owner’s Office at 10:00 A.M., October 25, 2018.

Fort Bend County MUD No. 25 will be bound by the terms of this invitation only to the extent funds, from whatever source, are available.

All bids must be accompanied by proposal guaranty in the form of a Certified or Cashier’s Check, or Bidders Bond drawn to the order of Fort Bend County MUD No. 25, and in the minimum amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after receipt of bids except with the approval of Fort Bend County MUD No. 25. Fort Bend County MUD No. 25 reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid from any responsible person which will be most advantageous to it and result in the best and most economical completion of the Work. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in full amount of the contract.

Mary Moore Hayes, Executive General Manager Publication Dates: October 17, 2018 Publication Dates: October 24, 2018

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CITY OF STAFFORD NOTICE OF SPECIAL CHARTER ELECTION The polling place listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, for voting in a Special Election for the purpose of submitting proposed Charter Amendments to the qualified voters of the City.

STAFFORD CITY HALL 2610 South Main Stafford, Texas 77477

Thứ Hai, ngày 29 tháng Mười, 2018 - Thứ Sáu, ngày 2 tháng Mười Một, 2018 7 giờ sáng – 7 giờ tối Ban hành thông báo này ngày 8 tháng Mười, 2018.

Tomika R. Lewis, TRMC Thư Ký Thành Phố CITY OF STAFFORD / CIUDAD DE STAFFORD/ STAFFORD市/ THÀNH PHỐ STAFFORD

Early Voting by personal appearance will be conducted at the below polling location, dates and times in the City of Stafford.

EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE Stafford City Hall 2610 South Main Stafford, Texas 77477

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CHARTER ELECTION AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE LA CARTA ORGÁNICA 憲章特別選舉通知 THÔNG BÁO VỀ CUỘC BẦU CỬ HIẾN CHƯƠNG ĐẶC BIỆT To the qualified electors of the City of Stafford, Texas: Para los electores habilitados de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas: 致Texas州Stafford市合格選民：

Monday-Friday, October 22 – October 26, 2018

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 27, 2018

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Monday-Friday, October 29 – November 2, 2018

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Gửi các cử tri hội đủ điều kiện của Thành phố Stafford, Texas: Notice is hereby given that the City will hold a Special Election, to be conducted jointly and concurrently with Fort Bend County, on November 6, 2018, for the purpose of submitting proposed Charter Amendments to the qualified voters of the City.

Issued this the 8th day of October 2018.

Se notifica por el presente que la Ciudad celebrará una Elección Especial, a celebrarse en forma conjunta y simultánea con el Condado de Fort Bend, el 6 de noviembre de 2018, para el propósito de presentar enmiendas propuestas a la Carta Orgánica ante los votantes habilitados de la Ciudad.

Tomika R. Lewis, TRMC City Secretary CIUDAD DE STAFFORD AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE LA CARTA ORGÁNICA El lugar de votación indicado a continuación estará abierto de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. el martes 6 de noviembre de 2018 para votar en una Elección Especial para el propósito de presentar enmiendas propuestas a la Carta Orgánica ante los votantes habilitados de la Ciudad.

STAFFORD CITY HALL 2610 South Main

茲此通知：上述城市將舉行一特別選舉，其將與Fort Bend郡於2018年11月6日聯合和同時 進行，目的是為向該市的合格選民提交擬議的《憲章》修正案。 Theo đây xin thông báo rằng Thành Phố sẽ tổ chức một Cuộc Bầu Cử Đặc Biệt, được thực hiện kết hợp và hợp nhất với Quận Fort Bend, vào ngày 6 tháng Mười Một, năm 2018 để thực hiện mục đích đệ trình Các Bản Tu Chính Hiến Chương được đề nghị cho các cử tri hội đủ điều kiện của Thành Phố.

Proposed Amendment A

Stafford, Texas 77477 La votación anticipada en persona se llevará a cabo en el lugar de votación, las fechas y los horarios siguientes en la Ciudad de Stafford.

LUGAR DE VOTACIÓN ANTICIPADA Stafford City Hall 2610 South Main Stafford, Texas 77477

Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas be amended to delete the list of enumerated powers the City is authorized to exercise as a home-rule city under state law.

Enmienda propuesta A Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para eliminar la lista de facultades enumeradas que la Ciudad está autorizada a ejercer como una ciudad de gobierno autónomo bajo la ley estatal. 提議修正案A Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以刪除本市作為自治市根據州法律有權行使的 一系列明示權力。

Lunes a viernes del 22 de octubre al 26 de octubre de 2018 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sábado 27 de octubre de 2018

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Đề Án Tu Chính A Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để xóa danh sách các thẩm quyền đã ghi rõ mà Thành Phố được phép thực thi với tư cách là thành phố tự trị theo luật tiểu bang hay không.

Lunes a viernes del 29 de octubre al 2 de noviembre de 2018 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Proposed Amendment B Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas be amended to provide that the Mayor shall be elected at-large, to a four year term of office.

Emitido el 8 de octubre de 2018.

Enmienda propuesta B Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para disponer que el alcalde será electo en general, para un mandato de cuatro años en el cargo.

Tomika R. Lewis, TRMC Secretaria de la Ciudad STAFFORD市 憲章特別選舉通知

提議修正案B Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定市長應以不分區方式選舉產生，任期四 年。

下列投票所將在週二，2018年11月6日，上午7:00至晚上7:00開放，在一特別選舉 中投票其目的是為向該市的合格選民提交擬議的《憲章》修正案。

Đề Án Tu Chính B Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để quy định Thị Trưởng phải được bầu chọn trên toàn khu vực, cho một nhiệm kỳ giữ chức vụ bốn năm.

STAFFORD CITY HALL 2610 South Main Stafford, Texas 77477 親自出席提前投票將於下列的投票地點、日期、和時間於Stafford市舉行。

Proposed Amendment C Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas be amended to provide that the Mayor shall not serve for more than four consecutive terms or parts of terms.

Enmienda propuesta C

提前投票地點 Stafford City Hall 2610 South Main

Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para disponer que el alcalde no fungirá por más de cuatro mandatos consecutivos o partes de mandatos.

Stafford, Texas 77477 周一至周五，2018年10月22日 - 10月26日

上午8:00至下午5:00

週六，2018年10月27日

上午7:00至晚上7:00

周一至周五，2018年10月29日 - 11月2日

上午7:00至晚上7:00

本通知於2018年10月8日發布。 Tomika R. Lewis, TRMC 市政秘書

THÀNH PHỐ STAFFORD THÔNG BÁO VỀ CUỘC BẦU CỬ HIẾN CHƯƠNG ĐẶC BIỆT Địa điểm bỏ phiếu được ghi dưới đây sẽ mở cửa từ 7 giờ sáng đến 7 giờ tối thứ Ba, ngày 6 tháng Mười Một, 2018 để các cử tri tới bỏ phiếu trong Cuộc Bầu Cử Đặc Biệt để thực hiện mục đích đệ trình Các Tu Chính Hiến Chương được đề nghị cho các cử tri hội đủ điều kiện của Thành Phố.

STAFFORD CITY HALL 2610 South Main Stafford, Texas 77477 Thủ tục đích thân tới Bỏ Phiếu Sớm sẽ được tiến hành tại địa điểm và ngày giờ được ghi dưới đây tại Thành Phố Staford. ĐỊA ĐIỂM PHÒNG PHIẾU CHO THỦ TỤC BỎ PHIẾU SỚM Stafford City Hall 2610 South Main Stafford, Texas 77477 Thứ Hai, ngày 22 tháng Mười, 2018 - Thứ Sáu, ngày 26 tháng Mười, 2018 8 giờ sáng - 5 giờ chiều Thứ Bảy, ngày 27 tháng Mười, 2018

7 giờ sáng – 7 giờ tối

提議修正案C Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定市長不得任職超過四個連續的任期或部 分任期。 Đề Án Tu Chính C Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để quy định Thị Trưởng không được phép phục vụ hơn bốn nhiệm kỳ hoặc các phần nhiệm kỳ liên tiếp.

Proposed Amendment D Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas be amended to provide that Councilmembers shall not serve for more than four consecutive terms or parts of terms.

Enmienda propuesta D Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para disponer que los concejales no fungirán por más de cuatro mandatos consecutivos o partes de mandatos. 提議修正案D Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定市議員不得任職超過四個任期或部分任 期。 Đề Án Tu Chính D Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để quy định các thành viên Hội Đồng Thành Phố không được phép phục vụ hơn bốn nhiệm kỳ hoặc các phần nhiệm kỳ liên tiếp.

Proposed Amendment E Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford be amended to provide that Councilmembers shall be elected to At-Large Positions No. 1, 2,3,4, 5 and 6.

Enmienda propuesta E Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford para disponer que los concejales serán electos para posiciones generales números 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 y 6. 提議修正案E 是否應修正Stafford市地方自治憲章，以規定市議員應按第1、2、3、4、5及6不分區席位 選舉產生。

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Needville Harvest Festival is this weekend From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The time to celebrate Needville Harvest Festival’s 35th anniversary is near, with the event set for Friday and Saturday, Oct.

19-20.

Established in 1983, the Harvest Fest kicked off with a bang as large crowds gathered in the downtown area for lots of food, fun, and family-friendly events.

After several years, continued growth necessitated

a move to the 16-acre Harvest Park, located at 3001 Violet St., where nearly 5,000 now attend the annual event.

Needville Harvest Festival, Inc., is a non-profit organization that raises funds for current and long-

Đề Án Tu Chính E Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stanfford, Texas để quy định các thành viên Hội Đồng Thành Phố phải được bầu chọn là các Vị Trí Toàn Khu Số 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 và 6.

Proposed Amendment F Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas be amended to provide that Councilmembers shall be elected to a term of three years; to provide for initial, staggered terms of two years for Councilmembers Positions 1, 2 and 4 for the elections held in 2019, 2019 and 2020, respectively and to provide thereafter for three year terms of office.

Enmienda propuesta F Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para disponer que los concejales serán electos para un mandato de tres años; para disponer los mandatos intercalados iniciales de dos años para los concejales en las posiciones 1, 2 y 4 para las elecciones celebradas en 2019, 2019 y 2020, respectivamente, y para disponer a partir de entonces mandatos de tres años en el cargo. 提議修正案F Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定當選市議員任期為三年；規定2019、 2019及2020年選舉的第1、2及4席位市議員的初始任期為兩年且任期交錯；並規定此後任 期為三年。 Đề Án Tu Chính F Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để quy định các thành viên Hội Đồng Thành Phố phải được bầu chọn cho một nhiệm kỳ ba năm; quy định các nhiệm kỳ hai năm đầu tiên theo giai đoạn đối với thành viên Hội Đồng Thành Phố Vị Trí số 1, 2 và 4 cho các cuộc bầu cử diễn ra vào năm 2019 và 2020, theo thứ tự tương ứng, và sau đó quy định các nhiệm kỳ giữ chức vụ ba năm.

Proposed Amendment G Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas, be amended to provide that the Mayor shall receive pay and compensation, along with the payment of necessary expenses incurred in performance of official duties, as set by the City Council by ordinance. The amount of such compensation shall not exceed the fair market value of a City’s Chief Executive Officer of a comparable size of the City of Stafford.

Enmienda propuesta G Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para disponer que el alcalde recibirá pago y remuneración, junto

con el pago de los gastos necesarios incurridos en el desempeño de sus funciones oficiales, según lo fijado por el Consejo Municipal mediante ordenanza. El importe de una remuneración de este tipo no superará el valor razonable de mercado de un Director Ejecutivo de una Ciudad de tamaño comparable con la Ciudad de Stafford. 提議修正案G Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定市長應獲得工資和薪酬，並報銷因履行 市憲章及法令規定的正式職務而產生的必要支出。上述薪酬金額不得超過與Stafford市規 模相當之城市的市行政長官的公平市場價值。 Đề Án Tu Chính G Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để quy định rằng Thị Trưởng phải nhận được tiền lương và thù lao, cùng tiền trả cho các khoản chi phí cần thiết phát sinh khi thực hiện các nhiệm vụ chính thức, như được Hội Đồng Thành Phố quy định qua sắc lệnh. Số tiền thù lao nói trên không vượt quá giá thị trường hợp lý của một Trưởng Ban Điều Hành của Thành Phố có quy mô tương đương với Thành Phố Stafford.

Proposed Amendment H Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas, be amended to provide that Councilmembers may receive such pay and compensation, along with necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties, as may be prescribed and set by City Council.

Enmienda propuesta H Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para disponer que los concejales pueden recibir cierto pago y remuneración, junto con los gastos necesarios incurridos en el desempeño de sus funciones oficiales, según pueda ser prescrito y fijado por el Consejo Municipal. 提議修正案H Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定市議員可獲得工資和薪酬，並報銷因履 行市憲章規範及規定的正式職務而產生的必要支出。 Đề Án Tu Chính H Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để quy định rằng các thành viên Hội Đồng Thành Phố phải nhận được tiền lương và thù lao, cùng với các khoản chi phí cần thiết phát sinh khi thực hiện các nhiệm vụ chính thức của họ, như được Hội Đồng Thành Phố đề ra và quy định.

Proposed Amendment I Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas, be amended to provide that any Councilmember may request that an item to be placed on the City Council meeting agenda and the item shall be on the next regular City Council meeting agenda unless a different date was specified in the request.

Enmienda propuesta I Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para disponer que cualquier concejal pueda solicitar que se coloque un ítem en la agenda de una asamblea del Consejo Municipal y el ítem aparecerá en la agenda de la próxima asamblea ordinaria del Consejo Municipal a menos que se haya especificado una fecha diferente en la solicitud. 提議修正案I Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定任何市議員可請求在市議會會議議程中 列入一項議題，除非在請求中指定了不同日期，否則該議題應出現在市議會下一次例行會 議的議程中。 Đề Án Tu Chính I Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để quy định rằng bất kỳ thành viên Hội Đồng Thành Phố nào có thể yêu cầu đưa một vấn đề vào nội dung họp nghị sự của Hội Đồng Thành Phố và vấn đề đó phải có trong nội dung họp nghị sự thường lệ kế tiếp của Hội Đồng Thành Phố, trừ khi trong yêu cầu đó ghi rõ ngày khác.

Proposed Amendment J Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas, be amended to delete the requirement that the term of office for Judges of the City of Stafford Municipal Court be concurrent with the term of office of the Mayor of the City of Stafford.

Enmienda propuesta J Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para eliminar el requisito de que la duración del cargo para Jueces del Tribunal Municipal de la Ciudad de Stafford sea simultánea con la duración del cargo del alcalde de la Ciudad de Stafford. 提議修正案J 是否應修正Texas州Stafford市地方自治憲章，以刪除Stafford市市政法院法官的任期應 與Stafford市市長的任期同步的要求。 Đề Án Tu Chính J Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để xóa yêu cầu rằng nhiệm kỳ giữ chức vụ đối với các Thẩm Phán của Tòa Án Thành Phố của Thành Phố Stafford phải song song với nhiệm kỳ giữ chức vụ của Thị Trưởng Thành Phố Stafford.

Proposed Amendment K

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Park, which is utilized by restroom and building ex“The Harvest Festival is the entire community. All pansions, including a large, two big days of fun and exproceeds from the Harvest covered pavilion; a play- citement for all,” President meeting are agenda shall be on benches; the next regular City Janicek Council meeting Festival usedand forthe theitemground with the Chris said. “From agenda unlessand a different was specified in the request. development mainte-dateaddition of covered picnic the barbecue cook-off to nance of the park and for tables and barbecue pits; family-friendly activities, Enmienda propuesta I scholarships for graduatlights for the pathway and the Harvest Fest has someSe Needville deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno de everyone.” la Ciudad de ing High School parking lot; and more. Autónomo thing for seniors.

Plans for future improveFor more Stafford, Texas, para disponer que cualquier concejal pueda solicitar que seinformation, coloque Among most recent ments include additional at en chris. un ítem enthe la agenda de una asamblea del Consejo Municipalcontact y el ítemJanicek aparecerá improvements the park playground areadel and equip- Municipal janicek@yahoo.com la agenda de latopróxima asamblea ordinaria Consejo a menos que se or are: paved roadway that diferente ment, and covered 281-468-9314. hayaa especificado una fecha en another la solicitud.

Blue Angels are set to soar at Wings Over Houston Airshow 提議修正案I Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定任何市議員可請求在市議會會議議程中 列入一項議題，除非在請求中指定了不同日期，否則該議題應出現在市議會下一次例行會 議的議程中。

Đề Án Tu Chính I ofPhố Stafford, Texas để quy Có nên tu staff chínhreports Hiến Chương the Quyepic Chế D-Day Nội Bộ invasion của Thành From Europe during World War II, địnhFOR rằng bất kỳ thành viên Hội Đồng Thành Phố nào có thể yêu cầu đưa một vấn đề THE FORT BEND STAR willĐồng be onThành displayPhố for và thevấn firstđề đó phải có trong nội dung vào nội dung họp nghị sự của Hội timeHội in Houston. họp nghị sự thường lệ kế tiếp của Đồng Thành Phố, trừ khi trong yêu cầu đó ghi rõ Thekhác.

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gels under the command return of the U.S. Navy ofProposed League City native EricJ Blue Angels and giving a Amendment Doyle return Rule to Houshome greeting Texas, to Shall will the Home Charterwelcome of the City of Stafford, be amended to delete ton for the 34ththat Annual Blue Angels Commander the requirement the term of office for Judges of the City of Stafford Municipal Commemorative Air with Forcethe Eric ofofLeague City,”of the City of Stafford.

Court be concurrent termDoyle of office the Mayor Wings Over Houston Air- said Airshow Director Bill show on Saturday Roach. “We’re also very Enmienda propuestaand J Sunday, Oct.enmendar 20-21, atlaEl-Carta excited to de have one of Se deberá Orgánica Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de lington Airport.

Houston’s most prominent Stafford, Texas, para eliminar el requisito de que la duración del cargo para Jueces Energy giant Phillips 66, corporate citizens, sea Phillips del Tribunal Municipal de la Ciudad de Stafford simultánea con la duración del headquartered in Houston, 66, support our show with cargo del alcalde de la Ciudad de Stafford. will present an exciting an exciting performance The U.S. Navy Blue Angels demonstration 提議修正案J by the Phil- by the Phillips 66 Aerostars lips 66 Aerostars aerobatics aerobatics team. We’re also fly in tight formation over 是否應修正Texas州Stafford市地方自治憲章，以刪除Stafford市市政法院法官的任期應 team.

World famous aero- honored to have Sean Tuck- Ellington Airport two years 與Stafford市市長的任期同步的要求。 batic pilot Sean Tucker and er ... perform his last solo ago during the Commemorative Air Force Wings Over Team Oracle returns to act.” Đề Án TutoChính J last act Houston fly his For more information, vis- Houston Airshow. They are year and will Cóa nên chính HiếnThat’s Chương itQuywww.wingsoverhouston.

Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phốreturning Stafford, this Texas để xóa as solotuperformer. fans this weekyêuBrother, cầu rằnga nhiệm giữ chức vụ đốiorvớicall các Thẩm Phán củaperform Tòa Án for Thành Phố của All, historickỳplane com, 888-4-FLYend.

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Proposed Amendment K Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas, be amended to provide that the person receiving the majority of votes cast for any office of the city subject to election shall thereupon be declared by said City Council elected.

Enmienda propuesta K Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para disponer que la persona que recibe la mayoría de los votos emitidos para cualquier cargo de la ciudad sujeto a elección será declarada por consiguiente electa por dicho Consejo Municipal. 提議修正案K Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定在本市任何職位選舉中獲得多數票者應 隨即由市議會宣布當選。 Đề Án Tu Chính K Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để quy định rằng người nhận được đa số phiếu bầu cho bất kỳ chức vụ nào trong chính quyền thành phố phải qua bầu cử sẽ được Hội Đồng Thành Phố tuyên bố trúng cử.

Proposed Amendment L Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas, be amended to provide for the submission of the City budget no later than 45 days before September 30 by the Mayor of the City of Stafford.

Enmienda propuesta L Se deberá enmendar la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para disponer la presentación del presupuesto de la Ciudad a más tardar 45 días antes del 30 de septiembre por el alcalde de la Ciudad de Stafford. 提議修正案L Texas州Stafford市自治憲章是否應修正，以規定本市預算應由Stafford市市長提交，且 提交日期不得晚於9月30日之前45天。 Đề Án Tu Chính L Có nên tu chính Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để quy định Thị Trưởng Thành Phố Stafford phải đệ trình ngân sách Thành Phố trễ nhất là 45 ngày trước ngày 30 tháng Chín.

Proposed Amendment M Shall Sections 11.01 to 11.05 in Article XI of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Stafford, Texas be amended to delete obsolete, transitional provisions from the City Charter.

Enmienda propuesta M

Se deberán enmendar las secciones 11.01 a 11.05 del Artículo XI de la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Autónomo de la Ciudad de Stafford, Texas, para eliminar disposiciones transitorias obsoletas de la Carta Orgánica de la Ciudad. 提議修正案M 是否應修正Texas州Stafford市地方自治憲章第XI條第11.01至11.05節，以刪除市憲章中 過時的過渡性條款。 Đề Án Tu Chính M Có nên tu chính các Mục 11.01 đến 11.05 thuộc Điều Khoản XI của Hiến Chương Quy Chế Nội Bộ của Thành Phố Stafford, Texas để xóa các điều khoản quy định chuyển tiếp và đã lỗi thời ra khỏi Hiến Chương Thành Phố.

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Ridge Point beats Bush for lead in district us especially coming off a loss. We made quite a few mistakes on offense that shouldn’t have been made, but overall we played well,” Smith said. “Our defense is playing on another level.”

Myles Heard rushed four times for 76 yards and two touchdowns.

“Our offensive line was making holes early in the game for our backs, and our defense got early takeaways and stops that quickly helped increase our lead,” Heard said.

The Dulles defense held Clements to 105 yards of total offense.

Clements’ quarterback John Perry completed 6 of 18 passes for 49 yards and one touchdown.

By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

In a battle for first place in District 20 6A, Ridge Point beat Bush 26-23 last Saturday night at Mercer Stadium.

The Bush defense held the Panthers’ offense to 175 total yards and 10 points, but the Ridge Point defense scored 16 points as they intercepted Bush four times and scored a safety on a bad punt snap to give the Panthers the win.

“It was a good, hardfought battle. They are a real good team and they play good football, but at the end of the day, we were able to come out with a win. We had a good week of practice and we were able to come out and execute,” Ridge Point defensive lineman Nelson Ceaser said.

The Ridge Point defense blocked a Bush punt in the first quarter and Bryson Stewart fell on the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. The defense scored again in the third quarter when Bush snapped the ball out of the end zone for a safety to give the Panthers a 19-7 lead with 1:33 to go in the third quarter.

On the ensuing series, Bush defensive back Erick Young then scooped up a Panther fumble and returned it for a touchdown and the score was 19-13 going into the fourth quarter.

Bush kicker Wilfredo Guzman kicked a 33-yard field goal to bring the Broncos within 3 at 19-16. With 4:00 to go in the game, and Bush driving down field for the winning touchdown, Ridge Point’s Frank Osagiede picked off a tipped pass and scored from 54 yards out for the game winning touchdown.

“I honestly didn’t think I could get to the ball. But when I did, I knew I had to

Bush running back Demetrice Jones (7) is tackled by a group of Ridge Point Panthers during Saturday’s game at Mercer Stadium. (Photo by Bill McCaughey)

take it to the house. After I juked the first Bush player, I knew I could score,” Osagiede said.

Bush scored a late touchdown to make the score 26-23, but the Broncos onside kick failed, and Ridge Point ran out the clock.

Ridge Point’s Mason McBride rushed 30 times for 106 yards and a touchdown, and Will Pendergrass completed 8 of 25 passes for 103 yards.

“The key to the game was defense, defense, defense,” Ridge Point Head Coach Brett Sniffen said.

Bush was led by Jonathan Williams, who rushed 13 times for 100 yards.

Travis 56, Austin 22 The Travis Tigers grabbed a 33-9 halftime lead and rolled to a 56-22 victory over Austin last Friday at Mercer Stadium.

Travis quarterback Eric Rodriguez completed 12 of 21 passes for 241 yards and one touchdown. Aundre Smith rushed 11 times

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for 111 yards and three touchdowns, and Kaelen Shankle carried the ball 14 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns.

“This was a good team win from a good week of preparation,” Travis linebacker Zach Zimos said.

“We had a really good focus and we executed on both sides of the ball,” Travis center Justin Gwalchmai said.

Austin running back Faizal Soluade rushed 19 times for 85 yards and one touchdown, and Moises Tezzo caught 7 passes for 127 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Tre Larsen completed 12 of 25 passes for 164 yards.

“We are excited to be 51 and 3-0 in district with a big game against Ridge Point coming up,” Travis Head Coach Trey Sissom said. “Defensively, we made some improvements in our secondary. Cameron Oliver had two interceptions early in the game that gave us the momentum

and our defensive line, led

by Pat Brown and John Henderson, kept the Austin offense off balance most of the night. Offensively, our running backs Aundre Smith and Kaelen Shankle capitalized on their opportunities on the ground and helped us control the tempo of the game. It was a great team win against a rival opponent in Austin and hopefully we can continue to make improvements as we finish out the district schedule.”

Dulles 42, Clements 7 Ainias Smith scored four touchdowns as Dulles beat Clements 42-7 last Thursday at Mercer Stadium. Smith returned an interception 54 yards for his first score, returned a kickoff 70 yards for his second touchdown, caught a 69-yard pass from Cameron Peters for his third touchdown, and ran the ball in from the 5-yard line for his last touchdown.

“It was a good win for

Marshall 56, Waltrip 0 The Marshall defense limited Waltrip to 134 yards of total offense and their high-powered offense scored early and often as the Buffaloes beat Waltrip 56-0 last Thursday at Hall Stadium.

Running backs Jerry Davis and Devon Achane combined for 154 yards and four touchdowns, and quarterback Malik Hormsby completed seven of 11 passes for 168 yards and three touchdowns.

“It was a great win for us.

We are still progressing,” Marshall receiver Kacey Barnett said.

“It was a good win because the team came out right away and executed with urgency. Sometimes teams get complacent and/ or relax, but this team has played hard week in and week out. We look to continue to improve and work on the little things,” Marshall Head Coach James Williams said.

Willowridge 48, Northside 22 Vaughnte Frederick accounted for four touchdowns as Willowridge beat

Northside 48-22 last Friday at Cowart Stadium.

Quarterback Frederick rushed 23 times for 174 yards and three touchdowns, and he completed 12 of 17 passes for 116 yards and one touchdown.

Elkins 50, Kempner 26 Kempner led 20-19 at halftime, but the Elkins Knights outscored them 31-6 in the second half to win 50-26 last Saturday at Hall Stadium.

Elkins generated 611 yards of total offense, while holding Kempner to 301 yards. Elkins’ Jacory Lee rushed 7 times for 69 yards and two touchdowns and he caught two passes for 29 yards and a touchdown.

Quarterback Cameron George completed 17 of 25 passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns, and Kolby White caught nine passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns.

Kempner was led by Jordan Shelton, who rushed 29 times for 210 yards and three touchdowns.

Hightower 24, Texas City 3 Hightower won its first game of the season as the Hurricanes beat Texas City 24-3 last Friday at Hall Stadium.

Quarterback Brandon Smith completed 7 of 15 passes for 114 yards and one touchdown and rushed 14 times for 64 yards and a touchdown.

This week On Thursday, Clements plays Austin at Mercer Stadium and Willowridge plays Madison at Hall Stadium. On Friday, Dulles plays Kempner at Mercer Stadium, Ridge Point plays Travis at Hall Stadium, Hightower plays at Galveston Ball and Marshall plays at Sharpstown. On Saturday, Bush plays Elkins at Mercer Stadium.

Texans shut down Bills 20-13

By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Houston Texans’ cornerback Johnathan Joseph intercepted a pass and ran it into the end zone for the game winning touchdown with 1:23 to go in the game to give Houston a 20-13 win over Buffalo last Sunday at NRG Stadium.

The Texans tied the game at 13-13 on a Ka’imi Fairbairn 27-yard field goal with 1:34 to go in the game. On the Bills second play from scrimmage, Joseph stepped in front of the receiver for the picksix and the lead.

“Coach Romeo (Crennel) had a great call for the defense. It was a zone pressure. I think Kareem (Jackson) did a great job all day of disguising things, and we hadn’t made that call all day. I think it was

Jadeveon Clowney tackles Chris Ivory by a strand of his dreadlocks during Sunday’s game between the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. The Texans beat the Bills 20-13. They travel to Jacksonville to play the Jaguars on Sunday. (Photo by Joe Southern)

a third there, or second down, and I saw Kareem – actually the quarterback pointed the opposite way, so we knew he was going to be the free guy and I just made the play. It was great execution from my standpoint. Kareem, the rest of the defense, and

it was a great call by Romeo,” Joseph said. “I kind of thought for a second to get there and just hold the ball so we can run the clock out, but then I was like chances like that don’t come by so often, I’ve got to score this.”

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session, it was Kareem Jackson’s turn for an interception, and the Texans took a knee to run out the final 0:23 and claim the win.

Playing with injuries leftover from the Dallas game, quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 15 of 25 passes for 177 yards and a touchdown, and he had two interceptions and a fumble. He was sacked seven times and hit 12 times.

“The first interception I was just trying to make a play,” Watson said. “The guy did a great job of recovering. Probably should have thrown it away and had points. The second one was a tipped ball, nothing I can really control. The guy got his hand up in time and the ball was in the air, and that’s that.

They made a great play on both of those. You just move on from it. It happens. The defense did a good job of holding them to a certain amount of points for us to have the opportunity to go down and tie it up. And then they finished it off.”

Lamar Miller rushed 15 times for 46 yards and De-

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Texans honor Stafford’s Savanah as Coach of the Week

H TEXANS, FROM PAGE 10 Andre Hopkins caught five passes for 63 yards and a touchdown.

Bill’s quarterback Josh Allen completed 10 of 18 passes for 84 yards before leaving the game with 3:00 to go in the third quarter with an injury. Nathan Peterman took over for the rest of the game and completed 6 of 12 passes for 61 yards and a touchdown.

Peterman also gave up the two interceptions at the end of the game.

Zach Cunningham had nine tackles to lead the Texans’ defense. Bernardrick McKinney and J.J. Watt each had a sack.

Watt now has seven sacks, the most in the conference.

The Texans are now 3-3 and tied for first place in the AFC South with Jacksonville and Tennessee.

They play at Jacksonville next Sunday.

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Stafford Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Ken Savanah was recently named the Houston Texans Coach of the Week.

“I am very appreciative,” Savanah said. “I have a very good staff of coaches who work really hard, and we have really good kids.”

Savanah was nominated by the Stafford Cobras Youth Football Program.

The Texans honor one coach every week. The organization officially recognized Savanah Oct. 3 and presented him with a $2,500 grant for the SHS football program. At the end of the season the Texans will select a High School Coach of the Year and award that coach’s program an additional

Stafford High School Head Football Coach Ken Savanah, center, holds a large check as he is honored by the Houston Texans as the Coach of the Week. Pictured with him are several players and two Texans cheerleaders. (Submitted photo)

$5,000 grant.

Savanah, in his second season as head coach at Stafford, arrived at Stafford

as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator in 2013. He was promoted to head coach before the

2017 season. Prior to his time at Stafford, Savanah was the longtime defensive coordinator at Strake

Jesuit in Houston. A Houston native, Savanah played football at Texas Southern University.

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The Sugar Land Skeeters have not only won the 2018 Atlantic League of Professional Baseball championship, they have won several other post-season awards as well.

Last week the league announced its annual awards and the Skeeters were well represented.

Outfielder Anthony Giansanti and first baseman Matt Chavez scored double honors, as both made the Atlantic League Post-Season AllStar Team and the Atlantic League Red, White and Blue All-Defensive Team. Joining them as a post-season all-star is closer Felipe Paulino. Catcher Derek Norris was honored as a member of the Atlantic League Red, White and Blue All-Defensive Team.

Manager Pete Incaviglia was named the 2018 Atlantic League Manager of the Year. The Skeeters also took home two club honors. Constellation Field was named the Atlantic League’s Ballpark of the Year. Additionally, the Skeeters claimed the Ray Cipperly Award for Groundskeeping Excellence.

The Post-Season All-Star Team players were selected through voting from league club managers and executives.

“There was an abundance of talent throughout the Atlantic League this season,” said League President Rick White. “There were several deserving candidates at each position, and this year’s voting demonstrated that high level of competition.”

Like the all-stars, the Red, White and Blue All-Defensive Team players were

Felipe Paulino was named to the Atlantic League Post-Season All-Star Team as a closer. (Photo by Joe Southern)

selected through voting from league club managers and executives.

“We continue to be impressed each season with the defensive prowess of our players,” White said.

“While there were many outstanding candidates, these nine players stood out for the work they did on the field this past season.”

This year marks the fourth consecutive season in which the Atlantic League has selected the Red, White and Blue AllDefensive Team among its post-season awards. The honor, based on a player’s defensive abilities during the regular season, commemorates the red and blue stitched Rawlings baseball that was adopted as the league’s official baseball in 2015.

Paulino and Chavez were also named regular season all-stars and played in the all-star game in Long Island.

Incaviglia, in his first season as the Skeeters

manager, led the team to its second-ever Atlantic League Championship. The Skeeters compiled an 8145 regular-season record, which was the second-most regular-season wins in team history and was the secondbest winning percentage in team history.

Fourteen players from the Skeeters’ 2018 roster had their contract purchased by an outside professional baseball organization, including 12 with their contracts purchased by Major League Baseball organizations. The 14 contracts purchased, along with the 12 contracts purchased from MLB organizations, were both franchise singleseason records. Thirty players with Major League service time appeared with the Skeeters in 2018, which was also a franchise singleseason record.

Under Incaviglia, the Skeeters accumulated 52 home wins, surpassing the team record of 50 home

wins in 2013. The Skeeters Association prior to joining also set team single-season the Skeeters.

SEE SKEETERS, PAGE 12 records in batting average Dating back to his stint in (.273), on-base percentage (.349) and ERA (3.11) in 2018. Left-hander James Russell became the first player in team history to win the Atlantic League ERA title (2.36) and Matt Chavez’s batting average of .320 was the highest singleseason qualifying batting 713-433-6421 average in team history.

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He owns a 506-405 career record as a manager at the independent level and has only finished a regular season with a losing record once.

Incaviglia played 12 seasons in the Majors after being selected by the Montreal Expos with the eighth overall pick of the 1985 MLB Draft. He still owns NCAA Division I records for singleseason home runs (48), RBIs (143) and slugging percentage (1.140) from his time at Oklahoma State. He also still owns the NCAA Division I career home run record (100) and was named college baseball’s Player of the Century

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After serving as a shelter a year ago in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the ballpark this year saw the opening of the brand-new Sport Court of Texas. The area, located beyond the left-center field fence, featured two basketball hoops along with a state-ofthe-art Sport Court playing surface that provides active fans with a safe and enjoyable experience. That, along with the many other amenities featured at Constellation Field, have helped make it one of the premier ballparks in minor league baseball.

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Central Fort Bend Chamber released its inaugural Fort Bend County commemorative ornament on Oct. 1.

This will be the first of many yearly collectable ornaments. The 2018 ornament features the historic Fort Bend County Courthouse. The design for the ornament was completed by local artist Nina Struthers with Art by Nina.

They will make the perfect holiday gift for staff, family and friends. The ornament can be purchased for $35 at the Central Fort Bend Chamber office at 4120 Avenue H, Rosenberg, or by calling 281-342-5464.

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The city of Sugar Land and the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation – a group created by the city to support and fund local philanthropic efforts for parks and civic facilities – are accepting nominations for the annual Legacy Awards through Nov. 15.

The recognition honors individuals and businesses that have made a significant, lasting impact on economic development and overall prosperity in the city. Recipients will be honored during a business appreciation luncheon on Dec. 19 at Constellation Field, home of the 2018 Atlantic League Champion Sugar Land Skeeters.

Last year’s winners were

Gene Reed, of EE Reed Construction, and HCSS (Heavy Construction Systems Specialists).

The Sugar Land Legacy Foundation Board of Directors selects recipients from nominations based on commitment, business experience, tenure, service and leadership in Sugar Land.

“Sugar Land has been recognized as one of the best cities to live in the country due to its great city leadership, diversified businesses and their visionary leaders, and a large number of philanthropists,” said Sugar Land Legacy Foundation President Sunil Sharma.

“The Sugar Land Legacy Awards have grown over the years to honor those who are making outstanding economic investment in the Sugar

Land community -- both economically and philanthropically. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of the recipients and their ongoing commitments to our community.”

The Sugar Land Legacy Foundation was created by the Sugar Land City Council in 2010 to assist in the development of city-owned capital projects and to promote community investment in facilities and activities that enhance the long-term prosperity and quality of life for Sugar Land residents.

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17 OPEN-MIC NIGHT

George Memorial Library will host, 6-8 p.m., 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Amateur performers take the stage and express themselves. Share original poetry, music, comedy, or one-act plays, or showcase other talents. Performances are limited to five minutes or less, and must not contain any profanity or other insensitive topics. Adults and teens aged 16 and above welcome. Free and open to the public.

For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281-633-4734.

YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL

Mamie George Branch Library is looking for teens in grades 9-12 interested in a leadership opportunity and volunteer-service hours at the library. Members share ideas about library programs, help out at events, give suggestions for teen services. Students can also earn volunteer service hours for school. Held 3-4 p.m., 320 Dulles Avenue in Stafford. For more information, call 281238-2880 or 281-633-4734.

THURSDAY, OCT. 18 WOMEN’S AGLOW MEETING

The Sugar Land Christian Women’s Aglow will meet at 9:45 a.m. at fellowship of Praise, 4100 Greenbriar, Stafford. For more information, call 713-854-0202.

Women’s Aglow is an international Christian ministry.

FRIDAY, OCT. 19 AND OCT. 20 NEEDVILLE HARVEST FESTIVAL

The 35th Annual festival will take place at 3001 Violet St, Needville. Friday, 5:30-11p.m., and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 4 X 4 Gator raffle, lots of fun for the entire family. Barbecue cook off, Little Mr and Miss Contest, Queen contest, lawn mower races, silent auction and much more. For more information, call 979-793-4030.

FRIDAY, OCT. 19 GENEALOGY LOCK-IN

George Memorial Library will join the Genealogy Network of Texas from 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., 1001 Golfview in Richmond. A series of programs for family history researchers will be live-streamed throughout the day.

Participants may attend all or individual sessions. Free and open to the public, reservations are required. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, click on Events, select George Memorial Library, and find the program, or call 281-3412608.

DEADLINE FOR SUGAR LAND 101 APPLICATIONS

The City of Sugar Land is accepting applications for the next class scheduled to begin in January 2019. Sugar Land 101 participants learn about city operations from Sugar Land’s top managers. The class also includes two citywide tours, including a behind the scenes look at city facilities. Those applying for Sugar Land 101 must be a resident of Sugar Land for at least one year, a registered voter, over 21 years of age, not currently holding or running for elected office and willing to attend the 10-week session. To apply and for more information, visit https://volunteer.sugarlandtx.gov/. Enrollment is limited.

SATURDAY, OCT. 20 CREATING A LAYERED PLOT

The next part of the creative writing series at First Colony Branch Library, 1-3 p.m., 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. Aspiring writers will work through guided exercises to create a general, overarching plot, as well as layered subplots and character arcs for a story. Those attending may wish to bring their laptops, notebooks, or any other materials they use for writing. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2800 or 281-633-4734.

YOUNG ADULT FINANCIAL SKILLS: CHARGE IT RIGHT

The First Colony Branch Library will present the program from 10 a.m. to noon, 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. The program gives teens a crash course in dailyliving tasks they will need in order to thrive after high school. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2800 or 281-633-4734.

TEXIAN MARKET DAYS

The 35th annual festival takes place at the George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Historical activities, including battle re-enactments, pioneer life and cattle working demonstrations, cannon fire, vintage games, and much more. Dress in full historic costume to receive half-off admission at the gate. For more information, visit www.texianmarketdays.com or call 281-343-0218.

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SATURDAY, OCT. 27 DEADLINE - CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Imperial Art Alliance (IAA) of Sugar Land seeks submissions for its Fall Open Art Show. All levels are invited to submit entries. The show date is Saturday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the George Ranch Historical Park 10215 FM 762 Richmond. For more information, entry fees and rules, visit, www.imperialartalliance.org.

TRAVEL THE TRAIL OF TREATS

Stockpile a haul of Halloween sweets at Harvest Green, from noon to 3 p.m. The free — and non-scary — event will take place at 618 Vineyard Hollow Court, where 11 “spook-tacular” homes will open their doors to sweet stalkers. Enjoy a DJ, free giveaways, face painting, local vendors and more. The public is invited, and costumes are encouraged. For more information, visit www.harvestgreentexas.com.

SATURDAY, NOV. 3 SEABOURNE NATURE FEST

Activities will be at the Seabourne Creek Nature Park, 3831 Texas 36 South, Rosenberg, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See butterflies, caterpillars, alligators, snakes, hawks, owls, beekeepers, and more. A petting zoo, children’s crafts, face painting, nature talks, edible plant display, prairie walks, horse-drawn wagon rides, and native plants and seeds will be available. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-7033 or visit https://txmn. org/coastal/

THURSDAY, NOV. 1 DIGITAL PHOTO-EDITING BASICS

The University Branch Library offers the program at 2 p.m., 14010 University Blvd. Learn how to use free, online photo-editing tools to fix or fine-tune photos or to create special photo effects that can make your photos more exciting and visually appealing. Get tips on adding special effects, borders, or overlays. Those attending should have a working email and password. Free and open to the public. Reservation required. Registration will open on Oct. 18. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, click on Events, select University Branch Library, and find the program, or call 281-633-5100.

SATURDAY, NOV. 3 INTERNATIONAL GAMES DAY

Bring the whole family to enjoy a games together for at Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd. in Missouri City, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Board games, video games, and puzzles for all age. Free and open for the public. For more information, call 281-238-2900 or 281633-4734.

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YogaMix. 2601-G Cartwright Road, at Cypress Point, Missouri City, has partnered with Celavive Skin Care for an afternoon of yoga stretches and relaxation meditation, along with facials and smoothies to finish. The event is from 3-5 p.m. Also enjoy door prizes and light snacks.

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Gulf Coast Marrow Donor Program is partnering with Andy Allen Clays for a Cure Challenge this fall. Wine valued at $2,400 will be given away and all the proceeds go to Be The Match Houston. Tickets are $25/each; you could be the winner of five Bottles of 2012 Alexander Valley Cabernet. Visit www.gcrbc.ejoinme.org/wine to purchase tickets. Need not be present to win.

SATURDAY, DEC. 8 SECOND ANNUAL BLACK TIE GALA

Join us for an evening of dancing, dining, and a $500 raffle to support Liberty Christian Center’s 2019 graduates at the Mamie George Community Center, 1111 Collins Road, Richmond, from 7-10 p.m., $25/ person. For more information, call 281-804-8119.

ONGOING RICHMOND-ROSENBERG ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias are invited to attend the first Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 400 Jackson Street in Richmond, across from the historic Fort Bend County Courthouse.

Free and open to the public. For more information, call 713-314-1313 or 1-800-272-3900.

QUAIL VALLEY WINE SOCIETY

Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month for education of wines, food pairings and fellowship at the Quail Valley City Centre, 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City. For more information, call 281-437-6798 or jackipauley@comcast. net

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center has moved to 4411 Avenue N in Rosenberg across from Navarro Middle School. Volunteers are needed on a continual basis. For information on volunteering or supporting the PRMC in other ways, email info@prmcfortbend.org.

4-H, FOOD & NUTRITION

Fort Bend 4-H is looking for input from the community on how it can better serve the public. To learn more about 4-H projects, join 4-H at 7 p.m. at the University Library ( 14010 University Blvd Sugar Land), visit fortbend4h.eventbrite.com or call 281-342-3034.

STORY SPINNERS WRITING CLUB

Hosted by the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. 5:30 to 8 p.m. All levels welcome to write, share, learn and support. Free and open to the public.

The program meets on the third Thursday of every month. For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281633-4734.

ADOPT A SHELTER CAT

DeWalt Heritage Center/Dew House, 6626 Highway 6, Missouri City, will host the exhibit each Sunday, 1-4 p.m. through Nov. 11, the actual 100 year anniversary of the Armistice.

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

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The Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge, will host the program from 5-6 p.m. The class will be repeated on Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 5-6 p.m. Teens grades 9-12 interested in gaining coding skills will explore computer coding. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited, reservations required. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, click on events, select Sugar Land branch, and find the program, or call 281-238-2140.

THURSDAY, NOV. 8 MAKING SENSE OF POLITICS-THE SHORT STORY

Wharton County Junior College will present the event at 14004 University Blvd. Sugar Land. Jaye Ramsey Sutter, MA, JD, will be the featured speaker at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit http:// fortbend-tx.aauw.net/.

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.

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H ZERWAS, FROM PAGE 1 Education: University of Houston, B.S., Summa Cum Laude; Baylor College of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine Qualifications for this position: I am currently serving my sixth term in the Texas

H LACOUNT, FROM PAGE 1 Education: Studied Business Qualifications for this Position: I am a wife, mother of three, and small business owner in Senate District 17 first and foremost. In addition to my firsthand experiences with

H LUCIDO, FROM PAGE 1 – Trinity University, San Antonio, TX; JD – University of Houston Law Center Qualifications for this position: Rita Lucido began her legal career as a legislative aide in the Texas House to State Rep. Debra Danburg and saw first hand how the process works. Since

H HUFFMAN, FROM PAGE 1 Education: Louisiana State University- B.A., South Texas College of Law- J.D. Qualifications for this position: Harris County District Attorney’s Office Prosecutor, 1984-1997 (Chief Felony Prosecutor, Special Crimes Gang Prosecutor,

H CHILI, FROM PAGE 1 included Behind the Badge Charities, police and fire/ EMS departments from Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, Richmond, Rosenberg, and Meadows Place, along with the sheriff and constable departments of Fort Bend County.

Also on hand was the Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club.

Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land Operations Director Jerry Parks was happy with the turnout.

House of Representatives, proudly serving the citizens of House District 28. Having resided in Fort Bend County, specifically Richmond, my entire adult life and having raised my four children here, I am highly aware of the needs, desires, and concerns of my community. I will continue to work tirelessly to represent

the issues that matter most to my constituents while in Austin, and will consider all reasonable proposals to better the great state of Texas and House District 28.

Campaign website: www. johnzerwas.com Email address: john.zerwas@house.texas.gov Phone: 512-463-0657

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cating for domestic violence victims, veteran programs and animal welfare. She has served on 9 nonprofit boards over the last decade and volunteered with countless more. Her professional career has been all about fixing problems. She was the lead coordinator for Problem Resolution and Corrective Action for the Environmental Controls and Life Support Systems of the International Space Station. After being laid off, she worked alongside the Aerospace

flooding and community service in our district, I have also served for the last two years in local office as a city council woman and mayor pro tem in our district. My grassroots experience in serving residents, and not special interests or donors, qualifies me to serve, but everyone in this race is qualified. I think that my love for

Education: AA-General Business from San Jacinto Community College, BABusiness Management from UHD Qualifications for this position: Meghan Scoggins has built four successful businesses over her career and retired at the age of 35 to focus on volunteering in the the people of the district and community. She has worked my servant’s heart is more with organizations focused important, because it makes on public education, advome the most qualified candidate to serve Senate District 17.

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then she has advocated for women’s health at the Texas Legislature and for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. She has been a practicing attorney for 34 years, litigating on behalf of people in family difficulties and representing the rights of pregnant teens in court. She has held leadership positions on the boards of numerous nonprofits in the Houston

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and Legal Counsel to the Organized Crime Narcotics Task Force). Judge, 183rd Criminal District Court, 1999-2005. Texas State Senator, Senate District 17, 2008-current. Chair- Senate Committee on State Affairs, Vice Chair- Senate Committee on Criminal Justice, Senior Member - Senate Committee on Finance,

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Campaign website: www. joanhuffman.com Email address: senatorjoanhuffman@gmail.com Phone: 713-304-7868

“This is fantastic. We just love all our neighbors and friends from Fort Bend County who do this for our first responders. It’s a great turnout and we plan on another great year next year,” he said.

Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Commissioner James Patterson was there with praise for both the community and first responders.

“Classic Chevrolet has always done a great job and helping out all first responders in all of Fort Bend County.

Jerry (Parks) does a great job of giving back to the community,”

he said.

Members of the community of law enforcement were there including Shayna Harris, who works for the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office and also volunteers for Behind the Badge Charities. The volunteer organization provides emergency financial assistance to police officers, firefighters, paramedics and emergency dispatchers.

“Basically we give our money to injured first responders, and give scholarships to their children; we try to help as much as we can to anyone who needs it,” she said.

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Transition Center to assist those moving out of the aerospace industry into other fields. From that venture, she started a small risk and hazard consulting company in the oil and gas industry. She has been actively advocating for community issues at the Texas Legislature for the last four sessions, primarily fighting for public education.

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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.

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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