Review: Missouri City's new Johnny Tamales more than lives up to anticipation

After months of construction (and eager anticipation from passersby on FM 1092) the new Mexican restaurant Johnny Tamales Cantina finally held its grand opening last week. Just the name alone gave the establishment an aura of no-frills fun. But when it finally opened, people wondered, could it live up to its image.

Well, wonder no more. The restaurant, the first expansion of a long-established Tex-Mex restaurant in Pasadena, lives up to the hype and then some.

If you drive by quickly, you don't really get a sense of how big the place is. Entering the front door, you come across an expansive dining room that surrounds the bar. You might not realize that that leads to a much larger dining room in the back of the building. On its first Saturday after the grand opening, the place was filled, and it sounded like it.

My dining companion and I sat in a booth in the bar area, taking in the surroundings. The decor resembles a modern take on a classical Mexican restaurant. A large mural of a celebration in the plaza of a Mexican village, complete with mariachis, fills one wall. Look closely, though, and you'll see that modern-era tourists are enjoying the perforance.

Other decorations include longhorn wall mountings, posters from the classic era of Mexican cinema, and posters of famous matadors. The bar area itself is essentially a modern sports bar, with multiple televisions set to various sports channels. Instead of traditional Mexican music, modern Spanish-language pop and hip-hop wafts from the speakers. Atmosphere is mere preamble to the main attraction: the food. Here in southeast Texas, people are pretty particular about their Tex-Mex fare.

Johnny Tamales doesn't skimp on that regard. They offer a full range of dishes, from pollo loco (chicken dishes), tacos and enchiladas in a variety of styles, skillet dishes, and soups and salads, and all manner of combination platters. Whatever you might have a craving for, they likely have it.

I went with the Ponder - osa Enchilada, with fajita chicken meat and ranchero sauce. It was cooked excellently, and the sauce had just the right amount of tanginess. If you've been driving by Johnny Tamales these past several months and wondering if you should give it a try, by all means, do. You're almost certain to enjoy it.

Johnny Tamales

Address: 2720 FM 1092 Rd., Missouri City

Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday

Entrée prices: $14.99$30.49

Kid-friendly: Yes

Notice is hereby given application is being made to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission by WFC Rosenberg Inc., for a Wine and Beer Retailer’s Permit doing business as WFC Chicken to be located at 24301 Brazos Town Crossing #600 Rosenberg Fort Bend County, TX 77471. Manager is Sunzhong Jiang

Alcohol: Yes

Senior discount: No

Healthy options: Sauteed vegetables

Star of the show: Ponderosa Enchilada

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Legals

An application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Dealers’ On-premise License by Ace of Clubs Sports Lounge, LLC dba Ace of Clubs Sports Lounge to be located at 3230 S. Main St. Stafford, Fort Bend County, Texas. Officers are Chad X. Slater, Manager and Chadwick Douglas, Member.

Notice To Creditors

CHANGE OF NAME

I, Preji Suresh Nair, the wife of Suresh Nair, have changed my minor daughter’s name from Krishnaveni Saju to Krishna Suresh Nair, effective immediately.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MARTHA ELIZABETH RILEY, Deceased, were issued on February 13, 2023, in Docket No. 22-CPR-038633, pending in the County Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, to: KEVIN MICHAEL RILEY, Independent Executor. All persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present the same to said Independent Executor, within the time and in the manner prescribed by law, at the address shown below. The residence of the Independent Executor is in Fort Bend County, Texas. The post office address is: c/o Mr. ClarkT. Askins, Askins & Askins, P.C., P.O. Box 1218, La Porte, TX 77572.

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LEARN THE BASICS OF BEEKEEPING AT LIBRARY PROGRAM

Fort Bend County Libraries will present the program “Beekeeping

101” on Saturday, March 4, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, in the Meeting Room at the Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge. Free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), call (281-238-2140) or (281-6334734).

CRAFT DONATIONS NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY CRAFT SWAP AT MISSOURI CITY BRANCH LIBRARY

Thursday, March 23, from 2:00 to 4:00pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, 1530 Texas Parkway. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, see website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) or call (281-238-2100).

MISSOURI CITY BRANCH LIBRARY

HOSTS MOVIE DAY FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

“Popcorn & a Movie” day on Saturday, March 4, from 2:00 to 4:30pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 1530 Texas Parkway. Free and open to the public. For more information, see the website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) or call (281-238-2100) or (281-633-4734).

MAKE A DIFFERENCE, SAVE LIVES BY DONATING BLOOD AND REGISTERING TO THE BONE MARROW REGISTRY

Sunday, March 5th, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church Parish Hall, 1510 5th St. Missouri City 77489, Joe L. Longoria: jlongoria322@comcast.net or 832-473-6408. Facilitated by the Knights of Columbus #7728 and the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.

RICHMOND/ROSENBERG

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

Please Thursday, March 2, 7:00 p.m.Meeting in Room 105, the Gathering Room, St. John’s UMC iat 400 Jackson Street. Alzheimer’s Association support group. Https://www.facebook.com/groups/RichmondRosenbergAlzheimersSupport/ or visit https://www.facebook. com/groups/alztexprograms to learn more about the Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter’s Care and Support page, Questions: gallowkj@earthlink.net.

PARENT EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUP VIRTUAL EVENT

Parent Education & Support Group Virtual Event. The Arc of Fort Bend County and Child Advocates of Fort Bend Thursday, March 9, 2023. 11:00am Presentation, 12:00pm Parent Support Group. Topic: Netsmartz Internet Security for Parents. Email for Zoom link: kaxtell@arcoffortbend.org. Free event.

FORT BEND-HARRIS RETIRED EDUCATORS TO MEET MARCH 9TH

Thursday, March 9th, 1-3 p.m. Sugar Land Methodist Church, 431 Eldridge Rd. in the Venue Room. Program: Master Gardener, Larry Leising, on Summer Gardening. Ongoing community service project: bring peanut butter or monetary donations for East Ft. Bend Human Needs Pantry. All Fort Bend and Harris County I.S.D. retired public educators are invited. Website: http://localunits.org/FortBendHarris/ For more information, 713-206-2733.

LIBRARY’S SENIOR SERIES IN FEBRUARY

FOCUSES ON TECHNOLOGY IN MARCH

“The Truth About Technology for Seniors” – a program in the Senior Series for older adults and their family members -- on Friday, March 17, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, in Meeting Room 1 of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. The program is free and open to the public.

SUGAR LAND GARDEN CLUB

MARCH PRESENTATION:

A What Is That Herb, and Why Should I Plant It? Tricia Bradbury: 10 A.M.Tuesday March 21st. St. Basil’s Hall, 702 Burney Rd, Sugar Land. Free!

GOLF FOR A CAUSE 2023

BENEFITTING THE SANCTUARY

FOSTER CARE SERVICES

April 24 at Sienna Golf Club in Missouri City. For sponsorship and player details, please go to our website at https://www.sanctuaryfostercare.org/golf Questions? Reach out to Jenny Fridge at 713483-4003.

Ongoing

FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES’

ONLINE BOOK CLUB

Online meetings on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Free and open to the public. Registration is required; to register online www. fortbend.lib.tx.us, “Classes & Events,” select “Virtual Programs,” find the program on the date indicated. Participants may also register by calling George Memorial Library (281-342-4455).

SUGAR LAND ROTARY CLUB

Sugar Land Rotary Club, the nation’s oldest community service organization, wants you to be its guest at a meeting that could turn out to be the best fit for getting involved with a local, non-political, humanitarian service organization with a global presence to satisfy your passion. We’re on a quest for new members! Call or email Dean Clark, 469-850-2424, dean7351@gmail.com. We’re a friendly group that meets once a week for lunch.

FT. BEND ACCORDION CLUB

Meets on the 4th Sunday of every month from 2:pm - 4:pm at: CHRIST CHURCH SUGAR LAND (in the Chapel) 3300 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479 FREE and Open to the Public! We welcome everybody! If you play accordion, beginners to professional and would like to play Call, Text or email: Vince Ramos Cell: 281204-7716 vincer.music@gmail.com

FORT BEND JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE

RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS FOR 20222023 YEAR

To join, the membership application can be accessed at https://www. fbjsl.org/join/how-to-become-a-member/. FBJSL will also be hosting multiple virtual and in-person recruitment events over the summer where potential new members can learn more about the League. Information regarding attending these events is available at www. fbjsl.org or on the FBJSL Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ FortBendJuniorServiceLeague/.

LITERACY COUNCIL OF FORT BEND COUNTY

We enhance lives and strengthen communities by teaching adults to read. We need your help. Literacy Council is actively recruiting Volunteer Tutors to provide instruction for English as a Second Language (ESL) Levels 0-5, three hours a week. For more information, call 281-240-8181 or visit our website www.ftbendliteracy.org

JAM WITH SAM

Join Sam Grice Tuesday evenings at 6:30 for a casual evening of music. We play a variety of music including bluegrass, country, gospel and some western. We request acoustic instruments only please. We welcome both participants and music lovers who enjoy listening to good live music. There’s no charge and we welcome beginners and gladly offer gentle assistance. We meet at First Presbyterian Church, 502 Eldridge Rd, Sugar Land. Please call Sam at 832-4283165 for further information.

THURSDAY MORNING

BIBLE STUDY FOR MEN

Sugar Land First United Methodist Church, 431 Eldridge Road offers a Thursday Morning Bible Study For Men. This group is ongoing and uses a variety of studies throughout the year. The breakfast, coffee and donuts are free. Join us any time! Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 am in Wesley Hall. Call the church office at 281-491-6041 or Mike Schofield at 281-217-5799 for more information.

GIVE A GIFT OF HOPE

Give a Gift of Hope one-time or monthly. Your help provides access to therapies and services children with autism might otherwise go without. Please consider Hope For Three in your Estate, Planned, or Year-End Giving. Register now, or learn more about exciting events: www.hopeforthree.org/events

DVD-BASED ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

CLASS WITH NO HOMEWORK REQUIRED

Weekly class designed to help you understand and appreciate the Bible by giving you a better sense of the land and culture from which it sprang. The class meets at 9:30 am every Sunday at First Presbyterian of Sugar Land (502 Eldridge Rd.). For more information call 281-240-3195 EXCHANGE EXCHANGE, America’s Service Club, always welcomes guests and is in search of new members! Various Fort Bend clubs exist and can accommodate early morning (7 a.m.), noon and evening meeting time desires. For more info, contact Mike Reichek, Regional Vice President, 281-575-1145 or mike@reichekfinancial.com We would love to have you join us and see what we are all about!

MISSOURI CITY AARP CHAPTER 3801

Meets