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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2015

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VOL 8 No. 4

Offi cial newspaper of Fort Bend County, Missouri City & Sugar Land

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Join the Clements High School Theatre’s presentation of the award-winning Bye Bye Birdie, a feel-good musical comedy. You will meet rock and ‘n’ roll star, Conrad Birdie, who heads to small-town Ohio to give a “farewell” kiss to his most ardent fan, Kim McAfee, before heading off to join the Army. Performances are February 5, 6, 7 and 9 in the Clements High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students and $12 for adults. Clements High School is located at 4200 Elkins Road in Sugar Land. Above, Jordan Tannous, Nishant Kelkar and Angela Utrera make preparations for the “Telephone Hour” in Bye Bye Birdie.

Bye Bye Birdie

Legacy Ford presents AccessHealth with proceeds from the Drive 4 Your Community event. Ron Ewer and Patrick Sexton of Legacy Ford present Carol Edwards, CEO of AccessHealth with a check representing a $20 donation from Ford for each test drive provided during the event. Legacy Ford supports AccessHealth throughout the year as a Community Partner.Above, Patrick Sexton, left, Carol Edwards & Ron Ewer.

Constable Rob Cook, left, Lieutenant Shawn D. Sayers, Deputy John C. McCord, and Deputy Philip W. Crowell.

Three deputies from the Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Constable’s Offi ce have been selected by the Houston 100 Club for the prestigious Offi -cer of the Year Award.

“There were only four peace offi cers from Fort Bend Coun-ty law enforcement agencies selected to receive the award and three of those four are commissioned with our Of-fi ce,” Constable Rob Cook said while congratulating Lieutenant Shawn D. Sayers, Deputy Phil W. Crowell, and Deputy John C. McCord.

The announcement was posted on the agency’s Face-book and Twitter accounts.

Lieutenant Sayers and Dep-uty Crowell were off-duty and on their way home in Navasota from the Offi ce in Katy on 27 May 2014 when they found a vehicle submerged in a ditch with the driver trapped inside.

Sayers and Crowell were able to extract the driver from the vehicle and pull him to safety.

Deputy McCord respond-ed to a drowning child in the Weston Lakes subdivision while on duty on 17 June

Houston 100 Club honors three Fort Bend County deputies

2014. McCord jumped in the lake, searched for the missing child, found the unconscious boy, helped drag him out of the lake, and assisted with life-saving actions. The boy was transported by medical heli-copter after a pulse was rees-tablished. Unfortunately, the

boy died several days later. All of these offi cers put their

own lives in jeopardy from drowning while in the pursuit of saving the lives of citizens.

The Houston 100 Club will present the awards on Wednes-day, 13 May 2015.

By SESHADRI KUMARFort Bend ISD board of trust-

ees approved district-wide feeder patterns and boundary changes after two years of study and com-munity meetings Monday night and made three changes to the district’s recommendation before approving the plan.

The last minute change en-sures that all elementary school children in the Woodstream sub-divison will go to one elementary school, Colony Meadows, so that the neighborhood could remain united. The previous plan was to send the children to two elemen-tary schools.

Another signifi cant change to the plan was to retain the Engi-neering Academy at Elkins High School instead of moving it to Dulles High School.

Also, the timeline of 2015-16 was added to the plan dealing with the relocation of the acad-emies.

The one amendment that was voted down 4-3 was proposed by Trustee Jenny Bailey. Bai-ley wanted to move a section of children attending Lake Olym-pia Middle School to Quail Val-ley Middle School. She wanted Goodman Elementary not to be split between Baines and Lake Olympia Middle Schools and wanted all Goodman children to go to Lake Olmpia MS.

Trustees Dave Rosenthal and Jason Burdine supported Bailey’s amendment.

Board President Grayle James and Trustees K.P. George, Kristin Tassin and Jim Rice supported the administration’s recommenda-tion.

Another notable action by the board was to adopt a resolution on grandfathering and that included all academy students as well.

The resolution states that Stu-dents entering grades 10, 11 or 12 shall remain at their current cam-pus and shall be eligible for Dis-trict provided transportation until graduating.

Students entering grade 8 may remain at their current campus, but shall not be eligible for Dis-trict provided transportation

Students entering grade 5 may remain at their current campus, provided projected capacity for the school does not exceed 120%, but shall not be eligible for Dis-trict provided transportation.

Students entering grade 9, who are siblings to a student remain-ing at his or her current campus as required by paragraph 1 above, may attend the same campus as their sibling until graduating but shall be eligible for District pro-vided transportation only until their older sibling graduates.

This provision does not apply if the older sibling is attending his or her current campus pursuant to an intra-district transfer, inter-district transfer, or as a participant in an academy program.

Students attending a middle or high school campus pursuant to

an approved intra-district transfer shall remain at their current cam-pus until completion of the high-est grade offered at that campus.

Any student affected by an at-tendance zone boundary change may apply for an intra-district transfer in accordance with Dis-trict Policy and applicable admin-istrative transfer procedures.

The adopted plan grants one wish of some Clements High School parents, while denying another wish. The Global Stud-ies Academy will be moved from Clements as demanded by a sec-tion of the parents, but their effort to keep Telfair students (Cor-nerstone Elementary) away from Clements did not succeed.

Also, Old Orchard and Wind-sor Estates remain in Austin HS feeder pattern, Lakes of Austin Park and Lakefi eld remain at Cle-ments, Riverstone community’s Creekstone and Brookside will stay in ES 47, and Lake Olympia neighborhood will stay at Elkins and Vicksburg, Olympia Estates, and Lake Shore Harbor will feed to Hightower.

Signifi cantly, the plan does not affect Marshall and Willowridge High Schools which will remain at 64 percent utilization.

Trustee Burdine said he was concerned about the lack of ad-equate high school capacity in the north and west of the district and the district should consider a capi-tal plan to add a high school.

FBISD adopts feeder patterns

By SESHADRI KUMARFormer Sugar Land Mayor

David Wallace and his business partner Costa Bajjali of Mis-souri City have parted ways, leaving the future of Wallace Bajjali Devlopment Partner, L.P. and multiple contracts in Amarllio, Joplin and elsewhere in limbo.

The offi ces of Wallace Baj-jali DP in Joplin, Missouri, and Sugar Land went dark last week as neither Wallace nor Bajjali made any public disclosure of the status of their business.

Even as the Sugar Land of-fi ce was found closed, reports from Joplin said the local of-fi ce there was also mysteriously closed.

The whereabouts of Wallace is not known, but details are emerging through court fi lings about the partnership dispute between Wallace and Bajjali. Wallace allegedly attempted a takeover bid, but resigned on Jan. 1. Bajjali resigned on Jan. 23, according to an email he sent to the mayor of Joplin.

Wallace fi led a lawsuit against Bajjali, demanding to purchase 50 percent of interest in WBDP for $200,000.

Wallace is a trustee of Whit-ney Leigh Wallace Trust and Jacquelyn Marie Trust, inves-tors in WBDP.

On Dec. 12, 2014 Bajjali refused to sell his 50 percent share and on Dec. 22, 2014 Wallace fi led the lawsuit in Fort Bend County’s 240th District Court.

On Jan. 13, Wallace with-drew the lawsuit against Bajjali. The next day he fi led a petition in the 328th District Court in Fort Bend County to “modify, reduce or terminate spousal maintenance” included in the September 2013 divorce decree in the marriage of Wallace and Kathryn Lynn Wingo.

Wallace said in the petition he “lacks the ability to provide spousal maintenance in the amount ordered; lacked prop-erty that could be sold, mort-gaged, or otherwise pledged to raise funds; and knew of no source from which the money

could have been borrowed or otherwise legally obtained.” This motion is pending.

The latest victim of WBDP is the city of Joplin. WBDP was hired in 2012 after presenting a plan for $800 million in proj-ects to help Joplin rebuild from a 2011 tornado that destroyed a large swath of the city.

Wallace Bajjali was paid about $1.68 million by the city, although no projects were com-pleted, according to the city.

The city of Joplin in a news release said it learned about the Joplin offi ce’s closure third-hand last week and was unaware of the resignations until Wallace Bajjali president Costa Bajjali sent the city an email Monday announcing that he had stepped down from the fi rm as of Friday.

The email also included a copy of Wallace’s resignation letter, which was dated Jan. 7.

Mayor Mike Seibert was quoted in Joplin Globe as say-ing that he recieved a letter from Wallace Bajjali partner Costa Bajjali that describes a series of events involving a takeover by the other partner, David Wal-lace, who now is said to have apparently abandoned the fi rm.

The city council in a closed door meeting reviewed options for its contract with Wallace Bajjali Development Partners, whose insurance had recently lapsed.

The mayor said the fi rm is now in default of its Joplin con-tract because the partners have allowed the insurance on its Jo-

plin work to lapse.Wallace Bajjali has faced le-

gal and fi nancial trouble with its previous developments as well as in an alleged Ponzi scheme.

Its project in Waco, Texas, known as Waco Town Square, fi led for bankruptcy in 2011, claiming debts of more than $9 million.

Wallace Bajjali was also ac-cused of fraudulently directing investors to a failed business ra-dio station company.

A lawsuit fi led in Harris County by dozens of investors has been revived. The case will be in the docket until Feb. 28 to enable several other investors who have expressed an interest in joining the lawsuit.

Wallace Bajjali was also working with the city of Ama-rillo, Texas, on bringing in downtown development.

But the city announced Mon-day that it was having an emer-gency meeting Tuesday morn-ing to discuss and possibly end a contract it entered into last month with Wallace Bajjali to manage construction of a $28 million downtown parking ga-rage.

A former employee of WBDP, who was brought to Houston from Joplin, was terminated on Jan. 9 for no job-related reason. The employee declined to com-ment other than suggesting hat her termination was illegal.

An email was sent to Bajjali requesting his comments, but no response was received at press time.

Wallace-Bajjali partnership in limbo

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You will want to strap on your ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ and have some rocking good fun at the Fort Bend Boys Choir’s Gala Dinner and Auction event on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Safari Lodge at Safari Texas. The theme is, what else, Elvis! The Tour Choir will perform a musical tribute and Fort Bend County

Sheriff Troy Nehls will serve as Auctioneer. As a special treat, Elvis tribute artist Ralph Elizondo, Texas’ #1 Elvis im-personator, will serve as Mas-ter of Ceremonies for the eve-ning and perform a musical set.

Festivities for this casual, fun-fi lled evening include a de-licious buffet meal, a Live Auc-tion and a Silent Auction. Ev-

ery taste and price range will be represented in the auctions which will include: sport-ing event packages, weekend trips, handmade items and much more!

Help the choirboys raise some ‘Money Honey’ by signing up as a sponsor. Op-portunities are still available for sponsorships to the Gala Dinner and Auction includ-ing a Platinum Sponsorship that features preferential seat-ing, notable recognition and

an exclusive performance by the Tour Choir for a future event (subject to availability of course).

Proceeds will help support all music programs of the Fort Bend Boys Choir, including scholarships. ‘Don’t Be Cru-el,’ so contact the choir offi ce at 281-240-3800 or visit their website at www.fbbctx.org for more information about this Elvis gala event. You can also fi nd them on Facebook and YouTube!

Elvis Gala Dinner and Auction

The Friends of the Arts, First United Methodist Church, Missouri City presents in concert Earl Grey in the Morning. A violin and guitar duo based in Houston, featuring Kristen Jen-sen and Al Cofrin, Celtic, Jazz, Folk, and original music for all occasions, Earl Grey in the Morning provides music that touches on many different genres, including classical, jazz, ragtime and Celtic.

The concert will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015, beginning at 4 p.m. in the church Chapel of the Resurrection. First United Methodist Church is located at 3900 Lexington, Blvd., Missouri City, cross street.......Murphy road. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by bringing your family and friends for a wonderful afternoon of entertainment by Earl Grey in the Morning. The concert is free to the public, although love do-nations graciously accepted Handicapped parking available and greeters will be at the door to welcome and offer pro-grams. For more information, call 281-499-3502 or e mail: [email protected].

Friends of the Arts FUMC presents Earl Grey in the Morning

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NOTICE OF TAX RESALE

Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, Fort Bend County has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on February 3, 2015, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in theCity of Richmond, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Fort Bend County, Texas, to wit:

Note: Fort Bend County is the taxing unit to which the property was struck off to in trust.

Sale#

Cause #Judgment DateStruck-Off On

Account Number Style of Case AdjudgedValue

(See notebelow)

EstimatedMinimum Bid

(See notebelow)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

09-DCV-177213

10-DCV-178123

10-DCV-185763

11-DCV-190835

11-DCV-190839

11-DCV-192555

12-DCV-198454

12-DCV-198465

09/13/13

06/22/11

09/23/13

08/13/13

11/12/13

02/12/13

02/11/14

02/13/13

3010010020011901

0170860290402907

7610020010390901

7835000110040901

7835000110030901

7835000330010901

0071003000030908

0058008000000908

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. YASHICA HUTCHING, ET AL

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. R.D. ADKINS

CITY OF ROSENBERG VS. MARY ELLA WILSON

FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. IRMA MELANIE FULLER , AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF IDA M. EVANS, DECEASED.

FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. VERA GERALDINE EVANS TURNER, AKA VERA J TURNER AKA VERAJ EVANS, ET AL

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MATTIE RIDLEY, ET AL

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. VERNELL BOSIE, JR., ET AL

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JIMMY CANO, ET AL

DAVE FIELDS S/D, BLK 2, LT 1 (N 1/2) & LT 2 (N 1/2), VOL 230, PG 266*

RESIDUE OF .25 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, LT 4, BLK 29, COCHRAN & MCCLUER LANDCO SUBD, VOL 58, PG 76*

RIVERSIDE TERRACE, SEC 2, BLK 1, LT 39, VOL 359, PG 398*

ROSENBERG , BLK 11, LT 4, VOL P, PG 146*



0.151 ACRE, MORE OR LESS,ELIZABETH POWELL LEAGUE, ABST 71, CLERK'S FILE NO. 2002011511*

ABST 58, ISAAC MCGARY LEAGUE, 0.5 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, VOL 686, PG 908*

$4,580.00

$8,750.00

$39,670.00

$4,650.00

$4,650.00

$4,650.00

$7,310.00

$10,500.00

$2,800.00

$2,018.00

$5,000.00

$2,067.00

$3,065.00

$1,925.00

$1,700.00

$3,000.00

, By: __________________________ Date _____________

01/07/14

11/01/11

08/05/14

12/03/13

02/04/14

07/02/13

06/03/14

11/04/14

(See note below)

Constable A. J. Dorr

Legal Description

( Properties previously struck off to FORT BEND COUNTY)


Notes:

All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law.

All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Fort Bend County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property.Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the "Adjudged Value" as representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the FortBend County Appraisal District .

Payment must be made in cash or by cashiers check. All sales are final.

All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

By BARBARA FULENWIDERIt’s part of city council’s job

to pass ordinances that keep their town looking well groomed and inviting. So this past week Missouri City council members met in a special session to hear information and ideas on how the city’s problematic fences could be improved.

Perimeter and community fences, primarily on major thor-oughfares, often need repair so don’t add to Missouri City’s image or reputation of being a well kept, handsome community. Sharon Valiante, assistant direc-tor of public works, introduced the topic to council by saying that the fences are on private property, were built at various times in re-cent history and historically have been maintained by homeowners or homeowner associations.

In 1981 council established zoning regulations and in 1999 they added fence regulations, which demand certain standards. In 2003, an amendment to the city’s zoning ordinance said property owners and HOA’s (homeowner associations), are responsible for maintaining their fences.

Valiante told council that the city has 189,310 linear feet or 36 miles of fences and many are in disrepair, non-uniformity and have other issues such as lean-

ing posts and pilasters, missing/rotting boards, etc. A windshield survey showed that fences that need repair, upkeep, maintenance or replacement are on Buffalo Run, Columbia Blue, Court Road, Scanlin Road, Staffordshire, Texas Parkway, Grand Park Drive, Independence Boulevard., Lexington Boulevard. (east of Texas Parkway), Community Park, Cartwright Road, Fifth Street, Kittybrook and South Gessner Boulevard.

The number of miles of fences in need of something, Valiante said, total 16 and eight miles of fencing out of the 16 need repair-ing or replacing.

Jennifer Thomas Gomez, se-nior city planner, told council that a lot of the fences built in Missouri City neighborhoods were done before the city began regulating them and that archi-tectural design standards weren’t adopted by council until 2003.

Then it was E. Joyce Iyamu’s turn to discuss the subject. The fi rst assistant city attorney said that while the homeowner’s association may be responsible for overall maintenance of a neighborhood’s fences, the big question is how does a city ap-proach continued maintenance consistently throughout the city as we continue to age?

Iyamu offered some options

but cautioned that “most of them have their own legal restrictions and limitations. We are present-ing a variety of choices but there are limitations in each one.” The options council heard are code enforcement; building new fence in right-of-way; repairing fence with permission of property own-er at city expense; get dedication or condemnation of the property the fence is on.

She also told council they could establish a Public Improve-ment District (PID) that would require a majority of property owners to sign a petition request-ing such. Council could also make special assessments based on the type of improvement(s) needed.

Iyamu said acquiring the ease-ment and maintaining the fence might be an issue if the existing fence is repaired and what to do with the old fence may be yet another issue if a new fence is built. Payments of assessments would have to be set and a PID could allow the city to reimburse an HOA, provided the improve-ments are dedicated, conveyed and for the benefi t of the city, she explained.

More ideas staff provided included using the city’s sub-standard structure authority; if appropriate, designate an area as blighted and in need of urban re-

newal, which requires an election, and encourage HOAs to fi nance and make the improvements if they have the authority to do so. Mayor Allen Owen immediately noted that Missouri City has no substandard or blighted areas so that wouldn’t work.

The last slide staff put up showed the possible costs of repairing all fences in Missouri City in need of repair. Adminis-tration costs were estimated at 25 percent of the total and would pay for legal, utilities, engineering, buying easements, deed versus buying.

Construction costs were es-timated at between $25 a linear foot and $150 with the cost to repair eight miles of fencing from $1 million to $6.1 million. All 16 miles of problem fencing would cost from $2.1 million to $12.4 million to repair/rebuild and 100 percent of the fences needing work would cost from $4.7 mil-lion to $28.4 million.

Owen said the public wants improved streets and sidewalks before they want improved fences. Staff concluded its pre-sentation with the “extent and magnitude of the problem.” The concerns they listed are funding, the authority to repair, rebuild, it’s a local issue with most of the fences needing work in two of the four council districts, and

if a PID were created for the two problematic areas, the entire city would not be covered. Staff did not recommend establishing a PID.

Fences are important to res-idents because they provide privacy, security, add beauty, provide character to a commu-nity and show that people in the neighborhood care about how it looks, Valiante said. She told council the majority of fences in Missouri City are 50/50 owned by HOAs and home owners, Valiante said.

Some exceptions are Kitty-brook, which is all HOA owned, as well as Fifth Street and Cart-wright. The sound barrier walls are maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation

-- not by homeowners or HOAs, she said.

Time is of the essence in a special council meeting because it starts at 5:30 p.m. and has to be over in time to take a brief break and get to the 7 p.m. coun-cil meeting, which follows. So while there were some comments and questions from council, there weren’t many.

Councilman Don Smith said,

“This is an area that needs to be discussed. The ownership of the fence is either the homeowner or HOA. The problem exists when there’s no common property of the fence when the neighbor-hoods were built. If all of the fences were repaired tomorrow it would still look bad because there would be no fences the same.”

Council Member Yolanda Ford concurred. She said even when homeowners keep their own fences repaired they don’t look nice because they are all different. She suggested getting all the HOAs together to pool some of their money and go out for bids and use one builder to repair or replace all the various neighborhood’s fences. She pointed out that doing that might reduce costs and make the fenc-ing more attractive.

Smith said he thought that was an “excellent idea.” He also said knocking on doors asking homeowners to donate $10 to-ward paying for fence repairs/replacements “seems to work fairly well. I don’t see anything wrong with an option that works.”

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By STATE REP. RICK MILLER, TX -26

Dear constituents of House District 26,

As we begin the 84th Ses-sion of the Texas Legislature, I have been graciously pro-vided the opportunity to up-date you on the proceedings and major events of this new session.

The intent is to provide a re-port that will describe my ac-tivities and that of the House of Representatives, and occa-sionally that of the Senate and joint actions of both bodies. If you have any questions, please call or email my offi ce and we will respond quickly to your questions or comments.

I hope you enjoy learning about the process and work being done for the people of District 26, Fort Bend County and Texas!

Speaker ElectionThe 84th session started

with the swearing in of the new House members by the Secretary of State, Nandita Berry. Immediately following was the fi rst fl oor vote which was to elect the Speaker of the Texas House of Repre-sentatives. Speaker Joe Straus was overwhelmingly re-elect-

ed, with a vote of 127-19, and will be presiding as Speaker of the House for a fourth con-secutive term. I am excited to continue working with the Speaker this coming session on the issues that face our dis-trict and the rest of the state.

Decision on House Rules/Committee AssignmentsThe Texas House of Repre-

sentatives began the session by agreeing on the legisla-tive rules for the 84th session. While there were no major changes in the rules of the session, these rules do set up legislative committees, house protocol and the decorum of the Texas House.

I have also submitted my choices for the committee as-signments and will be hearing back about appointments by early February. While we are waiting for this notifi cation, most if not all of the members are working on their bills to fi le that will then go in front of these committees. In my next report, I will inform you of my committees and the subject of my bills.

Farewell speech of Gov. Perry On January 15th, during a joint session, Governor Perry

addressed the House and Sen-ate for the last time. He leaves the Governor’s Mansion as the longest-serving Governor in Texas history. His farewell ad-dress was centered around the progress the state has made over the last 14 years. Further-more, he emphasized the leg-islature’s success in promot-ing job growth, and pushed for continued bipartisan efforts to move forward. On behalf of District 26 and the people of Fort Bend County, we thank Governor Perry for his hard work and dedication to the state of Texas. His leadership has been instrumental in help-

ing Texas become the top state for job creation and economic stability.

InaugurationThis past Tuesday, the State of Texas welcomed its new Gov-ernor, Governor Greg Abbott. Along with the inauguration of the new Lt. Governor Patrick, Governor Abbott’s inaugura-tion kicked off daylong fes-tivities on Capitol Hill. Gov-ernor Abbott, a former State Attorney General and Texas Supreme Court Justice, has indicated that his top priorities as Governor will be to address border security, transportation infrastructure and education reform. I hope to work with the Governor on these issues and many others as we contin-ue to work on making Texas a better place for us all.

Looking Forward: Joint session with Gov. AbbottAs this session begins, we hope to continue making progress on the key issues the state faces. On the agenda are the committee assignments and the important joint ses-sion to hear Governor Abbott lay out his plans for the 84th legislature.

Texas Legislature’s 84th session: Chat with constituents —I

Miller

Rio Grande Valley Legislative Tour

I will also be attending the an-nual Rio Grande Valley Leg-islative Tour from January 22-25. This is the 40th year this trip is being held and it is an instrumental part of the legislative session. Started in 1975, this tour is a way for legislators across Texas to get to know deep South Texas. Historically, this area has been disregarded in the session but due to this trip, legislators have been able to get a fi rst-hand account of the problems the Valley faces. In

2015, the tour will make most of its stops in Hidalgo County, and legislators will be taken to manufacturing and education locales. Legislators will meet with business and community leaders from the area and dis-cuss the issues facing the Rio Grande Valley. I am excited to go on this trip for the sec-ond straight session and begin working on the problems the state faces. It is an honor to serve you in the Texas House…very best,Rick Miller512-463-0710/[email protected]

After stuffi ng yourself with ham and pie, we know the fi rst thing on your mind for the New Year wasn’t the college foot-ball playoff or your kids going back to school. No; your fi rst thoughts were toward the new tax rules for 2015. Or at least, it was ours.

While tax season gears up, keep in mind these new rules to help plan for a prosperous and tax-friendly 2015:

1) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Balance Rollovers – Your Company can now allow you to roll forward a portion of your FSA balance from year to year. Previously, any amount you deferred into an FSA had to be spent in the year the con-tribution was made, and what was not used was surrendered. You can now roll up to $500 into the next year, so long as your company offers this option.

2) IRA Rollover Limitation – For decades, IRA owners have been allowed to make short-term loans to themselves by taking withdrawals from one IRA account and then re-depositing the balance into a different IRA within 60 days. Theoretically, one could setup seven IRAs and withdraw/deposit the balance of IRA assets throughout the year without suffering any tax con-sequences. No more, says the U.S. Tax Court. You are now lim-ited to one IRA-to-IRA rollover per year. This does not include direct transfers from one trustee to another (for example, mov-ing an IRA from Fidelity to Schwab).

3) Affordable Care Act Penalties – The individual mandate of the affordable care act kicked in for 2014 fi ling, and it came with a penalty if you did not have coverage. That penalty was the greater of $95 per-person or 1% of income. This penalty grows in 2015 to the greater of $325 or 2% of income.

4) Contribution Limits to Retirement Accounts: The maxi-mum contribution limits for most qualifi ed retirement accounts increase in 2015. 401k participants can now defer up to $18,000 of their income into a plan ($24,000 if you are over 50). SEP IRA account holders can defer $53,000 (up $1,000 from 2014). SIMPLE IRA participants can defer $12,500 ($15,500 if over 50). IRA contributions remain unchanged at $5,500 ($6,500 if over 50).

WJ Interests, LLC has provided fee-only fi nancial advice to individuals, families and businesses since 1996. For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or 281-634-9400.

Tax year 2015

JANUARY 28, 2015 • INDEPENDENT • Page 5

FILM REVIEW: A Most Violent Year

NOTICE OF SALE

STATE OF TEXAS

FORT BEND COUNTY

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on December 17, 2014, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in February, 2015, the same being the 3rd day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond,between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit:

§§§

Sale#

Cause #Judgment Date

Style of Case Legal DescriptionAcct # Order Issue Date

AdjudgedValue

EstimatedMinimum Bid

1

2

3

4

6

7

8

9

09-DCV-174052

10-DCV-179658

11-DCV-190833

11-DCV-190833

12-DCV-196602

13-DCV-206775

14-DCV-212568

14-DCV-212568

10/23/14

10/15/14

10/22/14

10/22/14

04/07/14

10/23/14

10/23/14

10/23/14

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. BLANCA ESTELLA VILLANUEVA

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. WINNIE BROWN, ET AL

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PATRICIA ANN ZDUNKAWICZ REID, AKA PATRICIA ZDUNKAWICZ REID

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PATRICIA ANN ZDUNKAWICZ REID, AKA PATRICIA ZDUNKAWICZ REID

NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. HENRY MAVIN SHED, ET AL

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHN D. LUCKY, ET AL

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MONROE HOGGART, III

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MONROE HOGGART, III

$15,500.00

$110,460.00

$11,690.00

$11,690.00

$53,620.00

$9,790.00

$16,500.00

$16,500.00

$8,900.00

$23,700.00

$4,300.00

$5,800.00

$5,000.00

$3,300.00

$4,100.00

$4,100.00

DECEMBER 12, 2014

DECEMBER 12, 2014

DECEMBER 12, 2014

DECEMBER 12, 2014

DECEMBER 12, 2014

DECEMBER 12, 2014

DECEMBER 12, 2014

6400000190700907

0039000000320901

0012260002802903

0012260002803903

0750000000130906

4415000100030901

6400000020300907

6400000020200907

RIDGEWOOD ESTATES, LT 7, BLK 19, VOL 5, PG 26A*

3.6380 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, HENRY JONES SURV, ABST 39, TR 14, LONZO THOMAS PARTITION, EXHIBIT 'B', CLK'S FILE# 2002130703*

UNDIVIDED 20.00% INTEREST IN& TO 306..35 FT BY 941.0 FT, MORE OR LESS, GAIL BORDEN LEAGUE, ABST 12, CLK'S FILE# 8935670*

UNDIVIDED 20.00% INTEREST, GAIL BORDEN LEAGUE, 306.35 FT X 941.0 FT, MORE OR LESS, ABST 12, PART OF TRS 5 & 6, CLK'S FILE# 8935670*

H & T C R R CO SURVEY, 2.0 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF KENNETH OTTO & JOHN WESLEY OTTO, JR 13.13 ACRE TRACT, VOL 499, PG 673, SEC 48, MOBILE HOME SERIAL# 2677136949, LABEL#TEX0009069*

KAFFENBERGER ADDN, BLK 10, LT 3, VOL 6, PG 16*



(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s),interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided bylaw, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

Dated at Richmond, Texas, December 17, 2014

Fort Bend County, Texas

ByDeputy


Notes:

The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

11 14-DCV-21576310/15/14

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. OBISPO FERNANDO, AKA FERNANDO OBISPO

$13,040.00 $4,900.002014

DECEMBER 12, 2014

1150000020400907

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THATTHE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTYTAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

ARCOLA FARMS, LT 4, BLK 2, 0.133 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, VOL 4, PG 20,*

NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE

THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 400TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 12th day of December, 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of CINCO

SOUTHWEST MUNICIPAL UTILITY

DISTRICT# 2 vs HOUMMAHANI

ABASS NOKOUR, ET AL in Cause#

12-DCV-200965 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3rd day of February, 2015, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: 2278240010080914

LOT 8, IN BLOCK 1, OF CINCO

RANCH SOUTHWEST, SECTION

24, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE

MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED

IN PLAT NO. 20070295 OF THE PLAT

RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY,

TEXAS.

Levied on the 15TH day of DECEMBER, 2014 as the property of HOUMMAHANI ABASS NOKOUR, CINCO RANCH RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION II, INC to satisfy a judgment amounting to $22,136.33, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of CINCO SOUTHWEST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT # 2, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #4; KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROL.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2014.

Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


BY: Martha Scheibel

Deputy Constable #1331

CONSTABLE SALE

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on December 2ND, 2014, by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #14-DCV-

213844 in favor of the plaintiff –

Creekmont Community Association,

plaintiff , for the sum of $ 4,286.19++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.I have levied on December 10th, 2014 and will off er for sale on the 3rd day of February 2015 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Albert Salinas had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:

Legal Description: LOT 39, BLOCK

1, OF CREEKMONT SECTION 1, AN

ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY,

TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP

OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED

UNDER SLIDE NO. 20060058 OF

THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY

DESCRIBED AS 4411 EVERHART

TERRACE, FRESNO, TEXAS 77545

TERMS: CASHTIME: Sale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

Ruben Davis, Constable

Fort Bend County Precinct Two

By: Lieutenant G. Majors #73

Deputy Constable

ORDINANCE NO. O-15-04

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS; AMENDING THE IMPACT FEES FOR WATER FACILITIES FOR THE MUSTANG BAYOU SERVICE AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UPDATED LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN; IMPOSING A FEE FOR WASTEWATER FACILITIES FOR THE MUSTANG BAYOU SERVICE AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UPDATED LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT FEES; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.I, Maria Gonzalez, City Secretary of the City of Missouri City, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the caption of said Ordinance No. O-15-04 approved on second and fi nal reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on January 20, 2015, as the same appears in the records of my offi ce.

/s/ Maria GonzalezCity Secretary

City of Missouri City

“They are robbing our trucks…” explains our hero (Oscar “Inside Llewyn Da-vis” Isaac) to the cop (David “Selma” Oyelowo). New York City 1981; apparently a very violent year measured by rapes and murders. And hi-jacking of trucks moving fuel around the East Coast.

Director J. C. Chandor, 43, nominated for an Oscar - Best Screenplay - “Margin Call” in 2011, hired Oyelowo and Isaac because at ages 38 and 34, they are two of the

best and brightest. Oyelowo starred as Martin Luther King Jr. in “Selma” just this year. Isaac recently learned his trade at the feet of the Coen Brothers. These two will have long, eventful careers, and I would have hired them for this movie if I were Chandor. But even that clever move could not save this fi lm.

Chandor also wrote the script so guess who takes the hit for this slow, simple, sappy story about the diffi culties of the Heating Oil transporta-

tion business. “I built this business; we have to close on that property, we’re so weak right now; I have my entire savings riding on this; I’ve thought about it every day for the last fi ve years.” And here are some more pearls: “I will not let this investigation stand in my way….the new deal is important; it gives me access to the river…when it feels scary to jump, Ian, then that’s exactly what you do….”

Chandor tried to give his movie a boost by hiring Jes-

sica Chastain, 37, to play Os-car Isaac’s wife and put her in slinky, low-cut costumes. Did this work? No. What if he hired Albert Brooks to play the consigliere wannabe? Nope. What if he put Brooks in some really large-framed glasses? Nada.

There is some good news. Elyse Gable, 31, who stars as TV’s Walter O’Brien on “Scorpion” has a small role as one of the young truck driv-ers of Standard Heating Oil. Gable is also an up and comer

and has the talent and good looks to make it big. He made the most of his role as a guy forced to carry a gun in a most violent year in 1981 New York City. Yes, this movie

is as simple as this review. There’s not much meat on this bone. Oh wait, the costumes and cars were wonderful. Rock ‘n Roll. Grade 76. Larry H.

ABWA Fort Bend Monthly MeetingFebruary 5, 2015

Quail Valley Country Club2880 La Quinta Dr, Missouri City, TX

Networking begins at 5:00 pmStart Your New Year With Networking!

Speaker: Debbie ElderOwner of Shady Oak Primary School in

Richmond and Owner of“Set them up for success.”For Reservations RSVP:

[email protected]

A jury sentenced Joshua Jacob Patterson to 50 years in prison on January 21, 2015 for Murder a week after con-victing him of the same. The 25-year-old Missouri City man was charged with the 2010 murder after an intense investigation by the Tri-City Special Crimes Unit.

According to Assistant District Attorneys Amanda Bolin and Matthew Banister, both with the Narcotics and Gangs Division, 19-year-old Kristian Sullivan was found shot to death in the front yard of his Missouri City home in the early morning of August 26, 2010.

Potentially gang-related, the Stafford, Missouri City and Sugar Land Tri-City Spe-

cial Crimes Unit took over theinvestigation that culminated in over a year of collaborativedetective work encompass-ing interviews of dozens ofcitizens and documented gangmembers. Leads in the case resulted in the arrest of Pat-terson and two other suspectswho are still awaiting trial.

“Our hope is that the jury’s sentence will be a messagethat resonates with every citi-zen and gang member,” saidBolin.

“Gang violence of any sort,against any victim, and for all those impacted in our neigh-borhoods, will not be tolerated by our community.”

Patterson was tried in the 240th District Court before Visiting Judge Lee Duggan, Jr.Murder is a fi rst-degree felonypunishable by 5-99 years orlife in prison and a fi ne up to $10,000.

Patterson must serve at least one-half of the 50-year sen-tence before he is eligible forparole. Attorneys Dawn Al-lison and Mark Racer repre-sented the defendant.

Jury hands down 50 years for murder

FORT BEND REAL ESTATEPage 6 • INDEPENDENT • JANUARY 28, 2015

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For Lease

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 for replat for LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, Section 1, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Robert W. (Bob) Terry with McKim & Creed, Inc. at 713-659-0021 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by,Laura RichardFort Bend County Clerk

LEGAL NOTICEINVITATION TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specifi ed time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov. BID 15-057 – BOILER REPLACEMENT AT GEORGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY:A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 9:00AM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at the Fort Bend County George Memorial Library located at 1001 Golfview, Richmond, Texas 77469. A site visit will commence immediately following the pre-bid. All bidders are encouraged to attend. This is the only date and time vendors will be permitted to complete a site visit.Lump sum pricing required; payment will be by check. Bonds are required.Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr.,Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 for replat for LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, Section 2, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Robert W. (Bob) Terry with McKim & Creed, Inc. at 713-659-0021 for information prior to the hearing.

Submitted by,Laura RichardFort Bend County Clerk

Park Meadows Kirkwood .Condo. 2/2.5/2

LEGAL NOTICEREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Sealed Competitive Proposals will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 at 1:30 P.M. CST). All proposals will then be opened in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 and the names of the proposers made public. Proposals received after the specifi ed time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

1. RFP 15-055 – TURN-KEY MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT SERVICES AT JAIL:

A MANDATORY Pre-RFP conference will be conducted on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 8:30AM (CST). The Pre-RFP conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Sheriff ’s Offi ce located at 1410 Williams Way Blvd, Richmond, Texas 77469. A site visit will commence immediately following the Pre-RFP conference. Vendors not in attendance are not permitted to participate.2. RFP 15-056 – UPGRADE CCTV AT JUVENILE PROBATION:

A Pre-RFP conference with site visit will be conducted on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 8:00AM (CST). The pre-RFP conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation, 122 Golfview Drive, Richmond, Texas. A site visit will commence immediately following. All vendors are encouraged to attend. This is the only date and time vendors will be permitted to complete a site visit. Detailed pricing is required. Bonds are required for 15-055.Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Signed:Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing AgentFort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

NOTICE AFFORDING OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Missouri City, in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), proposes to widen Trammel-Fresno Road from Vicksburg Boulevard to Fort Bend Parkway, in Fort Bend County, Texas.

The proposed project includes the addition of one travel lane in each direction. The inside lanes would be 12-feet wide, and the outside lanes would be 14-feet wide with 1-foot curb off sets. Directions of travel would be separated by a 14-foot wide raised median. Five-foot wide, concrete sidewalks are proposed along both sides of Trammel-Fresno Road. Drainage would be via curb-and-gutter on both sides of the road. In addition, an approximately 3.62-acre detention pond would be built within City-owned ROW north of Trammel-Fresno Road and approximately 580-feet west of Fort Bend Parkway, adjacent to and south of the City’s Mustang Bayou Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant.

No additional right-of-way would be required for the proposed project, and no displacements would occur. Since the project area of Trammel-Fresno Road would be closed during construction, a temporary detour would route traffi c around the site from the Trammel-Fresno Road intersections at Vicksburg Boulevard and Hurricane Lane southward to SH 6. There would be no impacts to waters of the United States, fl oodplains, parklands, wildlife or waterfowl refuges, recreational areas, or historic or archeological sites. There would be no eff ect on federally threatened or endangered species or their habitat.

The purpose of this project is to update the operational conditions of the roadway to current design standards, improve connectivity between Trammel-Fresno Road and the local and regional transportation network, and increase capacity to enhance mobility and improve emergency vehicle access. Additionally, this project would continue the improvements to Trammel-Fresno Road that Fort Bend County and TxDOT are making on the east side of Fort Bend Parkway, providing for continuity.

Maps and drawings showing the proposed project location, design, environmental studies, and information regarding tentative schedules for construction of this project are available for viewing online at http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/projects/studies/houston.html and at the following locations: •TxDOT Houston District Offi ce located at 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas 77007 •TxDOT Fort Bend Area Offi ce located at 4235 SH 36, Rosenberg, Texas 77471•Missouri City City Hall located at 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489.

These offi ces are open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, excluding city and state holidays.

Any interested person may request that a public hearing be held covering the social, economic, and environmental eff ects of the project by mailing a written request to the Director of Project Development, Texas Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 1386, Houston, Texas 77251-1386 on or before February 26, 2015. In the event a public hearing is requested, one would be scheduled and notices about the hearing date and location would be published in local papers and mailed to adjacent property owners and elected offi cials.

City of Missouri City

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM REHABILITATION

The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City:

CIP PROJECT NAME: Distribution System Rehabilitation

CIP PROJECT NUMBER: WA1402

LOCATION OF WORK: City of Sugar Land, TX 77479

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from www.CivcastUSA.com or documents may be examined without charge in the office of the Project Engineer: Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, Inc., 2925 Briarpark Drive, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77042.Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 26, 2015, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 05, 2015, Cane Room, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479. For questions regarding this bid contact Shelley Serres, P.E., Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, Inc., [email protected] or phone (713) 266-6900 no later than 5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2015.The City will award the contract and give notice of award within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMC

City Secretary

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

REZONING 156 ACRES IMPERIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL

City Council Public Hearing 6:00 p.m., February 17, 2015 City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North to hear all persons interested in the proposed rezoning of approximately 156 acres from Planned Development (PD) District General Development Plan to Planned Development (PD) District Final Development Plan – Imperial Residential District for residential property located northeast of State Highway Six and Imperial Boulevard and west of Oyster Creek.Details of the proposed rezoning may be obtained by contacting the Development Planning Office by email at [email protected] or phone (281) 275-2218. VICINITY MAP:

CONSTABLE SALE

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on December 9th, 2014, by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #14-DCV-

212503 in favor of the plaintiff – Quail

Run Community Improvement

Association, plaintiff , for the sum of $ 11,240.37++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.I have levied on December 23rd, 2014 and will off er for sale on the 3rd day of February 2015 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Linda F. Terrell had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:

Legal Description: LOT FIFTY-

EIGHT(58), BLOCK NINE (9),OF

QUAIL RUN, SECTION ONE (1),

A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND

COUNTY ,TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE

MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED

UNDER PAGE NO.14 VOLUME NO.22

OF THE MAP RECORDS OF FORT

BEND COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE

COMMMONLY DESCRIBED AS: 8626

QUAIL VIEW DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY

TEXAS 77489





Deputy Constable

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 240th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on NOV 17, 2014 in cause numbered 14DCV213641

styled WATERVIEW ESTATES

OWNERS ASSOC, INC. vs. RACHELLE

D. RIVERA AND PERLITA D. RIVERA, in which a judgment was rendered on SEPT 24, 2014 in favor of WATERVIEW

ESTATES OWNERS ASSOC, INC. for the sum of Four Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Two Dollars and Seventy One Cents ($4,872.71); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.I have levied upon the below listed property on DEC 8, 2014 and will on FEB 3, 2015, Tuesday, between the

hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of RACHELLE D. RIVERA AND PERLITA

D. RIVERA to and in the following described Real Property.LOT 40,IN BLOCK 3, OF

WATERVIEW ESTATES SECTION

5 , A SUBDIVISION, IN FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE


IN PLAT NO. 20060134 OF THE PLAT


TEXAS.

The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of WATERVIEW ESTATES OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY

TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING

ROOM 301 JACKSON

RICHMOND, TX 77469

DATE: FEB 3, 2015

TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am

BY: SGT M. KUTACH

TREVER J. NEHLS

Constable Pct. 4


THE STATE OF TEXAS

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

TO: ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EDITH PORTLAND, DECEASED, ALL UNKNOWN

HEIRS OF JAMES PORTLAND, DECEASED, AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN

PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THIS LAND

NOTICE:

You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not fi le a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being February 16, 2015 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be fi led by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Offi ce, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the offi ce. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the fi rst fl oor of the Justice Center building.The case is presently pending before the 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was fi led on OCTOBER 27, 2014. It bears cause number 14- DCV-218744 and is styled:

Irma Idalia Alvarez and Miguel Facundo Perez v. All Unknown Heirs of Edith

Portland, Deceased; All Unknown Heirs of James Portland, Deceased; and Any

and All Unknown Persons Claiming an Interest in This Land

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is:BRENT LANE

BEARD & LANE PC

12841 JONES ROAD STE 100

HOUSTON TX 77070

281-897-8848

The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-

wit:

THIS IS A SUIT BY PLAINTIFF TO ESTABLISH OWNERSHIP TO THE PROPERTY BY

ADVERSE POSSESSION; ALL OF LOT 51, BLOCK 2, OF ARCOLA FARMS, STREET

ADDRESS: 703 COEN RD/722 N PINE ST, ROSHARON, TEXAS 77583.

If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 29th day of December, 2014.

District Clerk Annie Rebecca Elliott


Deputy District Clerk Layla Helton

Telephone: (281) 633-7635


THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 16th day of December, 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of GRAND

LAKES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT

1 VS. MAYA RAYNETTE SYDNER-

PINKNEY, ET AL in Cause# 14-DCV-

213395 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0 ‘ Clock AM on the 3rd day of February, 2015, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: 353 103001 0250

LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25), IN BLOCK

ONE (1), OF GRAND LAKES, PHASE

3, SECTION 3, AN ADDITION IN FORT

BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING

TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF

RECORDED IN SLIDE N0. 2263/A, OF

THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT

BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

Levied on the 18TH day of December, 2014 as the property of Maya Raynette Sydner-Pinkney, Sand Canyon Corporation FKA Option One Mortgage Corporation to satisfy a judgment amounting to $5,482.61, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of GRAND LAKES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #1, KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2014.

Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


BY: Lt. S. D. Sayers



THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of November, 2014 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 13-

DCV-209257 in favor of the Plaintiff -

Briargate Community Improvement

Association, Plaintiff , for the sum of $3,501.76 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same.Therefore, on the 23rd day of December, 2014, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Wilda Perry had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 3rd day of February, 2015 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st fl oor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’ clock a.m. and four o’ clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

LOT 25, BLOCK 1, OF BRIARGATE,

SECTION 10, A SUBDIVISION OF

FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,

ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT

THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME

6, PAGE 15 IN THE MAP OR PLAT


TEXAS

ADJUDGED/MARKET VALUE:

$71,910.00

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affi xed thereto. All sales are fi nal.Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money OrderSale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


BY: Lt. S. D. Sayers


INDEPENDENT • JANUARY 28, 2015 • Page 7

AUTOMOBILE: GMC Canyon

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE

NOTICE OF LEVY

REAL PROPERTY

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 2nd day of December, 2014 by the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause# 12-DCV-202939 in favor of

the Plaintiff - Briargate Community

Improvement Association, Plaintiff , for the sum of $4,589.64 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 29th day of December, 2014, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)- Nathedria Armstrong had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 3rd day of February, 2015 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st fl oor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of in, or to the following described realproperty situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 26,

BLOCK 7, OF BRIARGATE, SECTION

EIGHT, A. SUBDIVISION OF FORT



RECORDED AT VOLUME 6, PAGE 15

IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF

FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.


$ 67,850.00


Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


BY: M. Scheibel



NOTICE OF LEVY

REAL PROPERTY

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 19th day of November, 2014 by the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 13-DCV-207004 in favor of the

Plaintiff - Briargate Community

Improvement Association -Plaintiff , for the sum of $2,448.57 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 22nd day of December, 2014, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)- Yolanda D. Boykin had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 3rd day of February, 2015 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st fl oor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:


SECTION 9, A SUBDIVISION OF FORT



RECORDED AT VOLUME 6, PAGE 15

IN THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF

FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.


$55,000.00

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affi xed thereto. All sales are fi nal.Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money OrderSale to be held at or about 10:00 A M .

Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


BY: Lieutenant S.D. Sayers



THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 12th day of December 2014 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT

BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

DISTRICT VS. VO VAN BANG, ET

AL in Cause# 14-DCV-213873 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3rd day of February, 2015, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room; 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: 6010030020102907

THE SOUTHERLY PART OF LOT 10,

CONSISTING OF 2.8713 ACRES OF

LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN BLOCK

2, NEWPOINT ESTATES, SECTION

3, A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING


RECORDED IN SLIDE NOS. 1231/B,

1232/A, 1232/B AND 1233/A OF

TilE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS.

Levied on the 16TH day of DECEMBER 2014 as the property of VAN BANG

VO, JEANNIE DUYEN VO to satisfy a judgment amounting to $8,763.68, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MISSOURI CITY; CITY OF MISSOURI CITY; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 8 (INACTIVE) AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROL.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 16TH DAY OF DECEMBER , 2014Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


BY: Lt. Shawn Sayers, Deputy #1309


THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 12th day of December, 2104 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND

COUNTY, ET AL VS. JEROME BROWN,

ET AL in Cause# 07-DCV-160182 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3rd day of February, 2015, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: 820000000 11 00907

A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND

MEASURING (100 FEET BY 67 FEET)

MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE

WILLIAM NEEL SURVEY, ABSTRACT

64 IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS;

BEING MORE PARTICULARLY

DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUND

IN A DEED FROM JOHNNIE RUFUS

JONES AND WIFE TO JERRY BROWN

DATED JULY 6, 1965 AND RECORDED

IN VOLUME 466, PAGE 488 OF THE

DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS.

Levied on the 15 day of December as the property of JEROME BROWN, EFFIE T. BLAKE, AARON BROWN to satisfy a judgment amounting to $1,167. 19, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and postjudgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT, SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT.GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 16TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2014.Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


BY: M. Scheibel



THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 434th District Court of Fort Bend County on the 31st day of December, 2014, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT

SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. JILLIAN

GRAHAM, ET AL in Cause# 12-DCV-

202042 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3rd day of February, 2015, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3 108 of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: 8133030020010907

LOT ONE (1), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF

SIENNA VILLAGE OF SHIPMAN’S

LANDING, SECTION THREE (3),

A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE


IN SLIDE NO. 1739/A&B OF THE PLAT


TEXAS.

LEVIED ON THE 5TH DAY OF JANUARY

2015 AS THE PROPERTY OF JILLIAN

GRAHAM, DERRICK GOODWILL,

WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE,

INC., to satisfy a judgment amounting to $20,689.57, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; SIENNA PLANTATION LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; SIENNA PLANTATION MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT # 2, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND FORT BENDCOUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROL.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 5TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2015.

Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


BY: Lt. Shawn D. Sayers



NOTICE OF LEVY

REAL PROPERTY

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and I or Order of Sale issued on the 2nd day of December, 2014 by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in cause # 13-DCV-205932 in favor of the


Improvement Association, Plaintiff , for the sum of $2,993.53 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 19th day of December, 2014, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Caldirinoff Easter had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 3rd day of February, 2015 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st fl oor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described realproperty situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:


SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION

OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,


THEREOF RECORDED AT VOLUME

9, PAGE 7 IN THE MAP OR PLAT


TEXAS.


$56,070.00

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affi xed thereto. AU sales are fi nal.Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money OrderSale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


BY: M. Scheibel



NOTICE OF LEVY

REAL PROPERTY


Plaintiff - Grayson Lakes Community

Association, Inc. Plaintiff , for the sum of $4,680.68 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 6th day of January, 2015, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s) - Scott W. Wright had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 3rd day of February, 2015 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 151 fl oor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours often o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

LOT TWENTY (20), OF BLOCK TWO

(2), OF COUNTRY LAKES, SECTION

ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT



RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 2211/A &

B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT

BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, COMMONLY

KNOWN AS 2003 MARINER POINT

LANE, KATY, TEXAS 77494


$586,420.00


Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


BY: M. Scheibel



NOTICE OF LEVY

REAL PROPERTY



Improvement Association, Plaintiff for the sum of $3,837.79 ++++costs as taxed on said Execution and I or Order of Sale and further the sum of executing the same. Therefore, on the 19th day of December, 2014, I, Constable Rob Cook of Precinct Three Fort Bend County, have levied on and have seized all rights, title, interest, and claim to which the said Defendant(s)- Carlos Rodriguez and Ana Franco

had of, in, or to the following described real property, and will off er for sale on the 3rd day of February, 2015 at 301 Jackson Street (Travis Building, 1st fl oor), in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of ten o’clock am. and four o’clock p.m., any and all rights, title, interests and claims which the above defendant had of, in, or to the following described real property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:


SECTION 13, A SUBDIVISION

OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS


THEREOF RECORDED AT CLERK’S

FILE No. 20465 IN THE MAP OR PLAT


TEXAS


$67,940.00

Property is sold with all encumbrances and liens affi Xed thereto. All sales are fi nal.Terms: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money OrderSale to be held at or about 10:00 A.M.

Rob Cook, Constable

Precinct Three


BY: M. Scheibel



THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 240TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2014, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

DISTRICT VS. ROBERT MILTON

HARTFIELD, INDIVIDUALLY & AS HEIR

TO MILTON ROBERT HARTFIELD, JR.,

& ROSALINDA HARTFILED, AS HEIR

TO MILTON ROBERT HARTFIELD, SR.,

& ELIZABETH HARTFIELD ET AL in

Cause# 14-DCV-215645 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3rd day of February, 2015, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: 0033000002951906

A 2.0 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MORE OR

LESS BEING A PORTION OF THE WEST

PART OF LOT NO. 11 AND A PART

OF LOT NO. 12 OF THE SAM STONE

SUBDIVISION OUT OF THE UPPER

1/2 OF THE ROBERT HODGE LEAGUE,

ABSTRACT 33 AND BEING MORE

PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED METES

AND BOUNDS IN A DEED FILED AND

RECORDED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK

OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS

UNDER INSTRUMENT NO. 133730.

Levied on the 5TH day of January, 2105 as the property of ROBERT HARTFIELD, MARK ALLEN HARTFIELD to satisfy a judgment amounting to $4,686.42, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROL, FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 5TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2015.

A.J. DORR, Constable

Precinct One


BY Sgt. Billy Guerrero III

Deputy

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 400th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on DEC 1, 2014 in cause numbered 14DCV213772 styled WATERVIEW

ESTATES OWNERS ASSOC, INC. vs.

KERMESHA LA TRAE CARTER AND, in which a judgment was rendered on SEPT 17, 2014 in favor of WATERVIEW

ESTATES OWNERS ASSOC, INC. for the sum of Six Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Two Dollars and Eighty Six Cents ($6422.86); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ. I have levied upon the below listed property on DEC 22 2014 and will on FEB 3, 2015

Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00

a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of KERMESHA LA

TRAE CARTER to and in the following described Real Property.LOT THREE (3),IN BLOCK (1)OF

WATERVIEW ESTATES SECTION ONE

(1) ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT

THEREOF RECORDED UNDER CLERKS

FILE NO. 20040042 OF THE OFFICIAL


TEXAS,

The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of WATERVIEW ESTATES OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff , and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY

TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR., MEETING

ROOM

301 JACKSON, RICHMOND, TX 77469

DATE: FEB 3, 2015

TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am

BY: SGT M. KUTACH

TREVER J. NEHLS

Constable Pct. 4



THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 434TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 16TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2014, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of CITY

OF ROSENBERG VS. PHILIP AMY,

INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR TO RENA

& ALVIN AMY, ET AL, in Cause# 12-

DCV-202383 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 3rd day of February, 2015, which is the fi rst Tuesday of said month, at the William B. Travis Building, First Floor Meeting Room, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond Texas 77469-3108 of the Courthouse of said FORT BEND County, in the City of RICHMOND, Texas, the following described property, to wit:TRACT 1: GEO: 7835000120060901

ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL

OF LAND LYING AND BEING SITUATED

IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,

KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 6,

BLOCK 12 ACCORDING TO THE OF THE

PLAN OF THE TOWN OF ROSENBERG,

TEXAS, ACCORDING TO MAP

RECORDED IN THE DEED RECORDS OF

SAID FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.

Levied on the 5TH day of January, 2105 as the property of PHILIP AMY, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR TO RENA & ALVIN AMY RENA AMY, ALVIN L. AMY to satisfy a judgment amounting to $5,233.03, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of CITY OF ROSENBERG, LAMAR CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND, FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROL AND FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT.ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 5TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2015.

A.J. DORR, Constable

Precinct One


BY Sgt. Billy Guerrero III

Deputy

CONSTABLE SALE

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/or Order of Sale issued on December 2ND, 2014, by the 434th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause #12-DCV-

202757 in favor of the plaintiff –

Southwest Crossing Homeowners

Association, plaintiff , for the sum of $ 6,059.56++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.I have levied on December 8th, 2014 and will off er for sale on the 3rd day of February 2015 at the County Courthouse steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s) – Carolyn Williams

had of, in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; viz:

Legal Description: 14502 LONE

WILLOW LANE,MISSOURI CITY ,FORT

BEND COUNTY,TEXAS 77489,ALSO

KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST CROSSING,

SECTION 1 BLOCK 5,LOT 34 (THE

PROPERTY).





Deputy Constable

By BARBARA FULENWIDERThe 2015 GMC Canyon is an

all-new midsize truck that is the segment’s fi rst premium midsize truck. It is an effi ciently sized, maneuverable package for cus-tomers who want less than a full size pickup.

A 2.5L I-4 is standard and SAE-certifi ed at 200 horsepow-er and 191 lb-ft of torque with approximately 90 percent of the peak torque available from 2,000 rpm to 6,200 rpm. Two-wheel drive Canyons gets an EPA es-timated 27 mpg on the highway. Canyon also offers a 3.6L V-6 certifi ed at 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. Estimated mpg are 26 on the highway with two-wheel drive.

Canyon is the only truck in the segment to offer AutoTrac automatic four-wheel drive, which allows the driver to select manual four-wheel drive en-gagement or automatic engage-ment.

Canyon is offered in base, SLE and SLT models, in 2WD and 4WD, and with an all-terrain package offered on SLE models. It includes 17-inch painted alu-minum wheels wrapped with all-terrain tires, a body-color grille surround with horizontal chrome bars, a body-color rear bumper, front tow hooks, hill descent control and specifi c sus-pension tuning. It also includes a power-adjustable front passen-ger seat.

Technologies include the op-tional OnStar 4G LTE connectiv-ity, forward collision alert, lane departure warning and a standard rear-vision camera. OnStar comes standard with Wi-Fi hotspot, which is on whenever the car is on.

Inside the 2015 Canyon, is a quiet, refi ned interior distin-guished by premium materials. The exterior emulates the tech-nology-infused design aesthetic introduced last year on the GMC Sierra.

Three Canyon body confi gura-tions are offered -- extended cab with a six-foot two-inch bed, crew cab with fi ve-foot two-inch bed and crew cab with a six-foot two-inch bed. With the tailgate down, the longer bed allows eight-foot-

long items to be hauled.Additional features include a

corner step rear bumper design, EZ lift and lower locking tailgate standard on SLE and SLT mod-els, 13 reconfi gurable and four stationary tie-downs in the bed, available spray-in bed liner and four wheel disc brakes with Du-ralife rotors.

More equipment added to more upscale models includes the eight-inch-diagonal color touch radio with GMC IntelliLink; six-speak-er audio system; SiriusXM satel-lite radio; available navigation system; available Bose premium seven-speaker audio system; USB ports; overhead console; cruise control; rear defogger and auto-

dimming inside rearview mirror.Also, remote keyless entry;

driver and front passenger four-way power seat adjusters with power lumbar control; heated front seats; tilting and telescoping steering column; leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio con-trols; optional convenience pack-age adds automatic climate con-trol and remote vehicle starter system; optional sliding rear win-dow and driver alert package.

The Canyon has a tight turn-ing radius of 41 feet. The rear axle is available with a locking differential, which gives drivers more traction when needed and everyday comfort when it’s not. It reacts in milliseconds and is available on SLE and SLT and standard with the all-terrain pack-age.

I like the size of the Canyon and the interior is upscale sedan in quality and comfort. The ride is a clear improvement over many trucks I’ve driven. All around, the GMC Canyon has good manners, high quality and thoughtful utili-ty. The two-wheel drive SLT crew short box retails for $31,650.

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BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION

DANGEROUS BUILDING 519 ASH STREET

The City of Sugar Land Building Offi cial has deemed the single family residence located at 519 Ash Street, Sugar Land, Texas 77498 a public nuisance and a Dangerous Building pursuant to the City of Sugar Land Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Article XII, Sec. 3-190. The property has been damaged by fi re and is dangerous to life, safety, and the general health and welfare of any occupants or the people of the city. Due to the extent of the damages, the City recommends the building be demolished. On November 17, 2014, the Building Standards Commission entered an order fi nding the single family residence at 519 Ash Street to be substandard and ordered that it be demolished within thirty (30) days.A hearing of the Building Standards Commission is scheduled for February 16, 2015, at 5:30

p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard. North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479 to determine compliance with the order.During the hearing, the owner, lienholder or mortgagee must submit proof of the scope of any work that may be required to bring the property into compliance and the time it will reasonably take to perform the work. The Building Standards Commission will review all information concerning the property and make a fi nal determination regarding the actions to be taken on the property.Details regarding the property and the associated Building Standards Commission hearing may be obtained by contacting the City of Sugar Land Community Development Department, 281-275-2170, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the department is located in City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas.

Quail Valley Golf Course & City Centre is looking for energetic, customer service minded individuals for part time wait staff and server positions. Qualifi cations include, outgoing personality, computer/POS skills, & cash handling. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Experience as a bartender is a plus. Pay is commensurate with industry and experience. Applications available in the Quail Valley Golf Shop.

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It doesn’t take a four-year degree to earn a salary above $50,000. Every year, thou-sands of well-paying jobs are created in the Houston area, but employers are seeing a shortage of trained workers. That’s why Houston Com-munity College is breaking ground on a $27 million, state-of-the-art workforce training facility at the HCC Southwest Stafford campus.

Dozens attended the cer-emonial groundbreaking for the 57,000-square foot build-ing, including Stafford May-or Leonard Scarcella, HCC Chancellor Dr. Cesar Mal-donado, Southwest College President Dr. Fena Garza and Trustees Robert Glaser, Dave Wilson and Neeta Sane.

The energy-effi cient facility is designed to provide training for high-growth, advanced manufacturing trades, includ-ing welding, pipefi tting and robotics. Salary potential for these “middle-skill” positions is expected to grow in the coming years.

“The manufacturing com-panies that we have in Staf-ford and the complimentary companies, those who sup-ply and work with them, pay salaries of $50,000 to $80,000 a year,” said Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella. “When someone is working in a retail establishment making $9 an hour, you wonder if they can make it on that, but when they get a job in Stafford at one of the manufacturing companies, they can well afford to be here and feed their families.”

The new workforce train-ing facility will include eight classrooms, seven labs and a large “maker space” where students and community members will be able to work with advanced equipment, in-cluding 3D printers and CNC routers (computer-controlled cutting machines).

Students will also be able to move through high-tech train-ing very quickly at the new workforce development cen-ter, with most working toward industry recognized certifi ca-

tions or two-year associate of applied science degrees.

“Manufacturing opens doors and opportunities,” said Robert Glaser, District V trustee. “I own a small manu-facturing business, but I have colleagues who own much larger facilities. They start-ed on a machine in a garage somewhere; they didn’t go to a four-year college and get a Masters in business and come back and start a company. They started with their own two hands and the skills that they had. That’s what we’re offering here through the pro-grams at this facility. It’s a very exciting time.”

HCC plans to work with local employers to help the community grow and provide the skilled workforce that businesses need.

“Valve manufacturing com-panies are scattered through-out the city. With changing economics the industry will have to look at repurposing some of what they do,” said HCC Chancellor Dr. Cesar

HCC offi cials break ground on Workforce Training Center in Stafford

HCC offi cials, project managers, architects and the Mayor of Stafford were on hand for the groundbreaking for the new workforce training center at HCC Southwest Stafford Campus.

Maldonado. “Houston Com-munity College wants to be part of that. In training their workforce and partnering with them to build economic ad-visory committees, HCC can build curriculum that is rel-evant and rigorous to serve their needs.”

Southwest College Presi-dent Dr. Fena Garza points out that classes aren’t just for re-cent high school graduates.

“Workforce training is for people who want to explore a new career and/or retrain for jobs that have become obso-lete,” said Dr. Garza. “It’s also for veterans coming out of the military who are looking for additional training. This is an opportunity for everyone.”

The groundbreaking in Staf-ford is the third of 14 under the $425 million HCC Ground-breaker Bond Program, a capi-tal improvement program in-volving all six of the district’s campuses..

The Fort Bend Education Foundation’s Moonlight Masquer-ade in Venice, presented by Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP, will be a magical, mystical, moonlit ball that is sure to be the event of the season. This elegant and refi ned evening will occur on February 28, 2015, at the Sugar Land Marriott hotel.

Dress in your most regal jewel tone attire that refl ects off the glistening Venetian waterways. Don your favorite bejew-eled mask for ultimate intrigue. Be mysterious as you mix and mingle with Fort Bend’s fi nest in support of our children’s edu-cation.

Enjoy fabulous fare and enchanting entertainment as you cruise the waterways. Get your Venetian vibe going as you glide, swish and sway to music from the band Password.

Gondola on over to the silent auction and bid board area for a myriad of must have items. The highlight of the evening will be the unmatched bidding on the live auction items. Place a bid yourself or band together with friends as masked maraud-ers for more buying power. The tantalizing auction items and packages will be auctioned off by none other than James Pat-terson. Don’t mask your bidding enthusiasm!

Venture into a whole new world at the Moonlight Masquer-ade in Venice. Experience all that the night has to offer while basking in the moonlight as you dine, dance and bid the night away. For table sponsorships, individual tickets, or auction do-nations, please visit www.fortbendisd.com/foundation

Fort Bend Education Foundation Gala Underwriters will enjoy una bella notte! (Sitting L-R) Gala Co-Chairs Mary Ahner and Sonal Bhuchar. (Standing L-R) Ron Bailey-PBK, Lina Sabouni-AUTOARCH Architects, Jonathan Pursch-Frost Bank, Vijay Bhuchar, Marty Gar-za-Bartlett Cocke General Contractors, Carol Voelkel-UnitedHealthcare, Mike Siwierka-Title Sponsor Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP. Photo courtesy of Mary Favre.

Moonlight Masquerade in Venice Galato benefi t Education Foundation

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