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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2015

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The Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker is a woodpecker that winters in the southeastern US and Mexico. While mature woodpeckers have a red cap, the male also has a red throat. All matures have a yellow wash on the breast.Their drumming is distinct and sounds like Morse Code. They also will drum on metal including streets signs. The drilling stands out with neat horizontal rows that may need to be re-drilled or may form sap wells. They especially like high sap trees like birch and maple. You may hear them or see their drills before you see them. From the back they are well camoufl aged on a tree, so that movement or sound may be your only clue. This medium-sized woodpecker will leave in the later spring. They mostly nest in the pine and hardwoods of Eastern Canada. More pictures by Margaret Sloan can be seen on http://traction.typepad.com/birds.

Bird of the Month: Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

By BARBARA FULENWIDERWhen Missouri City Coun-

cilman Don Smith began look-ing at some newly proposed legislation in the Texas Legis-lature and didn’t like what he saw, he alerted fellow council members about putting a halt to them.

Senate Bill 343 engendered the most discussion after Assis-tant City Manager Scott Elmer told council that it would estab-lish a management district that included 4,665 acres in Hous-ton, 6,400 acres in Missouri City’s Districts A and B and 776 acres in all of unincorpo-rated Fort Bend County within the Houston city limits and part of Houston Council District K. The biggest concern, Elmer said, is Houston would have total control and Missouri City would have no say whatsoever regarding anything Houston wanted to do.

Elmer also told council that the legislation could limit the ability of the city to facilitate quality growth and economic development and would im-pose undesired levels of bu-reaucracy and increased taxes without Missouri City control. The assistant city manager not-ed that property owners in the district have expressed their disapproval of the proposed district along with developers and business owners.

The city’s outside legal counsel, Jeanne H. McDonald, reviewed the proposed legis-lation for the city and urged council not to support it. She said Missouri City would have no control over or approval of the issuance of bonds by the district; the city would have no say in appointing the governing board directors; all district gov-ernance would be by Houston.

Also, Missouri City resi-dents would have no way to vote out directors they dis-

agreed with, no right to dis-solve the district as that power is exclusively Houston’s; there could be a duplication of ser-vices and taxes because of two other proposed management districts that would overlap and city council would have no power to resolve that problem, and if the district were dis-solved Houston would become owner of all facilities -- water, sewer, drainage, roads.

McDonald also noted that the district would have the same power as a city to make economic development grants and grant tax abatements uni-laterally rather than simply agree to participate in a city or county proposed tax abate-ment.

When it was time for discus-sion, Councilman Jerry Wyatt said he wondered if Houston City Council had seen the leg-islation, and added, “This real-ly chaps me.” Then he thanked fellow Councilman Don Smith who told Wyatt about the pro-posed law. “I’m so glad Don Smith was on top of this.”

Mayor Owen asked what state representative is carrying the bill and Smith said Rep. Ron Reynolds. He said he had talked to Reynolds about it and was told, “we are not in favor of it.” Smith said Reynolds said the bill “won’t go any far-ther than this.”

Smith said he also talked to Houston Councilman Larry Green and told him, “I’ve nev-er seen a contract so one-sid-ed.” After the conversation was over, Smith said, “They under-stood this would not happen.”

Smith said he’d also talked to State Sen. Rodney Ellis. He said, “Ellis doesn’t go along with these kind of districts at all. He said, ‘If it’s necessary for a management district to be created it should be confi ned to the municipality.’” Wyatt add-

ed, “Some good people just got some bad advice.”

With that said council ap-proved the resolution to oppose Senate Bill No. 343.

Before council tackled op-posing Bill 343, they voted to approve two resolutions sup-porting legislation to create Missouri City Management Districts No. 1 and 2. The dis-tricts would then allow funding for public improvements for a residential and commercial de-velopment planned by Cernus and FLC Parkway in different locations of the Mustang Bay-ou Service Area. City staff told council the developments “will enhance the quality of life in Missouri City and increase the city’s ad valorem and sales tax base.”

The last resolution agenda item council considered was in regard to proposed statehouse legislation that would change the current property sales and use tax policies and other in-come producing policies that would cause the city to lose revenue or its ability to raise revenue.

The resolution they ap-proved opposes Senate bills 182 and 156 and House bills 365 and 957 and Senate Joint Resolution No. 14 and House Joint Resolution No. 71 along with any other legislation of the 84th Texas Legislature that would limit the ability of Mis-souri City to provide services to its residents and businesses.

Mayor Allen Owen almost went ballistic on this. He said he was “not aware of any city, county or school district” that did not oppose the bills. “If this bill passes,” he said, “then every city in the state of Texas will set their tax cap at 4 per-cent whether they need it or not so we can storehouse money so

By SESHADRI KUMARState Rep. Rick Miller, (R)

from Sugar Land stands by his faith and House Bill 1556, un-deterred by his own son’s and the gay community’s opposi-tion to the bill.

HB 1556 called the Intrastate Commerce Improvement Act, would prohibit cities in the state from adopting or enforcing nondiscrimination ordinances protecting LGBT people.

Beau Miller, an openly gay attorney in Houston, has spo-ken out against his father Rick Miller’s move to introduce a bill which contains a provision nullifying city-level LGBT protections in Texas, the Texas Observer reported.

Beau Miller, described as a gay community activist, has posted in his FaceBook page: While I love my dad very much, I am extremely disappointed by

his actions and will do every-thing I can to prevent that bill, or any such legislation, from becoming law. I have been in fairly intense talks with my dad and his offi ce about this issue. Although I am hopeful that I can persuade him to agree to not pursue this bill’s advance-ment, that outcome is far from certain.”

Responding to the reports Rick Miller said in a statement: “I am saddened by the recent politicization of my personal relationship with my son. My life has been spent in service to my family, my country, and now my public service in the Texas House is a continuation of my care for all Texans

“While I respect the right of my son to believe differently, my personal faith allows me to both love him and hold fi rm to the truth. It is my responsibility

as an elected offi cial to move forward with this important legislation for Texas.”

The statement of intent be-hind the bill is that “HB 1556 will prevent local govern-ments from expanding busi-ness regulations beyond limita-tions established in state law. Competing and inconsistent local ordinances interfere with economic liberty and discour-age business expansion. By promoting instead of restrict-ing business growth, this bill is about job creation and an improved state economy, both of which have a direct, positive impact on Texas citizens.”

“Because every private busi-ness is different, nothing in the bill prevents local businesses from voluntarily adopting their own discrimination policy not currently included in state law,” according to Miller.

State Rep’s bill opposed by son, gay community

Missouri City nixes management district mooted by Houston

By SESHADRI KUMARFort Bend County is con-

sidering a “countywide poll-ing place program,” in which voters can vote in any polling booth in the county as they now do during early voting.

Currently, on election day voters can cast their votes only in a polling place within their voting precinct.

Fort Bend County Elections Administrator John Oldham last week made a presentation to commissioners court on the countywide polling place pro-gram.

Often called Vote Centers, Countywide Polling Places al-low voters to cast a ballot at any polling location within the county. In this respect, they of-fer the convenience of Early Voting, but on Election Day, Oldham said.

The county has fi led a no-tice of intent with the secretary of state to adopt the new pro-gram.Oldham said a number of counties are moving away from precinct based voting and that is not sacrosanct any more.

Election Offi cials historical-ly needed to know how many

resources to devote to each poll.From the management point

of view, precinct based voting limited the ballot styles of paper ballots. Currently, about 3 mil-lion ballots are printed in 300 to 400 styles and half of them are wasted. New technology has freed the elections department from such constraints and it can print any number ballot styles.

“Technology frees us from historical constraints of precinct based voting. Electronic Voting Systems allow all ballot styles to be available in each polling location. Electronic Poll Books allow poll workers to access registration records to be con-densed to laptops or notepads and also allow easy assignment of correct ballot styles to any voter,” Oldham said.

If you used to vote at a site early, and you show up at the wrong place on election day, it disenfranchises a lot of vot-ers in the county, according to Oldham.

In 2006 the Texas Legislature authorized a pilot program in Lubbock county. In 2011 sever-al states implemented vote cen-ters. In Texas, last November,

26 counties used the county-wide voting program. Brazoria will use it in May. Hopefully, Fort Bend will be able to in-troduce the countywide voting centers in November, Oldham said. Galveston and Wharton counties are already doing it.

Voting locations can be ad-opted to meet rapid growth, if they are not limited by precinct lines. There will be future cost savings, down the road. Turn-out could increase because of convenience.

The advantages of the vot-ing centers are that “Citizens can vote near home, work, or school. Polling locations can be adapted to meet rapid growth and are not limited by precinct lines. Future Cost Savings will occur due to fewer locations to staff and because of conve-nience, turnout may increase.”

The current voting system is 10 years old, but is only certifi ed to 2000 standards. Replacing it with a precinct based system would cost approximately $5.8 million if population growth were to stop today. Replacing it

Countywide polling places likely

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BRAZOS RIVER PARK FESTIVAL SITE. Pictured (L-R) are Joe Harper and Jon Harper, of Harper Brothers Construction; Sugar Land Director of Fiscal Services Jennifer Brown; Council-members Himesh Gandhi, Joe Zimmerman and Amy Mitchell; Mayor James Thompson; Council-member Steve Porter; University of Houston Sugar Land Associate Vice Chancellor Richard Phil-lips; Sugar Land Project Manager Ed Orozco; Sugar Land City Manager Allen Bogard; Sugar Land Director of Parks and Recreation Jim Browne; and Sugar Land Assistant City Manager Mike Goodrum. Story on page 2.

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NEWSPage 2 • INDEPENDENT • MARCH 11, 2015

More than 50 families are expected to participate in what will be a treasure hunter’s dream during Riverstone’s semi-annual garage sale 8-11 a.m. Saturday, March 21.

An array of toys, furniture, clothing, household goods and other items will be on display at the Creekstone Vil-lage Recreation Center, 5438 Creekstone Village Drive, Sugar Land.

“Our group garage sales are always maximum-capacity events, especially since sales at individual homes are not allowed in Riverstone,” said

Nick Deacon, lifestyle direc-tor for the community. “Reg-istration is already brisk, so we expect another worthwhile event.”

Unsold items will be do-nated to the Fort Bend County Women’s Center, which will

have a truck on-site. A rain date has not been set.

Riverstone is the state’s top-selling master-planned community and offers homes priced from the $300,000s to the millions. For more infor-mation, visit www.riverstone.com.

Also, stay up-to-date on Riverstone news and events by liking the community’s Facebook page, www.face-book.com/RiverstoneCom-munity and following River-stone on Twitter, www.twitter.com/RiverstoneComm.

The Sugar Land Garden Club presents “Allen or Ru-fous, it’s all Selasphorus to me!” by Janice Scanlan with photography by Margaret Sloan, at the Knights of Co-lumbus Hall, 702 Burney Road, Sugar Land; program 10 a.m.

Janice Scanlan, who writes a bird blog, “Birds of Fort Bend and Quail Valley” and a monthly newspaper bird feature in the “Fort Bend In-dependent,” wants to help us attract hummingbirds to our gardens so we can enjoy them as much as she does.

A gardener and bird watch-er since childhood, she “grew up” in an organic home that believed in conservation stewardship.

Janice helped count mi-grating Whooping Cranes and report when there were only sixty birds. Her passion is educating others on how gardens, open spaces and conserving the environment enrich lives and communities.

She will be using pho-tos by fellow Missouri City birder and international pho-tographer, Margaret Sloan to supplement colorful stories of her experiences with hum-mingbirds here in Fort Bend. We will come away with an appreciation for these grace-ful, magical and wondrous creatures.

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Janice Scanlan By SESHADRI KUMARMissouri City District C

Councilman Robin Elackatt has withdrawn his application for May 9 city council elec-tion.

Elackatt sent a satement to this newspaper announcing his withdrawal last week after press time.

Consequent to Elackatt’s withdrawal, the only other ap-plicant Anthony Maroulis will be elected unopposed.

Though Elackatt fi led for re-election, he waited until the nominations closed on Friday, Feb. 27 and withdrew his ap-plication subsequently, which ensured Maroulis’ election.

In a statement Elackatt said, “I am a proponent of Term Limits, because it is important to have diverse ideas and vi-sions in governance. Since the City Council has yet to adopt this important component to renewal of thoughts, a con-tinuous fl ow of new and fresh ideas on City Council and the infusion of energetic leader-ship with a fresh vision for the City that is comparable to the rich diversity of its residents, I hereby announce that I will not seek reelection for my seat and withdraw my fi ling as a member of the Missouri City Council.

“I truly believe that the time is right for me to step aside and not seek a fourth term on the City Council. I welcome Anthony’s perspective, en-ergy and passion along with his experience on the City’s Parks Board and long-range committee and other areas of

service for moving our City forward and wish him every success.

“By no means is this a good-bye, it is simply a so-long for now. I will continue to serve this City I call home, but will take the time to spend more time with my family, attend family events and allow for a fresh set of ideas to push our beloved City forward.

“I am grateful to my wife Tina, for stepping-in, fi lm-ing events and doing her part to support me in service, and to my girls for understanding and inspiring me to be a bet-ter man, a better father, and a better husband; even a better politician,” Elackatt said.

“I look forward to serving Missouri City and District C in the capacity of a Council-man”, said Maroulis.

“I am ready to immediately start working on creative and intelligent solutions. Think of me as the freshman with fresh ideas. In light of the many de-partures of City staff, the fi rst order of business is to hire a strong City Manager. In par-allel I will be focused on our Public Safety. My record on this issue as a resident speaks for itself. I will continue to support our police and fi re de-partments. On February 2nd we heard the Missouri City Police Offi cer’s Association speak up and, for me it is a priority. We must address their concerns. I am also commit-ted to progressing with our Economic Development and the profi t/ loss of city ameni-ties.”

Elackatt withdraws, Maroulis unopposed in Missouri City

The Education Expedition is a cycling event benefi t-ing the Fort Bend Education Foundation.

On Saturday, March 21st, the Fort Bend Education Foundation will host its 12th annual bike ride.

Whether you are training for the all-important BP MS 150 or just wanting a great day with friends, we provide you with a quality ride!

Riders take off at 7:30 a.m from Ken Hall Stadium (locat-ed at Hightower High School in Missouri City) to wind through quiet streets and into

the countryside before loop-ing back home.

There are three routes to choose from ranging from 11 to 79 miles.

Rest stops are themed and staffed by students & teacher volunteers from FBISD high schools vying for the “Best Rest Stop” award. You will be entertained along this ride! SAG wagons are on the course to assist you with any needs. Stay and enjoy a scrumptious lunch with your friends after the ride.

The ride is a BP MS150 Recommended Ride and all

proceeds benefi t the Educa-tion Foundation.

The Fort Bend Education Foundation provides oppor-tunities to enrich and enhance the quality of education for all FBISD students through its Grants to Teachers and Schools programs.

Register online at Active.com or http://www.fort-bendisd.com/foundation be-fore the event day to prevent any distractions for you on the ride morning.

For more information, visit www.fortbendisd.com/foun-dation

2015 Bike Ride Committee Members: (back row, l to r) Ron Williams; Jim Mayes; Ron Bai-ley, Board Member; Geir Bentzen; Scott Maddox, Board Member (third row, l to r) Joanna Covington; Vickie McMillen; Akhil Kulkarni; Charles Borsos; John Wantuch, Board Mem-ber; Allan Holley, Board Member (second row, l to r) Beverly Scott; Pam Hubenak, FBEF Marketing Coordinator; Cruz Coria; Ronnie Escobar (front row, l to r) Fiona Tang; Remi Rodriguez; Kenny Tang; Rowena Chang

Schlumberger Education Expedition Bike RideElackatt Maroulis

Sugar Land recently broke ground on the second phase of the Brazos River Park and an adjacent festival site.

The projects - expected to be completed by the fall of 2016 - were part of a $31.5 million bond election ap-proved by voters in 2013.

The approved propositions included development of ap-proximately 120 acres of new parkland along the Brazos River with an adjacent festival site and a connecting network of nearly 10 miles of hike and bike trails and bridges.

“The bond election was prompted by a lack of prog-ress and reliable funding for

parks projects that were iden-tifi ed through years of com-munity input,” said Mayor James Thompson.

“The election results re-affi rmed that our residents believed these projects are important to Sugar Land’s quality of life and economic prosperity. It was also a clear message from our residents that they continue to have confi dence in the City’s fi nan-cial stewardship.

“I remain most proud of the fact that we are consistently able to successfully deliver major projects and quality-of-life improvements while hav-ing one of the lowest tax rates

in the state of Texas.”Brazos River Park Phase II

is a 67-acre site that will be accessible from U.S. Highway 59 near the Brazos River turn-around.

Development will include a parking lot, meadows and an overlook plaza connecting to the festival site.

The festival site includes 52 acres that will be completed in phases during the next 18 to 20 months. It will accom-modate multi-day music fes-tivals, cultural celebrations and large-scale events like the City’s annual Fourth of July celebration.

Work begins on Brazos River Park expansion, Festival Site

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

SETTLERS WAY PARK

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: Settlers Way Park

CIP PROJECT NUMBER: PK1402

LOCATION OF WORK: Settlers Way Park, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering at Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com, or by contacting Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager [email protected]. Sealed bids one (1) original and three (3) copies, shall be delivered to the City of

Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North,

Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday,

April 2, 2015, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.A mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested parties will be held 10:00 A.M.,

Monday, March 23, 2015, Cane Room, City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, TX 77479.Questions regarding this bid must be received by Wednesday, March 25, 2015 on or before 5:00 P.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager, City of Sugar Land, (281) 275-2302; [email protected] City Council will award the contract as provided in the Invitation to Bid. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMCCity Secretary

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

AUSTIN PARKWAY WATER PLANT PUMP STATION REHAB AND BUILDING

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: Austin Parkway Water Plant Pump Station Rehab and Building

CIP PROJECT NUMBER: WA1304

LOCATION OF WORK: 1407 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Drawings, specifications and contract documents may be obtained with a non-refundable payment of $100.00 to Othon, Inc. located at 11111 Wilcrest Green Drive, Suite 128, Houston, TX 77042; (713) 975-8555. 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 Thursday, April 2, 2015 at

11:00 a.m., 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 on

Wednesday, March 25, 2015, @ 9:00 a.m. at City of Sugar Land, Brazos Room,

City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

Questions regarding this bid must be received by Friday, March 27, 2015 at

5:00 p.m. Please contact Abraham Rodriguez, PE, Othon, Inc.; (713) 975-8555; [email protected] City Council will award the contract as provided in the Invitation to Bid. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMCCity Secretary

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

FIRST COLONY AND LAKEVIEW WATER WELL 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: First Colony and Lakeview Water Well Rehabilitation

CIP PROJECT NUMBER: WA1504

LOCATION OF WORK: 2120 First Colony, Sugar Land, TX 77479 and

1100 Lakeview, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Drawings, specifications and contract documents may be obtained with a non-refundable payment of $30.00 to Jones & Carter, Inc. located at 6335 Gulfton, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77081; (713) 777-5337 Ext 268. 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 Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., 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 on Wednesday,

March 25, 2015, @ 10:00 a.m. at City of Sugar Land, Brazos Room, City Hall, 2700 Town

Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

Questions regarding this bid must be received by Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Please contact Toby McQueary, PE, Jones & Carter, Inc.; (713) 777-5337; [email protected] City Council will award the contract as provided in the Invitation to Bid. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMCCity Secretary

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

BURNEY ROAD AND UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD NORTH LANDSCAPE

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: Burney Road and University Boulevard North Landscape

CIP PROJECT NUMBER: K1401 and PK1406

LOCATION OF WORK: Burney Road from Voss to Florence Road and

University Boulevard South of US 90A; Sugar Land, TX Drawings, specifications and contract documents may be obtained at no cost: by contacting, Jamie Hendrixson, RVI Planning + Landscape Architecture (713) 621-8025. [email protected] 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 Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., 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 on Wednesday,

March 25, 2015, @ 11:00 a.m. at City of Sugar Land, Brazos Room, City Hall, 2700 Town

Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.

Questions regarding this bid must be received by Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.

Please contact Jamie Hendrixson, RVI Planning + Landscape Architecture; (713) 621-8025; [email protected] City Council will award the contract as provided in the Invitation to Bid. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMCCity Secretary

Application deadline for

WCMC Legacy Scholarship

The Woman’s Club of Mis-souri City is now accepting ap-plications for its WCMC Legacy Scholarship. The $1,000 schol-arships are offered to graduating seniors who live in Missouri City, have a 4.0 GPA and are graduat-ing from Elkins, Marshall, Dulles, Hightower or Ridge Point high schools. Deadline for applica-tions is April 10, 2015. Students can obtain the necessary forms from their counselor’s offi ce and/or college and career advisors. Interested applicants must submit the completed application and worksheet with an offi cial copy of their high school transcript , a copy of their college acceptance letter and a letter of recommenda-tion to WCMC Legacy Scholar-ship, 2814 West Pebble Beach Drive, Missouri City, TX 77459-2521. Following a review by the scholarship committee, eligible students will be contacted for an interview. For more informa-tion contact Nancy Thurmond at [email protected].

Pre-school owner Kathy Li, a fi ve-year resident of Sugar Land has fi led for Fort Bend ISD School Board, Position 2.

Kathy Li moved to Houston from California with her fam-ily in 2006. The family chose to settle down in Sugar Land because they believe Fort Bend ISD will offer their children the opportunity for an excellent education.

Li came to America to pur-sue her Master’s Degree in Biochemistry at the Univer-sity of Northern Colorado in 1996. She had worked as a lab chemist for 3 years before she changed her career path to the fi nancial industry.

In 2006, Li joined JPMor-gan Chase Bank and closely worked with the Rice Chinese Students Scholar Association for 8 years.

“I served as a classroom mom for my oldest son’s classroom in California and was able to visit the entire San Francisco Bay area with the children on

Grayle James, long time Sugar Land resident, is seeking re-election to the Fort Bend Independent School District Board of Trustees, Position 2, in the May 9, 2015, election. James currently serves as the President of the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees.

“I believe the School Board sets the tone for our district. We need strong, positive lead-ership to enable our profes-sional teachers to help our children achieve success,” said James. She continues, “In the past 2½ years, while I have served on the Board of Trust-ees, we have hired Dr. Charles Dupre, set a mission and vision for our district, and established clear, measurable district goals. I wish to continue my work on the School Board toward ac-complishing these goals.”

James is an 18 year resident of Sugar Land in Fort Bend County. Since coming to Sugar Land, she has volun-teered in many capacities in our community and volunteer positions in the schools have been her focus. She has served in many positions including PTA/PTO President at Lakev-iew Elementary, First Colony Middle School, and Kempner High School. She has served on the school board for the past 2 ½ years.

James graduated f rom the University of California,

Kathy Li seeks to oust incumbent FBISD trustee Grayle James

Kathy Liall of the fi eld trips. After be-coming a working mom with 2 boys, I continued to participate in the reading club at the school and help children with special needs.”

Li is an onsite owner of a successful pre-school. In 2013 she started her business, The Goddard School Sugar Land.

“The fi eld of education is my calling. My mother, my grand-parents and my great grandpar-

ents all served as educators; it runs in the family. I look forward to serving the parents and children of Fort Bend ISD and working with the District Administration to bring a dif-ferent voice to the Board of Trustees.”

Li’s strong background in engineering, management in the fi nancial fi eld, and educa-tion will help her serve the FBISD Board of Trustees as an analytical, creative, and fair thinker.

“My focus is ensuring a bal-anced budget, a positive work-ing environment with better benefi ts for our teachers and staff members, advanced tech-nologies that offer our students the competitive edge and an ex-cellent educational opportunity for all children no matter where they live. I will work well with the Board showing respect for differing views,” says Li.

Kathy Li lives in Sugar Land with her husband, Kyle, and their three school-age children.

Berkeley in 1985, with a Bach-elor of Science in Chemical En-gineering. She continued hereducation at California State University, Bakersfield and received her secondary teach-ing credential in Mathematics and Physical Sciences. She taught physics and chemistryfor several years before moving overseas with her family. She has been married to her hus-band David for 30 years. Theyhave three children who have all attended FBISD schools.

For additional information visit www.votegraylejames.com Grayle James

so we can storehouse money so we can do what is needed down the road.

“This is a backdoor way to try to cut taxes” which is what they promised when running for election. This is the most detrimental piece of legisla-tion I have ever seen them in-troduce. This legislation will destroy cities.”

“We’ve got to do our part to stop it. This bill is on track to pass, so we’ve got to fi ght it. We have some elected offi cials who represent us. Call them and tell them what you think of it,” Owen urged citizens.

The Texas Municipal League said the bills intro-duced to cap the amount of property tax revenue cities can collect each year is a “mis-guided effort to reduce the property tax burden on home-owners and businesses.” Cur-rently, if a city increases prop-erty taxes by more than eight percent over the previous year, voters can petition for an elec-tion to rollback the increase.

“Bills have been introduced to replace that eight percent

‘rollback rate’ with a hard cap of four percent and require mandatory elections on an in-crease over four percent – all with the false claim that this would provide property tax re-lief,” the TML says.

They go on to say that a four percent cap on city property tax increases had been in effect in 2013 and the owner of a home in Dallas valued at $250,000 would have saved $33.10 a year or $2.75 a month. “While the savings to individual tax-payers are very small or even non-existent, a four percent cap would hit city services hard.” In Missouri City the hit is es-timated to be $750,000 less in tax revenues if the four percent cap were adopted.

Further, the TML explained that cities are not the cause of high property taxes, school dis-tricts are.

The tax rates of cities rose by 3.61 percent between 2012 and 2013 while school district tax collections rose by more than twice that rate or 7.72 percent. School property taxes continue to rise because the legislature continues to cut the state’s share of funding for schools.

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in 2022 will cost approximately $8.5 million (in 2015 dollars) if population growth continues at same rate. Equipping 60 Voter centers and 25 Early Voting sites in 2022 would cost ap-proximately $5 million.

County must hold a pub-lic hearing to inform and so-licit public opinion and county must develop a methodology to determine the placement of the countywide polling places, Oldham said.

Commissioners court will shortly decide the dates and places for the public hearing.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF SUGAR LAND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

FOR THE USE OF CDBG FUNDS

The City of Sugar Land will hold a public hearing to give all Sugar Land residents an opportunity to voice opinions on the Program Year 2015 Annual Action Plan for the use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community

Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and proposed projects for the upcoming program year. We would like to hear your comments on how we should prioritize programs for the coming year and how we plan to spend CDBG funding. A mandatory pre-application workshop for all agencies requesting CDBG funds will be held in conjunction with the public hearing. Eligible agencies include 501(c)(3) non-profits, City Departments and County agencies. Applications are due April 15, 2015 by 5 P.M. and will be made available only to those agencies in attendance. All attendees are invited to speak on the subject of CDBG at the public hearing on:

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

9:00 A.M.

Brazos Rooms I & II

City of Sugar Land City Hall

2700 Town Center Boulevard North

Sugar Land, Texas

Residents may send comments by April 15, 2015 to the City of Sugar Land Community Development Department, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479 or P.O. Box 110, Sugar Land, Texas 77487-0110. Residents may also fax comments to the City at (281) 275-2771.

CDBG Program Background

The goal of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate-income persons. Eligible activities include but are not limited to public facility construction and improvements, handicapped accessibility, operational funding for non-profit agencies, rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, housing development assistance, enforcement of City codes, clearance and demolition, infrastructure improvements, business development and job creation activities. Not less than 70% of CDBG funds must be used for activities that benefit low and moderate-income persons.

Fair Housing Issues

The Public Hearing will also be a forum regarding input on fair housing and related issues. Citizens with suggestions and/or concerns will be provided opportunity to voice those issues during the last portion of the public hearing. Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, these facilities

are wheelchair accessible, and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for special accommodations or interpretive services must be made at least 48 hours prior to the meetings. Reasonable accommodations will be made to assist your needs. Please contact the Community Development Department at (281) 275-2170 or by FAX at (281) 275-2771.

ORDINANCE NO. O-15-15

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE; ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING 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-15-15 approved on second and fi nal reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on March 2, 2015, as the same appears in the records of my offi ce.

/s/ Maria GonzalezCity Secretary

City of Missouri City

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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 March 4, 2015, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in April, 2015, the same being the 7thday 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 estatelevied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State ofTexas, to-wit:

§§§

Sale#

Cause #Judgment Date

Style of Case Legal DescriptionAcct # Order Issue Date

AdjudgedValue

EstimatedMinimum Bid

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

07-DCV-158271

11-DCV-189369

12-DCV-199708

12-DCV-200967

12-DCV-200967

12-DCV-200967

13-DCV-209486

09/13/11

01/21/15

01/05/15

12/06/13

12/06/13

12/06/13

12/19/14

FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS.JO MARIE DIXON BEAL, ET AL

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. BETTY J. VICTORIA, AKA BETTY J JONES AKA BETTY WILLIAMS JONES

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. THELMA DIXON INGRAM, ET AL

FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. WC SOUTHERN COLONY DEVELOPMENT



FORT BEND COUNTY VS. DAVID JOHN HOULIHAN, ET AL

$152,780.00

$34,620.00

$19,230.00

$173,060.00

$468,400.00

$356,710.00

$637,550.00

$102,500.00

$24,100.00

$16,400.00

$14,800.00

$38,300.00

$29,400.00

$46,000.00

0029000000111901

2150070040360907

0050000000021901

0031000001309907

0031000001307907

0031000001308907

0078000000010901

CHURCHILL FULSHEAR SURV, 9 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ABST 29,CLK'S FILE NO. 1934302034* (0029000000111901/0029000000110901)

BRIARGATE, LT 36, BLK 4, SEC 7,VOL 21, PG 6* (2150070040360907/1939004000036)

ENOCH LATHAM SURV, UNDIVIDED INTEREST 0.465 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF 4 ACRES, ABST 50, VOL 182, PG 560*

WILLIAM HALL LEAGUE, ABST 31, 11.3513 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF A CALLED 276.528 ACRE TRACT, CLK'S FILE NO. 1999057398*



ANDREW ROBERTS SURVEY, 70.25 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ABST 78, VOL 523, PG 737* (0078000000010901/0078000000011901)

(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 ofsaid 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 personhaving 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, March 4, 2015

Fort Bend County, Texas

ByDeputy

Constable Rob Cook

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 SALESSUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THEPROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contactyour attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

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.

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

STATE OF TEXAS §

COUNTY OF FORT BEND §

By virtue of an Order of Sale dated Jan 21, 2015, delivered pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the 240th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, said judgment rendered in favor of THE COMMONWEALTH CIVIC

ASSOCIATION, INC., plaintiff , and

against Nick R. Demeris and Helen

M. Demeris, defendant, in Cause No.

13-DCV-208697, for the sum of FIVE-THOUSAND-THREE-HUNDRED –EIGHTY-SIX- DOLLARS AND 63/100’s ($5386.63), plus fees for posting notices, publishing, and all costs of executing sale. I did on the 4TH day of FEB, 2015, at 5:00 PM, levy upon the following described tract of land in Fort Bend County, Texas, as the property of NICK R. DEMERIS AND

HELEN M. DEMERIS, defendant(s), to-wit:LOT 14, IN BLOCK 1 , OF

COMMONWEALTH ESTATES SECTION

TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT

BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING

TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF

RECORDED UNDER CLERK’S SLIDE

NOS. 1173/B AND 1174/A,BOTH OF

THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS,

and on APRIL 7, 2015, being the fi rst Tuesday of said month, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., at 301 JACKSON ST, FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG RICHMOND TX. I will off er for sale and sell at public auction for cash, all the right, title and interest of NICK R. DEMERIS AND HELEN M. DEMERIS, defendant, in and to said property.LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY

TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLOOR MEETING

ROOM 301 JACKSON,

RICHMOND, TX 77469

DATE: MAR 3, 2015

TIME: APPROX. 10:00 am

BY: SGT M. KUTACH

TREVER J. NEHLS

Constable Pct. 4


By CAROLYN BOWDENThe World Golf Foundation,

founded in 1993, is supported by the world’s major golf or-ganizations and professional tours. This nonprofi t organi-zation supports, promotes and enhances the growth of the game of golf while preserving golf’s traditional values and passing them on to others.

The WGF decided, in 1997, to create THE FIRST TEE which would allow affordable access for those not previously exposed to the game of golf. WGF has since enhanced THE FIRST TEE program to that of a youth development organization that teaches core values, healthy habits and life skills using golf as a platform. Former President George W. Bush is currently the honorary chairman.

THE FIRST TEE has ap-proximately, just over 170 chapters, across the U.S. and in three international loca-tions. There are three primary channels of delivering its pro-graming: (1) through a net-work of the chapters (2) intro-ducing golf to elementary-age students through physical edu-cation classes (3) with an after school program delivered by trained leaders at other youth service locations, such as, YMCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs.

THE FIRST TEE CURRICULUM

The curriculum focuses on its “Nine Core Values”: hon-esty * integrity * sportsman-ship * respect * confi dence * responsibility * perseverance * courtesy and judgment. Each of the chapters uses a teach-ing curriculum developed by experts in the fi eld of positive youth development and de-livered by “trained” coaches. This teaches the participants to learn how to transfer the “val-ues of golf” to “everyday life”.

Children enter the program through a parent’s “new mem-ber” orientation. Cost is $30

per calendar year.THE FIRST TEE “Nine

Healthy Habits” were cre-ated to promote healthy, active lifestyles for young people. PHYSICAL: * Energy: Mak-ing healthy choices, when to eat, how much to eat and types of food and drinks. * Play: Sleeping and other forms of “re-charging” * Safety: us-ing proper equipment, warm up and cool down, sun protec-tion. EMOTIONAL: Vision * learn from past, value the pres-ent, and envision their future. * Mind * using mind for self-improvement, building confi -dence and maintaining perspec-tive. * Family * participates in activities together. SOCIAL: * Friends * healthy relationships * School * being successful in

school and other areas of life. * Community * learn to “give back” and “care for others” and have healthy spiritual relation-ships.

To summarize the general categories of the curriculum: Through the Life Skills cur-riculum, participants learn techniques and the importance of self-management, interper-sonal skills, goal-setting and being resilient in the face of ob-stacles and negative peer pres-sure. Each of our Life Skills Experience lessons focuses on

The story of First Tee

one or more of those general categories.

EXAMPLE OF SESSION CLOSINGS:

Players are given an opportu-nity to share with their indi-vidual group what they have learned that day, thereby, leav-ing with ownership of a piece of this new knowledge to share with family, friends and others. (1) “What did we play today?” (2) “What did you learn?” (3) “What did you appreciate today?” (4) “How was your game?” Visit www.thefi rstteegreater-houston.org or call 281-454-7000 for more information.

Next Column : March 25.

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

SCHEDULED BACKHOE REPAIRS

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

PROJECT NAME: RFP 2015-011 Scheduled Backhoe Repairs

LOCATION OF WORK: Sugar Land, Texas 77479 Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering at Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. Sealed proposals one (1) original and five (5) 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 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at which time proposals will be publicly opened and read. Proposals received after the opening date and time will not be considered.Questions regarding this proposal must be received by Tuesday, March 24, 2015 on or

before 3:00 P.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky, CPPB, Contracts Manager [email protected] City Council will award the contract as provided in the Request for Proposal. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within ninety (90) calendar days after the opening date and time.Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMCCity Secretary

MARCH 11, 2015 • INDEPENDENT • Page 5

AUTOMOBILE: Lexus RC

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 March 2, 2015, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in April, 2015, the same being the 7th 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:

§ § §

(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 by law, 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.

2

3

4

5

11-DCV- 194501

12-DCV- 197012

12-DCV- 197012

13-DCV- 209333

01/05/15

04/18/13

04/18/13

06/20/14

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHNNY FAJKUS

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MARGARET JEWELL WILLIAMS

FORT BEND COUNTY VS. MARGARET JEWELL WILLIAMS

FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. RODRIGO RODRIGUEZ SALDANA

$55,420.00

$6,390.00

$4,260.00

$478,910.00

$7,300.00

$2,200.00

$1,700.00

$2,000.00

330000011460090 7

005805095000090 8

005805097002090 8

006800000220090 7

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.

FRESNO GARDENS, LTS 46- 47, BLK 11, VOL 290, PG 350*

ISAAC MCGARY SURVEY, 0.388 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ABST 58, VOL 933, PG 311* ACCT #S 0058050950000908/ 0058050960000908/0058050970000908

ISAAC MCGARY LEAGUE, 0.26 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ABST 58, CLK'S FILE NO. 85060693*

WILLIAM PETTUS LEAGUE, 9.765 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ABST 68, VOL 618, PG 725*

Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Style of Case Legal Description Acct # Order Issue Date

Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

Dated at Richmond, Texas, March 2, 2015


By Sergeant Billy Guerrero

Constable A. J. Dorr

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


AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.





AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE; ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.





AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE; ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.





AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.





AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE; AMENDING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE PROVISION OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES; ADOPTING THE 2014 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.





AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.




By BARBARA FULENWIDERThe new Lexus RC is low,

sleek, fast and agile with a growling exhaust note and a searing red paint job that could have come from a concept car.

The RC has defi nitely heat-ed up the luxury-sport coupe category with its audacious de-sign and high performance that is unlike any previous Lexus. While the RC 350 swaggers with a striking exterior, it fea-tures a standard V6 teamed to an eight-speed sports program direct shift transmission for rear-wheel drive models that provides smooth acceleration, predictable torque and fuel economy.

The naturally aspirated 3.5-liter Lexus V6 makes 306 horsepower and 277 lb.-ft. of torque. The motor and trans-mission combine the best of both worlds -- torque con-verter smoothness with shift-ing speed of a dual-clutch unit when shifting manually.

The Lexus RC listens to the driver through the Drive Mode Select system. The driver can dial in the performance re-sponse and feel desired from the car. Drive Mode Select tai-lors the vehicle’s powertrain,

electric power-assisted steer-ing assist curve and air con-ditioning. The steering wheel has two mounted paddle shift-ers on it along with audio con-trols.

Accentuating the vibrant paint colors, the Lexus RC debuts new 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels, each featuring machined spokes. The 18-inch wheel and available 19-inch wheel uses a fi ve-spoke de-sign. The RC 350 RWD and AWD variants have 13.15-inch diameter brake rotors front and rear.

All RC 350 models have vehicle dynamic integrated management (VDIM), the Lexus system that coordinates control of the powertrain, an-ti-lock brake system, electric power steering, traction con-trol and vehicle stability con-trol systems. Lexus VDIM can anticipate loss of traction and help ensure the traditionally separate active safety systems.

The Lexus RC also offers the available pre-collision brake and pre-collision brake assist systems. They detect the potential for a collision be-tween the RC and an obstacle or vehicle ahead. Both systems

can operate brake control to reduce the impact.

As for design the Lexus RC is a pure 2+2 coupe, with the comfort priority placed on the fi rst “2” in that equation. From every angle, the low profi le, wide-stance RC with its short wheelbase and large diameter wheels is exception-ally good looking.

Inside the RC a 4.2-inch thin fi lm transistor liquid crys-tal display at the center of the instrument cluster presents the full-color multi informa-tion display. Linked to the car’s multi-media system, it can display vehicle, audio and navigation information.

Lexus didn’t throw out practicality when it amped up emotion in the RC. The 60/40 split-fold rear seat back can

accommodate items up to 59 inches long, such as snow-boards. With the rear seats in use, the 10.4 cu. ft. luggage area can accommodate two golf bags. A new dual manual/electric folding mechanism eases access for passengers to the rear seats. The power operation memory function allows the seatback to auto-matically return to a pre-set position.

Since its inception, Lexus has continually pushed the advancement of mobile au-dio. Both the standard and op-tional audio systems play all popular digital formats. The standard audio system drives its 10 speakers with 256 watts total output. Lexus is the only auto brand to offer mobile au-dio by Mark Levinson. Avail-

able in the RC, a new Mark Levinson 17-speaker system creates a stunning 360-degree, three-dimensional sonic space thanks to a system that pro-duces 835-watts total output while using less power than other systems of similar out-put.

The 2015 Lexus RC starts with a fresh slate for multi-media control. For navigation equipped vehicles, a new Re-mote Touchpad uses smart-phone-like touch control, in-cluding tap, fl ick and pinch gestures to control audio, navigation or system informa-tion displayed on the center screen, without the user hav-ing to look down.

The RC debuts a new ver-sion of blind spot monitor,

which provides information up to 196 feet behind the ve-hicle. The system calculates the time an approaching ve-hicle will take to reach the back of the RC, and begins providing information when this time goes below a thresh-old value. Rear Cross Traffi c Alert assists the driver when backing out of a parking space or driveway.

The RC is fast fun to drive, has a killer audio system, su-per seats and outstanding style inside and out. The RC arrived in pull-me-over Infrared, which is head snapping gor-geous and defi nitely got lotsa looks. The retail price of this head turner is $42,790 with all standard equipment.

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

METER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

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

PROJECT NAME: RFP 2015-012 Meter Replacement Program

LOCATION OF WORK: Sugar Land, Texas 77479 Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering at Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. Sealed proposals one (1) original and five (5) 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 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at which time proposals will be publicly opened and read. Proposals received after the opening date and time will not be considered.Questions regarding this proposal must be received by Tuesday, March 24, 2015 on or

before 3:00 P.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky, CPPB, Contracts Manager [email protected] City Council will award the contract as provided in the Request for Proposal. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within ninety (90) calendar days after the opening date and time.Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMCCity Secretary

FORT BEND REAL ESTATEPage 6 • INDEPENDENT • MARCH 11, 2015

Meadows Place•Kangaroo•5/3/0

$159,000$159,000

Park Meadows•Kirkwoood•2/2.5/2

$124,900$124,900

Mission Bend•Camino Del Sol• 3/2/2

$105,000$105,000

Anita Milne281-413-9732

Beard Realty Group

Meadowglen•River Meadow•3/2.5/2

$179,000$179,000

Park Meadows•Kirkwood•3/2.5/2

Knowledgeable! Experienced!Hardworking!Competitive!

Action [email protected]

$112,000$112,000

Meadows Place•Scottsdale•4/2/2

$158,500$158,500SOLD

Riverstone • $462,000 • 5/4/24511CC

Telfair SL•$845,000•5/41/2/3 7514T

Arlene Rolsen CRS,Realtor

(281) 414-8400www.ArleneRolsen.com

Lake PointeSugar Land

$510,0003/3.1/2

1326LP

Open HouseSunday

March 15th1-4pm

Pending

Sienna Plantation MC•$839,900•4/4.1/3 34TT

Park Meadows Kirkwood .Condo. 2/2.5/2

THE STATE OF TEXAS

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF

CHARLOTTE CALLIER, DECEASED

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 March 30, 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 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was fi led on SEPTEMBER 05, 2013. It bears cause number 13-DCV-

209056 and is styled:Citimortgage, Inc. vs William Callier

and Charlotte Callier.

The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is:ROBERT D. FORSTER, II

BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER

TURNER & ENGEL LLP

15000 SURVEYOR BLVD STE 100

ADDISON TX 75001

972-340-7809

The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: PLAINTIFF’S SUIT SEEKS TO

ENFORCE ITS HOME EQUITY LIEN

AND STATUTORY PROBATE LIEN

AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY

AND IMPROVEMENTS COMMONLY

KNOWN AS 2811 CUMBERLAND

DRIVE, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS

77459 AND MORE PARTICULARLY

DESCRIBED AS: LOT FIFTY-ONE

(51), IN BLOCK FIVE (5), OF FINAL

PLAT OF VICKSBURG, THE VILLAGE

OF CUMBERLAND, A SUBDIVISION

IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,

ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT

THEREOF RECORDED UNDER

SLIDE(S) 644/B & 645/A & B OF

THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS.

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 13th day of February, 2015.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA

ELLIOT


By Deputy District Clerk Rachel Crisler

281-238-1960

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

PUBLIC ART PLAN

The City of Sugar Land seeks proposals for performing all work required for the following project in the City:

PROJECT NAME: RFP 2015-06 Public Art Plan

LOCATION OF WORK: Sugar Land, Texas 77479 Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering at Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. Sealed proposals, one (1) original, five (5) copies, and one (1) electronic copy (in PDF format) on CD or flash drive 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 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at which time proposals will be publicly opened and read. Proposals received after the opening date and time will not be considered.Questions regarding this proposal must be received by Wednesday, March 18, 2015 on or before 3:00 P.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager at [email protected] City Council will award the contract as provided in the Request for Proposal. The City of Sugar Land will give notice of the contract award within ninety (90) calendar days after the opening date and time.

Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMCCity Secretary

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Richmond, Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District (M.U.D), and Unincorporated Areas of Fort Bend County, Texas, Case No. 15-06-0769P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed fl ood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These fl ood hazard determinations may include the addition or modifi cation of Base Flood Elevations, base fl ood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory fl oodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to refl ect these fl ood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the fl oodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in eff ect to qualify or remain qualifi ed for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed fl ood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

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, MARCH 19, 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. Solicitations and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

BID 15-067 – PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF CARPET

Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are not 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


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, MARCH 26, 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. CDs are available in the Purchasing Agent’s Offi ce. All addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.BID 15-065 PAVING, DRAINAGE, AND WATER LINE FOR SANSBURY BLVD-GRAND ESTATES DRIVE TO CANYON LAKE DRIVE:A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 1:00PM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas 77469. All bidders are encouraged to attend Unit pricing required; payment will be by check. Bonds are required.Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.


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, MARCH 19, 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.RFP 15-066 – REDUNDANT ETHERNET SERVICEDetailed pricing is required. Bonds are not required.Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.


THE STATE OF TEXAS


TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ERIN

BLEVINS DECEASED ADDRESS

UNKNOWN

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 April 13, 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 FEBRUARY 23, 2015. It bears cause number 15-DCV-221364 and is

styled: Lenora Ojeda vs Unknown

Heirs of Erin Blevins, Deceased.The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is:RAMOND W HOWARD

ATTORNEY AT LAW

1303 TURTLE CREEK DR

MISSOURI CITY TX 77489

281-437-5900

The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit: ALL OF LOT NO. SEVEN (7) IN

BLOCK NO. FIVE (5) OF GATEWAY

ACRES SECTION3, SITUATED IN

THE MOSES SHIPMAN SURVEY,

ABSTRACT NO. 86, IN FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS AS SHOWN ON THE

MAP OR PLAT OF SAID ADDITION

OF RECORD IN VOLUME 413, PAGE

528, DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS, SAVE AND EXCEPT

ALL INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL,

GAS AND OTHER MINERALS, IN,

UPON AND UNDER SAID PROPERTY

AS HERETOFORE RESERVED TO

GRANTORS IN DEED DATED JULY

12TH, 1966 EXECUTED BY J.E.

KUTSCHER AND HARRY V. DULICK,

RECORDED VOL. 478, PAGE 205,

DEED RECORDS OF FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS

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 25th day of February, 2015.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA

ELLIOTT

Deputy District Clerk Debra

Elzondo

281-344-3959 THE STATE OF TEXAS


TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF UL DEARY AND 4602 KING RIDGE HOUSTON

TEXAS 77053

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 April 13, 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 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was fi led on JULY 05, 2013. It bears cause number 13-DCV-207631 and is styled:U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., As Trustee for Vericrest Opportunity Loan Trust Asset

Holdings NPL3, by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., Formerly Known As Vericrest

Financial, Inc., as its Attorney-In-Fact Plaintiff V. Estate of U.L. Deary, Michelle

Jackson Marc Deary, Kosher Deary, Urban Deary, The Unknown Heirs of U.L.

Deary and 4602 King Ridge, Houston, Texas 77053, In Rem DefendantsThe name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is:DANYA FULLER GLADNEY

BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TURNER & ENGEL LLP

1900 ST JAMES PLACE SUITE 500

HOUSTON TX 77056

713-693-2027

The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit:WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, PLAINTIFF REQUESTS THAT UPON FINAL HEARING, THAT DEFENDANTS BE CITED TO APPEAR AND ANSWER, AND, THE COURT ENTER JUDGMENT GRANTING: 1. A DECLARATION THAT PLAINTIFF HAS A LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PAY-OFF OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT UNDER TEX. CONST. ART. 50(A)(6); AND 2. AN ORDER AUTHORIZING PLAINTIFF TO FORECLOSE ITS LIEN CREATED UNDER TEX. CONST. ART 50(A}(6) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND TEX. PROP. CODE51.002; AND 3. MORTGAGEE IS AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE THE HOME EQUITY SECURITY AGREEMENT MADE THE SUBJECT OF THIS PROCEEDING AGAINST THE SECURED PROPERTY PURSUANT TO; TEX. CONST. ART. XVI 50(A)(6)(D): TEX. BUS. & COMM. CODE 3.301 OR TEX. PROP. CODE 51.0001, 51.0025; TEX. PROP. CODE 51.002 ET SEQ. ; AND TEX. ESTATE CODE 101.001 AND 101.051; 4. THE MORTGAGOR, MORTGAGOR’S PUTATIVE ESTATE, AND MORTGAGOR’S HEIRS WILL HAVE NO PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE HOME EQUITY DEBT AND SHALL BE DIVESTED OF ALL RIGHT TITLE IN THE PROPERTY SECURING THE LOAN AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO TEX. ESTATE CODE 101.001 AND 101.051 UPON FORECLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEX CONST. ART. XVI 20(A)(6) AND TEX. PROP. CODE 51002 ET SEQ. : 5. A WRIT OF POSSESSION AGAINST ANY OCCUPANT OF THE PROPERTY IF THEY FAIL OR REFUSE TO LEAVE THE PROPERTY AFTER FORECLOSURE OR : AND 6. ALL OTHER RELIEF, IN LAW AND IN EQUITY, TO WHICH PLAINTIFF MAY BE ENTITLED. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: LOT (8), IN BLOCK SIX (6), AMENDED PLAY OF GREEN VALLEY ESTATES, SECTION THREE (3), AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN SLIDE NO. 1533/A, OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS.If this citation is not served, it will be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said court at Richmond, Texas on this 23rd day of February, 2015.

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT

FORT BEND COUNTY

Deputy District Clerk Ashley Alaniz

281-633-7616

FORT BEND COUNTYCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

FY 2015 CONSOLIDATED PLANNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

To build and strengthen new partnerships with State and local governments and the private sector, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires a single consolidated submission for the planning and application aspects of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Programs. Fort Bend County is in the process of developing its FY 2015 Consolidated Plan.A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., Fort Bend County Commissioners Court, 2nd Floor, Fort Bend County Courthouse, 401 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas to receive comments from the public regarding the housing and community development needs of low- and moderate-income persons such as homeless individuals and families; persons with special needs (the elderly, frail elderly, severely mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol/other drug addictions, and persons with HIV/AIDS); the housing needs of renters and owners; community needs such as anti-crime, economic development, infrastructure, planning and administration, public facilities, public services, senior programs, youth programs; and other nonhousing community development needs. The public is encouraged to attend and to submit comments to Marilynn Kindell, Community Development Director, 301 Jackson St., Suite 602, Richmond, Texas 77469. Comments will be incorporated into the draft FY 2015 Consolidated Plan, as appropriate.Persons with vision or hearing impairments or other individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids and services may contact the department at (281) 341-4410 regarding reasonable accommodations for the meeting. This venue is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Spanish language translators are available at the meeting for persons with Limited English Profi ciency. Persons requiring other language translators must contact the department at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at (281) 341-4410 to request translation services for the meeting.


AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.





AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 38, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE; ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO; REDESIGNATING RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO FIREWORKS AS AMENDMENTS TO THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING 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-15-18 approved on second and fi nal reading by the City Council at its regular meeting held on March 2, 2015, as the same appears in the records of my offi ce.



PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffi c control plan for Fairpark Village, Section 4, Precinct 1.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

Submitted by,Laura RichardFort Bend County Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffi c control plan for Oak Lake Court, Precinct 4.



PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffi c control plan for Providence at Riverstone, Section 1, Precinct 4.The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.


PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffi c control plan for Sunrise Meadow, Section 7, Precinct 1.




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, MARCH 26, 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. Solicitations and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov. BID 15-059 – SUMMER FOOD PROGRAMA Pre-Bid conference, will be conducted on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 9:00AM (CST). The pre-bid conference will be held at the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department located in the Travis Annex at 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, Texas 77469. All bidders are encouraged to attend Unit 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 AgentFort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

ABWA SWAPEN Date: Tuesday March 17th Time: 11:00 - 1:00 p.m

Special St. Patrick’s Day Meeting

Place: Trendmaker Homes ~

Model Home in Riverstone

4419 Montcliff Bend Ct., Missouri City

Topic: Your Financial Future

For this Special Event, fi rst time visitors are al-

lowed free. There will be Door Prizes.

RSVP to: Dora Moore at

[email protected]. Members : $20

Non-members & No Reservation: $25

Vendor Tables – Limited Availability

INDEPENDENT • MARCH 11, 2015 • Page 7

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE; ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.





AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE MISSOURI CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.




NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE

THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF FORT BEND

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 268TH DISTRICT COURT of FORT BEND County on the 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015, by the Clerk thereof, in the case of NEEDVILLE

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS.

ARMSTEAD STERLING, JR in Cause# 12-

DCV-197264 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell, at 10:00 0’ Clock AM on the 7TH day of APRIL, 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: 8830000010020906

BEING HOUSE LOT FIVE (5), 50’ X 100’

OF LOT ONE (1), BLOCK ONE (1) OF

THE VALKA BROTHERS 21.5 ACRE

SUBDIVSION OUT OF JOHN & WILLIE

VALKA 160 ACRE TRACT IN SECTION

26, H & T CRR CO. SURVEY, FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS, CONVEYED IN DEED

FROM JOE C. YELDERMAN TO BUGENE

LEWIS AND ROSIE LEWIS DATED MARCH

27, 1972 RECORDED IN VOLUME 563

AT PAGE 243 OF THE DEED RECORDS

OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND

COUNTY, TEXAS.

Levied on the 7TH day of April, 2105 as the property of STERLING ARMSTEAD, JR. to satisfy a judgment amounting to $3,340.31, 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; CITY OF NEEDVILLE; WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE; FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT; FORT BEND COUNTY GENERAL FUND; AND FORT BEND COUNTY LATERAL ROAD AND FLOOD CONTROLALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.

A.J. DORR, Constable

Precinct One


BY B. Breeze

Deputy

THE STATE OF TEXAS


TO: ROY JAMES and to all whom it

may concern, Repondent.

GREETINGS: 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 twenty (20) days after you were served this citation and petition, 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 FIRST AMENDED PETITION FOR

DIVORCE OF MILDRED JAMES was fi led in the 387TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, on APRIL 21, 2014 against ROY JAMES, being numbered 13-DCV-211463 and entitled IN

THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF

MILDRED JAMES AND ROY JAMES

AN IN THE INTEREST OF DAYLAN

JAMES, MINOR. The suit requests DIVORCE.

The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgement or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you. The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgement or decree in the child(ren)’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child(ren)’s adoption.Issued and given under my hand and seal of the said court at Richmond, Texas, on this the 23rd day of

February, 2015.

PETITIONER’s ATTORNEY:ISAAC E. HENDERSON

ATTORNEY AT LAW

P.O. BOX 711265

HOUSTON TX 77271

713-668-7885

DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT

Deputy District Clerk Valerie Ramos

281-633-7620

LEGAL NOTICESEALED BID SALE OF SALVAGE

PROPERTYFORT BEND COUNTY

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, Texas 77469 for the sale of salvage property as described herein until THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 at 1:30 PM (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 15-069 – SALE OF ONE (1) MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGEEquipment is off ered as is, where is.Successful bidder will be responsible for the removal of the equipment from County property within 3 calendar days after acceptance of bid. Successful bidder assumes all liability associated with removal. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.Signed:Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing AgentFort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

LEGAL NOTICEREQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS OF

QUALIFICATIONSSealed Qualifi cation Statements will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, William B. Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 AT 1:30 P.M. (CST). All submissions 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 fi rms made public. Submissions 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.govQ15-070 – DESIGN/BUILD GENERATOR FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN KENDLETONFort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all qualifi cation statements received.Signed:Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing AgentFort Bend County, Richmond, Texas

My movie started at 1:45 p.m. and we know that means that tipoff is really about 2:05 p.m., so I fi gured I had time to get gas and a car wash at Mr. Car Wash on Highway 6 in Sugar Land.

The AMC First Colony is within a mile of my favorite car wash; I have a platinum membership since having my car washed is one of my fa-vorite sports.

Mr. Car Wash has the best free popcorn in America. The bags are small, but the corn is delicious. I laced my bag with a couple of bite-sized snickers and I was good to go. Having just eaten my routine ration of Friday afternoon popcorn and a sweet, I saved $12.

I got my ticket at AMC, and went straight to Theatre Five. The concession stand employ-ees were disappointed at my snub.

I chose The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel by a process of elimination and timing. I sincerely considered “Chappie” in IMAX starring Sigourney Weaver and “Un-fi nished Business” starring Vince Vaughn.

Sometimes life’s decisions can be diffi cult; I struggled for hours with this choice. I’m not perfect. Yeah, right; tell us something we don’t al-ready know. Hey, don’t be so hard on me, Mr Movie Dawg,

I pay my money and takes my chances.

Let me start with this: Please don’t let there be a “Third” Best Exotic Mari-gold Hotel. The Second was painful. I don’t remember The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) being offensive.

My memory is that the original had some charm and humor. But don’t go to a shallow well too many times. Hollywood can’t stop them-selves from making a sequel of a fi nancial hit; I get that. But just promise me that there will not be a “The Third Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” in case I sleep during the next four years and forget that “Second” was cruel and un-usual punishment.

Dev Patel returns as the hotel entrepreneur, Sonny Kapoor, and he will get a ca-reer boost from this movie because his portrayal as the goofy, loveable friend to all will again carve out his domi-nance as the go-to actor from India. Patel is an able actor and a natural in comedy.

Same director, writer, and key actors (Maggie Smith and Judi Dench). How can you blow a lead with the same cast and crew? Bad script. Ol Parker wrote the screenplay for both Marigold Hotel mov-ies. One out of two ain’t bad. Unless you have to sit through

the second movie on a beauti-ful Friday afternoon. Rock ‘n Roll. Grade 69. Larry H. www.larryhmoviereviews.com

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

INVESTMENT BROKER DEALER SERVICES

The City of Sugar Land seeks qualifications for performing all work required for the following project in the City: PROJECT NAME: Investment Broker Dealer Services

LOCATION OF WORK: Sugar Land, Texas 77479 Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering at Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. Sealed submittals, one (1) original and three (3) 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 2:00 p.m. on

Thursday, March 26, 2015, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.Questions regarding this bid must be received by Thursday, March 19, 2015 on

or before 3:00 P.M. Please contact Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager at [email protected] of award of contract shall be given by the City within one hundred and

twenty (120) days following the date of submittals.Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMCCity Secretary

The public – and especially former and current American military servicemen, veterans, and their friends – will be turn-ing out soon to play in a chal-lenging golf tournament at Quail Valley Golf Course.

The fi rst annual Local He-roes Golf Tournament is spon-sored by American Legion Post 942 of Sugar Land Texas and will take place on Friday March 21st at Quail Valley Golf Course.

An entry fee of $100 per player in this shotgun start event allows each player to compete for awards at the end of the tournament. A free meal

Jimmy Zamora of Sugar Land’s American Legion Post 942 and fellow tournament organizer Manny Garcia practice putting strokes in preparation for the Local Heroes Golf Tournament set for 1 p.m. Friday, March 21, at Quail Valley Golf Course.

Golf Tournament to support veterans

at the clubhouse is included for all participants.

There will also be numer-ous door prizes and items to be raffl ed in the celebration at the post’s Legion Hall after the tournament, along with hors d’oeuvres. Funds earned from the event will be used to help remodel the group’s gathering place in Sugar Land.

Reservations for the tour-nament are being taken by Jimmy Zamora at 832-677-7017 or Manny Garcia at 832-600-3568. Quail Valley Golf Course is located at 2880 La Quinta Street, Missouri City, TX 77459.

The American Legion is the nation’s largest wartime vet-eran’s service organization. It raises millions of dollars in do-nations every year at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families.

Share the adventures of Anne Shirley and her “best friend for life,” Diana Barry, in the heartwarming classic Anne of Green Gables, open-ing at Award-winning Fort Bend Theatre, 2815 N Main Street, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m, and Sundays at 3 p.m, March 20 - 29.

Marilla Cuthbert asks for

Anne of Greene Gables plays at Fort Bend Theatre

an orphan boy to help her and her brother take care of Green Gables, but the orphanage sends Anne with an “e” — an independent, red-headed, freckle-faced girl who chang-es their lives and touches the hearts of all who come to know and love her. Delight in Anne’s high-spirited antics all over again as she narrowly es-capes Mrs. Blewett’s clutches at the orphanage, whacks Gil-bert over the head with her slate, saves little Minnie May from her deathbed and, when she has come of age, fi nally lets Gilbert into her life.

In the touching words of Marilla, Anne is “the dearest mistake” that’s ever come into her life, and she doesn’t know how she could love her more. Buy your $10 tickets online at www.fortbendtheatre.com.

Registration for Spring Acting Classes at Fort Bend Theatre

Registration for Award-Winning Fort Bend Theatres Spring Acting Classes has begun online at www.fortbendtheatre.com. Classes will run on Saturdays from March 21 to May 16 for only $200 at 2815 N. Main Street. Sessions include Musical Theatre for ages 5-7, from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m, Acting Level I and II for ages 8-9, from 9:30 - 11 a.m and ages 10-12 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30. Students who have taken at least two act-ing classes (not musical theatre camps) must register by phone at 281-208-3333 for Advanced Acting Level III, ages 8-13 at 12:30 - 2 p.m.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

REZONING FIVE (5) ACRES NEW AND USED CAR DEALERSHIP WITH SERVICE CENTER

Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing: 6:30 p.m., March 26, 2015 to hear all persons interested in the proposed rezoning of approximately 5 acres from Planned Development (PD) District General Development Plan to Planned Development (PD) District Final Development Plan for a New and Used Car Dealership with Service Center (non-collision repair) located at the northeast corner of Addison Avenue and U.S. Highway 59 within the Telfair Development. City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North. Details of the proposed rezoning may be obtained by contacting the City of Sugar Land Development Planning Office by email [email protected] or phone (281) 275-2218. Vicinity Map

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COMMUNITY

Spring is near when you drive by Karen and Neil Beck’s gar-den at 3803 West Creek Club. Great color with a Redbud tree, Snapdragons, Alyssums, Dianthus, Petunias and Be-gonias. Be sure to drive by! Would you like lasting color plants through fall..... Quail Valley Garden Club Annu-al Caladium Sale is now in progress. Red Flash, Carolyn Wharton, White Christmas, Little Miss Muffet and Florida Sweetheart @ 80 cents a bulb. Contact Barbara Thompson at 281-835-9888 to purchase. http://traction.typepad.com/QVGC

Join ‘Leader of the Pack’ sponsors Bud Light/Silver Eagle Distributors and Suno-co Logistics, plus Fort Bend Cares Spokesdog Rain, for the second Annual Doggone Fun Run on Saturday, April 11, at Memorial Park in Sugar Land.

The Doggone Fun Run includes a competitive chip timed 5K Run (without dogs) and a 5K Run and a 1 mile Fun Run/Walk (with or with-out dogs), so there is some-thing for everyone and every dog!

Races have staggered start times beginning with the competitive 5K Run at 8a.m. There will be medals for age group winners of the compet-itive 5K Run along with priz-es for winners of the ‘canine costume competition.’

Come early and stay late to peruse vendor booths, enjoy DJ music, learn tips from a local dog trainer, and more.

Take advantage of early registration through March

13 for $25 per person or $75 for a family of three or more. After March 13, registration is $35 per person or $85 for a family of three or more. Each registrant will receive a t-shirt and a bandana for their favorite dog. Race day registration is $40 per person or $95 for a family of three or more.

On race day, t-shirts and bandanas are only available while supplies last.

Dog owners must ensure canine participants are on a non-retractable leash and must show proof of current rabies vaccination.

Mark your calendars for 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2015 for some Doggone Fun

at Memorial Park in Sugar Land.

Fort Bend Cares Doggone Fun Run raises funds to sup-port nonprofi t organizations that serve disadvantaged children and youth in Fort Bend County.

This year, to show support of our four-legged friends as well, Fort Bend Cares will donate a small portion of proceeds from this event to the Sugar Land Animal Ser-vices shelter.

For event registration, more information, or to be-come a sponsor, visit www.fortbendcares.org, email [email protected], or call 832-819-2005.

Fort Bend Cares Annual Doggone Fun Run/Walk set for April 11

Miguel Rodriguez,Sarah Coleman , and Robert Wills of Bud Light/Silver Eagle Distributors and Fort Bend Cares Spokes-dog Rain are “pawsitively” pumped about Fort Bend Cares Doggone Fun Run/Walk! Photo credit: Robbin Mallett

Blooms welcome spring

ANNIE KIDS MUSICAL. Annie Kids Musical will have a free showing for the community on March 20 at 7 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 4555 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land. The cast of seventy-four, ages 6 to 18 from the community will perform this popular musical based on the comic strip, “Little Orphan Annie”. Annie Kids tells of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to fi nd her parents, who left her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-fi lled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roo-sevelt and fi nds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy. The musical is part of the MTI Broadway Junior Collection®, MTI’s special collection of musicals for younger performers. The cast is led by Corinne Walker and Nadine Whipple. See MasterVoiceSinger.com for more details. Please note attendees must be at least 4 years old.

For more information about Fort Bend Independent All-Stars,call Becky at 713-291-8190 or e:mail [email protected]

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