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TOM MALER 281-203-6900 4405 Highway 6 • Sugar Land 281.313.9999 • www.kkbgoldrefinery.com (By Kroger at Settler’s Way) 3599 Highway 6 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Gold & Silver Refinery No one can pay higher than us! We pay up to 98.5% of the market value! Turn your unwanted precious metals into CA$H! Sell your gold, silver and copper directly to the refinery -- No Middle Man! We also buy DIAMONDS Coupons limited to public only. Coupons must be presented before appraisal. One coupon limited to one transaction. Expires: 8-31-2013 $ 300 Bring $ 500 Bring $ 1000 Bring get extra worth of Gold or Silver, $ 20! get extra worth of Gold or Silver, $ 50! get extra worth of Gold or Silver, $ 80! Tender Care Ambulance Services • No Out of Pocket Expense for the patient! All Insurances Accepted (excluding Medicare) • Trained EMT on board at all times. Non Emergency Medical Transportation! 104 Industrial Blvd, Suite L Sugar Land, Texas 77478 281.742.0210 4655 Techniplex Dr. Suite 300, Stafford, Texas 77477 E-Mail: [email protected]• Website: www.fortbendstar.com Office: 281-690-4200 • Fax: 281-690-4250 • TOLL FREE 1-888-430-7478 Fort Bend’s most in-depth news coverage • Check our website FortBendStar.com The Fort Bend / Southwest STAR Volume XXXV • No. 52 Wednesday, August 14, 2013 ART CENTER, continued on page 9 411, continued on page 8 21%, continued on page 8 PUBLIC, continued on page 8 ROSENBERG, continued on page 8 Bees removed at Historic Moore Home On Thursday, August 8, Gillen Pest Control removed bees that had been nesting in one of the columns of the historic Moore Home at Fort Bend County Museum. The bees built a gigantic hive, full of honey combs. Claire Rogers, Site Manager for Fort Bend County Museum expressed her thanks to Thomas and Anthony, employees of Gillen Pest Control, who took great care in removing the hive with minimal damage to the column. Last week, "The Star" ran a story about a fatality accident in the Texas Hill Country that claimed the life of one Foster High School teen and hospitalized 5 of his friends. In that story it was reported that the boys were part of the senior class of 2014. That was incorrect; they are “rising juniors” which makes them part of the 2015 senior class at their respective Foster and Lamar High Schools. Further, while the boys had all been together on a river vacation; at the time of the accident they were headed to a Hill Country ranch. By press time next week the DPS accident report should be completed and “official” details of the accident will be available for public release. CORRECTION By Betsy Dolan The Sugar Land City Council got the chance to hear what their constituents think about a proposed $50 million dollar bond referendum expected to be included on the November 5 ballot. The measure will be presented as three separate options: an outdoor festival site which would include Phase 2 of the Brazos River Park project; a community park in Telfair; and a series of hike and bike trails throughout the city. The majority of those who spoke at the hearing were excited about the proposed community park in Telfair which would include areas for a variety of Public hearing on bond referendum reveals early support and a few concerns international sports such as lacrosse, soccer and cricket as well as tennis courts. "Eighty percent of tennis is played in public parks not in private clubs," said Cindy Benson with the U.S. Tennis Association's Texas section. The community park plan also calls for a historic prison cemetery to be preserved and recognized. But Sugar Land resident Reginald Moore wants the bond measure to include a museum that calls attention to Sugar Land's role in the convict lease program. "I'm trying to get those men acknowledged because they died out there in those fields and there is no recognition and no memorial", Moore said. "Shame on the city for not being proactive in getting this done." Other residents expressed hope that easy access to the Brazos River in Sugar Land would finally be realized. "(Getting) to the Brazos River By Elsa Maxey It’s going to cost more up front for Fort Bend County to use a card payment solution to pay jurors. In fact, it will now cost over twice as much. Fort Bend County Commissioners last week authorized spending close to $24,000 instead of the estimated $11,000 the county currently spends annually by going to a new payment solution system to pay jurors, “a more efficient way to pay jurors,” said County Auditor Ed Sturdivant. Precinct 2 County Commissioner Grady Prestage presided over the court’s regular meeting during Judge Bob Hebert’s absence as it was stated he was out of town. Under the county’s present juror compensation system, Twenty one percent of juror compensation checks never clear checks are mailed, most of them for six dollars for the one day that prospective jurors spend at what is pejoratively referred to as “the cattle call.” That’s when those summoned for jury duty show up en masse to find out whether they will be picked to serve on a jury. Most of them are not picked, but they are mailed a six dollar The 411 on Stafford news By Karen Daniels Smoking Ordinance As of August 1, the smoking ordinance that was passed earlier this year has officially gone into effect. Mayor Leonard Scarcella reminded businesses that as part of the ordinance a sign must be affixed to the outside of their place of business designating themselves to the public as either a smoking or non-smoking establishment. Bars that earn 70% or more of the earned revenue from alcohol sales are exempt. Fines for smoking in non- exempt retail places are at the discretion of a judge, however, the penalty can be "up to $2,000." Train Incident On July 26 around 7:30pm a train incident occurred at the South Gessner intersection that involved the clipping of an aerial fiber-optic line. Charles Russell, City Engineer, explained that By Elsa Maxey For a plan that has been in the making since 2008 after bond referendum authorization, a development agreement between the City of Sugar Land and ACE Sugar Land, LLC (ACE Theatrical) has now been approved for Sugar Land’s Performing Arts Center. It’s being called the framework for the performing arts center. Development and construction plans call for substantial completion by September 2016. The facility is projected Sugar Land’s $83m Performing Arts Center ready in 2016 to cost $83,650,000 and it will sit on acreage purchased by the city from Newland at the southeast corner of University and U.S. 59, both views of the new facility. Funding sources for the new performing arts and live entertainment facility will come from ACE as an equity partner, the Sugar Land Development Corporation, which will issue sales tax revenue bonds, the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT), and Certificates of Obligation (Cos) supported by the rent payments for the venue. Financing will also include a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) for that area. In a presentation before city council, Economic Development Director Regina Morales stated that no property taxes would be used to finance By LeaAnne Klentzman Over the weekend yet another Subway sandwich shop in Sugar Land was robbed by an armed gunman. Police were called to the Subway sandwich shop along the Southwest Freeway in the Riverpark Shopping Center Saturday night. Sugar Land Police spokesman Doug Adolph said, “A man entered the store at 9:50 p.m., displayed a handgun, and demanded money from the cash register and fled the store in an unknown direction". Adolph described the suspect as black male, with light skin, short hair and a goatee. At the time of the robbery he was wearing a blue Nike sweater, white muscle shirt with red letters across the front, baggy blue jean shorts, tennis shoes and brown-framed women’s sunglasses. Neither employee was physically assaulted, however the emotional trauma of the incident was too overwhelming and EMS was called to the scene. When asked if this robbery could be linked to the others, he responded, “The circumstances are similar.” Another Subway store robbed in Sugar Land By Betsy Dolan When hundreds of contractors, suppliers and other experts in the tilt-wall concrete industry return home in late September after their national convention in Sugar Land, they’ll leave behind something for everyone to enjoy: a new Veterans Memorial at Sugar Land Memorial Park. The Sugar Land Legacy Foundation presented a $107,500 donation to the City Council August 6 from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) for the design and construction of the monument. Sugar Land to get Veterans Memorial for area park This rendering shows what the new Veterans Memorial could look like once it is completed at Sugar Land Memorial Park. The design concept is still being finalized. VETERANS, continued on page 9 By Betsy Dolan Rosenberg's City Council has decided to cancel plans for a November bond election and move forward with a proposal for the May 2014 election instead. The City's bond referendum would have been at the same time as Fort Bend County's bond election but finance director Joyce Vasut was told several Rosenberg road projects had been Rosenberg postpones November bond election pulled from the county's Mobility Bond Election. The projects affected include Herndon Drive/Mustang Avenue, Airport and Bryan Road. In addition, the city has yet to issue all the debt from the 2006 bond election. “City staff has not finalized the city improvements program priorities for Fiscal Year 2014
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TOM MALER
281-203-69004405 Highway 6 • Sugar Land
281.313.9999 • www.kkbgoldref inery.com
(By Kroger at Settler’s Way)
3599 Highway 6Sugar Land, Texas 77478
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STARVolume XXXV • No. 52 Wednesday, August 14, 2013
ART CENTER, continued on page 9
411, continued on page 8
21%, continued on page 8
PUBLIC, continued on page 8ROSENBERG, continued on page 8
Bees removed at Historic Moore Home
On Thursday, August 8, Gillen Pest Control removed bees that had been nesting in one of the columns of the historic Moore Home at Fort Bend County Museum. The bees built a gigantic hive, full of honey combs. Claire Rogers, Site Manager for Fort Bend County Museum expressed her thanks to Thomas and Anthony, employees of Gillen Pest Control, who took great care in removing the hive with minimal damage to the column.
Last week, "The Star" ran a story about a fatality accident in the Texas Hill Country that claimed the life of one Foster High School teen and hospitalized 5 of his friends. In that story it was reported that the boys were part of the senior class of 2014. That was incorrect; they are “rising juniors” which makes them part of the 2015 senior class at their respective Foster and Lamar High Schools. Further, while the boys had all been together on a river vacation; at the time of the accident they were headed to a Hill Country ranch. By press time next week the DPS accident report should be completed and “official” details of the accident will be available for public release.
CORRECTION
By Betsy Dolan The Sugar Land City Council
got the chance to hear what their constituents think about a proposed $50 million dollar bond referendum expected to be included on the November 5 ballot.
The measure will be presented as three separate options: an
outdoor festival site which would include Phase 2 of the Brazos River Park project; a community park in Telfair; and a series of hike and bike trails throughout the city.
The majority of those who spoke at the hearing were excited about the proposed community park in Telfair which would include areas for a variety of
Public hearing on bond referendum reveals early support and a few concerns
international sports such as lacrosse, soccer and cricket as well as tennis courts.
"Eighty percent of tennis is played in public parks not in private clubs," said Cindy Benson with the U.S. Tennis Association's Texas section.
The community park plan also calls for a historic prison cemetery to be preserved and recognized. But Sugar Land resident Reginald Moore wants the bond measure to include a museum that calls attention to Sugar Land's role in the convict lease program.
"I'm trying to get those men acknowledged because they died out there in those fields and there is no recognition and no memorial", Moore said. "Shame on the city for not being proactive in getting this done."
Other residents expressed hope that easy access to the Brazos River in Sugar Land would finally be realized.
"(Getting) to the Brazos River
By Elsa Maxey
It’s going to cost more up front for Fort Bend County to use a card payment solution to pay jurors. In fact, it will now cost over twice as much. Fort Bend County Commissioners last week authorized spending close to $24,000 instead of the estimated $11,000 the county currently spends annually by going to a
new payment solution system to pay jurors, “a more efficient way to pay jurors,” said County Auditor Ed Sturdivant.
Precinct 2 CountyCommissioner Grady Prestage
presided over the court’s regular meeting during Judge Bob Hebert’s absence as it was stated he was out of town.
Under the county’s present juror compensation system,
Twenty one percent of juror compensation checks never clear
checks are mailed, most of them for six dollars for the one day that prospective jurors spend at what is pejoratively referred to as “the cattle call.” That’s when those summoned for jury duty show up en masse to find out whether they will be picked to serve on a jury. Most of them are not picked, but they are mailed a six dollar
The 411 on Stafford newsBy Karen Daniels
Smoking OrdinanceAs of August 1, the smoking
ordinance that was passed earlier this year has officially gone into effect. Mayor Leonard Scarcella reminded businesses that as part of the ordinance a sign must be affixed to the outside of their place of business designating themselves to the public as either a smoking or non-smoking establishment. Bars that earn 70% or more of the earned
revenue from alcohol sales are exempt.
Fines for smoking in non-exempt retail places are at the discretion of a judge, however, the penalty can be "up to $2,000."
Train IncidentOn July 26 around 7:30pm
a train incident occurred at the South Gessner intersection that involved the clipping of an aerial fiber-optic line. Charles Russell, City Engineer, explained that
By Elsa Maxey For a plan that has been
in the making since 2008 after bond referendum authorization, a development agreement between the City of Sugar Land and ACE Sugar Land, LLC (ACE
Theatrical) has now been approved for Sugar Land’s Performing Arts Center. It’s being called the framework for the performing arts center. Development and construction plans call for substantial completion by September 2016. The facility is projected
Sugar Land’s $83m Performing Arts Center ready in 2016
to cost $83,650,000 and it will sit on acreage purchased by the city from Newland at the southeast corner of University and U.S. 59, both views of the new facility.
Funding sources for the new performing arts and live entertainment facility will come from ACE as an equity partner, the Sugar Land Development Corporation, which will issue sales tax revenue bonds, the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT), and Certificates of Obligation (Cos) supported by the rent payments for the venue. Financing will also include a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) for that area.
In a presentation before city council, Economic Development Director Regina Morales stated that no property taxes would be used to finance
By LeaAnne Klentzman
Over the weekend yet another Subway sandwich shop in Sugar Land was robbed by an armed gunman. Police were called to the Subway sandwich shop along the Southwest Freeway in the Riverpark Shopping Center Saturday night.
Sugar Land Police spokesman Doug Adolph said, “A man entered the store at 9:50 p.m., displayed a handgun, and demanded money from the cash register and fled the store in an unknown direction". Adolph described the suspect as black
male, with light skin, short hair and a goatee. At the time of the robbery he was wearing a blue Nike sweater, white muscle shirt with red letters across the front, baggy blue jean shorts, tennis shoes and brown-framed women’s sunglasses.
Neither employee was physically assaulted, however the emotional trauma of the incident was too overwhelming and EMS was called to the scene.
When asked if this robbery could be linked to the others, he responded, “The circumstances are similar.”
Another Subway storerobbed in Sugar Land
By Betsy Dolan When hundreds of
contractors, suppliers and other experts in the tilt-wall concrete industry return home in late September after their national convention in Sugar Land, they’ll leave behind something for everyone to enjoy: a new Veterans Memorial at Sugar Land Memorial Park.
The Sugar Land Legacy Foundation presented a $107,500 donation to the City Council August 6 from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) for the design and construction of the monument.
Sugar Land to get Veterans Memorial for area park
This rendering shows what the new Veterans Memorial could look like once it is completed at Sugar Land Memorial Park. The design concept is still being finalized.VETERANS, continued on page 9
By Betsy Dolan
Rosenberg's City Council has decided to cancel plans for a November bond election and move forward with a proposal for the May 2014 election instead.
The City's bond referendum would have been at the same time as Fort Bend County's bond election but finance director Joyce Vasut was told several Rosenberg road projects had been
Rosenberg postpones November bond election
pulled from the county's Mobility Bond Election.
The projects affected include Herndon Drive/Mustang Avenue, Airport and Bryan Road.
In addition, the city has yet to issue all the debt from the 2006 bond election.
“City staff has not finalized the city improvements program priorities for Fiscal Year 2014
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I have no idea who told me but when I moved to Sugar Land in 1996, I was informed
Remembering Beverly
that reading Bev Carter would keep me posted on the real politics of the area. I looked forward to it each week after.
I only saw her in person once but I knew she was an icon sitting in the first row
of a school board candidate forum. When the movie with her opening in reference to Tom Delay played I rushed to see it. I remember my husband and friend choosing a different show in the same theater-Anjelica-but I knew I wanted to see this icon's story of our Congressman.
Recently, the newspaper wasn't thrown in Sugar Mill and I was quite disappointed. Then I was gone all summer traveling and it occurred to me there might be other reasons I hadn't been receiving a paper.
I read this morning about her death. What will I do now to trust someone to tell me what is really going on in Ft. Bend?
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IMPROVE YOUR GARDENING “KNOW HOW”: QV Garden Club * 9:30 coffee 10am program (Composting 101 – Come learn how to use left overs in your garden.), Thursday, September 12, Townhomes of Quail Valley Club House, 2600 Yorktown Ln near Cartwright, Kingsbrook & Nottingham.
DEW HOUSE TEA PARTY: Saturday, September 14th, 2pm until 4pm. Following the 1920’s tour, a formal tea. $15 for adults $10 for children. Attendance limited to 20 guests. Located in Kitty Hollow Park across from Sienna Entrance on Hwy 6. Reservations: Daniela at 281-342-1256.
SUMMER BINGO NIGHTS: Tuesday, August 20th, Tennis & Rec Center in QV, 6:30pm to 8 pm, $5 registration fee. Register IN ADVANCE at the Rec Center.
LIKE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL? Fort Bend ISD season tickets go on sale in August. (CASH OR CHECK ONLY – no debit or credit card transactions) For more information; FBISD Athletic Office in Wheeler Field Houston, 16403 Lexington Blvd., 8:30 am until 4pm, Mondays through Fridays. FREE parking.
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DIRECTIONS: FARMER’S MARKET: Froberg Farms, OPEN 7 days a week, 9am to 6pm, 281-585-3531.
DIRECTIONS: * Drive toward Alvin on Hwy 6 * Past Hwy 288 * 7 miles * stop light at CO 146 & turn right * Look for the sign: “One (1) mile to Frobergs.”
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To engage the business community is one of the seven goals listed on SMSD's Strategic Vision Plan. Hunting Subsea Technologies, who has had a presence in Stafford since 1968, has stepped up to make this happen. Terry Loudenburg, Community Relations for the District, is used to reaching out to community business leaders for sponsorship for school fundraising events. "What was
nice about this," she said, "was that Hunting contacted me about this school supply drive."
Human Resources Manager, Jennifer Waggoner, created the school supply drive as part of Hunting's "Make an Impact" program. The 162 employees were divided into seven teams and given one month to create a unique container to hold the donated school supplies acquired by members of the team. Hunting Technologies designs, creates, and manufactures
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specialty valves, coupling products, and chemical injections used in the oil and gas industry. The sophistication and thoughtfulness that went into each of the completed containers showed exactly why the employees are so good at what they do. Made from various products like wood, cardboard, chalkboards, hinges, and wheels, these containers were painted and colored to make replicas of a school house, a school bus, a giant pencil, a giant crayon box, and three separate cabinets that the teachers will be vying for. The difficult homework assignment for SMSD staff was to choose a winner.
During the tour of the 106K sq.ft.. facility, Cherise Roberts, Career Bridge Counselor for SMSD, and Adrienne Lee, District Librarian, saw potential for students to learn the skills needed to someday work for a company like Hunting. Jake Rutt, a fresh-out-of-technical school twenty year-old, shared how he was able to get a job that allowed him to run the hyperbaric chamber that tests their manufactured parts at the sub-sea level of 15K feet. "I went to aviation technical school. It's the same analytical process." He switched fields because he finds the oil and gas industry to be more stable than aeronautics. Company President, Dane Tipton, gave a digital presentation on their role in offshore technology, adding that he has a "Great team of people. The whole place is passionate."
After a much debate and scoring, first place of the Hunting School Supply Receptacle Contest went to the team who built one of the large cabinets: Congratulations to HSE, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Management, and Purchasing for an A+ job!
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-499-35023900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City, TX 77459 Sunday Worship: 9:00am, 11:00am Open Skies Worship: 9:00am Sunday School All Ages 10:00am www.fumcmc.org
SUGAR LAND METHODIST CHURCH • 281-491-6041431 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Worship @ 9:00am and 11:15am Bible Study, all ages, @ 10:10am www.sugarlandmethodist.org
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-980-68883300 Austin Parkway • Sugar Land, TX 77479 Sunday Worship: 8:15am - 9:45am - 11:05am the hub - 11:00am Sunday School for all ages - 9:45am www.cumcsl.org
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FISHERS OF MEN LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) • 281-242-77112011 Austin Parkway - Sugar Land, TX 77479 www.fishersofmen.org Sunday Worship: 8:30am - 11:00am Sunday School classes for ages 2 & up: 9:40am
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SUGAR LAND • 281-240-3195502 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Sunday Worship 8:30am • 11:00 am Sunday School for All Ages 9:30am Pastor's Bible Study Tuesday 7:00 pm
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Foot odor is typically the result of the growth of bacteria combined with excessive perspiration of the feet. It is difficult to eradicate moist conditions of the feet since each foot has 250,000 sweat glands that produce close to one cup of sweat on a daily basis. If you have foot odor, use mild soaps when washing your feet. Do not wear socks that are made with synthetic fibers, and change your socks during the day if possible. Select footwear that provides adequate air circulation, and let your shoes “air out” between wearings. If all else fails, your podiatrist may prescribe topical or oral antibiotics that will eliminate the odor-causing bacteria.
The feet and hands contain more sweat glands than any other part of the body. Smelly feet are not only embarrassing, but can be physically uncomfortable as well. Our practice has been dedicated exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of all pediatric, adolescent and adult foot and ankle problems. Located at 3143 Hwy. 6 South, we aim to provide you with an exceptional level of service and outstanding quality of care. We turn to the most advanced treatment for problems of the foot and ankle, always with an understanding and compassionate approach. Call us at 281-980-3668 for an appointment. Don't take your feet for granted - call us for an appointment. Make your next step a comfortable one - call us for an appointment.
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2013 Property Tax Rates in City of Meadows Place
This notice concerns the 2013 property tax rates for City of Meadows Place. It presents information about three tax rates. Last year’s tax rate is the actual tax rate the taxing unit used to determine property taxes last year. This year’s effective tax rate would impose the same total taxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in both years. This year’s rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate the taxing unit can set before taxpayers start rollback procedures. In each case these rates are found by dividing the total amount of taxes by the tax base (the total value of taxable property) with adjustments as required by state law. The rates are given per $100 of property value.
Last year’s tax rate:
Last year’s operating taxes $ 1,881,533Last year’s debt taxes $ 500,323Last year’s total taxes $ 2,381,856Last year’s tax base $ 266,129,162Last year’s total tax rate $ 0.895000/$100
This year’s effective tax rate:
Last year’s adjusted taxes $ 2,374,763(after subtracting taxes on lost property)÷ This year’s adjusted tax base $ 276,076,310(after subtracting value of new property)=This year’s effective tax rate $ 0.860183/$100(Maximum rate unless unit publishes notices and holds hearings.)
This year’s rollback tax rate:
Last year’s adjusted operating taxes $ 2,131,336(after subtracting taxes on lost property and adjusting for anytransferred function, tax increment financing, state criminal justicemandate, and/or enhanced indigent healthcare expenditures)÷ This year’s adjusted tax base $ 276,076,310=This year’s effective operating rate $ 0.772010/$100x 1.08=this year’s maximum operating rate $ 0.833770/$100+ This year’s debt rate $ 0.168824/$100= This year’s total rollback rate $ 1.002594/$100-Sales tax adjustment rate $ 0.097583/$100=Rollback tax rate $ 0.905011/$100
Statement of Increase/DecreaseIf City of Meadows Place adopts a 2013 tax rate equal to the effective tax rate of $0.860183 per$100 of value, taxes would decrease compared to 2012 taxes by $-7,095.
Schedule A - Unencumbered Fund BalanceThe following estimated balances will be left in the unit’s property tax accounts at the end of the fiscal year. These balances are not encumbered by a corresponding debt obligation.
Type of Property Tax Fund BalanceDebt Service Funds 612,967
Schedule B - 2013 Debt ServiceThe unit plans to pay the following amounts for long-term debts that are secured by property taxes. These amounts will be paid from property tax revenues (or additional sales tax revenues, if applicable).
Description of Debt Principal or Contract Interest to be Other Amounts Total Payment Payment to be Paid Paid from to be Paid from Property Taxes Property Taxes
G. O. Bonds Series 2010 300,000 69,750 0 369,750G. O. Bonds Series 2005 60,000 36,335 0 96,335
Total required for 2013 debt service $ 466,085- Amount (if any) paid from Schedule A $ 0- Amount (if any) paid from other resources $ 0- Excess collections last year $ 0= Total to be paid from taxes in 2013 $ 466,085+ Amount added in anticipation that the unit willcollect only 100.00% of its taxes in 2013 $ 0= Total debt levy $ 466,085
Schedule C - Expected Revenue from Additional Sales TaxIn calculating its effective and rollback tax rates, the unit estimated that it will receive $269,403 in additional sales and use tax revenues.
This notice contains a summary of actual effective and rollback tax rates’ calculations. You can inspect a copy of the full calculations at 1317 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, TX 77469.
Name of person preparing this notice: Patsy SchultzTitle: Fort Bend County Tax Assessor ColelctorDate Prepared: 08/10/2011
Inside Fort BendCongress is in
recess & Olson live with scheduled
town halls
Some in congress appear to have been staying in touch with constituents plugged in via social media during its month long recess this month. But here, Communications Director Melissa Kelly announces that U.S. Rep. Pete Olson will host town hall meetings in Fort Bend County in Katy and Sugar Land to provide a brief legis-
lative update and to hear from constituents. The Katy town hall will be on Thursday, August 29th, 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Seven Lakes High School – FreshmanCenter, 9251 Fry Road, and the one in Sugar Land will be on Tuesday, September 3rd, 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Clements High School, 4200 Elkins Road.
Some say voters need to give Congress an earful during this month’s recess. A report states that House Republicans have been armed with planning kits and pre-dictable statements. It sug-gests turning the tables on elected lawmakers calling them for a lack of leadership.
If you have anything to say, looks like you’ve got an opportunity!
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As families enjoy this season of summer fun, Missouri City Fire & Rescue Services reminds residents that August is “Drowning Impact Awareness Month” and has launched a public safety initiative to educate citizens on the importance of practicing the “ABC’s” of water safety:
• A=Always have an adult around. Adult Supervision should be constantly maintained when children are in and around water.
• B=Barriers. Provide multiple layers of barriers that isolate your pool from children; install a fence, gate or swimming pool alarm.
• C=Classes. Enroll your child in swim classes and get basic CPR training.
Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among children between 1 and 4 years old and it is the third leading cause of death among children, according to experts.
Statistics show in Texas, 48 children have drowned this year—three of these drowning deaths have been in Fort Bend County while neighboring Harris County accounts for 12.
To help keep your family and friends safe, the Fire Department along with the Texas Drowning Prevention Alliance, shared the following water safety advice:
• Give young children 100 percent of your attention when they are near or around water.
• Empty all tubs, buckets, containers and wading pools immediately after use. Store them upside down and out of children’s reach.
• Keep toilet lids closed and use toilet seat locks to prevent drowning. It’s also a good idea to keep doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed.
For more information about safety in and around the water, click on www.missouricityready.com and watch a video featuring Asst. Fire Chief Paige Day.
August is "Drowning Prevention Awareness Month"
Photo courtesy of Missouri City
At their Aug. 5 meeting, City Council Members proclaimed August “Drowning Impact Awareness Month”. During the meeting, Mayor Allen Owen, above right, presented a proclamation on the issue to Asst. Fire Chief Paige Day, at left. As part of the City’s citizen outreach initiative on the issue, individuals are asked to wear a “purple” awareness ribbon to symbolize their support; a limited supply is available at City Hall, 1522 Texas Pkwy.
The Skeeters started off slowly on Monday night, holding a slim 1-0 lead heading into the bottom of the fifth inning before they erupted for eight runs in the next three innings to push the lead up to 9-0.
The Skeeters really had the bats clicking, racking up 14 hits including a solo homerun from Aaron Bates and a three-run homerun from Eduardo Perez. Ben Kozlowski was terrific in his first start of the season, carrying a no-hitter into the fifth inning, and allowed just
one hit in his five innings of work. After Kozlowski’s five scoreless innings Gary Gaetti relied on the trusty Skeeters bullpen to finish things off.
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You understand why Senator Cruz criticized Senator Coburn, you know, the guy who blocked Katherine Archuleta’s national political director nomination until a 75% Obamacare subsidy—from us—was approved to offset Congressional lawmakers and their aides’ costs? Aides receive anywhere from $70-174K/year but they “can’t afford” the law that they helped write and have now thrust on us.
Grasping Tyranny Yet?
are “racially imbalanced,” intending to “integrate communities”—solely based on the Dept’s assumption—coined the “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.” This tyrannical agenda is only up for a 60-day public comment period. As usual, the policy is “unclear”—like Obamacare and the upcoming amnesty bill. Taxpayers would fund this racial and ethnic “integration.” No other country dictates where its citizens live.
The Left’s tyrannical rule is coming at us at morph speed while the Republican-majority House is sitting on its laurels.
The Democrats and RINOs desperately need the low-information voter. Detroit failed simply because it’s been run by the Liberal Left since 1957 that embraces the all-too-
common flawed philosophy of massive unions, massive unfunded pensions and wide-sweeping welfare, which never works. It’s a virtual impossibility to eradicate poverty by creating dependency—a lesson that the Democrats refuse to grasp.
How can the Republican Party win back the Senate and the Presidency? Stop interpreting “compromise” as time to cave in—again—and nominate courageous, rock-solid Conservative Constitutionalists who know how to negotiate! Pure and simple.
This Congress isn’t the “Do Nothing Congress” but the most corrupt, lawless and unconstitutional Congress ever.
So while Lindsey Graham refuses to host a summer town
It is unconstitutional and illegal to implement selective and discretionary law—and these guys know it!
Where will this 75% subsidy be buried so that the taxpayer forgets? Deep in the Office of Personnel Management.
Meanwhile, the Dept of Housing and Urban Development is working on permanently changing our neighborhoods because they
hall—and will cowardly refuse to debate Nancy Mace—watch our representatives crawl home to align themselves with potential winners because they know they have done the American people dirty. Constituents have wised up. Simply holding town halls and dodging the upcoming amnesty bill questions, Congress’ unconstitutional and illegal subsidies and why they’re
selling America out while trying to divert attention back to the Keystone Pipeline—which isn’t happening under this administration so move on—and the rhetorical whining that “it’s all Obama’s fault” that you funded, holding the purse strings…well, that just doesn’t cut it.
Watching your carbs these days? Here is a delicious and easy version of meatloaf that reduces the carbs and pumps up the flavor! The hardest part will be resisting the urge for seconds.
Parmesan Meatloaf• 2lbs. ground beef• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup Dijon mustard• ½ cup ketchup (I used reduced sugar)• 2 Tbs. marjoram• 1 Tbs. each, dried basil, dried parsley, oregano, & thyme• 1 tsp. salt• 2 tsp. pepper
Parmesan Meatloaf
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese• 4 cloves garlic, chopped• ¼ cup green bell pepper• 1 sm. Onion, finely chopped• ½ cup spaghetti sauce• 1 Tbs. olive oil • 1 large egg, beatenCombine beef, egg,
seasonings, and dressings in large bowl. Transfer mixture to sprayed loaf pan. Top with pasta sauce & mozzarella cheese. Bake in preheated 375-degree oven for 1 hour or until done. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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2013 Imperial Park Recreation Center RecFest coming Aug. 17Got the back to school
blues? Sad that summer is almost over? Well, turn that frown upside down kids because RecFest is here! RecFest returns to the Imperial Park Recreation Center (IPRC) on Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The parking lot will be full of free rides for everyone! And don't miss the chance to brag to friends about zip lining across the front of the IPRC. If a zip line is not enough of a challenge, a gaming floor will be available in gym for the fee of $5 per person. The
gaming floor will offer slam dunking, air hockey, laser tag and many more games.
Food and refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the event. Friends can also get together and create some quick and unique memories with the free flipbook photo booth.
This year, RecFest welcomes Asians Against Domestic Abuse. This nonprofit organization will be onsite collecting school supplies and gently used clothing for all school-age children to benefit the Fort
Bend County Women's Shelter. Imperial Park Recreation
Center members should call today to find out about bonus details for RecFest. For Sugar Land residents who aren't IPRC members, stop by today to get a $10 membership that's good for one person for an entire year.
The Imperial Park Recreation Center is located at 234 Matlage Way next to Imperial Park and the T.E. Harman Center. For more event information, contact the Imperial Park Recreation Center at (281) 275-2885.
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COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Breathtaking entertainment size hm w/warmth & charm! Formals w/hardwoods. Downstairs library w/built-in shelves & Fr. Doors. Family rm. w/wall of windows overlooking pool/spa. Renovated kit. w/custom 46’’ cabinets w/15’’ deep shelves & granite counters. Built-in hutch w/glass enlays. Hg. granite island w/breakfast bar. 18’’tile floors on the diagonal. Updated light fixtures. Hg. bay window seat in breakfast rm. Upstairs media rm/study/6th bedroom w/wall of built-ins. 3 car insulated gar. w/A/C. $574,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4415SM)
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OXFORD / COMMONWEALTH – Fantastic 2 Story with Updates Throughout! Gleaming Hardwoods in family & formals. Cul-de-Sac lot, No back Neighbors!. Updated Kitchen with Granite Counter tops, large center island (great work space), cabinets galore & much more! Grand Master Bedrm w/large sitting area. Updated Master Bath, shower w/seamless glass with tiled walls, double sink granite vanity & lighting. Lattice covered deck with benches. 3 car garage with one stall converted, sheetrocked & A/C’d, perfect work shop/hobby room! $314,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3702BC)
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TELFAIR – Absolutely Stunning 4/3.1/3 Tandem Home in Desired Telfair! Soaring Ceilings, Spiraling Staircase w/Wrought Iron Accent, Lg. Arched Windows, Double Crown Molding, 2’’ Blinds & 18’’ Tile Flooring. Gourmet Style Kitchen w/Granite counters & Tiled Back Splash, Center Island, Dark Cherry Wood Cabinets, Walk-In Pantry, Butler’s Pantry & SS Appliance Package. Master Bedrm. w/3-sided gas Log Fireplace & Sitting Area. Lg. Upstairs Gamerm. Back Yard Overlooks Greenbelt & Water, Fabulous for Entertaining! $475,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM1902CA)
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BRADFORD CIR/COMMONWEALTH PARK – Stunning updated & upgraded Newmark Hm in the desirable Commonwealth. Highly Rated Schools, Low taxes & wooded parks, playgrounds, pools, splash pad & tennis courts. This gorgeous home has lots of Hardwood flring downstairs & up. Carpet in only 2 bedrooms up-new(7/13). New 2’’ blinds(7/13). Gourmet Kit. w/granite, ss.appl. 2-headed shower w/frameless glass dr. New spa heater(7/13). Recent paint. Lg. covered Patio w/ceiling fan. Sculpted pool/spa-resurfaced(12). Lushly landscaped w/sprkler sys. $409,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM22BF)
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BRIGHTWATER – Lovely 2 story home w/tons of recent updates & upgrades! 1/2 a blk from beautiful greenbelt & waterway. Some upgrades include: 5/13 Lt Neutral Carpet, Fresh Int. Paint, Resurfaced Kitchen Cabinets & Front Door, SS Appliances, Ceramic Smooth Top down draft Range, 2’’ Faux Blinds,Gate & partial fence. 2012 Bull-nose edge Granite Countertops, Under-mount sink, 20’’ tile floors in Kit. & Bkft, Traventine in entry, hall & 1/2 bath. Hardwood flrs in Dining rm. Study/Flex Rm. Recent HVAC, Roof & Hardi! $249,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4107HP)
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SWEETWATER – Gorgeous 1 Story Sweetwater Golf Course Home! Exquisitely designed, very well built. Harrington builder, built (& lived in) this home for himself. Over $200,000 in updates/upgrades! Kitchen features Granite countertops, SS appliances & walk-in pantry. Beautiful Hardwood floors in all formals & kitchen. Also features Plantation Shutters, Double Crown Molding, Study w/Built-Ins & much more! Oversized back yard patio w/covered deck overlooking a breath-taking golf course view of ‘’rolling hills’’! $489,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM52GL)
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SAVANNAH RIDGEBeautifully maintained 3 bedroom, plus study, 1 story Perry home in Lakes of Savannah. Big den with fireplace attached to kitchen with breakfast bar & din-in area plus separate dining room. Lots of tile, Corian counters, huge master & closet, bath with jetted tub & separate shower. High ceilings & fans. Close to the pool, pocket parks, but quiet suburban setting! $153,500, over 2100 sf per builder.(5812WK)
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SIENNA PLANTATIONCustom Perry over 5300 sf. Hardwoods, tile with granite inlay, gourmet custom island kitchen, lighting, master wing with retreat & exercise room,3 car gated auto court, media room, gameroom, 2-story entry & family room,covered patio, across from golf course, close to water park & Club, new freeway access, oversized lot, ready to sell, home warranty. $485,000. (9106ST)
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SWEETWATER - Situated on 16th Fairway of Golf Course, Fuqua Designed Home Features Custom Wood Mantal from 1800’s Oregon Railway in Family Rm; Private Study; Double Crown Molding; Wood & Travertine; Granite; 2 Bedrms Down; All Bedrms w/Private Baths; Lady’s Retreat; Game Rm; Expansion Storage; Pool/Spa. $1,700,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (38CH)
FIRST COLONY - Classic Newmark designed home offers both formals + family rm, upgraded neutral carpet, huge game rm, his & her closets in master bath, oversized backyard, and zoned to excellent schools! 5/3.1/2D. $425,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3203SM)
PECAN GROVE - Custom home w/character & warmth galore! 4/3.1/2, pool, oversized garage w/portico. Make appt or see you there! $330,000. Call Sandy McClusky (281)543-9796 (1203PL)
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FIRST COLONY - Custom designed 2-story home situated on corner lot offers cast iron front dr; marble & tile flrs; brkfst area, music rm, & family rm w/3-way f/p; island kit w/granite & SS appls; master bath w/heated flrs; private study with f/p; game rm+media; covered patio; pool; man’s summer kit cove. Zoned to Clements! $729,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (3135HI)
PECAN GROVE - Two-story designed home offers family rm has gas log f/p; corian counters & updated appliances in kitchen; Berber carpet & tile flrs; 1st flr mastersuite w/handicap ready master bath complete w/ADA compliant shower; 2nd flr has game rm & 3 bedrms. Huge backyard & no backyard neighbors. $265,000. Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (2102QU)
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First Colony Perry home in Oxford one story with pool and spa with waterfalls, 4-2-2 on culdesac with extra large lot.Apprx. 2800 sq ft high ceilings, large master suite priced at PRICED AT 315,000.
Large custom one story home over 4200 sq ft. Stone and Stucco finish with spectacular finishes throughout includ-ing granite, travertine, built-ins, wood work, open floor plan, high ceilings Amazing mas-ter suite and master closet, outside has huge covered patio with outdoor kitchen and putting green
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Spectacular Trendmaker 1 story,3 car garage,circular drive, HUGE corner lot! Fabulous plan includes impressive entry, 3 full baths,beautiful formal dining,5th bedroom or study,large master suite,plantation shutters and wonderful island kitchen! Open plan,great for entertaining! Slate floors! Unbelievable yard! 24 x 30 extended patio,lush landscaping includes ponds and beautiful trees! Plenty of room for that pool! Exclusive section surrounded by larger homes! Walk to golf course! Hard to find one like this!. $399,900 (9514TA)
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This one has ‘’model home’’ written all over it! Beautiful tile entry with art niches, and decorator paint! Study with hardwoods,French doors,and added built-ins! Carpet recently replaced as well as extra deep sink in kitchen. Spacious kitchen opens to beautiful living area with built in bookcases and TV niche! Higher ceilings, formal dining, master with huge walk in closet. Bath with separate shower. Large backyard with covered patio! This one will not last long!!! Sought after Katy schools as well! $174,900 (25226BR)
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Great Perry built home on cul-de-sac.5 bedroom,plus gameroom and study! 3 car garage! Fresh interior paint,granite in large island kitchen with many replaced fixtures and gas cooktop! Wood in living and dining! Large master suite down, with beautiful tile in bath-whirlpool and separate shower! HUGE closet! Fabulous gameroom up,room for pool table and much more! Four large bedrooms with two full baths up! Large study. Golf course community within walking distance to school, park, and GREAT pools! $369,900 (1627FR)
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What a cutie! Updated and ready to go!Granite countertops including baths!Lam. Wood flooring and tile throughout.Spacious living area with high ceilings!Large eat in kitchen.Bedrooms are very spacious as well,with remodelled baths!.Nice fireplace in living area,wood blinds throughout.Covered patio and large backyard!Fence partially replaced.A/C has been replaced as well.Walk to pool and elementary school!Fabulous,sought after First Colony with all the choice schools!This one is ready to go! $149,900 (3411SH)
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Gorgeous custom built home with unbelievable backyard paradise! High ceilings with lots of natural light in this sought after, natural lake community! Wood floors throughout much of downstairs. Plantation shutters, art niches, butler pantry, and LOTS of storage! Rounded, glass breakfast room! Two staircases, with dramatic entrance! Study with built-ins.Oversized garage with workshop-Portecochere-Descending steps from your covered patio into your newly re-surfaced pool-raised hot tub-very private backyard! $349,900 (2510PE)
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Long time broker/realtor Wayne Stone passed away Monday nightWayne Stone, a long time
Broker/Realtor (19+ years) in Fort Bend County, passed away on Monday evening, August 12. He was the owner of Wayne Stone Properties located in Pecan Grove on FM 359. Arrangements will be forthcoming. Check the web site @ FortBendStar.com for more information as it comes available. Wayne Stone
One in 50 school age children are diagnosed with autism. If autism has not affected your family, the odds are, you know someone or a family, who has been impacted. The autism spectrum knows no barrier to skin color, gender, language spoken, age or wealth.
At Travis High School in Fort Bend County, students did not see autism as a barrier when they elected L'Air Robertson, who has autism, as their Prom Queen. “This is exactly what the Hope for Three It's Cool to Care Program is designed to do - educate, empower and enable youth to make positive contributions to the lives of other young people with unique differences – autism”, said Bill Roy, Hope for Three Board Member and It's Cool to Care Ambassador.
It took the acceptance and
understanding of several students to not only encourage the nomination of L'Air, but to rally their fellow students to support her and make the idea of becoming Prom Queen possible. It is this kind act of inspiration that has earned Travis students Hope for Three's Caring Friends Award.
The students recently received the honor in a ceremony this summer. Travis High School is one of many schools in Fort Bend that have participated in the It's Cool to Care Program.
For more information on how Hope for Three can bring the program to your school and share why autism acceptance, awareness, and understanding is important for the greater good of the community, call 1-800-317-0787 or visit www.hopeforthree.org.
Travis High School students earn Caring Friends Award
On hand for the Caring Friends Award Ceremony are pictured left to right, Ronnie Edwards (Travis Associate Principal), L'Air Robertson (Travis High 2013 Prom Queen), Alexis McGhee, Bria Davis, Shelby Peterson, Denzell Clarke, Hannah Przybilla, Heather Grant (Travis High Students and graduates), Jennie Bailey (FBISD Board Member), Darla Farmer (Hope for Three Founder), Bill Roy (Hope for Three Board Member) and JJ Kyle (Travis High Principal). Not pictured are Travis High School graduates, Amanda Hammond, Kristin Talactic and Kaylen Wolfe.
Fluor Corporation announced that it is currently accepting applications from non-profit organizations to benefit from the company’s Golf for Greater Houston charity tournament in March 2014. The annual event, held at Sweetwater Country Club in Sugar Land, Texas, has donated more than $825,000 to local charities in Fort Bend and Harris Counties.
Fluor is now accepting applications.To be eligible, organizations must have 501(c)(3) status and provide services in Fort Bend County or Harris County.
The deadline to submit applications is August 16, 2013. The application and
instructions for interested organizations may be found at www.golfforgreaterhouston.org.
Fluor is committed to maintaining its focus on supporting nonprofit organizations that match the company’s key focus areas, which are:
Economic Development• § EnvironmentFor more information
and to read about past grant recipients, please visit www.golfforgreaterhouston.org.
Fluor accepting applications for Greater Houston Charity Golf Tournament
George Ranch Historical Park will host its first ever Bridal Aristocrat Tour on Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event is open to the public. All future brides are invited to see the range of possibilities that are as wide as the blue Texas sky for a love as strong and enduring as the centuries-old oak trees that can be found growing side by side throughout the Park.
This free open house will feature a variety of vendors, including photographers, florists and bakeries that will be showcasing their unique products and services. Guests are encouraged to explore George Ranch Historical Park’s selection of historic venues and sample light bites by Teresita’s Catering, while enjoying complimentary wine and mimosas and listening to music provided by DJ Erik Coreas.
Door prizes to be won throughout the day include a two-hour professional photography session for engagement or bridal portraits, a two-night stay at Marriott Suites, and a grand prize of $2,000 off Aristocrat, $1,500 off Majestic or $1,000
Bridal open house to be held at George Ranch Historical Park
Future brides are invited to attend this free event as is the general public.
off Regal all inclusive dream wedding packages at George Ranch Historical Park’s facilities that are as timeless as your love. RSVP by August 15 to receive a free gift upon arrival.
For more information, call Kristi Farquar, Corporate Sale & Events Director at (281) 343-0218 x267 or Fran Dalton, Event Coordinator at (281) 343-0218 x259, or email [email protected]
Fort Bend ISD is recruiting volunteer mentors to meet with students on campus during the 2013-2014 school year. Interested individuals are invited to attend a one-hour training session on August 21, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., in the FBISD Administration Building Board Room, 16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land.
Approved mentors will
devote 30-45 minutes a week to mentoring students at an elementary or secondary-level campus. If you have a desire to help students succeed in school, become an FBISD mentor and help impact the future one child at a time.
For more information, call FBISD’s Community Partnerships Office at 281-634-1112.
Help a child succeedBecome an Fort Bend ISD Mentor
Macy’s will partner with Austin High School ProGrad 2014 to invite customers to participate in Macy’s eighth annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event on August 24.. Customers can purchase shopping passes from AHS ProGrad now and save upto 25% off their entire purchase at Macy’s. Macy’s “Shop For A Cause” is a unique one-day-only shopping event created to support local charities’ fundraising efforts, which has helped raised more than $46 million for charities across the country since 2006.
“Over the past eight years, Macy’s annual ‘Shop For A Cause’ has raised more than $46 million for local and national charities, providing our associates and customers an opportunity to give back to those organizations that touch their hearts each and every day,” said Martine Reardon,
Macy’s chief marketing officer. “Giving back is a key component of Macy’s culture. We are honored to offer our customers an easy and convenient way to make a positive difference in their communities and in the lives of others, while enjoying great savings at Macy’s.”
Macy’s has provided AHS ProGrad with shopping passes to sell for $5 each. AHS ProGrad will keep 100 % of every shopping pass it sells. The more AHS ProGrad sells, the more money it will raise! By purchasing a shopping pass from AHS ProGrad, customers support the mission of Project Graduation.
For more information about Macy’s “Shop For A Cause,” visit macys.com/shopforacause. To purchase a shopping pass from AHS ProGrad 2014 contact [email protected].
AHS ProGrad 2014 to hold 8th annual “Shop for a Cause”
Fort Bend Stars 14U Fastpitch Softball team placed 7th out of 93 teams at the USFA World Series in Panama City, FL last week.
In their run to the Diamond Bracket, the Stars beat two state championship teams and other top competitors to place 7th with a 5-2 record in bracket play during the
national event. USFA is the United State Fastpitch Association. The Fort Bend Stars are sanctioned out of Missouri City Girls Softball Association.
Fort Bend Stars are coached by Manager - Staci Hartfiel, Head Coach Worley "Tony" Barker, Assistant Coaches Chuck Taylor & Scot Hartfiel.
Fort Bend Stars Softball place 7th in National Tournament
The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County is announcing its 2013-2014 schedule for upcoming GED and Pre GED preparation classes. Those needing to prepare for the GED test can attend these classes—free of charge. While the classes are free, there is a $30 registration fee.
GED classes are scheduled meet every Tuesday & Thursday from 1:00 – 4 pm and 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Literacy Center, 12530 Emily Court, Sugar Land. Pre GED classes are scheduled to meet every Thursday from 6 – 9 pm. Sessions on writing, reading, mathematics, and science/social studies will be provided to
help people who are planning to take the GED exam.
Registration begins Monday, August 19 at the Literacy Center. Tuesday GED sessions begin August 27 and Thursday GED and Pre GED begin August 29.
Students must take pre-tests to determine which level of preparation class is best for them.
Please call the Literacy Council to schedule an appointment for testing, or to register for a class at 281-240-8181 or send an e-mail message to Amelia Perez at [email protected]. Classes fill up quickly. Call soon for an appointment.
Free GED and pre GED preparation classes offered
Congratulations to Shelby Salge, a New Territory resident, for earning her Girl Scout Silver Award. Shelby is a member of Rainbow Stars Service Unit, Troop 3009 led by Julie Angle and Lynn Belgen.
Her community service project centered around creating activities for children to be used in waiting rooms of area doctors offices and hospitals. After interviewing many of the doctors and administrators of these facilities, the feedback was that these activity packages would not only entertain but also help educate children during their time in the waiting rooms.
It has been exciting for Shelby
Shelby Salge earns Girl Scout Silver Awardto see that the facilities have implemented the use of these activities and the children have really been enjoying them.
Shelby Salge
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Sugar Land Police now have photos of a pair of men who went all the way to North Houston to pawn goods stolen from a Telfair home. It all started on July 10 when a woman heard her neighbor’s home alarm at about noon. The witness told officers she saw a man wearing a blue shirt climbing over a backyard wall carrying a television, said Sugar Land Police spokesman Doug Adolph. Adolph went on to explain that shortly thereafter a motorist in the area
also saw the man climb over the wall with the television. That suspect fled in a black four-door car that was parked on New Territory Boulevard.
That stolen television was later tracked to a pawn shop on the north side of Houston, said Adolph. Sugar Land Police have obtained and released pawn shop surveillance photos of the two men who pawned the television. Interestingly one man is wearing a blue t-shirt that just happens to match the description of the burglary suspect’s shirt as described by witnesses.
Police searching for suspectsPawned loot gets the attention of police
Suspects
By LeaAnne Klentzman
Earlier this month sheriff’s dispatchers received a call from a man that there was going to be a suicide on Oak Dale street, in Stafford. As the caller was questioned by 911 operators, the caller got angry and said he had a gun to his face and disconnected the call.
Sheriff’s deputies and Stafford Police officers responded to Oak Dale and found the homeowner who said her son, 21 year old Miguel Ceballos, was out of control. She explained that he was inside the home intoxicated, with a carbine to his head.
While law enforcement
personnel were gathering information about the situation and home, Miguel Ceballos opened the front door of the home holding a shot gun.
Ceballos was ordered to put the weapon down and come out of the residence. According to a sheriff’s spokesperson, Ceballos cursed the deputies and slammed the door shut. Shortly thereafter, all the lights inside the house went out.
During efforts to communicate with Ceballos, he would open the front door or the overhead garage door, threaten, cuss, and then retreat to the back of the home. As the situation wound to an end, Ceballos came out of the house
Mental health or crime? Subject keeps police on stand-byand into the garage carrying a shot gun. He went over and got into a pick-up truck parked in the driveway still toting his shot gun, started the truck, and drove at a high rate of speed out of the driveway and into a sheriff’s patrol car positioned
at the end of the drive. Several deputies were
standing behind this vehicle when it was struck. While crashed into the patrol unit, Ceballos continued to accelerate the truck in reverse. “In fear for their lives, and for
the safety or others, deputies fired several shots. Miguel was struck three times in the shooting and taken into custody,” said Terriann Carlson, spokesperson for the sheriff.
Miguel Ceballos was taken to Memorial Hospital
in downtown Houston where he was treated for non- life threatening wounds. He was later released from Memorial Herman Hospital and booked into the Fort Bend County Jail on four counts of aggravated assault on a public servant.
Anyone with information should call the Sugar Land Police Department at (281)
275-2540 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at (281) 342-TIPS (8477).
Public hearing on bond referendum reveals early support and a few concernsPUBLIC, continued from page 1
for canoeing and kayaking has been difficult because of the high banks," said Andy Clark with Fort Bend Green and the Boy Scouts. "I am encouraging the council to expand river access at Sugar Land
Rosenberg postpones November bond election
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with city council and city staff has not received council’s input on recommended propositions for the bond election,” said Vasut.
Another concern, according to Vasut, was that the city had not prepared a campaign to educate citizens on the various bond proposals.
The $12.5 million bond measure would have included 10 projects including downtown sidewalks, a nature center at Seabourne Creek Park and additional security cameras around the city.
Memorial Park."Tim DeRosa, who served on
a hike and bike sub-committee, is worried that the language in the hike and bike portion of the bond is too vague. He says the sub-committee was very specific in plotting out which segments
needed to be a priority and which ones could wait.
"I'm concerned about the part that says, 'a system of trails and other improvements'", DeRosa said. "I want the language improved so voters know what they are paying for and when
they will get it."Council member Harish Jajoo
told the council that he had received some phone calls from residents who were concerned that the current design plan for the festival site did not include restrooms.
Assistant City Manager Karen Daly said the festival committee recommended only what is available in the current lease agreement with the University of Houston.
"Should we be able to add more as we hope to do in different phases of lease agreements, we'd be able to look at the construction of something verticle," said Daly.
The Sugar Land City Council plans to officially call for the bond measure to be on the November ballot on August 20.
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check, the daily pay, which is compensation for the time of doing one’s civic duty.
“The issue is that we currently pay our jurors by checks, 21 percent of the checks never clear, which gave an indication that it is not an efficient way from a juror’s perspective for payment since they are choosing not to redeem payment,” Sturdivant told commissioners. He also told commissioners that the majority of the checks are for six dollars and “do create a burden to manage.”
In spite of the doubling of the cost to pay jurors, Sturdivant said “we expect a
redemption rate of 95 percent plus,” based on the feedback from payment processors, which are credit card companies. “So, (it’s) a more efficient process to pay our jurors,” he said.
“But the reason that we are willing to go from an $11,000 expense to a $24,000 expense is that (for) the $11,000 expense in order to meet all the auditing requirements,” queried Precinct 4 Commissioner James Patterson, is that “you have to have a lot of staff,” and “this other way, there is no staff involved,” and “we feel that we will save that differential.”
“And other resources in the county,” added Sturdivant.
“Otherwise, there’s no reason to do this,” further queried Commissioner Patterson. Both of his statements were affirmed by Sturdivant.
One Fort Bend County resident, aware of the newly authorized system costing over twice as much up front than the former one asked, “why can’t the county just give out the six dollars in cash to jurors when they leave the first day of jury duty when they weren’t picked?” Although it may sound like a simple solution, would it work?
Sturdivant said, “We are actually looking at a couple of options right now.” So there still may be time for yet another more efficient solution.
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Comcast was not sure if the train was too high or the cable too low, but the line was severed. After that line was cut it swung into a power line, causing disruption there as well.
The placement of an operational ring system was discussed, but that would only help reroute city properties, not homeowners. Councilman Robert
Sorbet mentioned that in the last six months there has been a disruption in his Comcast service lasting anywhere from 2 minutes to 2 hours. Councilman Cecil Willis suggested that they invite a representative from Comcast to a future council meeting.
EntertainmentLooking for something to
do out of the heat? August 17 & 18, Shrek the Musical, will be performing at the Stafford
Centre, produced by the award-winning Fort Bend Theatre: Enriching hearts through the arts! This twisted fairytale story of an unruly ogre, a beautiful princess, a talking donkey and a king with a short temper, is a family friendly musical that can be enjoyed by all ages.
Saturday performances are at 3:00pm & 8:00pm; and Sunday at 3:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online for $20-$50.
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the project, which is being planned as a self sustaining venture. Schematics call for the performing arts center to be an estimated 200,000 sq ft facility with 6,500 seats plus about a dozen luxury suites, also concessions, a plaza area,
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Powers Brown Architecture, E.E. Reed Construction, Pinnacle Structural Engineers and Meadow Burke are also donating design and construction services to the project.
The design, which is still being finalized, features a five sided, triangular shaped structure on the lake. Visitors will access the memorial by entering a concrete gate and crossing over a bridge.
“The five walls symbolize the five branches of the military,” said Jeffrey Brown of Powers Brown Architecture. “Light will shine on all of the walls, eventually shining on
the name of someone who gave the ultimate sacrifice.”
The cost of the project could increase, once the final design and construction costs are determined. The plan is to have the project finished by late September.
Sugar Land Legacy Foundation launches capital campaign
The Sugar Land Legacy Foundation worked with TCA to get the Veterans Memorial project off the ground. The non-profit group, which was started in 2010 as a way for the City to help pay for smaller quality of-life projects, is hoping to increase its visibility in the coming months.
The organization is
launching a capital campaign to raise about $155,000 for the Universally Accessible Playground planned for First Colony Athletic Park. The total project cost is $400,000.
The Foundation received $36,900 from the Fort Bend Junior Service League’s Charity Ball, almost $7,400 in other donations and the City of Sugar Land has earmarked $200,000 for the project.
“This is a small capital campaign but we’re hoping it will be a good first step in raising general awareness of the foundation,” said Jennifer May, Assistant to the City Manager.
The Legacy Foundation also recently received $28,000 from
Sugar Land resident Samuel Levin, to put four sculptures in Oyster Creek Park. The sculptures feature people
sitting on a bench, children skateboarding, children playing and an alligator. The sculptures will be installed in the fall.
The foundation also collected a $15,000 donation to help pay for improvements to the Eldridge Park Trail.
parking, a marquee sign and additional amenities.
The city will be responsible for construction and as announced, by September 23, it will select an architect, who will design the project during the next 12-month period. Facility construction will begin in 2014, and is expected for completion two years later.
Last year, the Sugar Land City Council approved and signed a letter of intent among the city, the Sugar Land Development Corporation, and ACE Theatrical for transaction plans relating to project location, lease agreements, a financing plan, closing deadline and other conditions for the project.
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2 units available - Each unit sleeps 8
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Selser-VanDenBerg WeddingCourtney Jean Selser
and Gary Dean Van-DenBerg were united in marriage on August 10th, 2013 at the Bar Bay Ranch in Durango, Colo-rado. Pastor Steve Thor-ney, dear friend of the bride’s family, performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Richard and Linda Selser of Durango, Colorado (formerly of Missouri City, Texas), and the granddaughter of Ernest and Nancy Selser of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jose A. and Adelma De
Santos of Corpus Christi, Texas. The bride is a graduate of Elkins High School in Missouri City, Texas and attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Courtney is an employee of Vectra Bank in Durango, Colorado.
The groom is the son of Cleda VanDenBerg of Durango, Colorado. He is a graduate of Durango High School and at-tended Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington and the University of Colorado in Boulder. Gary is the Information Systems Manager at Parelli Saddles in Bayfield, Colorado.
Serving her best friend as maid of honor was Kassandra Hogue of Missouri City, Texas. Bridesmaids included the bride’s sister, Emma Selser of Durango, Colorado, the bride’s cousins, Lauren and Lia Carabajal of Katy, Texas, and friends Taylor Posten of Houston, Texas and Danielle Shepherd of Se-attle, Washington.
Serving as best man was Sean McCarthy of Seattle, Wash-ington. Groomsmen included the bride’s brother, Andrew Sels-er of Durango, Colorado, as well as friends Joshua Levine of San Diego, California, Daniel Barbey of Minneapolis, Minne-sota, Michael Glover of Seattle, Washington, and Christopher Brophy of Durango, Colorado.
Jackson Dean VanDenBerg, son of the groom, served as ring bearer, with the assistance of Teryn Watters of Durango, Colorado, cousin of the groom. Katherine and Madeline Al-varado of Erie, Colorado, cousins of the bride, served as flower girls.
The bride wore a stunning Modern Cinderella ball gown, as if picked right out of a storybook, from the Alfred Angelo Dis-ney Fairytale Bridal Collection, featuring a dramatic, cathedral length veil and elegant tiara.
Courtney and Gary would like to thank Todd and Bonnie Barbey for allowing their special day to take place at the beau-tiful Bar Bay Ranch. They would also like to thank the many family members and friends that traveled from Texas, Okla-homa, New Mexico, Washington, California and Minnesota to attend the wedding and associated festivities. We love you all!
Following a honeymoon trip to Seattle, Washington, the couple will reside in Durango, Colorado.
39TH ANNUAL HOUSTON GLASS CLUBVINTAGE GLASS & ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE
For more information call: 281-240-0382 or 713-440-0801
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Friday, Aug. 16th2:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday, Aug. 17th10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, Aug. 18th11:00 am - 4:00 pm
FORT BEND COUNTYFAIRGROUNDS
US 59 to HWY 36,south 1/2 mile
ROSENBERG, TEXAS
ADMISSION$10.00
FRIDAY(Good all 3 Days)
$6.00SATURDAY / SUNDAY
Karbowski-Hernandez Engagement
Mr and Mrs. John Karbowski III of Brenham Texas would like to announce the engagement of thier daughter Brittney Marie Karbowski of Richmond Texas to Matthew Daniel Hernandez of Richmond Texas son of Sylvia Escamilla and Eduardo Hernandez. The wedding will be held at Ashelynn Manor in Magnolia Texas on October 11,2013 at 6:00 in the evening.
The City of Sugar Land will accept applications through Oct. 31 for the next Sugar Land 101 class scheduled to begin in January 2014.
Sugar Land 101 participants learn about City operations from Sugar Land's top managers. The class also includes a mock city council meeting and two citywide tours, including a behind-the-scenes-look at City facilities.
Spring 2013 alumni Ellen Tarver plans "to share knowledge with neighbors, be a better informed citizen and potentially join a board, commission or task force" and fellow alumni Debbie
Cortez encourages residents to apply as "we all need to be more aware of our city government, and this is such an enjoyable way to do it."
Those applying for Sugar Land 101 must be residents of Sugar Land for at least one year, registered voters, over 21 years of age, not currently holding or running for elected office and willing to attend the 10-week session.
To apply online or for more information about Sugar Land 101 and additional enrollment requirements, visit http://www.sugarlandtx.gov/index.aspx?NID=702. Enrollment is limited.
Sugar Land 101 class applications are now available
Class Members Andy Gratz, Ellen Tarver, Ted Siwierka and Mickey Ary participate in a Mock City Council meeting with Mayor James A. Thompson.
The Business and Professional Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon about The Top 10 Marketing Trends. This seminar will be led by Glenn Smith, the owner & lead coach of The Growth Coach Houston. Glenn is a certified business coach who helps dozens of local business owners each year to achieve exceptional performance in their businesses.
The luncheon will be held at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 21.
In the last few years, the world of marketing went through some major changes. How will you adapt your marketing efforts to keep up? If you don’t know what’s changing and on the horizon, you could be left behind. Don’t be left in
the dark about the evolution of marketing! In this professional development session, you will gain:
• 10 Trends That
Might Surprise You• How To Engage Your
Whole Team In Marketing• How Anyone Can
Leverage SEO• How To Effectively Use
Email Marketing in 2013• What’s New In Social MediaIndividual Member
Reservations available for $25 – Individual Non-Member Reservations available for $35. Register and pay online at www.FortBendChamber.com or contact Matthew Ferraro at 281-491-0277 or [email protected].
Glenn Smith’s top 10 marketing trends will be featured August 21
Glenn Smith
The Chamber Young Professionals Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast roundtable with Mayors James Thompson, Vincent Morales, Evalyn Moore and Tommy Kuykendall representing their respective cities. The
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce to hold breakfast roundtable
breakfast will be held at the Safari Texas Ranch, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, from 7:30 am – 9:00 am on Wednesday August 21.
Our mayoral panelists will candidly discuss leadership lessons learned while providing insight into the future of their respective cities.
Event Presentor Sponsorships available for $1,000 - Corporate Tables of 8 available for $400 - Individual Member Reservations available for $25 – Individual Non-Member Reservations available for $35. Chamber Young Professional Reservations available for $15. Register and pay online at www.FortBendChamber.com or contact Matthew Ferraro at 281-491-0277 or [email protected].
Details of upcoming seminars can be found at FortBendChamber.com.
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NOW ENROLLING FOR THE 2013 -2014 SCHOOL YEAR
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Shred day to benefit FBC Women’s CenterJoin Vista Bank Texas for shred day August 17, 9 a.m. to noon (or until truck gets filled), 4690 Sweetwater Blvd. & Lexington, Sugar Land. Free docu-ment shredding in exchange for new school supplies. Benefitting the Fort Bend County Women’s Center. Call 281-235-5000 for more info.Shred Day at Vista Bank Texas This event will be held Saturday, August 17, 9-noon (or until truck gets filled)) Vista Bank Texas, 4690 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugar Land. Free document shredding in exchange for new school supplies. Benefitting Fort Bend Women’s Center & co-sponsored by the Fort Bend Star. Info? 281-325-5000.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23Night of Music
Enjoy a Night of Music in the Plaza presented by Cornerstone Community Bible Church, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. For more information, visit CornerstoneCBC.org.
Free legal adviceFort Bend Lawyers CARE will offer free advice by phone to low-income families, residents of Fort Bend. Call 281-239-0015 to qualify for this service between 10 a.m. & noon. Attorneys will return call the same day or the fol-lowing Monday.
ONGOINGOyster Creek Rotary Club meets
The Oyster Creek Rotary Club meets every Friday at noon @ The Quail Valley Centre(Golf Club) , 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City. All are welcome to come. For Information contact Cindy Fauvelle,713-829-0550 or [email protected].
New Diabetic support groupMondays 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, 17500 West Grand Paryway South, hospital conference rooms B & C. Aug. 19, 2013, Nov. 18, 2013, Feb. 17, 2014, May 19, 2014. Events are free RSVP to 713-222-2273. Info? 281-725-5059.
Morning Exchange Club of Sugar LandThe morning Exchange Club of Sugar Land is an all-volunteer national ser-vice organization for men and women who want to serve their community, develop leadership skills, and enjoy new friendships. The Club meets every Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m., Sweetwater Country Club, Palm Royale Blvd., Sugar Land. Web site is ECSL.ORG
Fitness in the PlazaFridays, from 9-11 a.m. - August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Sugar land Town Square. Join us each Friday morning for Fitness in the Plaza featuring FREE Boot Camp,9-10 a.m. followed by Zumba from 10-11 a.m.
Beat the heat at Gattitown Beat the heat at Gattitown with indoor Laser Tag, Go Karts and much more. Plus enjoy Gatti’s signature pizza buffet for just $3.99 (plus $1.89 bottomless drinks), Monday – Thursday all summer long.Great for groups & birthdays.
Recovers is PosibleBring Everyone in the Zone peer group are offered the 2nd & 4th Thursday each month, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., United Way Bldg., 10435 Greenbough Dr. Stafford. For more info 409-550-0538 or www.recovery-is-possible.com.
Exchange Club of Fort Bend meets The Exchange Club of Fort Bend meets every Wednesday, noon, Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royal Blvd., Sugar Land. For more information call Mike Reichek at 281-575-1145 or [email protected].
Support group for caregiversNAMI Fort Bend (an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness)would like to invite you to a Support Group for caregivers on the second and fourth Thursday of every month. These meetings are free and open to anyone who is giving care and support to a family member who is suffer-ing from mental illness. These are caregiver ONLY meetings and are held at St. Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land, in the Social Concerns Conference Room from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
Al-Anon Support GroupDoes someone have a drinking problem? Weekly, 1 hour meetings every Saturday night, 8 p.m., Lamplighters, 2425 FM 1092, (Murphy Road) in the Baytown Seafood strip center. Last Saturday of month the meetings are held at Denny’s Hwy.6 near Murphy Rd. Call Jill 281-416-9005.
Interested about breastfeeding?Mothers wishing to find out more about breastfeeding are invited to attend a meeting of La Leche League of Fort Bend every second Monday at 7pm at Memorial Hermann Sugarland Hospital or every third Monday at 10:30am at St. Theresa Catholic Church Family Life Center. Babies are always wel-come at meetings. For more info call Erin: 281-325-0618, Laura: 281-277-4989, Lisa: 281-710-7171, Briana: [email protected]
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14Night at Constellation Field
Fort Bend Corps Night at Constellation Field. $10 field box seats, Wednesday August 14, 7:05 p.m., Skeeters vs. Long Island Ducks. $5 of each ticket benefits Fort Bend Corps. For ticket information call Fort Bend CORPS 281-617-7416 or [email protected].
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15Meet & greet FBISD Superintendent
State Rep. Dist. 27 Ron Reynolds to host this Meet & Greet, Thursday, August 15, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wells Fargo Bank Bldg., 2440 Texas Parkway, Missouri City. FBISD Superintendent Charles Dupre is the spe-cial guest. Free & open to the public. Food & beverages served.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16Music in the Plaza
Bring your dancing shoes to the Plaza for an evening of live music from Sarah Golden and Aaron Kauffman, at Sugar Land Town Square, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17Movie Under The Moon
Bring your friends, family, and lawn chair to the Sugar land Town Center Plaza and enjoy a free Movie Under the Moon, 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Visit FirstColonyChurch.org for more information.
UPCOMINGSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
29th Annual Commercial Heifer SaleFort Bend County Fair 29th Annual Commercial Heifer sale will be heldSaturday, September 28, Beef Cattle Clinic registration 9:00 a.m.; Beef Cattle Clinic 9:30 a.m.; Commercial Heifer Viewing 11:00 a.m.; Heifer Auction Reception 12:00 Noon; Sale begins at 1:00 p.m.; Heifer to be picked up Sunday, Sept 29, 8:30 am – 10 am.
OCTOBER 19-20Dragon Boat Regatta
This 10th annual Regatts will be held at Brooks Lake @ Fluor Daniel, Sugar Land, 8:30-4 p.m., free to the public. Visit wwwtexasdragonboat.com.
Free ESL classes offeredSugar Land Family Church is pleased to offer free English as Second Language classes for adults. Fall classes begin September 10, and regis-tration is required before attending. Registration will be August 29 and September 5 between 9-11am and 4-6pm. Sugar Land Family Church, 1110 Burney Road in Sugar Land. Interested students are encouraged to stop by during the registration times to be placed in the appropriate class level. All classes are taught in English. For more information about Sugar Land Family Church and the ESL program, please visit http://slfc.co/esl.
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Things get shaken up in a kingdom faraway when the ogre Shrek rescues the beautiful, feisty Princess Fiona. He is definitely not the handsome prince charming she had in mind! Throw in a donkey who won’t stop talking, a host of fairy tale characters, and a villainous king with a short temper, and you’ve got an unlikely love story with an interesting happy ending.
This fresh favorite of children and adults will run Saturday, August 17 at 3:00pm & 8:00pm and Sunday, August 18 at 3:00pm. Tickets are $20 - $50, with special group rates available. Tickets may be purchased through
Fort Bend Theatre brings Shrek the Musical to The Stafford Centre
Shrek the Musical coming to the Stafford Centre August 17.
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For more information on group pricing please call (281) 208-3333 or visit the theatre at 2815 N. Main St. Stafford, Texas 77477.
The Boom from Fort Bend take the PBUA championship. The boys were without their fearless leader Brandon Climie and son Cade. Coach Michael Golden rallied his troops with a few guests and brought home the hardware for the Boom family going 5-0, beating the Surge(11-1), Lamar Storm(5-2)and LC Broncos(8-7) in bracket play on Sunday. Pictured are: Back row: Craig Johnson, Michael Golden, Karl Baron; Middle row: Nick Johnson, Kade Baron, Harrison Golden, Brandon Racca, and Jaydn Whitsitt; Bottom row: Tom Pepe, Nic Pepe, Dallas James, Blake Zaskoda, Gonzo Saenz and Shelby Racca.
Fort Bend Boom win Pearland championship
Did anyone hear the roar coming from Austin High School on the 8th of August? It was the freshman orientation pep rally. Before starting their first day of classes at Austin High School, upcoming freshman were given the opportunity to get all questions answered and to see how exciting high school really is. The ninth-graders thanks to help from AHS Link Crew are already equipped with some helpful tips for surviving high school.
AHS Link Crew is a school community-building program. As positive role models, Link Leaders are motivators, leaders and teachers who guide freshmen, and new students, to discover what it takes to be successful in high school. A year with Link Crew begins
with a spirited and interactive 9th grade orientation at the start of the school year. After the orientation, the Leaders lead their crew of freshmen through a series of fun, positive activities designed to help them all get to know each other as well as learn important campus information.
The day-long event included the pep rally, team building events, a tour of the school, breakout sessions, and a club fair in the gym, of course who could forget the pizza lunch. Seeing as Link Crew's goal is to provide schools with a structure in which students make real connections with each other, thus increasing school safety and reducing the incidence of bullying through anti-bullying education, this goal at AHS is on its way to being achieved.
Freshman orientation pep rally held at Austin High School
Austin High School Bulldog Band entertains at orientation.
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For more than 20 years, Fort Bend County Social Services has hosted the “Walk with Pride Shoe Program” in collaboration with var-ious contributors including chari-table organizations, private busi-nesses, and individuals in the com-munity. Each year before school begins, children of low- income families can register to receive a free pair of shoes from select Payless Shoe stores. Contributors shown are: Back Row: Jim Gonzales (IDC Inc.), Pamela Gubbels (Fort Bend Co. Director of Finance & Investments), David Lanagan (Exchange Club of Sugar Land),
Walk with Pride Shoe Program gives thanks to contributors
Rainbow Room salutes supporters
Shown are Rainbow Room Board of Directors shown from left to right: Barbara Macha, Wende Buckley, Karen Sotallaro, Rhonda Kerby, Tom Parks, and Tanya M.
Fort Bend Community Partners Rainbow Room honored the people and businesses that make the organization so successful
at the 12th annual luncheon which was held Thursday, June 27 at Sweetwater Country Club.
Individual winners included
Zelda & Brian Sosa (Paramount Printing), Darren Frank (Church of Living Waters), Steve Saucedo (Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP), Reagan Swinbank (Sprint Fort Bend County Landfill, LP); Front Row: Rufus Guebara (Free2 Succeed), Nell Ciancarelli (Champion Technologies), Sherry Fisk (Fort Bend County Clerk’s Office), Chip Sutton (Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP), Victoria Khan (Frontier Utilities), Gamila Frank (Church of Living Waters), Stella & Alex Sosa (Paramount Printing), Leticia Hernandez (Fort Bend County Social Services); Holding Banner: April Flores, Kamrin Sosa, Kaylin Sosa.
Cher Binks and Barbara Macha, president’s award; Linda Hancock, in memoriam, and Andy Stewart, outstanding community partners; Tammie Kiser, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services staff member of the year; Rhonda Zgarba and Gerin Bergschneider volunteers of the
year; and Pat Houck and Sofia Rendek, Club Rainbow 2012. For a complete list of winners please visit www.fbrr.org.
For those not familiar with the Rainbow Room, it is where Children’s Protective Services and Adult Protective Services caseworkers go for new clothing, toys and other
necessary items they can distribute to families in crisis.
Often these supplies are needed as caseworkers are removing children from abusive situations, and because of the Rainbow Room they are able to pick up necessities and diapers for the children under their supervision.
