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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 The Fort Bend / Southwest STAR Family Owned and Locally Operated • An Official Fort Bend County Newspaper Wednesday, September 14, 2011 See DAILY news updates: www.FortBendStar.com Volume XXXIV • No. 5 Jacquie Chaumette kicked off her campaign for State Representative last Thursday is in front of the many supporters. Chaumette is currently on the Sugar Land City Council, serving as mayor pro-tem. Over 130 friends and supporters packed the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce early morning on Thursday, September 8, as Jacquie Chaumette announced her candi- dacy as a Republican candidate for State Representative, HD26. An accomplished businesswoman and adjunct professor, Chaumette has served on Sugar Land City Council for two terms, including her recent service as the Mayor Pro Tem. Business and community leader Jared Jameson welcomed the crowd and acted as the event’s emcee. Among the elect- ed officials present were: Mayors James Thompson and Vincent Morales, FBISD Trustees Jim Rice and Bruce Albright, Troy Nehls, Judge Ken Canata, Tina Gibson, Sharon Roberts, Judge Jim Richard, Bellaire City Councilman Corbett Daniel Parker, Sugar Land Councilman Harish Jajoo, for- mer Sugar Land City Councilman Sonny Johnston and Fort Bend Commissioner James Patterson. Republican Party volun- teer of the year, Linda Hancock introduced Chaumette kicks off state rep campaign with a bang ELECTION CAMPAIGN By LeaAnne Klentzman Last week a grass fire raged across west Fort Bend County and thanks to the quick response by the local fire departments, county employees, neighbors, and a nearby crop dusting business, the fire was brought under control and no houses were lost. At 4:30 p.m, on Wednesday afternoon, September 7, a wildfire was spotted at 5229 Foster School Road near Needville, according to the Fort Bend Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The fire was snuffed out several hours later because of the immediate response and teamwork between the following fire departments: Needville, Beasley, Boling, Richmond, Rosenberg, Orchard, Hungerford, Fulshear, and Glen Flora. Evacuations and road closures were handled by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety. However, the assistance of Lane Aviation was pivotal according to witnesses. Lane Aviation flew their crop dusters loaded with water over the fire and helped douse it from the air. Also, equipment provided by Pct 1 Commissioner Richard Morrison and his staff was also invaluable. The Precinct 1 Road and Bridge personnel helped with water and heavy equipment by bulldozing the fire back unto itself. Several local residents also drove heavy equipment to the area to help. Less than 1,000 acres actually burned in the fire, no structures were lost although according to people on the scene, a couple of cars and a camper were consumed. The fire was north of Needville and affected areas near Fenske Road, Baker Road, Foster School Road, and Williams School Road. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. A Needville fire was doused before it got out of control by the teamwork of Lane Aviation, Commissioner Richard Morrisson and several local fire departments. It took the Village The assistance of Lane Aviation was pivotal according to witnesses the candidate, along with for- mer Sugar Land Councilman Michael Schiff, and Chaumette’s husband David. Chaumette spoke to the diverse crowd about her vision for the District. She promised a campaign focused on the issues, and that, after her elec- tion, she would work hard to make her supporters proud. Chaumette outlined her plans to make the County and State bet- ter through effective legislation and policies “with a focus on our residents and business com- munity.” Chaumette said that her campaign would reflect District 26, which she described as “a growing, vibrant community that needs strong representation in the state legislature.” By Elsa Maxey Those living in parts of Sugar Land outside the city limits are not city water utility custom- ers, yet. They get their water from a MUD (Municipal Utility District), which means that their water rates are probably different than those of the city. According to Sugar Land spokesperson Doug Adolph, until these areas are annexed, known as ETJs (Extra Territorial Jurisdictions), will their water supplier become the city. So, in all likelihood, that’s when they will pay the same rate as other city water customers. A resident in Greatwood, which is in Sugar Land’s ETJ served by a MUD, asks about surface water conversion rates for that neighborhood. Adolph told the "Star" that Greatwood has three MUDs, and residents also pay a fee for fire protection that is For some, water issues clear as MUD Rates different ELECTION, continued on page 13 MUD, continued on page 13 CIVIL, continued on page 13 By LeaAnne Klentzman The 2010 census numbers are in and the deputies at the sheriff’s office are the winners. For years, the deputy sheriff’s in Fort Bend County have been waiting for the county popula- tion to reach the magic number. That number is a population of 500,000 or over. Once the 500k population mark was reached, the law requires that civil service shall be instituted, if requested by petition of a majority of the sher- iff’s personnel. The petition requesting a vote arrived at the county judge's office last week, dated September 1, 2011. The petition, signed by Deputy Sheriff’s Association past President and current Vice President David Schultz, requests the creation of a Sheriff’s Department Civil Service System based on Texas government code chapter 158 (B). That section of the government code specifically requires the County Judge to call a balloted election after the 15th day from which he received the petition but before the 45th day after receipt. The law specifies that all sheriff’'s personnel will be eligible to vote either for or against civil service. If it passes, then civil service will be insti- tuted. On the petition submitted to the county judge were over 500 signatures, which was described by an association member as representing some 75% of the department’s personnel. According to the Code, if the Civil Service vote passes, the Civil Service Commission will be made up of three representa- tives; one chosen by the Sheriff, one chosen by the County Judge/ Commissioner’s Court, and one selected by the District Attorney. These three representatives will have to abide specific guidelines that are set forth in the government code and then set policies and procedures that meet the needs of their particular Commission. The government code states that it is the obligation of the Commission to adopt, publish, and enforce rules regarding the definition of a county employ- Civil service coming to sheriff’s office ee; selection and classification of county employees; competi- tive examinations; promotions, seniority, and tenure; layoffs and dismissals; disciplinary actions; grievance procedures; as well as address other matters relating to the selection of county employees and the procedural and substan- tive rights, advancement, benefits, and working conditions of county employees. The statute further states that the Commission may adopt or use as a guide any civil service law or rule of the United States, this state, or a political subdivi- sion in this state to the extent that the law or rule promotes the This event is for families dealing with issues of “Caring for your elderly” parents. 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They don’t have time to outfit the new cars because they are busy …. Busy, I tell you! They are busy …watch- ing movies on their Smart phone(s). Or wait, it’s nearly deer season and they’ve GOT to get their bow sighted in DUMB CRIMINAL OF THE WEEK By LeaAnne Klentzman You need it WHEN!?! INSIDE TODAY’S STAR Bev Burner Some Hot, Some Not! Page 3 State of Schools Scan with your smart phone to launch website Vote in our Online Poll Did you vote in the LOCAL CITY elections in May 2011? Yes .................................................(68%) No....................................................(32%) As of press time results Vote in this week’s online poll: www.FortBendStar.com State of the Schools 2011 is a new three-part series by Star reporter Elsa Maxey and covers Stafford Municipal School District - Superintendent Lance Hindt; Lamar Consolidated ISD-Superintendent Dr. Thomas Randle; and FBISD Superintendent Dr. Tim Jenney. The series begins with FBISD on page 4. High School Football Roundup Page 5 WHEN, continued on page 13
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Volume XXXIV • No. 5
Jacquie Chaumette kicked off her campaign for State Representative last Thursday is in front of the many supporters. Chaumette is currently on the Sugar Land City Council, serving as mayor pro-tem.
Over 130 friends and supporters packed the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce early morning on Thursday, September 8, as Jacquie Chaumette announced her candi-dacy as a Republican candidate for State Representative, HD26. An accomplished businesswoman and adjunct professor, Chaumette has served on Sugar Land City
Council for two terms, including her recent service as the Mayor Pro Tem.
Business and community leader Jared Jameson welcomed the crowd and acted as the event’s emcee. Among the elect-ed officials present were: Mayors James Thompson and Vincent Morales, FBISD Trustees Jim Rice and Bruce Albright, Troy
Nehls, Judge Ken Canata, Tina Gibson, Sharon Roberts, Judge Jim Richard, Bellaire City Councilman Corbett Daniel Parker, Sugar Land Councilman Harish Jajoo, for-mer Sugar Land City Councilman Sonny Johnston and Fort Bend Commissioner James Patterson. Republican Party volun-teer of the year, Linda Hancock introduced
Chaumette kicks off state rep campaign with a bangELECTION CAMPAIGN
By LeaAnne Klentzman Last week a grass fire raged across west Fort Bend
County and thanks to the quick response by the local fire departments, county employees, neighbors, and a nearby crop dusting business, the fire was brought under control and no houses were lost.
At 4:30 p.m, on Wednesday afternoon, September 7, a wildfire was spotted at 5229 Foster School Road near Needville, according to the Fort Bend Office of Emergency Management (OEM).
The fire was snuffed out several hours later because of the immediate response and teamwork between the following fire departments: Needville, Beasley, Boling, Richmond, Rosenberg, Orchard, Hungerford, Fulshear, and Glen Flora.
Evacuations and road closures were handled by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department
of Public Safety. However, the assistance of Lane Aviation was pivotal according to witnesses. Lane Aviation flew their crop dusters loaded with water over the fire and helped douse it from the air.
Also, equipment provided by Pct 1 Commissioner Richard Morrison and his staff was also invaluable. The Precinct 1 Road and Bridge personnel helped with water and heavy equipment by bulldozing the fire back unto itself. Several local residents also drove heavy equipment to the area to help.
Less than 1,000 acres actually burned in the fire, no structures were lost although according to people on the scene, a couple of cars and a camper were consumed.
The fire was north of Needville and affected areas near Fenske Road, Baker Road, Foster School Road, and Williams School Road.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
A Needville fire was doused before it got out of control by the teamwork of Lane Aviation, Commissioner Richard Morrisson and several local fire departments.
It took the VillageThe assistance of Lane Aviation was pivotal according to witnesses
the candidate, along with for-mer Sugar Land Councilman Michael Schiff, and Chaumette’s husband David.
Chaumette spoke to the diverse crowd about her vision for the District. She promised a campaign focused on the issues, and that, after her elec-tion, she would work hard to make her supporters proud. Chaumette outlined her plans to make the County and State bet-ter through effective legislation and policies “with a focus on our residents and business com-munity.” Chaumette said that her campaign would reflect District 26, which she described as “a growing, vibrant community that needs strong representation in the state legislature.”
By Elsa MaxeyThose living in parts of Sugar
Land outside the city limits are not city water utility custom-ers, yet. They get their water from a MUD (Municipal Utility District), which means that their water rates are probably different than those of the city.
According to Sugar Land spokesperson Doug Adolph, until these areas are annexed, known as ETJs (Extra Territorial Jurisdictions), will their water supplier become the city. So, in all likelihood, that’s when they will pay the same rate as other city water customers.
A resident in Greatwood, which is in Sugar Land’s ETJ served by a MUD, asks about surface water conversion rates for that neighborhood. Adolph told the "Star" that Greatwood has three MUDs, and residents also pay a fee for fire protection that is
For some, water issues clear as MUD
Rates differentELECTION, continued on page 13
MUD, continued on page 13CIVIL, continued on page 13
By LeaAnne Klentzman The 2010 census numbers are
in and the deputies at the sheriff’s office are the winners.
For years, the deputy sheriff’s in Fort Bend County have been waiting for the county popula-tion to reach the magic number. That number is a population of 500,000 or over. Once the 500k population mark was reached, the law requires that civil service shall be instituted, if requested by petition of a majority of the sher-iff’s personnel.
The petition requesting a vote arrived at the county judge's office last week, dated September 1, 2011.
The petition, signed by Deputy Sheriff’s Association
past President and current Vice President David Schultz, requests the creation of a Sheriff’s Department Civil Service System based on Texas government code chapter 158 (B). That section of the government code specifically requires the County Judge to call a balloted election after the 15th day from which he received the petition but before the 45th day after receipt. The law specifies that all sheriff’'s personnel will be eligible to vote either for or against civil service. If it passes, then civil service will be insti-tuted.
On the petition submitted to the county judge were over 500 signatures, which was described by an association member as
representing some 75% of the department’s personnel.
According to the Code, if the Civil Service vote passes, the Civil Service Commission will be made up of three representa-tives; one chosen by the Sheriff, one chosen by the County Judge/Commissioner’s Court, and one selected by the District Attorney. These three representatives will have to abide specific guidelines that are set forth in the government code and then set policies and procedures that meet the needs of their particular Commission.
The government code states that it is the obligation of the Commission to adopt, publish, and enforce rules regarding the definition of a county employ-
Civil service coming to sheriff ’s officeee; selection and classification of county employees; competi-tive examinations; promotions, seniority, and tenure; layoffs and dismissals; disciplinary actions; grievance procedures; as well as address other matters relating to the selection of county employees and the procedural and substan-tive rights, advancement, benefits, and working conditions of county employees.
The statute further states that the Commission may adopt or use as a guide any civil service law or rule of the United States, this state, or a political subdivi-sion in this state to the extent that the law or rule promotes the
This event is for families dealing with issues of “Caring for your elderly” parents. The goal is to provide family “Care Givers” the resources and education so that you may provide quality care for your love one. Let this event asset you in removing the stress your confronted with weekly.
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Fort Bend County has an impressive fleet of rolling stock. But if you want to drive one, well, ya’ just gotta wait. Wait that is until the staff has time to get them operational.
They don’t have time to outfit the new cars because they are busy …. Busy, I tell you! They are busy …watch-ing movies on their Smart phone(s). Or wait, it’s nearly deer season and they’ve GOT to get their bow sighted in
No ....................................................(32%)
As of press time results
Vote in this week’s online poll: www.FortBendStar.com
State of the Schools 2011 is a new three-part series by Star reporter Elsa Maxey and covers Stafford Municipal School District - Superintendent Lance Hindt; Lamar Consolidated ISD-Superintendent Dr. Thomas Randle; and FBISD Superintendent Dr. Tim Jenney. The series begins with FBISD on page 4.
High School
Football Roundup
Page 5
WHEN, continued on page 13
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OOPS. Last week’s HOTLINE was written in February,2011. Somehow my computer found it and sent that one to the STAR.
“HOW ARE WE DOING?” When you access our web site are you having any problems?
FARMERS MARKET AT IMPERIAL. Location: Highway 90 @ Highway 6. When? Every Saturday beginning October 1st through December 10th. Time: 9 am to 1 pm. Rain OR Shine.
HUGE BLACK POLES??? (Cartwright @ FM 2234) They are part of the plan to control traffic in Missouri City. They will provide travel time information to CITY, for use on CITY website for the public (similar to what you would see on Transtar’s website. The information is gathered in the same manor, via eztags or Bluetooth. City’s first implemen-tation will be by eztag.
DONATIONS FOR WILDFIRE VICTIMS. Please
pack “neatly” in Lawn & Leaf plastic bags that have “drawstring closures”.
READY FOR “HOME TOWN” BASEBALL? Sugar Land Skeeters’ skyboxes sold out with 10 year commitments. More than 2,000 season tickets have been sold. Regular tickets will be available for about $8 each.
ACTING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN. Fort Bend Theatre is launching Fall Acting Classes for children ages 5-7 and 8-18 beginning September 10. www.fortbendtheatre.com .
CARTWRIGHT “espla-nade” TREES LOOKING
BAD. FYI: The trees planted by the CITY (mainly in the parks) under 3 years ago are getting extra water. The mature trees can usually survive the drought. The CITY is watering ONCE A WEEK over 1,000 trees planted under 3 years ago.
CORNER FM 1092 @ CARTWRIGHT? This El Dorado #15th golf hole has regu-lar irrigation. The two large oaks planted in 1999 are doing just fine as is the ivy covered wall.
YARDS WITH DEAD GRASS? This is not necessarily the result of owners NOT water-ing their grass.
FIRST COLONY BEAUTY! Newmark 5/3.5/3 on large corner lot! Lovely hardwoods, fresh interior paint, island kitchen, built-ins & crown mouldings. 2 fireplaces. Master with sitting area. Gameroom & media room. Close to shopping & freeway. Clements HS. Hurry! $429,900.
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TEST FOR CHINCH BUGS? I remember putting an open ended coffee can into the grass and putting water inside it. If bugs floated to the top it was supposed to be “chinch bugs”. I have no idea if this is still cor-rect. Meanwhile go to this web site for more information: http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/orn/turf/southern_chinch_bug.htm
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As mentioned here a cou-ple of months ago......Charlie Howard, who has represented Fort Bend in the state legis-lature since 1994, resigned Monday citing on-going health issues. According to his press release, he will serve until the end of his term, January, 2013.
In his press release, Howard did not announce who he might be supporting for his job in the future. Currently, two women elected officials have announced they are seeking the job: Jacquie Chaumette, mayor pro-tem of the Sugar Land City Council, and Sonal Bhuchard, former president of the board of FBISD.
Chaumette had a blow out announcement event last Thursday with many of Fort Bend’s “names in the news”
in attendance. Chaumette had earlier been gerrymandered out of Howard’s district, but she subsequently bought a house in the new district. She is the odds on favorite to win the seat, even before Howard resigned.
Howard, who has almost a half million dollars in his cam-paign account, can keep that money but can not spend it on himself personally. He can give it to another candidate, or candidates, or a party, or he can use it for political related expenditures.
When I first wrote about this in August, I had heard that Howard was going to resign immediately and endorse then-current Republican Party Chair and Tea Partier Rick Miller. Miller has since resigned as county chairman but no word
yet on what he might be going to run for. I considered calling him but he would either make a snarky comment or not tell me the truth, so what’s the use?
Howard has also played loose with the truth in the past. He told supporters that he would only run for two terms, then later said we misunderstood him as he said three terms. After that, he just refused to quit until someone he thought would represent Fort Bend the way he wanted it ideologically represented. Of course, other elected officials tell me that when they go to Austin to try to get legislation passed they usu-ally meet with a stonewall. One official said that when he told other representatives Charlie Howard was supporting the bill, the other representatives would usually say something like, “DOA (dead on arrival).”
Officials in Fort Bend soon learned that to get effective legislation done, they would have to get other representa-tives to sponsor or co-sponsor their legislation.
I should be ashamed of myself for speaking about Charlie like this when he has announced he will not run, and I’m sure that Charlie thinks he has done a wonderful job. But according to my information from Austin, you and I have no idea how much harm he has done to Fort Bend, particularly before we got some other rep-resentatives there like Zerwas and Hegar.
I’m sure in the past 17 years Charlie has done some good things for Fort Bend Country. Admittedly, I’ve just usually heard about the bad side.
What’s happening with the Chronicle?......For the past two weeks, my Chronicle delivery has been spotty at best. When I called to complain, they gave
me two free weeks on my sub-scription. They claimed they were reworking their distribu-tion routes. One day, I didn’t get the newspaper for that day until late in the day after I called, then the front section was from the day before. I called and asked them if they were drunk.
As a newspaper person, I know these things happen. We’ve probably delivered last week’s paper to one or two homes over the 33 years we’ve been delivering in Fort Bend. I have no idea what is happening at the Chronicle, but I can’t believe it takes two weeks to straighten out a daily paper delivery.
Oh well, that might explain the absence of ads in their Fort Bend edition.
We make mistakes too.....I went to the Sugar Land Rotary Club’s Shrimp Fest last Friday night and left with a chewed on behind. I changed a head-line last week to give it a little “punch” and sorta changed the whole story. If you read the story, you would have discov-ered that Sugar Land water bills are not going to almost double. Only that portion of your water bill that deals with the conver-sion to surface water. So your bills will not double, although they will increase. I have to admit a personal bias because my water bill in Sugar Land has always been high compared to what it was in Quail Valley.
I live alone, have a sprin-kler system (which I believe conserves water as I have a bad habit of turning on a hose sprinkler and then forgetting about it until it runs in the street) and can’t image why my water bill, which does include the trash, which the Quail Valley bill did not, is almost $100 every month. Someone told me that was minimum. That’s ridiculous!
So maybe my personal bias about the water bill influenced me when I sought to “punch up” the headline. Whatever the reason, my bias or my Alzheimer, I apologize.
Let’s think about this.....Since the Republicans control the House and the House is where spending bills originate, let’s see some Republican jobs bill. Has anyone seen one? Has one been offered? All they know how to do is carp about the President. They don’t know how to increase jobs except cut taxes. Unfortunately, that’s what Bush also thought. How did that work out for the past six years?
I’ve only heard a few Democrats, and not one Republican talk about getting out of the two wars we are currently fighting. Sadam is gone. So is Osama. Let’s bring out troops home and take that money to build up our own infrastructure.
He’s off again......Perry didn’t stay home long. He stayed gone long enough to make the lieutenant governor sign the request for federal aid for the fire victims. He didn’t mention that he had slashed the current budget for volun-teer fire departments by 75%. Volunteer fire departments far outnumber paid fire depart-ments in Texas by 879 volun-teer departments to 114 paid and 187 combination paid and volunteer. Assistance grants to volunteer fire departments around the state were slashed 55 percent. Those cuts are effective now.
Perry has also been highly critical of FEMA, but says now is not the time to reform an agency.
Rick Perry is not stupid. He’s just delusional.
Sure he’s soft on illegal immigration, for which he was accused in the Tea Party debate. He’s soft on illegal immigration because all those home builders who support him need willing workers they can pay substandard wages. I don’t know why the INS doesn’t raid new home construction sites. They probably couldn’t house all the illegal immigrants they would round up.
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Milton P. Koy, 75, of Sugar Land, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011 in Houston, TX. Born January 15, 1936 in Houston. Survived by wife, Dana Leared Koy; sons, Rodney Koy, and Dean Koy and wife, Wendy; step son, Russell Leared and wife, Tammy; grandchildren, Josh, Jake, McKenna and Keaton; sister, Bernice Smith; and numerous nephews.
Memorial Service will be 3 PM Friday, September 16, 2011, at Second Baptist Church Han
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State of the Schools – growth & distinctions in midst of budget cutsBy Elsa Maxey
This story is the first of a series of three that will include highlights of the Stafford Municipal School District and the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in upcoming editions of the Star.
Fort Bend Independent School District
The Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) now has 74 campuses. That’s 11 high schools, 14 middle schools, 45 elementary campuses, and four unique secondary campuses. FBISD Superintendent Dr. Tim Jenney told an audience of about
400 attendees last Friday at the Fort Bend Chamber of C o m m e r c e State of the Schools presentation at the Sugar Land Marriott that
the district’s projected enrollment is over 69,000. James Bowie Middle School, the latest campus addition, opened just the other day on Plantation Drive in Richmond as the fall school term began. Also the district acquired an aquatic practice
facility that is now operational at 16701 Bissonnet in Houston.
Despite recent reductions in force due to budgetary constraints, FBISD remains the largest employer in Fort Bend County. It has a total of 8,000 employees this year as compared to 9,000 in 2010.
Dr. Jenney stated that this year poses budget challenges attributed to a disparity in funding school districts, which he said continues to be the case. Loss of funding, in particular, has impacted new teacher mentors and tutoring atrisk children, he said.
State funding per pupil is $5,085 for FBISD as compared to $5,292 for the Stafford Municipal School District, and $5,546 for the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. Simply put, with less people employed by the school district, less money, and more students, the school district is facing serious challenges. Dr. Jenney stated that this year, the school district has $26 million less than it did last year, noting that a reduction totaling $50 million has occurred in the past two years.
On a positive note, FBISD’s
use of state of the art technology, a teaching and learning prototype, has increased instructional time, student engagement, instructional quality and also equity, said Dr. Jenney. There’s also an impressive school district distinction. “We learned just before school was dismissed this past summer that Fort Bend ISD was selected as the only school district in the nation to be named a 2011 National School District of Character by the National Schools of Character Program in Washington DC.,” said Dr. Jenney. He commended the district’s students, parents, staff and the overall community for the honor, which he said is a tribute to all of them. The recognition, he said, is retained for the next five years. Another school district highlight is about FBISD’s 2011 graduating seniors. They
received a total of $52 million in academic and athletic scholarships. The district also had the highest number of national merit scholars this year.
Dr. Jenney reported that the district’s accountability ratings for 2011 show 65 percent of its campuses were rated Exemplary with a total of 19 schools and Recognized, accounting for a total of 26 schools. Business and community partners donated more than $2.6 million to FBISD and volunteer hours to the school district, said Dr. Jenney, amount to 300,000 hours, which equates to a value of $6 million.
This story is the first of a series of three that will include highlights of the Stafford Municipal School District and the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in upcoming editions of the Star.
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2011 Fort Bend Chamber Challenge is set for September 26
Planning for the 2011 Fort Bend Chamber Challenge is well underway. This year’s premier tournament presented by Classic Chevrolet and Champion Technologies will be held at Sugar Creek Country Club, Monday, September 26 beginning with a shotgun start at 11:00 am.
The Chamber Challenge will be played on two 9hole courses at Sugar Creek Country Club and set up in a scramble format. Corporate teams and individuals are invited to participate for $800 and $200 respectively. ChickfilA will provide the lunch with dinner provided by Lasagna House III. In addition, you won’t want to miss out on the after ParTee including great live and silent
auctions as a part of the posttournament festivities. Snacks and beverages will be provided throughout the day. Awards will be given to the first through third teams, the dear to stink team, closesttothepin and holeinone winners.
Golfers and nongolfers can participate in this annual Fort Bend Chamber event. Opportunities for networking, corporate sponsors, hole sponsors and showcasing your business are available. To register online visit www.FortBendChamber.com or for more information about the 2011 Fort Bend Chamber Challenge contact JanMichael Jenkins at 2814910218 or [email protected].
Shown are (l-r): Rene Casanova, Don Kerstetter, Ray Aguilar, and Joel Perez are all set for the Chamber Challenge.
Woman robbed leaving Sugar Land Walmart
By LeaAnne Klentzman A woman walking out of
the Sugar Land Walmart was robbed Monday evening shortly before 9:00 p.m., by one of three men who attacked her from behind.
The woman and her fiancée were leaving the store when three men ran up, pushed the female, then grabbed her I phone from her hand. According to Sugar Land police spokesperson Doug Adolph, the three suspects got into a nearby car and drove away.
Adolph said the woman was not physically injured. He described the suspect who took the phone as a black male with short hair, wearing a long sleeve black hoodie, with an unknown white logo on the front and white writing down the sleeves. That same suspect was also wearing white gym shorts and black basketball shoes.
Accompanying this suspect was a thin black male with moderatelyshort “afrostyle” hair who was wearing a grey sweatshirt and white shorts. The third man with the suspect was also described as a black male with a moderate build, and short hair, wearing a black tank top, and dark shorts that have a white stripe down the side.
All three fled the scene in a dark colored fourdoor passenger car that was parked nearby.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sugar Land Police at 2812752500 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at 281342TIPS.
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Eura Viola Boehm, (MeMe), last of the Brock Girls, Long time resident of Sugar Land, passed away September 10, 2011, at the age of 103. She was born in Oklahoma June 9, 1908, preceded in death by her father and mother Frank H. and Basha I. Brock, 10 sisters and 3 brothers,and 1 son, Carlos R. Boehm. Survived by 3 sons, Ray L. of Houston, Wayne L. of Sugar Land and Jerry O., of Arlington and their wives 7 grandchil
dren, 11 greatgrandchildren, 5 great greatgrandchildren and many more relatives and friends.
We would like to thank all of the staff at Sugar Land Healthcare Center for their loving care. Memorial Services will be held at Sugar Grove Church of Christ, 11600 West Airport, Stafford, Texas. 2:00 PM Sunday, September 18, 2011.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church or charity of your choice.
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Fort Bend Community CalendarBe sure to thank these businesses for sponsoring these community, club and charity weekly happenings
EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO MAKE SURE EVERY NON-PROFIT EVENT GETS PUBLISHED THE WEEK PRIOR TO YOUR EVENTEmail to: [email protected] or mail: Fort Bend Star • 4655 Techniplex Dr., Stafford, Texas 77477
Editor's note: Fort Bend Community Calendar are for non-profit events. Deadline is 12 p.m. every Friday. Please keep wording to a mini-mum. Answer the "5 W's": Who, What, When, Where, and Why. Fax us: 281-690-4250; e-mail: [email protected] or mail to: Fort Bend Star, 4655 Techniplex Dr., Suite 300, Stafford, Texas 77477.
SEPTEMBER 15Garden club’s membership
coffee announcedSugar Creek Garden Club prepares for its first month of the new year with an invitation to residents to come to their Membership Coffee. Come join in the fun and best of all, join the club!! Dues are only $40 and no reservations are required for the meeting. gathering starts at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 15 at Sugar Creek Country Club in the “Tee Room”.
Music in the PlazaLive Jazz music Thursday, Sept. 15, 7-9 p.m., by popular local guitarist Joe Carmouche.
Afternoon book breakBook-lovers are invited to take a Book Break on Thursday, September 15, George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond,12:00 noon, Room 2D. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy a literary discussion of Paul Harding’s “Tinkers”. Book club is free and open to the public. Call the library at 281-341-2677 for more information.
Create a better resume offered n SpanishFort Bend County Libraries and Workforce Solutions will present a program in Spanish on how to create a better resumé, Thursday, September 15, 10:00 am, Meeting Room at the Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway. The program is free and open to the public. For more information call 281-238-2100.
Intro computer classesMamie George Branch Library, 320 Dulles Avenue in Stafford, will present free, introductory computer classes this month on using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. “MS PowerPoint Survival Basics” is Thursday, September 15, beginning at 10:00 am.“MS Excel Survival Basics” class will take place on Thursday, September 29, beginning at 10:00 am. The classes are free and open to the public. Reservations required, 281-238-2880, or visit the library.
SEPTEMBER 16A christian mothers group meets
Faithful Moms meeting is September 16 & 30, 9:30 AM- 12 noon, Faith United Methodist Church, 4600 FM 359, Richmond. Providing fellowship, guest speakers, crafts, breakfast, and childcare. For more info Shelly 281-342-3437 or Kristen at [email protected].
Music in the PlazaCome out to Sugar Land Town Square for live Music in the Plaza, Fri., Sept. 16, 7-9 p.m.! Bring your danc-ing shoes and enjoy the sounds of Radio London.
Lake Olympia Garden Club meetingThe Lake Olympia Garden Club will host its first meeting of the 2011-2012 year of Friday, September 16, 9 a.m., Lake Olympia Marina Clubhouse, 180 Island Blvd., Missouri City. Guests and new members are always welcome. For more information contact Jo Ann Keene at 281-438-2174 or [email protected].
SEPTEMBER 17Hispanic Heritage Day
Downtown summer fun in Rosenberg. Hispanic Heritage Day will be held Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mariachi bands,dance per-formances, cultural exhibits, children’s activities, food, samples & more. For more info visit www.RosenbergEvents.com.
Treasures & TrashThe Sugar Land Lions Club will hold their annual Treasures & Trash garage sale charitable fundraiser Saturday, September 17, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.. Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage, Sugar Land. Booth space rental or for donations pick up call 281-980-3734 or 281-342-3660.
Movie Under the MoonBring your family, friends and lawn chairs to the Plaza at Sugar Land Town Square to enjoy a free Movie Under the Moon, Saturday, September 17, 7-9 p.m. Sponsored by Minute Maid.
“The Velveteen Rabbit”auditionsOpen auditions presented by Brighton Players for “The Velveteen Rabbit” will be Saturday, September 17, 1 p.m., Brighton Church of Houston, 11925-3 SW Freeway, Stafford. Brighton Players is a community theatre group. For more info www.brightonplayers.org.
Intro computer classesSugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge, will pres-ent a variety of free, introductory computer classes this month. The “MS Excel Survival Basics” class for version 2007 Saturday, September 17, 10:15 am, Tech Center. The “MS Word Survival Basics” Thursday, September 22, 10:15 am, in the Tech Center. The classes are free and open to the public. Reservations required at 281-238-2140.
Back-to-school bashA special “Back-to-School BASH!” will be held Saturday, September 17, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the branch library at 281-238-2900 for information about the activities that day.
Open houseCongregation Beth El has announced that it will be hosting an Open House including a Havdalah service on Saturday, September 17 starting at 7pm. To RSVP or for more information about the evening or all other events, please contact the temple office at 281-499-5066.
Missouri City book clubs meetMissouri City Branch Library has 2 book clubs that meets monthly, 1530 Texas Parkway, and new members are always welcome.The September 17 book club discussion, 11:00 am, will be on Cemetery Road. Members of the Talk Back Book Club meet to discuss general fiction on the third Tuesday of the month, beginning at 7:00 pm, Sept. 20 The book clubs are free and open to the public. For more information 281-238-2100 or 281-341-2677.
SEPTEMBER 19Culinary book club meets
The Culinary Book Club at Sienna Branch Library will meet on Monday, September 19, 1:30 pm, 8411 Sienna Springs in Missouri City. The Culinary Book Club meets once a month, and different cooking genres are explored each month. Those attending are welcome to bring their own cookbooks and recipes. Free and open to the public. For more information 281-238-2900 or 281-341-2677.
Needlework Sewing Circle meetsNeedles & Yarn Sewing Group will meet at Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge, Monday, September 19, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Meeting Room. People of all ages and experience levels welcomed. Those attending should bring their own sewing sup-plies. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, 281-238-2140 or 281-341-2677.
Mental Illness Caregiver EducationNational Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) will hold this series for 12 weeks for family caregivers, beginning Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., St. Laurence
COMMUNITY CALENDAR, continued on page 17
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SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • 281-499-23104200 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, 77459 Worship Service: 9:00am and 11:15am Sunday School: 10:15am www.southminpres.org
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HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH • 281-403-49942223 FM1092 • Missouri City, TX 77459 Dr. Charles Murphy, Pastor Sunday Bible Study 9:30am - 6:00pm Sunday Worship 10:45am - 7:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Bible Study / AWANA "A Place To Call Home" - www.hbctx.org
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MURPHY RD. CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-261-52162025 FM 1092 • Missouri City Sunday Worship: 9:30am - 5:00pm Bible Classes: Sunday 10:45am Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm www.murphyroadchurch.org
CHURCH OF CHRIST
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-499-35023900 Lexington Blvd., Missori City, TX 77459 Sunday Worship: 8:30am, 9:45am, 11:00am Open Skies Worship: 8:30am • www.fumcmc.org Sunday School All Ages 9:45am
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
METHODIST CHURCH 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
LUTHERAN CHURCH
CHURCH OF CHRIST
SUGAR LAND CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-561-088115590 Voss Road • Sugar Land • www.slcoc.org Sunday Worship Services: 7:00am • 10am • 5pm Bible Study (all ages): Sun. 9am & Wed. 7pm Tuesday Seniors' Bible Study: 10am
NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) • 281-499-76111424 FM 1092 Rd., Missouri City, 77459 Worship w/Holy Communion: 8:00 & 10:30 am Education hour for all ages: 9:15am www.newhopelc.org
NON DENOMINATIONAL
BRIGHTON CHURCH • 281-988-775511925 SW Frwy 59 • Stafford (Between W. Airport and Murphy Rd.) Sunday Worship: 10:30am www.brightonhouston.org • Refreshing & Relevant
FREEDOM CHURCH • 281-240-1055121 Wood ST. • Sugar Land, TX 77498 Sunday Worship: 11:00am www.facebook.com/freedomchurchintl Pastor - Bryan Eggenbeger
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High School Football Roundup
By Sean Wolfson
Clements Rangers vs Aldine MustangsOn a beautiful night for foot-
ball, the battle between Clements and Aldine ensued. Kickoff time was 6:58pm. This was the sharp-est dressed referee crew I’ve seen in two years, which instills confidence in the players and coaches. I have never seen the Ranger fans so pumped up for a game. They were cheering and chanting all night. Clements won the toss and deferred to have the ball in the 2nd half.
The Rangers, led by head coach Keith Knowles, would draw first blood, as they kicked a 29 yard field goal in the 1st quarter that put them ahead 3-0. Aldine would fumble the kickoff, and Clements would recover. A nice drive would give the Rangers and sophomore QB Kyle Hologorsen a 10-0 lead. Clements Running Back, Minor, had a great game and fought hard all night against a much bigger defensive line.
The Clements defense took care of business on the next Mustang possession, and took the ball back ready to score again. But the Aldine defense would answer the call, and on 4th down the Clements punter muffed the ball near the end zone. Aldine recovered in the end zone for a 2 point safety. Aldine would score once more and convert on the 2 point conversion to tie the game at 10. Clements barely missed a 41 yard FG attempt wide left to end the half. Halftime score CHS 10 - Aldine 10.
The 2nd half was full of defense, defense, defense!! Clements linebacker Zach Branda made some big stops and held the Aldine offense. CB Trevor Moore, son of former New York Mets baseball player Tony Moore, kept Aldine wide receiver Josh Moore in check, keeping him to only short yard-age receptions. Trevor helped his same last named player from
breaking numerous potential long yardage plays.
The Rangers would let down defensively only one time in the 2nd half, and it turned out that was all Aldine needed to claim a seven point victory on Clements home turf.
The Rangers offense needs work folks. Holgorsen, was forced the throw deep balls on the last two possessions, and tossed two interceptions. With 15 minutes left in the 4th quar-ter and down 7, the Clements defense stopped Aldine to give the offense one last shot at either tying the game or pos-sibly going ahead. On 3rd and 6 from their own 40 yard line, Clements was called for a delay of game penalty which pushed them back 5 yards. The very next play, Clements was again flagged for a false start, forcing Holgorsen into deep pass mode and Aldine into playing outfield. The interception happened, and the ballgame was over. I felt like I was watching reruns of this past weekend Dallas Cowboys game.
Final score Aldine 17 Clements 10.
Senior leader and linebacker Zach Branda had this to say about the Clements team as they head into district play, “ To turn the season around, we need to get better every week, have less mental mistakes, and continue to work hard. We have faced some stiff competition and made for-ward progress each game. When district comes around I think we will be ready.”
In other FBISD action, the fighting Austin Bulldogs, coached by Dan Schreiber, won their first game of the season blanking Hastings 21-0. Elkins succeeded to be 2-1 on the year. Bush won as well, as did Hightower. FBISD went 4-0 on Thursday night last week.
This week’s after game spot is Bogies on Cartwright and Dulles. They’ve got a full menu of great food, drinks, and plenty of big screen TVs to watch the highlights of all the high school football action. Tell Chad over there I sent you. He’ll take care of you.
Till next week, go out and inspire a kid, it’ll make your week!
“Show Me” City citizens encouraged to donate for wildfire victims
To assist families in neigh-boring counties who have been displaced or impacted by the recent wildfires, Missouri City is coordinating a clothes and food drive in partnership with State Rep. Ron Reynolds.
Citizens and businesses are encouraged to bring non-perish-able food items, toiletries, dia-pers, and new or gently-used clothing, jackets and blankets to the Fire & Rescue Service Station 1 building, located at Public Safety Headquarters, 3849 Cartwright Rd. Donations
should be neatly packed in boxes or carrying bags so they can be easily distributed.
“Many of our friends across the state have lost all of their belongings due to the Texas wildfires,” Mayor Allen Owen said. “Missouri City is known for its generous spirit of giving in times of crisis and we are ask-ing our citizens to respond once again and donate whatever they can to help families in need.”
Donations will be accepted until Sept. 30. For more informa-tion, please call 281-403-4326.
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Patriot Day 2011: FBISD honors the lives that were lost on 9/11In honor of the victims who lost
their lives in the terrorist attacks against the U.S. on September 11, 2001, Fort Bend ISD schools are holding assemblies, creating wall displays and other projects to mark the 10th anniversary of the attacks.
At Bowie Middle School, eighth-grade social studies classes created a 911 Memory Hall to honor the 3,000-plus victims of 911. The exhibit included post-ers that featured photographs and brief biographies on 911 victims that students were assigned to research.
Clements High School U. S. history and social studies classes constructed the school’s 10th Anniversary 911 Hall of Honor, created in memory of the men, women, and families that were directly impacted by the 911 attacks. The 150-foot Hall of Honor features a large-scale, quilted replica of the American flag, created by the Peer Assistance and Leadership (PALS) Class of 2001. It features painted handprints that represent the 50 stars on the U.S. flag; and one-inch, red and white cloth squares that contain heartfelt mes-sages from students, faculty and staff, school and district adminis-trators, and President George and Laura Bush.
Also featured along the hall are student-designed posters honoring victims and paying tribute to res-cue teams, a U.S. photo collage, and a replica of Ground Zero.
Settlers Way Elementary School will host its annual “Heroes Day” to honor first
Bowie Middle School 8th grade U.S. history students designed post-ers honoring victims of 911. Pictured (from left to right) are: Haley Martinez, Kaitlin Bailey and Lily Hurta.
responders (police officers, fire fighters and EMS personnel) who help save lives each day. The event will include the posting
of colors by the Clements High School JROTC cadets, a slide presentation, sign-a-longs, and other tributes.
Spay-Neuter Assistance Program visit scheduledOn Tuesday, September 20,
the Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) Mobile Clinic will visit the Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex. The mobile clinic will provide free pet ster-ilization for qualifying Fort Bend County residents.
To qualify, proof of partici-pation in one of the follow-ing programs is required: food stamps, free lunch program in schools, medicaid, major VA disability, section 8 housing, SSI/SSD, TANF, and WIC. Pets also receive a free rabies vaccination with surgery, and families can choose to pay a small fee for heart worm medication as well as other options. Clients are selected from a lottery which will be held between 7:00 & 7:30 am. There is no need to arrive early as the lottery will determine your place in line. No food for your dog or cat after 10 pm the night before surgery.
Spaying and neutering house-hold pets not only stops over-population, but provides other benefits for both pets and their families. For example, spaying
female dogs and cats elimi-nates the possibility of develop-ing uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the threat of mammary cancer. Behavior may be improved after spay-ing or neutering. Improvements can range from reduced terri-torial spraying, less fighting, and less wandering away from home. Spaying and neutering
may cause mild discomfort with most pets returning to normal activity within 24 to 72 hours.
Fort Bend County funds the SNAP mobile visits. Starting in September, the SNAP mobile will visit once a month.
For more information con-tact Melanie Manville, 281-238-3551, [email protected]
Democratic Party to mount aggressive campaign for vacant seat
Steve Brown, Chair of the Fort Bend Democratic Party, announced that the Democratic Party would have a strong can-didate in the race to replace retir-ing State Representative Charlie Howard in District 26.
“I would like to personally thank Representative Howard on his service to our commu-nity,” Brown said on hearing of Howard’s choice not to seek re-election. “Although we didn’t often agree, I respect the sacri-fices he made to dutifully serve his constituents. I hope and pray
that his health improves.”Brown went on to say, “The
Democratic Party has been actively recruiting candidates to field in HD 26. We feel that Democrat’s path to 76 seats in the Texas House goes through Sugar Land, TX. As such, we have no plans to concede this seat in the 2012 election cycle. We look forward to an active campaign season and competi-tive general election, where we will have the opportunity to debate the critical issues related to the future of HD 26.”
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WATER DISTRICTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 119 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on October 5, 2011, 12:30 p.m., at Allen Boone Humphries Robinson, LLP, 3200 Southwest Freeway, #2600, Houston, TX 77027. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: Alan Shelby, Carol Richardson, Brian Keith Joseph, Jeanette Spinks and Michael J. Garza
AGAINST the proposal: None
PRESENT and not voting: None
ABSENT: None
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTotal tax rate (per $100 of value) $ 0.71/$100 $ 0.71/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ -0- /$100
Percentage increase/decrease in rates (+/-) -0- %
Average appraised value $ 221,350 $ 219,503
General Exemptions Available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 221,350 $ 219,503Tax on average residence homestead $ 1,571.59 $ 1,558.47
Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) -$13.12and percentage of increase (+/-) -0.8348%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
WATER DISTRICTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 149 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Monday, September 26, 2011, 1:30 p.m., at the offices of SWWC Services, Inc. located at 12535 Reed Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: S. Winters, R. Aguilar, R. Herbst and K. Soileau
AGAINST the proposal: (None)
PRESENT and not voting: (None)
ABSENT: T. Van Horn
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTotal tax rate (per $100 of value) $ 0.700/$100 $ 0.700/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ 0.000/$100
Percentage increase in rates 0.0000%
Average appraised value $ 220,494 $ 234,122
General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 220,494 $ 234,122Tax on average residence homestead $ 1,543.46 $ 1,638.86Annual increase in taxes if
proposed tax rate is adopted $95.40and percentage of increase 6.1809%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Questions of comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.
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On again - annexation plans for Newpoint Estates in Missouri City
By Elsa MaxeyBy the end of the year, the
southern part of Missouri City may have grown in size. There’s a part of Newpoint Estates, about 64 lots and reserves, that is not in its city limits, nor within the city limits of neighboring Arcola. Plans are now “on again” to con-sider adding it to Missouri City. This almost happened last year at around the same time, but the city decided not to proceed. It reports that annexation was postponed after some residents protested, cit-ing tax and service concerns.
Earlier this month, however, the city council unanimously approved moving forward. City staff was directed to prepare an annexation service plan, which during the council session was sur-mised that it would probably be an update of last year’s work. By the end of the month written notifica-tion to property owners in Sections 1, 2, and 3 of Newpoint Estates will have been sent, according to a timetable, as will other entities. The annexation process by a city must take place in compliance with a section of the Texas Local Government Code.
Newpoint Estates, off State Highway 6, already has about 12 homes in the neighborhood that lie in the city limits of Missouri City. According to the city, there is also a part of Newpoint Estates in the Arcola city limits.
This proposed annexation will allow the provision of police, fire and rescue services and other municipal services to the entire Newpoint Estates neighborhood that corresponds to Missouri City. There will also be a clear under-standing of whose responsibility it is to provide services.
Assistant City Manager Scott Elmer told council that last year, the Darby Lane crossing in that area was believed to be in the city limits. When the city began to initiate a project to improve bottlenecking there and conducted a survey, it was determined that Darby Lane was outside the city boundaries. He said Missouri City then worked on an agreement with Fort Bend County to reconstruct the crossing over Oyster Creek
and cooperated with the effort.A spirited discussion about the
annexation by council members included the current condition of the area requiring rehabilita-tion street work. Councilmember Floyd Emery asked why the city was considering annexation at this time. Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Wyatt said it was nothing new since the city had been talking about it for the past nine years.
“Danny (Nguyen), Robert (Marshall), and I met with them and I got the impression they are not really that enamored with us,” said Emery referring to two other council members, who met with residents of the area.
“I think that the majority of the people that live in that subdivision are not surprised that we are doing this,” said Wyatt. Emery cited what he called real major road and real major drainage problems, the latter of which he was told is under the purview of the Fort Bend County Drainage District with whom the city would be working.
Councilmember Elackatt said that from his site visit, he noticed that the road’s black top was not
in good condition. According to city staff, many asphalt roads were built prior to several city annexa-tions some time ago and there were no set standards for their construction. Elackatt said he is not against the annexation, but “We’re asking high end properties (property owners) to pay us, when it comes down to service, we can’t do your sidewalks, we can’t get that done, but of course we want the taxes, but there is also a part of due diligence to provide the service,” he said.
In response to how most of the city’s money comes from property taxes and the city’s need to keep up values, explained by Wyatt, council member Nguyen said that the city’s attitude to the prospec-tive city residents is what counts.
Mayor Allen Owen said that the city addresses issues as it can and strives to provide equitable services to all areas of the city. “They need to be reassured,” said Nguyen.
The city reports that similar subdivisions have been annexed in the past which include Oakwick Forest, Silver Ridge, Waterbrook and Waterbrook West.
TxDOT’s road closures in Fort Bend CountyBy Elsa Maxey
Road closures in Fort Bend County from the Texas Department of Transportation’s Public Information Office show the following which are subject to change due to weather, emer-gency work, or other events.
Stafford RoadNorthbound and southbound
from Beltway 8 to US-90 A in Stafford. Alternate lanes. Closed daily (Excluding Sunday(s)) from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM through Friday, September 30.
StaffordshireNorthbound and southbound
from 5th ST. to Willow Drive in Stafford. 1 alternate lane. Closed daily (Excluding Sunday(s)) from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Friday, September 30.
HomesteadEastbound at FM-2218 in
Rosenberg. TOTAL CLOSURE. Closed continuously until 5:00 PM, Saturday, October 1. Detour
to Reading Road.FM-2759
Northbound and southbound from FM-762 to Y. U. Jones Road in the Richmond area. Alternate lanes. Closed daily (Excluding the Weekend(s)) from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Monday.
SH-6Northbound and southbound
from Glenn Lakes Lane to Teal Bend Boulevard in the Missouri City area. 1 inside lane. Closed daily (Excluding Sunday(s)) from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Friday, September 30. And closed nightly, 7 pm-5 am.
FM 2218 Widening road closures -
Detour signs will warn motorists and direct traffic towards alternate routes. Reading Road, east of FM 2218
Starting this week on Tuesday through Saturday, Sept. 17.
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WATER DISTRICTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 128 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Monday, September 26, 2011, 8:30 a.m., at the offices of SWWC Services, Inc. located at 12535 Reed Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: J.E. Whitemore, III, S. Nelson, H. Millis, B. Bates and H.J. Murray, II
AGAINST the proposal: (None)
PRESENT and not voting: (None)
ABSENT: (None)
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTotal tax rate (per $100 of value) $ 0.700/$100 $ 0.700/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ 0.015/$100
Percentage increase in rates 0.00%
Average appraised value $ 401,528 $ 400,359
General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 401,528 $ 400,359Tax on average residence homestead $ 2,810.70 $ 2,802.51Annual increase in taxes if
proposed tax rate is adopted -$8.19and percentage of increase 0.0000%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Questions of comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.
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Austin’s Angels Dance Team honors new members on induction day
On Saturday, August 13, the award winning Austin Angels celebrated the induction of new members in ceremonies held at Stephen F. Austin High School. The rookie class this year is made up of 21 young ladies from Austin High School. The Austin Angels
are the dance team at Stephen F. Austin High School.
The Angels realize everything they do and think affects the people in their lives, and their reactions in turn affect others. Therefore, they have also believe in community service. The Austin Angels work in conjunc-tion with AHS DECA, Travis Belles Dance Team and the Austin Bulldog Band to spon-sor the Tracie Lynne Hester Life Donor Scholarship Walk (sched-uled for October 29, 2011) and provide an Angel Junior Clinic for younger girls to learn about dance and what it means to be part of a team.
The Austin Angels in con-junction with the Austin Bulldog Band serve as the ambassador for spirit and Bulldog pride at Austin High School. If you would like to support the Angels, plan on attending Austin Takes Flight …- the dinner and silent auction-Wednesday, October 12, 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Austin High School - 3434 Pheasant Creek Drive, Sugar Land. The general public is invited. Attending the AUCTION IS FREE. You must purchase a dinner (catered by Pappas BBQ) ticket in advance. For more infor-mation about Austin Angels, visit the web site at http://www.austin-bulldogband.org/.
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Jackson is a young Yorkie mix who needs a home. His owner could no longer keep him so they took him to a local animal shelter. He is housetrained and ready to find his forever home. For more info on Jackson or any of our adopt-able pets please go to www.annie-sangelsrescue.com. You can call Julie at 832-483-0997 to set up an appointment to meet Jackson. You can also see many of our pets at the Petsmart in Missouri City on Saturdays. Urgent need for dog food: Please donate dog food to Annie's Angels at Petsmart in Missouri City on Saturday from 12-4.
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WATER DISTRICTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 129 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Monday, September 26, 2011, 12:30 p.m., at the offices of SWWC Services, Inc. located at 12535 Reed Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: R.E. Wong, R. Tyler, D. Groves, L. Garcia, and R.L. Ferguson
AGAINST the proposal: (None)
PRESENT and not voting: (None)
ABSENT: (None)
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTotal tax rate (per $100 of value) $ 0.700/$100 $ 0.700/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ 0.000/$100
Percentage increase in rates 0.0000%
Average appraised value $ 357,782 $ 357,114
General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 357,782 $ 357,114Tax on average residence homestead $ 2,504.47 $ 2,499.80Annual increase in taxes if
proposed tax rate is adopted -$4.67and percentage of increase -0.1865%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Questions of comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.
WATER DISTRICTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The FORT BEND CO M.U.D. #48 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on October 13, 2011, 11:30 a.m., at 12535 Reed Road, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: Victoria L. Burns, Donna Giblin, Jane E. Rotramel, Janie Guzman
AGAINST the proposal: None
PRESENT and not voting: None
ABSENT: Travis Kelley
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTotal tax rate (per $100 of value) $ .88000/$100 $ .88000/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ .00000/$100
Percentage increase/decrease in rates (+/-) .00%
Average appraised value $ 152,653 $ 151,006
General Exemptions Available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 152,653 $ 151,006Tax on average residence homestead $ 1,343.34 $ 1,328.85
Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $ -14.49and percentage of increase (+/-) -1.07%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Bob Leared, Tax Assessor-Collector 713-932-9011
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SENSING A PROBLEM
Because it plays a key role in determining the proper mix of air and fuel reaching the engine, an oxygen sensor must be in good working order. Otherwise, its failure can lead to management and drivability problems. However, just the appearance of an oxygen sensor trouble code in the engine control unit (ECU) may not tell the whole story. At that point, the auto tech must also determine whether the oxygen sensor failure is the root cause of the problem or just a secondary symptom. With this in mind, the auto tech may also check for corroded wires, clogged or leaky fuel injectors, intake vacuum leaks, and/or exhaust leaks. An easy diagnosis is not necessarily a correct one.
Nothing will extend the life of your vehicle as inexpensively as following a maintenance schedule based on your driving patterns and the recommendations in the vehicle’s owner’s manual. Please call AUTO CENTRAL at 281-499-9684 to schedule a maintenance check of your vehicle that includes inspection of oxygen sensors and fuel injectors. We service domestic and foreign vehicles. Visit us at 2526 5th St., Stafford if we can assist you. Do you have a car care question? Visit our discussion board on Facebook-Auto Central. Autocentralautomotive.com.
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Get the facts on radiation exposure and mammograms When you think of radiation
exposure, does a nuclear power plant disaster come to mind? How about airport scanners? Or medi-cal imaging such as CT scans and mammograms? There have been media reports questioning dan-gerous levels of radiation expo-sure from these sources, and as a result, there’s growing concern about the safety of mammograms and other imaging routinely used for detecting diseases like breast cancer.
The fact is, the health benefits of getting a mammogram that may help diagnose breast cancer in its early stages far outweigh any risk of radiation associated with the test.
“It’s important for women to know that mammograms are con-sidered safe, and it’s proven that they can save lives,” says Kelly Dempsey, M.D., board-certified surgeon specializing in breast surgery. The National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society recommend that women age 40 and older get mammo-grams every one to two years. “Women with above-average risk for breast cancer should talk with their doctor about when to start screening and how often to get mammograms,” Dr. Dempsey adds.
Risks associated with radiation exposure from mammograms and other X-rays are minimal. “There is a slightly elevated risk of can-cer from excessive exposure
to radiation, but the amount of radiation from a mammogram is very low, and the benefit of early detection of cancer far outweighs the risk,” says Stephen Phillips, M.D., board-certified breast radi-ologist and medical director of the Breast Center at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.
In fact, the amount of radiation exposure in one mammogram is the equivalent of the same radia-tion exposure you get from natu-ral sources alone in seven weeks. Natural background sources of radiation occur in the atmo-sphere, such as radon gas found in homes, minerals in the ground and cosmic rays from outer space.
“For women age 40 and older, regular mammograms read by a breast radiologist and clinical breast exams with a health care provider are powerful screening tools in detecting cancer early,” emphasizes Sandra Templeton, M.D., board-certified surgeon specializing in breast surgery. “Mammograms help physicians detect small tumors in the early stages of cancer, when there are more treatment options and great-er chance of survival.”
The Breast Center at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital limits unnecessary exposure to radiation by using the lowest dose possible for all kinds of screening tests, including mammograms. Digital mammography equipment pro-vides higher-quality images and a lower radiation dose compared to
Shown are: Kelly Dempsey, M.D.; Stephen Phillips, M.D. and Sandra Templeton, M.D.
film mammography. “In addition, our Breast Center is reviewed by national and international radiol-ogy protection councils to make sure we are meeting certain safety standards,” Dr. Phillips says. To schedule a mammogram at the Breast Center, please call 281-242-PINK (7465).
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Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors Bookworms to hold special meetingFort Bend Friends and
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er, and University of Houston Creative Writing Program fac-ulty member, Chitra Banarjee Divakaruni, will be a guest at the meeting. Ms Divakaruni’s novel, One Amazing Thing, is this year’s Gulf Coast Reads selection.
Similar to “One city, One book” events nationwide, Gulf Coast Reads selects one book to read and discuss at multiple libraries and locations across a four-county region.
Bookworms’ friend and Sugar Land author, Ann Weisbarger, will introduce Ms Divakaruni to the group.
Blood drive this SaturdayFort Bend Toyota is sponsoring
a Blood Drive benefitting the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Bank on September 16, from 1:30 – 5:00 PM at 20465 Southwest Freeway, Richmond, (Hwy 99 @ 59).
To schedule an appointment, visit www.giveblood.org and login to Digital Donor. Enter sponsor code B240 or contact Nick Landoski at 281.341.5900.
For your donation receive a “Commit For Life” patriotic t-shirt.
For additional information contact Jane Nilsson at [email protected] or 281-437-6222.
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GREATWOOD ARBOR – Stunning showcase home from beginning to end! Grand 2 story entry w/curved staircase. Customs built-ins thru-out. Dble French doors to study. Lg living rm w/soaring ceilings, built-in entertain. ctr. Open concept kit. w/island, SS appls., convec. microwave & tons of cabinets & counter space. Brkfast rm overlooking extend. cov. patio w/lush landscaping. Hg exec. master ste w/sitting area & grand bath w/hg walk-in closet w/fabulous built-ins! Lg gamerm. up. J&J bath.Plantation Shutters, Must See! $355,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7618TR)
GREATWOOD FOREST – Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg. cul-de-sac street. No back neighbors! Extra designer touches include fluted & crown moldings, tons of built-ins, lg. 18’’ tile floors & recent paint, new shower, updated kitchen w/granite countertops, 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg. island. SS dishwasher & microwave. Open concept w/wall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stained,one with pergola cover w/ceiling fan by huge sparking pool, w/extra green space. Extra lighting,sprkler system & alarm $365,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Exquisite Perry home with state size lot adorned by mature Pecan Trees. Grand elevation with usable balcony. Custom kit. cabinets exhibit an intriguing showcase design. Granite countertops w/SS appliances. Popular 5’’ distressed hardwoods in foyer & dining rm. Hg. gamerm up & study w/wall of built-ins. Master bedrm overlooks lush landscaped sculpted pavered patio,hot tub & backyd. Doubled paned windows & Plantation Shutters! Updated light fixtures, 3 car garage, sprinkler sys & room for a pool! $390,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4407SM)
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Magnificant Grand 5/6 Bedroom Perry Home. Has 3 living and a study down. 6th bedrm could be 2nd study up or media room. Fabulous curb appeal with huge backyd/patio & room for a pool & play area. Backs to Greenbelt. Lg. island Kitchen w/Granite countertops & breakfast bar. Formals w/hardwoods. Wall of Built-ins in both studies & family rm. Panaramic View of landscaped backyard from master, family & breakfast room. 2’’ wood blinds thru-out. Updated A/C,Furnace,Water Heaters & Roof. Water softner $399,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM54SB)
NEW LISTING
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Lovely 4/3.5/2det. + study home w/grand brick column entry. 9’ceilings on 1st floor. Soaring 2 story foyer w/new(6/11)20’’ porcelain tile. Bamboo wood floors. Lg. island kit. w/new(6/11)granite countertops & new(6/11) 20’’ porcelain tile floor. Spacious master ste w/a view of the wooded backyd. Hg. master bath w/2 walk-in closets. Ex.lg. upstairs gamerm. No backyd neighbors. Slate patio. New roof (3/2011). Fresh int.paint & recent carpet. Ext. AC units ‘03. Water Heater ‘11. Cul-de-sac street. $339,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3739SB)
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)
NEW LISTING
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Each office Independently Owned & Operated
LAKES OF AUSTIN PARK – ‘’Resort Style Living’’-enjoy this Tropical Oasis in your own back yard! Deep wooded lot. Sparkling Lagoona style (heated) pool with large spa & tanning ledge! Plenty of yard left for entertaining, children’s play area etc. Extended pressed concrete patio. Outdoor covered Lanai with ceiling fans & recess lighting! $274,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4427GC)
THE HIGHLANDS SEC 1 – Pride of ownership shows through-out. Many updates & upgrades! Has a flex room. 4th Bedroom could be a study. Kitchen has granite countertops & updated appliances. Replaced all sliding glass doors with French doors. Tile floors & berber carpet. Large back yard patio with lush garden. Great location & area schools. $149,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM1814TS)
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COMMONWEALTH PARK – Magnificant Grand 5/6 Bedroom Perry Home. Has 3 living and a study down. 6th bedrm could be 2nd study up or media room. Fabulous curb appeal with huge backyd/patio & room for a pool & play area. Backs to Greenbelt. Lg. island Kitchen w/Granite countertops & breakfast bar. Formals w/hardwoods. Wall of Built-ins in both studies & family rm. Panaramic View of landscaped backyard from master, family & breakfast room. 2’’ wood blinds thru-out. Updated A/C,Furnace,Water Heaters & Roof. Water softner $399,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM54SB)
NEW LISTING
The Virginia Mack TeamABR, CBR, CRS, GRI, HALL of Fame,
COMMONWEALTH PARK – Lovely 4/3.5/2det. + study home w/grand brick column entry. 9’ceilings on 1st floor. Soaring 2 story foyer w/new(6/11)20’’ porcelain tile. Bamboo wood floors. Lg. island kit. w/new(6/11)granite countertops & new(6/11) 20’’ porcelain tile floor. Spacious master ste w/a view of the wooded backyd. Hg. master bath w/2 walk-in closets. Ex.lg. upstairs gamerm. No backyd neighbors. Slate patio. New roof (3/2011). Fresh int.paint & recent carpet. Ext. AC units ‘03. Water Heater ‘11. Cul-de-sac street. $329,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3739SB)
COMMONWEALTH ESTATES – Exquisite Perry home with state size lot adorned by mature Pecan Trees. Grand elevation with usable balcony. Custom kit. cabinets exhibit an intriguing showcase design. Granite countertops w/SS appliances. Popular 5’’ distressed hardwoods in foyer & dining rm. Hg. gamerm up & study w/wall of built-ins. Master bedrm overlooks lush landscaped sculpted pavered patio,hot tub & backyd. Doubled paned windows & Plantation Shutters! Updated light fixtures, 3 car garage, sprinkler sys & room for a pool! $390,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4407SM)
BRIDGEWATER – Terrific oversized backyard Oasis w/covered patio, pool/spa/waterfall! Plenty of room for a children’s play area & entertaining. No back neighbors! Over $110K in upgrades/updates! 2 story ceiling height in family rm. Sitting area off master bedrm. Upstairs game room. Plantation Shutters, 20’’ tile, recently updated A/C & Heater, flagstone decking, oversized garage & much more! Desired location, great schools! $395,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM5334AV)
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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. $549,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4415SM)
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GREATWOOD FOREST – Grand Stately Executive Perry on Lg. cul-de-sac street. No back neighbors! Extra designer touches include fluted & crown moldings, tons of built-ins, lg. 18’’ tile floors & recent paint, new shower, updated kitchen w/granite countertops, 5 burner thermador pop up cooktop on lg. island. SS dishwasher & microwave. Open concept w/wall of windows overlooking 2 decks recently stained,one with pergola cover w/ceiling fan by huge sparking pool, w/extra green space. Extra lighting,sprkler system & alarm $365,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7934AT)
RIVERSTONE • Former model luxury stucco custom townehome in pristine condition in gated community. Huntington floor plan w/3 bedrooms & master retreat. Downstiars has open floorplan, great for entertaining, gourmet island kitchen open to living area & formal dining, granite,tile, covered patio, in house fire sprinkler, sep yard sprinkler system. Lots of trim work, whirlpool tub. Great value for this price! Gorgeous! Great location! $239,000. Call Barb M for more info--713-898-3938.
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LEXINGTON SETTLEMENT • Immaculately kept one story home on cul-de-sac street, tile in entry, kitchen, breakfast room, baths. Island kitchen with granite counters. Faux painting in dining & master. House freshly painted. High ceilings, open kitchen to living area. Ref., washer, dryer stay. Master has garden tub w/sep. Shower. Yard nicely landscaped. $146,885. Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938.
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SUGAR CREEK • Gorgeous updated custom 2 story home w/ wonderful views on the lake at an incredible price in a country club subdivision w/ low tax rates. High efficiency a/c & water heater. Granite---tile--formals, balcony overlooking the lake. Open, lite, bright, master down & gameroom up. Great home for family & entertaining. You won’t want to leave! You can stay at home & think you are on vacation!!! $350,000. Call Barb Montgomery 713-898-3938.
SALE PENDING
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LEVEL RUN4/2/2 • $109,900
GREAT HOME FOR THE HANDY MAN
MEADOWS PLACE
BLAIR MEADOW3/2/2 • $124,500
GREAT BUY ON A GOOD HOUSE
MEADOWS PLACE
RIVER MEADOW4/2/2 • $157,500
GREAT PATIO & GARDEN AREA, 2243 SQ.FT BUILT BY PERRY HOMES
MEADOWGLEN
DORRANCE3/2.5/2 • $139,900
NEW LAMINATE WOOD FLOORS & NEW CARPET BOTH FORMALS, DEN, LOFT & EXTRA STUDY AREA
MEADOWS PLACE
MULHOLLAND5/3/2 • $154,900
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281-413-9732AnitA MilneBEARD REALTY GROUP
Becky FaustABR, CIPS, CRS, GRI
713-828-9007RE/MAX Fine Properties281-265-5533 • Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
QUAIL VALLEY4/2 ½ /2 with master down; separate jetted tub & shower. Light laminates thru downstairs. Study with French doors, high ceilings, tiled kitchen & breakfast that opens out to the family room with fireplace. Formal dining. Gameroom up. 2-story entry. Island kitchen w/breakfast bar, gas stove. $139,900. Possible short sale, getting approval now. (4011SS)
QUAIL VALLEY THUNDERBIRD For sale $174,900 or lease $1640, 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, over 2800 s/f, formals plus family room, granite kitchen counters, 18” tile from entry thru family room & kitchen/bkfst/laundry. Great master closets & bath. Double-pane windows. Huge gameroom up. Big cul-de-sac yard, ready for its new owner!(3411OA)
QV: Nicely updated 4/2/2 one story with screened-in sunroom, beautifully landscaped, sprinklers, granite counters, updated stainless appliances, updated flooring, master shower. Lots of storage, built-ins. Replaced windows, Plantation shutters, formal dining, big family room, only $149,000! (3219LC)
WOODBRIDGE • Adorable 1-story w/open floor plan no back yard neighbors! Clean and well maintained! Large bright island kitchen open to Family Room with tall ceilings. Spacious Master Suite w/ Jetted Tub, large block glass window, double vanities. Large covered patio (pergola)added by owners.Approx $14,000 in upgrades. Walking distance to Exemplary Elementary, Kempner HS. Middle School is exemplary! A/C replaced 2010, New garbage disposal sink 2011. At $189,900. Call Debbie Marcell 281-782-2101
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GREATWOOD MANOR • Finally a gorgeous home on an oversized cul-de-sac golf course lot on 13th green with panoramic views, a gorgeous Pool/Spa with private paradise resort type setting. Home, nestled in mature trees features tall ceilings, hardwood, tile floors in common areas. Sunny gourmet island kitchen w/granite counters. At $424,500 Call Debbie Marcell 281-782-2101
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BRAEBURN ACRES • Here is your chance to own acreage in Houston close to SouthWest Memorial Herman Hospital and Houston Baptist University. Transitional neighborhood where tear downs and rebuilds are occurring. Mature trees on a quiet street. Recent roor, siding and AC 2009. Horses allowed. Tranquil setting. Braeburn Country Clum and Eamnuel Memorial Park nearby. At $279,000. Call Debbie Marcell 281-782-2101
SIENNA VILLAGE OF SHIPMANS LLarge corner lot. wood floors through main living areas. within walking distance to Ridge Point High School, Fort Bends newest high school. Spacious throughout, beautiful pergola covered w/twisting vines to keep you cool on your extended living space. $223,000
3057AN RIVERSTONELarge home on cul-de-sac. Built by Ashton Woods, tropical pool, granite countertops/island in kit. master down w/crown molding/lighting, plantation blinds/french doors to pool. Upstairs/hard wood floors all rooms, built in computer desk and a se-cret 15x8 room. $384,000
This magnificent mediterranean stucco & stone home with tile roof is perfect for entertaining.
RIVERSTONE $1,024,88825 SUNSET PARK
BUILDER MODELOPEN M-F 11-5 SAT. & SUN. 12-4
This fabulous custom home located on a culdesac lot with lake view is perfect for entertaining.
SUGAR CREEK $768,0002TU
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REGAL WATERFRONT! The Architectural Design & exqui-site attention to detail make home perfect for entertaining.
AVALON $1,250,00060WA
NEW LISTING
Truly a masterpiece. This 7401 s.f. spectacular stucco & stone has phenomenal architectural design. Prepare to be amazed as you enter the grand foyer w/floating spiral staircase & iron handrail enhanced w/ circular stone walls & dramatic dome ceiling.
SWEETWATER $1,745,000
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832-265-7355
Over $100 MILLION SOLD IN SUGAR LAND!
Former model, absolutely gorgeous, exquisite up-dgrades!!! Corner lot, lovely community!!! Must see!!!
LAKE OLYMPIA $339,5002615LA
OPEN HOUSE SUNAUGUST 7 • 2-4PM
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www.garygreene.com
2323 Town CenTerSugar Land
281-980-5050
SIENNA – Owners have taken great pride in their home. Owner is a wood worker & has added many custom features incld crown molding in all downstairs rms, custom built-in dresser in master closet & much more. Golf course view from upstairs & small bckyrd paradise! On quiet cul-de-sac w/mature trees. Don’t Miss! $187,888 Brooks Simmons 713-502-8905 (9914ML)
PECAN GROVE – Beautifully appointed custom w/5-bdrms. Master down. Upstairs bdrms share a Jack & Jill bath on both sides of house. Large gamerm, family rm & game table alcove upstairs. Plenty of space for family! Upstairs balcony. Pool & covered patio….relaxing!!! A Must See! $324,750 Judy Savage 281-433-5674 (2530CC)
LAKE OLYMPIA – Recently updated master bath & kitchen! Refinished mahogany colored cbnts, granite, tiled bksplsh, Bosch appl include 6-burner gas cooktop….a chef’s delight! Custom built-ins & crown molding thru-out. Oversized garage. New roof. Tropical backyard paradise w/custom pool, waterfall & spa. A Must See! $240,000 Michelle Posey 713-504-0066 (1806TC)
LONG MEADOW FARMS – Exquisite Village Builder home w/pool on creek & greenbelt. Wood flrs, kit w/granite cntrs, dbl ovens, butler’s pantry & built-ins. 2-story LR w/custom built-in, gas log FP, surround sound. 3-bdrms up w/gamerm, media rm wired for surround sound. Master & 2nd bdrm down. Saltwater pool w/remote control. Prewired for Xmas lights outside & much more! $400,000 Kathryn Anderson 281-460-4236 (8414CK)
BONBROOK PLANTATION – Builder’s personal home! All brick on a corner lot. Island kit w/granite cntrs, tile flrs & bcksplsh opens to large family rm, custom blinds, window cvrngs, washer/dryer stay. Cvrd patio in spacious bckyrd. New paint & carpet in July. Don’t Miss!! $148,800 Jerry Parr 281-896-5049 (8626PA)
GREATWOOD – WOW! Owner painted home inside & out! Gas log FP, custom shelving in tiled great room. Berber carpet in bdrms. Extra rm c/b formal living, media rm or study. 2” blinds thru-out. Oversized bckyrd beautifully lnscpd w/waterfall & goldfish pond & large hot tub on deck. Clean, neat & ready for immediate move-in. $299,000 Linda Bell Team 281-684-9112 (8538HI)
QUAIL VALLEY – Fantastic updated patio home on former golf course now greenspace. New carpet, paint, mini blinds, light fixtures. Remodeled master bath w/oversized shower. Den w/high ceiling overlooks backyard w/u-shaped cvrd patio. Open floor plan. Huge upstairs bdrm w/ensuite bath & built-in shelves c/b study, gamerm or media rm!! $1400/lease Jim Verges 281-222-5548 (2814CA)
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SWEETWATERBeautiful custom built with private backyard, pool, & spa. Two story living area, wood floors, island kitchen with sub-zero, & wetbar with icemaker. Recent carpet, & roof in 00’. Dual staircases. Master suite with large exec. bath. Large utility room, gameroom up,& study down w/built-ins. Sought after Clements H.S.! $539,900 (66PW)
QUAIL VALLEYWhat a knock out home w/ fabulous tropical paradise for a backyard! Beautiful pool, waterfall, covered patio across back of home, & landscaped to die for! Updated, tile flooring (except for bedrooms)higher ceilings, windows across back w/ spectacular view. French doors, atrium, large master with sitting area and fireplace, remodelled bath with wirlpool. $159,900 (3035GH)
• Over $10 Million Sold in ‘02, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09, ‘10
QUAIL VALLEYWhat an incredible golf course view from your spacious living area! Higher ceilings, very open plan, great for entertaining! Beautiful atrium off formal dining, island kitchen with atrium view from breakfast area also. Lovely tile flooring throughout except bedrooms. $122,900 (2703KC)
COMMONWEALTHReally nice one story in sought after First Colony! Many updates include granite countertops,stainless appliances, tile floors and much more. Great floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus study.Sought after schools, and neighborhood! So convenient to EVERYTHING! $304,900 (26HE)
QUAIL VALLEYWow! Absolutely gorgeous! Updated! Corner lot with 3
car garage and fabulous, oversized backyard paradise!
Large pool and spa, patio, plus deck, surrounded by
trees! Updates include granite countertops in kitchen,
and remodelled baths, tile floors and backsplashes.
Master carpet replaced along with roof, heaters, duct
work, appliances, A/C down. $209,900 (3803WV)
PEARLANDLooking for land, in a subdivision, good schools, and convenient? Look no further! One story, custom built by owner, on 1.1 acre(CAD) with TREES! Fresh interior paint,with many replaced items,such as capet, garage opener, A/C(02’), evap.coil (98) hot water heater (05)dishwasher-just to mention a few! $159,900 (6370HE)
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Continuing Customer ServiceMaking Clients for Life!!
713-416-0791To view every home currently on the market and for other information, go to... www.kimtruitt.com email: [email protected] Top Lister and Units Sold ~ 2009GARY GREENE, REALTORS
WOW – Custom 1 story w/ over 3800 sq.ft. & 5 car garage on 1 acre tract!! 4 bedrooms, 2/1 baths, both formals plus den. Island kitchen. All with great backyard and Pool views. Split plan, HUGE gameroom. 2 car attached garage w/ extra (A/C’d) room above for storage. 3 car detached with full 2nd story that can be finished out as another room or just used as-is for storage! MLS# 58740103 $395,000. (5222CH)
• 1 ACRE! •
SIENNA – Big 5 bedroom home on corner lot of cul-de-sac street & NO back neighbors!! Beauti-ful wood floors in entry, study & dining. Oversized den w/custom faux paint. Island kitchen w/ granite counters. Master suite down. Huge gameroom & 4 big bedrooms up. Oversized faux flagstone patio for hosting those family BBQ’s. Short walk to fit-ness center, pool & playground. MLS# 23936642 $279,000. (10527CA)
• NEW LISTING •
WESTPOINT ESTATES SEC 1 – 2 acre treed lot backing up to creek – perfect for your dream home. Small community with deer roaming your back yard. In Sienna area just minutes from Fort Bend toll road, Highway 6 etc. Beautiful estate homes in the area. MLS# 10496047 $179,000 (17WE)
• 2 ACRE! •
QUAIL VALLEY – Grand magnolias & updated landscaping frame this charming Colonial 5 bed-room 3/1 bath home. Stately pillars at the front porch entry opens to freshly painted interior. Recent car-pet, updated tile flooring. Formal dining, study. Spa-cious kitchen w/ updated appliances. Huge den area w/ built-in bookshelves. Master down. 4 Big bed-rooms up. Covered back patio & just a 5 iron from golf club! MLS# 89713450 $212,000. (2902NB)
• 5 BEDROOMS •
QUAIL VALLEY – Beautifully maintained and up-dated one story with pool!! 4 bed, 2 baths. Granite kitchen counters, recent appliances, tile flooring w/granite insets. Updated master w/French doors to pool, tiled shower, counter top. Master bath handi-cap access. Wood flooring in den and dining. Re-cent carpet, roof-2011. A real Beauty! $162,000. MLS# 77367878 (4002WV)
FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LAND!Almost 3100sqft! 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths, both formals, gameroom and master down. Over $42K in upgrades/improvements. All bedroom furniture stays & Fridge & pool table too. Free home warranty. Big culdesac lot. Priced to go in the $280’s.
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FIRST COLONY/SUGAR LANDParadise heated diving pool & spa! Huge culdesac lot! 4 bedrooms & gameroom, Totally updated over $50K. 2 story living very open plan. Priced to go fast in the $270’s.
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WATERSIDE ESTATES/GRANDPARKWAY AREA!
Built in 2005! Original owners! 3 bedrooms & study! Open plan with tile thru out gourmet kitchen. great culdesac street Free home warranty. $160’s
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GREATWOOD/SUGAR LANDBuilt in 2002! Grand 2 story w/ 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths. Master down with study & gameroom up. Hollywood bath too. Upgrades w/granite counters/SS appliances, wood & tile floors. Culdesac lot and no neighbors behind you! Priced to go low $300’s
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FIRST COLONY!2 story on corner lot with paradise pool. Built in 2000. Double pane windows with Brick & hardiplank siding. 3 bedrooms, study & gameroom! 2 Story living opens to gourmet kitchen. Priced in low $200’s Zoned to Clements high school.
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SIENNA PLANTATIONAdorable David Weekly 2 story home built in 2005. 4 bedrooms 2.5 bath mast down and gameroom up. Also study down. Culdesac street. Shows like a model home. Priced at $170’s.
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www.ftbendproperties.comPEARLAND • over 3/4 acre with historic Heights home that has tons of updates. Located at end of cul-de-sac. Front and rear porches. Beautiful hardwoods thru-out.(4910CE)
• $99,900 •
COMING SOONSEDONA CREEK • Over 3500 sq ft. Large living, den and gameroom. Island kitchen has lots of storage and counterspace. Beautiful upgrades. Gameroom is approx 36x17 and could also be a media room. Master down. (2931KE)
4/2.5/2 • $174,900
RIVER EDGE • Lakefront! Stunning and ap-pointed home. Large dining,formal living room open. Island Kitchen with large pantry. Their exercise room down could be second bedroom. Master with sitting area. Large list of upgrades including plantation shutters,media room wired for projection system. Two story covered patio overlooking beautiful lake. (107WB)
5/3.5/2 • $349,900
JUST REDUCEDNEW LISTINGPLANTATION CREEK • Wonderful home w/upgrades. Ceramic Tile in entry, kitchen, breakfast room, living & dining rooms, master & master bath. High ceil-ings open up floorplan. Living room, din-ing room, den & gameroom are spacious. Master down. Covered patio. (4410RI)
3-4/2.5/2 • $169,900
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Justin Mcmurtry joins sales at Weichert, Realtors® - Wayne Murray Properties
Realtor® Justin McMurtry has joined WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Wayne Murray Properties in Houston, where he has been a lifelong resident. McMurtry serves buy-ers and sellers through-out Southwest Houston, including Bellaire, Meyerland and Westbury, as a member of the Houston Association of REALTORS®, Texas Association of REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS®. Prior to entering real estate, she was in marketing and manage-ment.
Before entering real estate sales, McMurtry put his bach-
elor’s degree from the University of Houston to use in the healthcare information technol-ogy field. He is known throughout the commu-nity as founder and direc-tor of the “The Houston Inline Marathon,” an annual skate event held
in downtown Houston.Realtor Justin McMurtry can
be reached at the Weichert® agency located at 9708 Hillcroft in Houston, telephone 713-728-2300. WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Wayne Murray Properties has additional offices in Sugar Land and Missouri City. The company’s Web site address is www.waynemurray.net.
Justin McMurtry
Riverstone launches Open Homes Spectacular October 8-23
During the Open Homes Spectacular, Oct. 8-23, more than 25 homes will be on tour through-out Riverstone.
“Riverstone is experiencing tremendous growth this year,” said Tom Wilcox, the communi-ty’s general manager. “This event will be particularly exciting as it literally opens the doors on everything we have introduced during 2011.”
Just some of the neighbor-hoods opening in Riverstone this year include Nandina, which features patio homes by Darling Homes on 65-foot properties; The Orchard, a wooded neighborhood with homes by David Weekley and Trendmaker; Shadow Glen, which features homes by Highland and Perry Homes; and Sweetbriar, a neighborhood of 55-foot homesites by Newmark Homes and Perry Homes. Silver Grove is Riverstone’s newest neighborhood, which offers semi-custom homes from Toll Brothers and Partners in Building.
Other builders in Riverstone are Ashton Woods Homes, Coventry Homes, Meritage Homes and Westin Homes. Also
in Riverstone are The Manors townhomes and custom builders Bayou Bend Homes, Christopher Sims Custom Homes, Peterson Homebuilders, Sterling Classic Homes and Westport. Prices are from the $200,000s to the mil-lions.
Also underway in Riverstone this year is the extension of University Boulevard, which will connect Highway 6 and U.S. 59 when the segment opens late next year.
Riverstone is located at Highway 6, three miles south of U.S. 59, and offers easy access to several major thoroughfares, including the Fort Bend Parkway. Abundant dining and shopping choices are just minutes away, including First Colony’s booming Town Center.
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WATER DISTRICTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 129 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Monday, September 26, 2011, 12:30 p.m., at the offices of SWWC Services, Inc. located at 12535 Reed Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: R.E. Wong, R. Tyler, D. Groves, L. Garcia, and R.L. Ferguson
AGAINST the proposal: (None)
PRESENT and not voting: (None)
ABSENT: (None)
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTotal tax rate (per $100 of value) $ 0.700/$100 $ 0.700/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ 0.000/$100
Percentage increase in rates 0.0000%
Average appraised value $ 357,782 $ 357,114
General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 357,782 $ 357,114Tax on average residence homestead $ 2,504.47 $ 2,499.80Annual increase in taxes if
proposed tax rate is adopted -$4.67and percentage of increase -0.1865%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Questions of comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.
WATER DISTRICTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 19 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Monday, September 26, 2011, 9:30 p.m., at the offices of SWWC Services, Inc. located at 12535 Reed Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: J.M. Dinges, C. Curtice, and R. Walters AGAINST the proposal: (None)
PRESENT and not voting: (None)
ABSENT: (None)
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTotal tax rate (per $100 of value) $ 0.800/$100 $ 0.800/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ 0.015/$100
Percentage increase in rates 0.00%
Average appraised value $ 262,917 $ 265,790
General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 262,917 $ 265,790Tax on average residence homestead $ 2,103.34 $ 2,126.32Annual increase in taxes if
proposed tax rate is adopted $22.98and percentage of increase 1.0925%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Questions of comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.
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Special helping hand at Farmers MarketLakeview Elementary students to raise funds for school’s PTA Farmers Market and more at Imperial
Shoppers at the upcoming Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land will get a special helping hand from the students at Sugar Land’s Lakeview Elementary.
Students will help the
school’s PTA earn money at the 10-week event, open Saturdays starting October 1, by helping carry purchases to shoppers’ cars and assisting local grow-ers and vendors unload produce and other items.
The school also will use complimentary booth space at the event to sell coupon calen-dars, Lakeview Vikings t-shirts and tickets for the school’s Fall Carnival.
The all-new Farmers Market at Imperial will be located at Highway 90 and Ulrich Street in front of the Imperial Sugar silos and historic Char House.
Presented by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, each
Farmers Market at Imperial will be held from 9 am – 1 pm rain or shine.
Visitors can purchase local cheeses, fresh baked goods, jam, honey, fresh-cut flowers and more. Live music, cook-ing demonstrations by area chefs, children’s activities and appearances by the Sugar Land Skeeters mascot are planned, turning this traditional Farmers Market into a festival of food
and fun. Plus, the first 100 shoppers
on October 1, opening day of the Farmers Market at Imperial, will receive free Farmers Market shopping bags.
Besides supporting the school at the Farmers Market event, Johnson Development will match funds raised at the Lakeview Elementary Fall Carnival, up to $5,000.
“The support from Johnson
Development and the Farmers Market at Imperial is invaluable,” says Lakeview Elementary PTA Board Member Jana Ross. “The funds will go a long way toward addressing costs for program-ming, supplies and other school needs.”
For more information on the Farmers Market at Imperial, visit www.ImperialSugarLand.com/FarmersMarket.
FBJSL to participate in Sugar Land Town Square’s Restaurant Week
Left to right are - Wende Lewis-Buckley-Executive Director, PCD Management LLC, Catherine Kubala-FBJSL President, Shana Sonnier-Marketing and Event Manager, Sugar Land Town Square and Elizabeth Butler-FBJSL Director of Community Relations.
Restaurant Week will start with a kick-off event on Saturday, October 8 called The Taste of Town Square where patrons will be encouraged to sample food from participating restaurants while strolling the Square and enjoying live music. The fun continues throughout the fol-lowing week, October 9 – 15, during which participating res-
taurants will offer three-course meals, with a portion of the proceeds donated to FBJSL.
To find out more about FBJSL and their involvement in our community, please visit www.fbjsl.com .
To learn more about Restaurant Week, go to www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/events.
FBISD to host annual band nightFort Bend ISD will pres-
ent an evening of competitive marching exhibitions during its annual Band Night on Monday, October 3. The event will be held at Mercer Stadium (16403 Lexington Blvd. in Sugar Land), beginning at 6:00 p.m. and concluding by 8:45 p.m. Open seating will be available on the home side of the sta-dium only. Admission is free and concessions will be served.
Band Night allows parents and patrons to enjoy the out-
standing talents of some of FBISD’s finest young musi-cians. It also enables patrons to experience the high caliber of the district’s band program.
Band Night will feature FBISD’s 11 high school bands and dance teams performing their competition shows in preparation for the University Interscholastic League Marching Contest, which will be held at Mercer Stadium on October 13.
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The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) is thrilled once again to be selected as a recipient of part of the proceeds of Sugar Land Town Square’s Restaurant Week. Money received will be
added to FBJSL’s Community Assistance Fund (CAF) from which grants of up to $5,000 are awarded to nonprofit organiza-tions serving Fort Bend County.
properly…drive by and see the target for yourself! Then there are the BBQ days when the pit is fired up and ready to feed the masses. Then there are the days when the equipment instal-lation dude feels inspired to write his music or give singing les-sons. Never mind the time spent shopping on eBay. Ya’ wouldn’t want a bargain to be missed!
Think about this, then ponder why the taxpayers are having
to buy more new cars for 2012 when there are still 6 Chargers, 6 Tahoes, 3 pickup trucks, and 2 Ford Crown Victorias sitting on the lot, not ready to be used, nor operational during the entire 2011 budget.
The problem with the problem Emergency Medical Services (EMS & ambulances) well, that is a whole ‘nother issue unto itself. Please, someone get a grip on this mess.
You want it when? We want it NOW! No more excuses!
billed through the MUD. In par-ticular, the inquiring Greatwood resident wants to know why they are paying more in surface water conversion fees than residents in Sugar Land’s city limits.
“All participants in the City's GRP (Groundwater Reduction Plan) pay the same pumpage fee to the city,” which is increasing in January 2012, states city spokes-person Adolph. But, he also said that participants outside the city limits pay an additional 20 per-cent out of city service charge in accordance with a Strategic Partnership Agreement having to do with city services. The funds are deposited to help pay off MUD debts “when it comes time for the city to annex and dissolve the districts.”
Adolph said the 20 percent out of city service charge does not mean the district is paying more for surface water fees, but rather, “it is them (the district) setting aside funding to facilitate their future annexation into the city.”
MUDS determine custom-ers’ pumpage fees. “We do not dictate how they bill their cus-tomers or when they raise the rates,” said Adolph, noting that residents getting water from a MUD are not city utility cus-tomers, which explains why water rates and effective dates can be different from those of a
city utility customer. Adolph also said that MUD
districts often "buy-down" their water and wastewater rates through their property tax levy, which helps MUDs cover some of their fixed costs while keep-ing their monthly bills for service low.
What may be confusing to some is that in Sugar Land’s city limits there remain some MUDs in neighborhoods that do not pro-vide water, and yet the water provider is the city. These “in-city MUDs,” as they are called, remain in place as part of the neighborhood’s original infra-structure when they first came into being, and residents are pay-ing off a previously incurred debt, according to Adolph.
So does everyone who lives in the Sugar Land city limits get their water from the city? Yes, even those in the “in-city MUDs” such as the ones in Telfair, three of them, where residents, even after annexation, have continued to pay towards a MUD debt. Other “in-city” MUDs include Burney Road MUDs, the one in the Sugar Land Business Park, MUD No. 21, and Lakewood MUD No. 10.
Although Sugar Land will be doubling its surface water rate from $0.76 to $1.42 per 1,000 gallons in January, city water util-ity customers will see their overall water bill increase by 12 percent.
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FOOT FACTSby Dr. Eric Tepper
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THE ICING ON THE FOOTIcing the foot can calm aching and ease pain and swelling. If
that is your desire, ask your podiatrist how long ice should remain on the affected area. If you are using what is handy, such as a bag of frozen vegetables, make sure to wrap it in a towel so that it does not come in direct contact with the skin. Many high-quality foot ice packs are available that are fully adjustable and include ice pock-ets. Some provide gels that are easily chilled in the freezer and can be ready for reuse in less than an hour. Should you require a means to ice your feet, ask your podiatrist for a recommendation based on your specific foot condition.
Do not use ice packs on your feet without the proper instruc-tions from your podiatrist. Feet are vulnerable and prone to complaints, but most problems don’t just disappear on their own. We can treat them effectively with medication, surgery, or other, less invasive procedures such as exercise. Don’t take your feet for granted. Call us at 281-980-3668. We’re located at 3143 Hwy. 6 South. Don't take your feet for granted - call us for an appointment. Make your next step a comfortable one - call us for an appointment.
HINT: Ice packs can stop blood flow to the foot if left on too long.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held be-fore the City of Stafford Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 7:30p.m., in the City Coun-cil Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas and before the City Council of the City of Stafford, Tex-as on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas for the purpose of receiving testimony for and against the following:
(1) A proposal to adopt an ordinance amending Chap-ter 102 of the Code of Ordinances, the same being the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Official Zoning District map from Single Family Resi-dential to Mixed Use on a .1318 acre tract of land lo-cated within the City in Zoning District SFR, and further identified as being located at 411 Dulles Avenue.
All residents of the City of Stafford and other interested parties are invited to attend and will be given the opportunity to be heard.
/s/ Bonnie BaiamonteCity Secretary
CITY OF STAFFORD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City of Stafford Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 7:30p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas and before the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas for the purpose of receiving testimony for and against the following:
(1) A proposal to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances, the same being the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, by granting a Specific Use Permit to the Islamic Society of Greater Houston, to allow the expansion and development of an existing Assembly Group A-3 Occupancy, on a 9.84 acre tract of land located within the City in Zoning District MU, and further identified as being located at 610 Brand Lane.
All residents of the City of Stafford and other interested parties are invited to attend and will be given the opportunity to be heard.
/s/ Bonnie BaiamonteCity Secretary
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Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, Cajun Self Storage LLC, 2935 FM 521 Fresno, TX 77545, Phone 281-431-2819, will hold a public auction to satisfy landlord’s lien. Each of the following are stated as having Household/General Misc. items. The auction will be held @ 9:00 am on Saturday October 1, 2011.
The units to be auctioned are
• Wytavia L. Hubbard - Unit B-107 (bedroom & living room furniture)• Katrine H. Tasby - Units B-33 (household items)• Clemmie - Unit A-22 (furniture, stove)• Simon Garcia - Unit B-116 (misc items)• Jennifer Ramirez - Unit A-144 (washing machine, clothes, etc)
Cajun Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. All successful bidders shall take possession and remove contents of the unit immediately. ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND MUST BE PAID IN CASH ONLY.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. at Stafford City Hall, 2610 South Main, Stafford, Texas, for the purpose of receiving testimony regarding the City’s proposed general operating budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2011, and ending September 30, 2012. Any person desiring to be heard regarding such proposed budget will be afforded an opportunity to do so. The proposed budget is available for inspection during normal business hours in the office of the City Secretary at the Stafford City Hall, 2601 South Main, Stafford, Texas.
/s/Bonnie Baiamonte, City Secretary
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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Chaumette kicks off state rep campaign with a bang
You need it WHEN!?!
For some, water issues clear as MUD
Civil service coming to sheriff ’s office
Transportation, infrastructure, education and fiscal management with a focus on quality of life are important issues to the District’s future, according to Chaumette. She stated that, once in the legis-lature, she would insist “that ours is an efficiently run government [in order] to achieve the great-est amount of value for your tax
dollars.” Chaumette emphasized her expertise in tackling key pol-icy issues for the last 20 years as well as her terms on Sugar Land’s City Council as direct experience she will use to tackle these challenges and opportuni-ties facing District 26.
The Republican primary is presently scheduled for March 6 with the general election in November 2012.
ELECTION, continued from page 1
purposes of this subchap-ter and serves the needs of the county. The commission may not adopt or enforce a rule requir-ing a county employee to retire because of age. The commission may adopt a rule requiring a county employee, on reaching an age set by the commission, to submit annually to the commis-sion an affidavit from a physi-cian stating that the employee is physically and mentally capa-ble of continuing employment. Although unavailable at press time, there is a working set of guidelines that have been formu-lated by the Fort Bend County Human Resources, the Deputy Sheriff’s Association as well as other county officials as to how
the commission will operate if the vote passes.
With the 2012 sheriff's election for sheriff looming on the hori-zon, civil service could not have come at a better time for many. Most employees will be covered by civil service by the time the next sheriff takes office, however the Sheriff will have some lati-tude in what positions he chooses to exempt or not exempt.
As a general rule the 10 posi-tions of authority are exempt for the Fort Bend County's sheriff's office, are the chief deputy, the two majors and eight captains.
All that being said, civil services does not preclude an employee from being fired for cause; but it should stop the "serving at the will and pleasure of the sheriff" type terminations.
Raphael, David & Jacquie Chaumette and Alex.
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Details of the two main score-boards to be installed at the StarTex Power Field have been released. One of them will be an old-fashioned, manually-operated scoreboard in the left field wall. Skeeters principals say it’s mod-eled after the manually-operated scoreboard in Fenway Park’s Green Monster.
The other is an eight-story, high-definition video board tow-ering high above center field. The scoreboards will have two aux-iliary color LED displays, a 40 foot long left field color ribbon board, and associated cameras and control equipment. Both are to be supplied by TS Sports based in Dallas.
“Rather than put a box with a video screen, we always envi-sioned a more iconic structure,” said Matt O’Brien, Sugar Land Skeeters President. O’Brien is referring to StarTex Power Field’s one-of-a-kind Texas sized and shaped video structure to be placed above the center field wall. “Towering eight stories above the field level, this structure is one of the largest in all of minor league baseball.”
Matt Ritter, Vice President of TS Sports said, “The Skeeters and the City of Sugar Land have a unique vision for the scoreboard and video system at StarTex Power Field. It’s our job to make their vision a reality”. The center field video board will soar almost 100 feet above the playing field. It will feature the names and logos of the four Founding Corporate Partners of the Skeeters--StarTex Power, Memorial Hermann
Hospital, Coca-Cola and Republic Services.
On the video screen there will be replays, highlights, statistics, in-game promotions, and other features during games. It can also show full size movies and other video during events that may be scheduled at the ballpark.
StarTex Power Field will host a multitude of other sporting events, say promoters, including football, soccer, lacrosse, cheerleading and band competitions, as well as concerts, group outings and scout sleepovers. Fixed-seat stadium capacity is approximately 6,200 for baseball, plus there are addi-tional lawn and standing-room-only tickets. In a concert configu-ration, StarTex Power Field has a capacity of 10,000-plus.
An integral part of the sta-dium, the Sugar Land Skeeters minor league baseball team led by Manager and former Major League All-Star Gary Gaetti, will play 70 regular season home games annually in the $35 mil-lion-dollar StarTex Power Field on SH 6 and U.S. 90A, currently under construction by the City of Sugar Land and the Skeeters. The Sugar Land Skeeters will start its 2012 season in April, 2012.
For more information, includ-ing purchasing tickets for the inaugural season, interested persons are invited to visit the Sugar Land Skeeters offices at 16160 City Walk in the Sugar Land Town Square. You can also visit the Skeeters at www.SugarLandSkeeters.com, call 281-240-HITS (4487), or go on Facebook and Twitter.
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Darren Glynn, civilian contractor Corporal Jarrod Wayman, USMCSgt. Simon Gutierrez, USMCPvt. Marques Roberson, U.S. ArmyCapt. Daniel Seiter, U.S. ArmyMike Carroll, 1st Lieutenant, USMCDan Carroll, 1st Lieutenant, USMCHenry Blassingame, contractor SPC Christopher Kimrey, U.S. ArmySgt. Bryan Lemmon, USMCPvt. Ezequiel Grimaldo, U.S. ArmyCapt. Matthew Fox, U.S. ArmyCpl. Jason Lee Mejorado, USMCAirman Oscar Mejorado II, USAFSeaman Jacob G. Mejorado, USNCapt. Richard Carrell, USAFSgt. Jeffrey A. WIlliams, USMC Sgt. Holly K. Williams, USMC Maj. William J. Stoesser, U.S. ArmyAirman Caleb J. Powell, USAFCpl. Erick Tijerina, USMCLCDR James D. Shaw, U.S. NavyTSgt. Daniel Vargas, USAFLCpl. Jeffrey B. Brock, USMCFC2 Penny McGaughy, U.S. NavyLCpl. Raymond Padilla, Jr., USMCLCpl. Robert Originales, Jr., USMCPFC Patrick Fege, U.S. ArmyCorporal Jonathon Ross, USMCCapt. Clay Bland, U.S. ArmyCapt. Hunter Bland, U.S. ArmyLCpl. Michael Gomez, USMCPFC Eli Harrington, USMCLCpl. “Trey” L. Chapa III, USMC Lt. Col. Bentley Nettles, U.S. ArmyCpl. Jose R. Zepeda, USMCJerry Zepeda, civilian contractorFR Brad Lindsey, U.S. Navy Capt. Chris Taylor, U.S. Army LCpl. Michael Pereira, USMC LCpl. Kevin Canada, USMCSPC Donald McPaul, U.S. ArmySSgt. Percy Engineer, U.S. ArmyLCpl. Douglas R. Johnson, USMCSgt. Jerome Estrada, USMCSSgt. Joseph Crow, USAFDaNetra D. Pittman, Civilian ConractorAirman Shannon Fleming, U.S. NavyCorporal Jake Crocker, USMC
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Saturday’s Shrimpfest held at Fluor Daniel, the 22nd annual one, orga-nized by the Sugar Land Rotary Club goes down as one of the best! Classic Chevrolet’s Don Kerstetter joins Jocelyn Gordon of Champion Energy and U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col Trever Nehls, as they proudly display a tethered U.S. flag. Lt. Col. Nehls recently returned from south-ern Afghanistan, where the flag he holds and brought home flew over his compound.
“Shrimpfest 2011”
Fort Bend Education Foundation teams up with Gattitown Fun Center for a MEGAFUN Back to School Event benefitting the teachers and schools in FBISD!
Join the Fort Bend Education Foundation September 20 and 21 at Gattitown Fun Center, 3412 Highway 6 South in Sugar Land for a Back to School Benefit (located between Williams Trace and Settlers Way on Hwy 6 South).
The 53,000 square feet Gattitown includes an All You Care-to-Eat buffet featuring a variety of pizzas, pastas, a full
salad bar and more, plus an expansive Midway arcade, VIP/birthday rooms, and attractions like bumper cars, indoor Go Karts, Putt-Putt Golf, and Mini Bowling.
Visit Gattitown at www.gat-titownsugarland.com, or call (281) 313-0307.
15% of the proceeds each day will benefit the Fort Bend Education Foundation which provides opportunities to enrich and enhance the quality of edu-cation for all students in Fort Bend ISD through their Grants to Teachers and School pro-grams.
Pictured: (l to r, front row); Alex Chaumette, Olivia Munsey, Jackson Munsey, Rachel Wang ;(l to r, back row) Jeff Stublar; General Manager, Terri Wang, Ling Yuan; owner of Gattitown, Brenna Smelley; Executive Director of the Fort Bend Education Foundation, Jacqueline Baly Chaumette; Sugar Land Mayor Pro-Tem, Traci Munsey, marketing rep-resentative.
Fort Bend Education Foundation teams up with Gattitown for special event
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Southeast Texas regional office, is creating a community focused action group to help eliminate drunk driving, give victim assistance and care to the victims and their families of this violent and often times deadly crime, and to educate and prevent underage drinking in Ft. Bend County.
Ft. Bend County is part of the region that is known as the “Drunk Driving Capitol of the United States”. There are more deaths and DWI/DUI cases in this part of Texas than in any other area of the United States.
“There will be several ways that people, parents, and any-
one in Ft. Bend County can help this Action Group,” says Dave Anderson, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources for MADD South East Texas. “I live in Sugar Land. I attend church in Missouri City. This is my backyard. That is why we chose Ft. Bend County to be the first of 10 counties to have an action group made up of citizens within their county to help save lives and assist in the various programs that MADD has created.”
The roles that Anderson refers to include Youth Programs and in school pre-sentations, Law Enforcement Appreciation, Victim’s
Advocacy and Assistance, press patrol, Court Monitoring, Public Policy, and serving on the leadership of the Ft. Bend Community Action group.
The first public forma-tion meeting will be held on Thursday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m., at the Missouri City Public Safety Headquarters, Training Room, located at 3849 Cartwright Rd, in Missouri city between Dulles and Murphy Road. It is free and open to the public for all concerned and caring citizens including
high school students and adults of all ages. There is expected to be several law enforcement personnel, MADD represen-tatives, and many local civic and community leaders at this meeting to stand up against this drunk driving on our roads and highways in Ft. Bend County.
For more information please call Dave Anderson at MADD 281-590-2222 or email [email protected]. MADD Southeast Texas website can be viewed at www.madd.org/tx/southeast.
MADD Action Group starts in Fort Bend County
WATER DISTRICTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 9 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Thursday, September 22, 2011, 4:00 p.m., at the offices of Quail Valley Utility District located at 3134 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, TX. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: A.K. Sandersen, G.P. Perry, M. Burton, and R. Castells
AGAINST the proposal: (None)
PRESENT and not voting: (None)
ABSENT: S. Grogan
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTotal tax rate (per $100 of value) $ 0.305/$100 $ 0.320/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ 0.015/$100
Percentage increase in rates 4.9180%
Average appraised value $ 191,228 $ 195,243
General exemptions available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 191,228 $ 195,243Tax on average residence homestead $ 583.25 $ 624.78Annual increase in taxes if
proposed tax rate is adopted $41.53and percentage of increase 7.1205%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Questions of comments regarding this notice can be directed to Esther Buentello Flores at the tax office at (281) 499-1223.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District #7 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on Thursday, October 6, 2011, 5:00 p.m., at the offices of Southwest Water 12535 Reed Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: Epifanio Slazar, Jr., James Hicks, Karen Mawyer
AGAINST the proposal: None
PRESENT and not voting: None
ABSENT: None
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTax rate $ 0.21500/$100 $ 0.21000/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value -$ 0.00500/$100
Percentage increase/decrease in rates (+/-) -2.33%
Average appraised value $ 252,781 $ 261,268
General Exemptions Available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 252,781 $ 261,268Tax on average residence homestead $ 543.48 $ 548.66
Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $5.18and percentage of increase (+/-) 0.95%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Should you have any questions concerning this notice, please contact the tax office at 281-482-0216.
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WATER DISTRICTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
The FIRST COLONY L.I.D. #2 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2011 on October 4, 2011, 12:00 p.m., at 3 East Greenway Plaza, Suite 2000, Houston, TX 77046. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
FOR the proposal: Carl Mazzo and Christine M. Lukin
AGAINST the proposal: None
PRESENT and not voting: None
ABSENT: Ron Frerich
The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
Last Year This YearTotal tax rate (per $100 of value) $ .27500/$100 $ .27500/$100 Adopted Proposed
Difference in rates per $100 of value $ .00000/$100
Percentage increase/decrease in rates (+/-) .00%
Average appraised value $ 361,957 $ 363,275
General Exemptions Available $ 0 $ 0(excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions)
Average taxable value $ 361,957 $ 363,275Tax on average residence homestead $ 995.38 $ 999.00
Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) $3.62and percentage of increase (+/-) .36%
NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION
If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.
Bob Leared, Tax Assessor-Collector 713-932-9011
Catholic Church, 3100 Sweetwater Boulevard, Sugar Land. Free to all, but course limited to first 20 regis-trants. Contact Pat Summer, 281-265-1554, [email protected], or www.nami.org/. Series will be repeated in the spring.
SEPTEMBER 20Woman Refugees…
Their Stories, Their ArtNational Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) invites members and pro-spective members to a presentation on Empowering Women Refugees on Tuesday, September 20 at 7:00 pm at Merfish Teen Center, 9000 S. Rice Avenue. RSVP to [email protected] by Sept. 18. For more information about NCJW, visit www.ncjwhouston.org or call 713 667 5694.
Archeology ProgramMessrs Walker and Beeler will present a program entitled “1840 Waters Plantation and Sugar Barn Preservation” to the Fort Bend Archeological Society 7PM, Tuesday, September 20, Room 2B, George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond. Program is free and open to the public.
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Department at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Library staff will present two pro-grams in September, Sept. 20, & Sept. 27, both at 10 a.m. Free & open to public. Reservations required 281-341-2608.
Fort Bend Texas German Society plans trip
The Fort Bend Chapter of the Texas German Society will take a trip to the Holocaust Museum and the Weather Museum and have lunch in Houston on Tuesday, September 20. Meet at the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond at 9 am.. Call 281-342-8243.
SEPTEMBER 21Healing spices with
Dr. Bharat B. AggarwalThe MD Anderson Regional Care Center in Sugar Land, with St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital, invites the community to attend a free semi-nar and luncheon on September 21 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Keynote speaker Bharat Aggarwal, PhD, professor of experimental therapeu-tics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The event will take place at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square at 16090 City Walk in Sugar Land. To attend call (832) 355-4343 by September 19. Space is limited.
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SEPTEMBER 21Learn basics of
Alzheimer’s diseaseGet a basic introduction to Alzheimer’s disease at a special pro-gram at George Memorial Library, Wednesday, September 21, 10:00 am, in Room 2B of the library, which is located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. This program is intend-ed for people who know very little about Alzheimer’s disease.The pro-gram is free and open to the public. For more information, call library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.
SEPTEMBER 222nd Annual Catwalk
on City WalkCome out for a night of fun and fash-ion at Town Square’s 2nd Annual Catwalk on City Walk Fashion Show, September 22, 7-9 p.m., reception starts at 7 p.m., followed by a fashion show at 8 p.m. Tickets are only available for advance purchase on SugarLandTownSquare.com. Proceeds from this event will ben-efit the Fort Bend County Women’s Center.
ONGOINGThe 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].
Brazos Crossing ChorusBrazos Crossing Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is recruiting new members. They meet every Monday night, 7 - 9:30 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church, Rosenberg. If you love to sing this is the place for you! For more information con-tact Emma Kueck at 281-342-5857 or Debbie Thomas at 281-232-9293.
Exchange Club of Sugar LandThis club meets weekly every Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m., Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royal, Sugar Land. Contact Mike Reichek 281-275-1145 for more information.
Divorce Care, a weekly support group
You’ll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. Join them September 11 – December 4, 5:00pm, iThe Bridal Room, First Colony Church of Christ, 2140 First Colony Blvd., Sugar Land, 281-980-7070.
Are you the one that always does the cooking in your house? Help a good cause by going on strike from kitchen duties.
Join the 2012 Clements High School Pro Grad Committee For “Dinner Out Nights”. The next one will be Sept 28, at Mission Burrito by the Whole Foods, from 4-9pm. Then join us at Raising Cane’s on Nov. 16th, and Mission Burrito again on Dec. 7th, from 11am-9pm.
Special thanks to Burritos for hosting the first Dinner Out Night, and then Mission Burrito, and Cane’s for dinners to come. Now families all over Sugar Land can rejoice!
Pictured front row: Taylor Stubenrouch, Ashten Hayes. Middle row: Lauren Turner, Blake Hermes, Ashley Pettibone. Top row: Emily Mason, Kelsey Carpenter, Courtney McKeever.
The Dulles High School Dolls Dance Team is holding its annual Junior Doll Clinic at Dulles High School from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 17. Students from kindergarten through 12 are invited to attend. Cost is $30.00 for pre-registration and $35.00 at the door. The fee includes dance classes, games, a t-shirt, lunch, and a performance at the end of the day. Concessions will be available for a nominal fee. Please contact Lynne Spiwak at (832) 524-1194 or email [email protected] for more information.
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If disaster struck, would you be ready? Find out ways to become better prepared in a crisis situation at a Family Safety Preparedness Day on Saturday, September 17,
from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Free activities are planned throughout the library for the whole family.
Ready Super Heroes will be on hand to show children how they can help their family.
Shown (l-r ) in photo are Fort Bend County Sheriff Candidate John Minchew, and former Houston Oiler Safety Allen Lyday, with their grandson Brayden Millon at Pecan Grove Elementary Grandparents night on September 9.
Grandparents Night attended by Minchew & Lyday
Family Safety Day this weekend at George Memorial LibraryThis program is co-sponsored by Fort Bend County Libraries and the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management.
Children will enjoy a visit
from the City of Houston’s Ready Super Heroes, who will show how children can help their families prepare for emergen-cies. Performances begin at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 noon, and 1:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library. Various emergency vehicles, such as Hazmat and fire trucks, will be parked outside for children to see.
Members of the American Red Cross will provide demon-strations of bystander CPR every 30 minutes starting at 10:00 am, in Room 2D. According to the American Heart Association, when effective bystander CPR is provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest, a victim’s chance of survival can double or triple.
Beginning at 9:15 am and 11:30 am in Room 2B, the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) will provide basic orientation training for individuals who are interested in becoming volunteers with the MRC Team. Learn how to prepare for and respond to public-health emergencies like 9/11 or disasters like hurricanes. After a crisis or disaster, members of the MRC Team assist at Points-of-Distribution (POD) sites by helping to dispense medications, inform the public about the cri-sis at hand, direct line-flow, and many other duties.
Once an individual has received the basic orientation for the MRC Team, he or she has the option of continuing their training to become Unit Leaders. This advanced leader training will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 pm, in Room 2B. Leadership posts require more responsibility and attention to detail in areas such as Planning, Logistics, and Operations.
Displays will be set up in the Gallery of the library with more information on disaster supplies, hurricane evacuation routes, and much more.
All programs and activities for the Family Safety Preparedness Day are free and open to the public. For more information, call the library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.
