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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 Motorists may have noticed new electronic signs as they trav- el along Highway 6 in Missouri City, the newest feature of the city’s $2.8 million Intelligent Transportation System to help manage traffic flow. The project is fully funded by federal dollars. The dynamic message signs, similar to electronic message signs on major highways, provide drivers with real-time information to help them choose the best route of travel. A total of six signs are now installed at three locations north and south along Highway 6 near Dulles Avenue, at Lake Olympia, and Darby Lane one mile past the map to use there will be another filing period for these offices,” he said. “We do not know when the maps or the filing period will be determined.” Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a motion with the U.S. Supreme Court to stop “what he felt was overreach by the Federal Judges in San Antonio,” said Gillen. He said the state attor - ney general believes that when the judges redrew the maps, they inserted themselves into a role By LeaAnne Klentzman In the ever changing world of Texas politics, Texas Attorney General Gregg Abbott has asked a federal Judicial panel in San Antonio for a stay of the candidate filing period for Texas Senate, Texas House of Representatives and U.S. House of Representatives for the 2012 primary election. This past Monday, Abbott filed documents with the three- judge panel in San Antonio for “Immediate clarification regard- ing the candidate filing period for the 2012 Texas Senate, Texas House of Representatives and U.S. House of Representatives elections.” The current deadline for filing to run for those positions is December 15, 2011, however, since the lines for the constitu- ency that a candidate would serve are unclear, it appears impossible for them to file. In a press release Abbott said, “Texas filed a motion with the San Antonio panel Monday urg- ing the court to stay all deadlines and requirements governing can- didate filing and administration of the 2012 elections for the Texas House of Representatives, the Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Volume XXXIV • No. 17 See DAILY news updates: www.FortBendStar.com Vote in this week’s online poll: www.FortBendStar.com Do you think the U.S. economy will improve by the general election in November 2012? Vote in our Online Poll As of press time results YES (86%) NO (14%) TODAY, continued on page 10 DECISION, continued on page 11 Today in Texas politics; can’t wait for tomorrow! By Elsa Maxey “This should be a very interest- ing election cycle,” reports local area political consultant Gary Gillen. The redistricting maps in Texas, drawn and approved by the state legislature this summer and last month changed by a fed- eral judge panel, will be decided starting next month by the U.S. Supreme Court. So for now, it’s safe to say, there are no new legislative districts in Texas, not even the newly created one in Fort Bend County, and no new congressional districts because a decision is pending. “Candidates for State Representative, State Senate and U.S. Congress who have filed to run for office are considered (just) ‘candidates’ by the State,” said Gillen. State legislative elections also carry some unknowns locally like who’s running against whom, and even primary and election dates may be subject to change. Candidate filings started Nov. 28, and will end this Thursday. This will certainly create confusion because the filing of applications to run for these offices has been stopped, according to Gillen. “After the courts determine which Texas redistricting map reboot -- another look Decision pending about maps By Elsa Maxey Fort Bend ISD’s Bowie Middle School is the one attend- ed by a 12-year old girl, a 7th grader, who according to reports alleges being punched, choked, and dragged by a school district bus driver. “The district takes this matter very seriously,” said Chief Communications Officer Nancy Porter. She said the bus driver is no longer employed by the school district and since the investigation involves personnel issues and the minor status of the student, privacy issues prevent FBISD from further disclosure. The 12-year old student on the school bus was asked to step out of the vehicle for calling someone the “b” word, which an account indicates was done by someone else, a friend of hers. After a verbal exchange, “She was just punching me and then she starts choking me and pushes me everywhere,” said the 12-year old in a news account. The incident took place last week on Monday afternoon, Driver gone, but investigation continues FBISD bus driver and 12 year old fight By Elsa Maxey The City of Stafford recently authorized payment of $100,000 to Missouri City for the rede- sign and construction of Missouri City’s Animal Shelter. That’s where Stafford also houses its stray animals caught in their city. Missouri City is proceeding with the construction of a larger facil- ity and it may ask Stafford at some future time to look else- where for housing stray animals. But for now, there’s a 10 year agreement that can be terminated by Missouri City at any time after a 60 day notice. This concerns Stafford. “We signed the agreement because we did not have place for dogs and cats,” said Mayor Leonard Scarcella. He also said that the city needs to start making plans to look into future alternatives. “I don’t think the city should wait until the shoe is going to drop,” Stafford helps build Missouri City animal shelter Stafford concerned about 60 day termination notice Photo courtesy of Missouri City Missouri City has installed Dynamic Message Signs along Highway 6. New dynamic mes- sage signs Alert motorists to traffic updates, emergencies Alert motorists to traffic, emergencies Dynamic message signs installed in Missouri City By LeaAnne Klentzman The last man wanted in con- nection to a string of aggravated robberies and the shooting of a Harris County deputy has turned himself in. The book is now closed on a crime spree that started in 2007 with the arrest of 27 year old Patrick Wayne Simmons. Simmons and his crew were wanted by local, state and federal law enforcement since they first began robbing banks and credit unions inside grocery stores in 2007. According to authorities, they have been on the trail of this group for years but things intensified when off-duty Harris County Sergeant Michael Ellison exchanged gunfire with the group inside the Randall’s grocery store where they robbed the Wells Fargo Bank in August of this year. Ellison was shot multiple times and has since made a complete recovery. According to the FBI, nine men have been charged with conspiracy to commit bank rob- bery and other weapons charges which also includes the bank rob- bery where Ellison was shot. This gang’s crime spree began on May Last of the pack arrested DYNAMIC, continued on page 10 LAST, continued on page 10 BUS DRIVER, continued on page 10 TERMINATION continued on page 10 FULL SERVICE TRAINING & RETAIL LOCATION www.SugarLandDiveCenter.com $ 299 FREE RATED #1 CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR MEN 2011 HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO TRY SCUBA? DISCOVERY SCUBA (WITH COUPON) $30 Mail-In Rebate on SeaLife Cameras Come by our GoPro Kiosk at First Colony Mall - Near the Food Court Photo by Mary Favre Save the date for the social event of the year! Fort Bend Cares Road Trip to Rio Dinner and Dance on Saturday Feb. 11, 2012. Fort Bend Cares is a charitable foundation that cares for disadvantaged children and youth in need all over the county. This event will transform Fluor’s large cafeteria into a Carnivale themed paradise with a delectable array of food from local restaurants, music for dancing, silent and live auctions and casino style games to add to the fun. Pictured are: Mark Mazique, Trae Smith, Tammy Brown, Subodh Bhuchar, & Melissa Owens all set for the Road Trip to Rio! Call 832-392-1983 for more information. Fort Bend Cares 2012 Road Trip to Rio Scan with your smart phone to launch website If you watch the news, you’ll wonder where this world is headed.. in Europe today, yada, yada,, yada, …tomorrow world leaders meet to determine, yada,yada, yada … it is just depressing. So, ya’ think, I’ll check local news… Never underestimate the locals! Yep, they never disap- point… looking for something good? Well. Not so much.. BUT dumb, well we got that in spades!!! Recently a group from a Sugar Land church had the audacity to leave their musical instruments at the church from one week to the next. By LeaAnne Klentzman It’s all local DUMB CRIMINAL OF THE WEEK LOCAL, continued on page 10 Oh no, Eeyore has lost his tail! See Winnie-the-Pooh, Tigger, Piglet and friends assist their old pal while donating to Stafford’s underprivileged population as Fort Bend Theatre presents A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail December 3-18 Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm at 2815 North Main Street in Stafford. Kanga (Kathryn Victory) extols the many virtues of her beloved Baby Roo to a captive audience: Piglet (Kylie Curtis), Tigger (Elizabeth Hill), Christopher Robin (Kameryn Griesser), Eeyore (Judith Igwilo), Pooh (Emma Jobes), Owl (Claire Domenic-Smith) and Rabbit (Danielle Troiano). Tickets are available online at the FBT website www.fortbendtheatre.com for $8 per person. Group rates are available. For more information, please call us at 281-208-3333. See related article on page 3 See Winnie-the-Pooh at Fort Bend Theatre
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4655 Techniplex Dr. Suite 300, Stafford, Texas 77477E-Mail: [email protected] • Website: www.fortbendstar.comOffice: 281-690-4200 • Fax: 281-690-4250 • TOLL FREE 1-888-430-7478
The Fort Bend / Southwest
STARFamily Owned and Locally Operated • An Official Fort Bend County Newspaper
Motorists may have noticed new electronic signs as they trav-el along Highway 6 in Missouri City, the newest feature of the city’s $2.8 million Intelligent Transportation System to help manage traffic flow. The project is fully funded by federal dollars.
The dynamic message signs, similar to electronic message signs on major highways, provide drivers with real-time information to help them choose the best route of travel.
A total of six signs are now installed at three locations north and south along Highway 6 near Dulles Avenue, at Lake Olympia, and Darby Lane one mile past the
map to use there will be another filing period for these offices,” he said. “We do not know when the maps or the filing period will be determined.”
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a motion with the U.S. Supreme Court to stop “what
he felt was overreach by the Federal Judges in San Antonio,” said Gillen. He said the state attor-ney general believes that when the judges redrew the maps, they inserted themselves into a role
By LeaAnne Klentzman In the ever changing world
of Texas politics, Texas Attorney General Gregg Abbott has asked a federal Judicial panel in San Antonio for a stay of the candidate filing period for Texas Senate, Texas House of Representatives and U.S. House of Representatives for the 2012 primary election.
This past Monday, Abbott
filed documents with the three-judge panel in San Antonio for “Immediate clarification regard-ing the candidate filing period for the 2012 Texas Senate, Texas House of Representatives and U.S. House of Representatives elections.” The current deadline for filing to run for those positions is December 15, 2011, however, since the lines for the constitu-ency that a candidate would serve
are unclear, it appears impossible for them to file.
In a press release Abbott said, “Texas filed a motion with the San Antonio panel Monday urg-ing the court to stay all deadlines and requirements governing can-didate filing and administration of the 2012 elections for the Texas House of Representatives, the
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
See DAILY news updates: www.FortBendStar.com
Volume XXXIV • No. 17
S e e D A I LY n e w s u p d a t e s : w w w. F o r t B e n d S t a r. c o m
Vote in this week’s online poll: www.FortBendStar.com
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Vote in our Online Poll
As of press time results
YES (86%)
NO (14%)
TODAY, continuedonpage10
DECISION, continuedonpage11
Today in Texas politics; can’t wait for tomorrow!
By Elsa Maxey“This should be a very interest-
ing election cycle,” reports local area political consultant Gary Gillen.
The redistricting maps in Texas, drawn and approved by the state legislature this summer and last month changed by a fed-eral judge panel, will be decided starting next month by the U.S. Supreme Court. So for now, it’s safe to say, there are no new legislative districts in Texas, not even the newly created one in Fort Bend County, and no new congressional districts because a decision is pending.
“Candidates for State Representative, State Senate and U.S. Congress who have filed to run for office are considered (just) ‘candidates’ by the State,” said Gillen.
State legislative elections also carry some unknowns locally like who’s running against whom, and even primary and election dates may be subject to change. Candidate filings started Nov. 28, and will end this Thursday. This will certainly create confusion because the filing of applications to run for these offices has been stopped, according to Gillen. “After the courts determine which
Texas redistricting map reboot -- another look
Decision pending about maps
By Elsa MaxeyFort Bend ISD’s Bowie
Middle School is the one attend-ed by a 12-year old girl, a 7th grader, who according to reports alleges being punched, choked, and dragged by a school district bus driver. “The district takes this matter very seriously,” said Chief Communications Officer
Nancy Porter. She said the bus driver is no longer employed by the school district and since the investigation involves personnel issues and the minor status of the student, privacy issues prevent FBISD from further disclosure.
The 12-year old student on the school bus was asked to step out of the vehicle for calling someone the “b” word, which
an account indicates was done by someone else, a friend of hers. After a verbal exchange, “She was just punching me and then she starts choking me and pushes me everywhere,” said the 12-year old in a news account.
The incident took place last week on Monday afternoon,
Driver gone, but investigation continues
FBISD bus driver and 12 year old fight
By Elsa MaxeyThe City of Stafford recently
authorized payment of $100,000 to Missouri City for the rede-sign and construction of Missouri City’s Animal Shelter. That’s where Stafford also houses its stray animals caught in their city. Missouri City is proceeding with the construction of a larger facil-ity and it may ask Stafford at some future time to look else-where for housing stray animals. But for now, there’s a 10 year
agreement that can be terminated by Missouri City at any time after a 60 day notice.
This concerns Stafford. “We signed the agreement because we did not have place for dogs and cats,” said Mayor Leonard Scarcella. He also said that the city needs to start making plans to look into future alternatives. “I don’t think the city should wait until the shoe is going to drop,”
Stafford helps build Missouri City animal shelter
Stafford concerned about 60 day termination notice Photo courtesy of Missouri City
Missouri City has installed Dynamic Message Signs along Highway 6. New dynamic mes-sage signs Alert motorists to traffic updates, emergencies
Alert motorists to traffic, emergencies
Dynamic message signs installed in Missouri City
By LeaAnne Klentzman The last man wanted in con-
nection to a string of aggravated robberies and the shooting of a Harris County deputy has turned himself in.
The book is now closed on a crime spree that started in 2007 with the arrest of 27 year old Patrick Wayne Simmons. Simmons and his crew were wanted by local, state and federal law enforcement since they first began robbing banks and credit unions inside grocery stores in 2007. According to authorities, they have been on the trail of this group for years but things
intensified when off-duty Harris County Sergeant Michael Ellison exchanged gunfire with the group inside the Randall’s grocery store where they robbed the Wells Fargo Bank in August of this year. Ellison was shot multiple times and has since made a complete recovery.
According to the FBI, nine men have been charged with conspiracy to commit bank rob-bery and other weapons charges which also includes the bank rob-bery where Ellison was shot. This gang’s crime spree began on May
Last of the pack arrested
DYNAMIC, continuedonpage10
LAST, continuedonpage10
BUS DRIVER, continuedonpage10
TERMINATION continuedonpage10
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IMPERIAL, continuedonpage12
If you watch the news, you’ll wonder where this world is headed.. in Europe today, yada, yada,, yada, …tomorrow world leaders meet to determine, yada,yada, yada … it is just depressing. So, ya’ think, I’ll check local news…
Never underestimate the locals! Yep, they never disap-point… looking for something good? Well. Not so much.. BUT dumb, well we got that in spades!!!
Recently a group from a Sugar Land church had the audacity to leave their musical instruments at the church from one week to the next.
By LeaAnne Klentzman
It’s alllocal
DUMB
CRIMINALOF THE WEEK
LOCAL, continuedonpage10
Oh no, Eeyore has lost his tail! See Winnie-the-Pooh, Tigger, Piglet and friends assist their old pal while donating to Stafford’s underprivileged population as Fort Bend Theatre presents A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail December 3-18 Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm at 2815 North Main Street in Stafford. Kanga (Kathryn Victory) extols the many virtues of her beloved Baby Roo to a captive audience: Piglet (Kylie Curtis), Tigger (Elizabeth Hill), Christopher Robin (Kameryn Griesser), Eeyore (Judith Igwilo), Pooh (Emma Jobes), Owl (Claire Domenic-Smith) and Rabbit (Danielle Troiano). Tickets are available online at the FBT website www.fortbendtheatre.com for $8 per person. Group rates are available. For more information, please call us at 281-208-3333. See related article on page 3
See Winnie-the-Pooh at Fort Bend Theatre
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C H R I S T M A S DECORATIONS in QV East Subdivision. They are up except for QV East Drive which is under construction.
FARMER’S MARKET. Cartwright @ Cypress Point. FYI: they lost this location. Missouri CITY is being extremely coopera-tive to help find a new venue to hold this event. Will keep you informed.
“ O U T S I D E ” H O U S E RENOVATIONS. QV FUND HOA has simple approval proce-dures. Mail or “drop off” at HOA office information needed: * name, address, contact information, loca-tion of renovations * paint samples (2 sets) *roof, siding, windows: Specifications and materials to be used, flyer showing window design chosen. * Starting date & comple-tion date. For additional informa-
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HELP: Need information about Santa’s House. On Boca Court in Quail Valley. Question? Does any-one know if this year there will be a Santa “helper”? If YES then will the hours be posted? [email protected]
LA QUINTA HOTEL. No exact opening date yet. Working on final inspections. Not on La Quinta website yet.
GARAGE SALES. If more than 2 garage sales are held at a single location in a calendar year, then Missouri City will consider this operation of a business. The opera-tion of a business in a residential district is governed by the “home occupation rules” of City’s Zoning Ordinance.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE. The foundation has been poured for the new Community Center in Quail Valley Subdivision. Crews erecting the steel beams. Link to pictures on facebook: http://www.
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Oh no, Eeyore has lost his tail! See Winnie-the-Pooh, Tigger,
Piglet and friends assist their old pal while donating to Stafford’s underprivileged population as Fort Bend Theatre presents A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail December 3-18 Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm at 2815 North Main Street in Stafford. “We are pleased to once again raise awareness and offer assis-tance to Second Mile Mission,” states Executive Artistic Director Tarra McCain. “We applaud their efforts in feeding the hungry and as Winnie-the-Pooh reminds us when his tummy is empty, ‘there is always time for a little something.’ In this season of giv-ing, it is extremely important we remember those families less for-tunate than our own.”
Patrons are asked to bring
nonperishable food items when attending shows. “Currently 8% of Fort Bend County’s popula-tion is living in poverty, includ-ing 10% of children under the age of 16. Second Mile Mission Center provides crisis care needs for more than 22,000 of these families each year. Organizations like ours face a growing need as more families seek help during these times of economic hardship. We are thankful for the support of Fort Bend Theatre and our com-munity,” said Executive Director Sarah White.
Tickets are available online at the FBT website www.fortbend-theatre.com for $8 per person. Group rates are available. For more information, please call us at 281-208-3333.
Sugar Land Methodist Church will present its Live Nativity Scene
Sugar Land Methodist Church will present its annual Live
Nativity on Sunday, December 18 starting at 6:00 p.m. outside the Great Hall of the church located at the corner of Eldridge Road and Seventh Street.
Experience the timeless Christmas story told with scrip-ture, drama and song, plus live animals and a real baby. The Nativity story will be present-ed by the church’s One Voice Choir, which is made up of students from the 6th through 12th grades. Every 30 minutes a presentation will begin; with the last one starting at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the Great Hall following each presentation.
For more information on the student choirs of Sugar Land Methodist Church please call Kip Johnson at 281-491-6041 or visit the church website at www.sugarlandmethodist.org/music/students.
Libraries will be closed in observance of Christmas holiday
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed Friday, December 23, through Monday, December 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, December 27.
Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us for searching the cata-log, renewing books or placing holds, downloading e-books, or using the research databases.
For more information call 281-341-2677.
Choose your preference on 2013-2014 proposed FBISD school calendars
Fort Bend ISD now develops the school calendar two years in advance to facilitate plan-ning for the community and staff. The Calendar Committee began working on calendar options in September for the 2013-2014 school calendar and has reached consensus on three draft calendars for review.
Please view the calendar development process presenta-tion and the three draft cal-endars. Select your preference for one of the calendars and provide any comments. To access the draft calendars, go to www.fortbendisd.com and look under “Quick Links” and click on “2013-2014 Proposed Calendars.” You may also copy and paste the following link into your browser to view the draft calendars at: http://www.fortbendisd.com/calen-dar2014/.
The Texas Legislature has mandated that all school dis-tricts start no earlier than the fourth Monday in August – no exceptions, no waiv-ers. Therefore, the first day of school for the 2013-2014 school year will be August 26, 2013.
The calendar preferences will be taken on this webpage until January 6, 2012.
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What a mess!.... Rarely does the U.S. Supreme Count do something that so directly affects the citizens of Fort Bend. In fact, I don’t know if they have ever made a specific ruling that affected the citizens of Fort Bend like the ruling they made last Friday
that froze the redistricting maps a threejudge federal panel in San Antonio redrew.
Every 10 years after the census, redistricting occurs if necessary and since the Texas population had increased that would allow it four more Congressional seats, it has been ground zero in the redistricting wars.
So the state lines were redrawn and in Fort Bend’s case, it radically changed the lines in District 26, Charlie Howard’s district for the past umpteen years.
Howard had earlier indicated that he would not run again, throwing the election open to all sorts of challengers. He did this after the Texas legislative map effectively gerrymandered Howard’s supposed main opponent, the popular Sugar Land City Councilwoman Jacquie Chaumette, out of his district.
So Chaumette bought a house in the new district and moved, but under the San Antonio judges’ plan, Chaumette lost half her strongest voting area. The plan also caused another candidate, Sonal Bhuchar to supposedly move and former GOP county chairman Rick Miller to say he was not going to run.
Up jumped the devil.......Then the Supreme Court decision to consider the case on January 9 puts everything on hold. Supposedly, the county chairman of both political parties are being told to not sign up any new candidates. The current deadline for signing up is December 15. The decision to hear arguments in January also means that the March primary is in jeopardy. There is even
talk about having two primariesone for those unaffected by the new lines and another later primary for those affected by the new lines.
Meanwhile, back on the ranch.....Rumor has it that a former GOP official is on the hot seat as a result of materials he took when he left his office. Nobody is talking, claiming an ongoing investigation. This has happened before when people left office, but the incoming official has never brave enough to follow through with an investigation. We’ll we watching how this plays out.
And now for something entirely different.......I had to go to the county tax assessor’s office in Sugar Land this week to take care of some license plate business. I went after lunch, hoping all those clerks would be back at their desk and working. There are seven stations at the tax office and of the seven, only four were manned the entire time I was there.
One good thing is one had to take a number when entering and when I got there the sign said they were serving number 88. I got number 08 so I figured 20 people were ahead of me.
At first I thought it was going to go fast as one clerk kept calling for people who had simple problems, like just picking up a sticker or just paying their taxes in time to get a 2011 date stamp.
That worked pretty good except for the people who tried to scam their way in early by claiming they had this simple problem. They botched up the system because they then argued with the clerk that they should get this expedited treatment and the clerk wasted minutes arguing with them. I think those scammers should have to go to the back of the line and start all over. Simply take their number away from them and make them get another number.
In the first 15 minutes I waited the clerk that was simply issuing stickers was the only one who changed customers at all. The others (slowly) worked
with their original customer the entire 15 minutes.
One clerk who had not had a customer the whole time I was first there, finally called a number. When no one answered, she got up and wandered around then sat down and talked on the telephone. She eventually called for people who simply wanted to pay their taxes for this year. She got one person who wanted to do that.
Then another clerk went on a break and someone took her place. That new person never called a number. She simply sat there because I guess Patsy Schultz, the tax assessor, has issued an edict that four clerks have to be seated at all times.
When I was finally called, my clerk handled my problem quickly and efficiently. I was there for a total of 45 minutes.
This puts me in mind of the drivers license bureau with several major differences.
First, the tax office has benches where you can sit to wait and they have that ubiquitous number system. At the drivers license, you have to stand in line and there is no numbering system.
Both offices has someone working a line that takes care of fast and simple problems,
like picking up the correct form or turning in something.
At the drivers license bureau, all stations are occupied 95% of the time. I guess they get up occasionally to get a drink or bathroom break.
Both offices are unfailing polite to their customers.
I guess in the final analysis I’m reminded of what a relative of mine who works in a drivers license bureau observed. She says: “Look, you only go every once in a while. Do you think the taxpayers want to pay staff and equip offices where you never have to wait the very few time you go there?”
My answer to that is a resounding “No!” It doesn’t hurt me to wait a while the few times a decade I visit either office where so much can now be done online. I guess my main complaint is the seven stations manned by four clerks in the Tax Assessors’ office. Those empty stations are tantalizing to those of us who are waiting.
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Hightower Hurricanes to play for state championship
The Hightower High School (HHS) Hurricanes football team will play the Southlake Carroll Dragons on Saturday, Dec. 17, in the 5A Division 1 state championship game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
After beating the Madison Mavericks with a 5435 win last Saturday, the Hurricanes will travel to Arlington for a 4:00 p.m. game this weekend to play for the state title. Hightower will be the Home
team.Tickets are now on sale and
can be purchased at the District athletic office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Wheeler Field House (16403 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land), or at HHS (3333 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City). Tickets will be sold through 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16. Presale tickets are $8 for students, $12 for adults, and $15 for all tickets sold at Cowboy Stadium on Saturday.
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DECEMBER 15Intro computer classes
Adult Services staff at Mamie George Branch Library, 320 Dulles Avenue, Stafford, will pres-ent free, introductory computer classes this month on using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. The “MS Excel Survival Basics” class will be Thursday, December 15, 10:0w0 am.The “MS PowerPoint Survival Basics” class is Thursday, December 22, 10:00 am.The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, reservations required. Call 281-238-2800 to register.
Urban Harvest Farmers MarketUrban Harvest Farmers Market Vendors will have a variety of fresh and local produce and other items available for purchase on Thursday, December 15, 4-7 p.m.,Sugar Land Town Square. The mar-ket runs weekly. For more information, visit www.UrbanHarvest.org.
Texana Children’s Center for AustimTraining series for parents – “Understanding & Changing Behavior” will begin Thursday, December 15, 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Texana Children’s Center for Autism, 4910 Airport Ave., Rosenberg, Buiding G Auditorium. Training is free. For more information call 281-239-1497 or [email protected].
Book BreakBook-lovers are invited to take a Book Break Thursday, December 15, George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond, 12:00 noon, in Room 2D. Bring a sack lunch. Free & open to public. Call 281-341-2677 for more information.
BNI’s Lunch Time Chapter meetsIt’s here! A new Business Network International (BNI) lunch time chapter is now forming in the Sugar Land area. Organizational meeting to take place on Thursday, December 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land. Applications will be available for membership consideration. Certain categories are filling quickly! Cost $5. For more information, please contact Scott Bernstein at 713-787-9500.
DECEMBER 16Fitness in the Plaza
Join us Friday morning, December 16, 9-11 a.m., for Fitness in the Plaza featuring FREE Boot Camp with Jon Hood from Rush Fitness and Zumba with Abby Dorsey! Boot Camp from 9 – 10 a.m. followed by Zumba from 10 – 11 a.m.
Holidays in the PlazaEnjoy a special Holiday-themed performance Friday, Dec. 16, 7-9 p.m., Sugar Land Town Square with Singing Santa! Join Singing Santa and his pals Peter and James as they perform. Singing Santa is sure to provide your entire family plenty of holiday hap-piness! Visit www.SugarLandTownSquare.com for more information.
DECEMBER 17Holidays in the Plaza
Bring your family and friends to the Plaza, Sugar Land Town Square, Sat., Dec. 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to
enjoy Holiday Entertainment provided by local dance studios & will perform hour long performances.
Movie Under The MoonBring your lawn chairs to Sugar Land Town Square in the Plaza, Saturday, Dec. 17, 7-9 p.m., to enjoy a free screening of holiday classic White Christmas!
Gift wrapping ideasGet ideas for new ways to dress up your holiday pack-ages at Albert George Branch Library, 9230 Gene St., Needville, Saturday, December 17,11:00 am. The program is free and open to the public. For more information call 281-341-2677.
Holiday puppet showSienna Branch Library will host a marionette show for the holidays, “The Night Before Christmas,” Saturday, December 17, 11:00 am, Meeting Room of the library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City. Free & open to public. Call 281-238-2900 or 281-341-2677 for more info.
Rest stop for shoppersIf shopping for the holidays leaves you tired and stressed, come relax and rest at the Sienna Branch Library’s Winter Lounge Saturday, December 17, noon to 2:00 pm, large meeting room of the library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd., Missouri City. Sample holiday treats, listen to festive music before or after your shopping trip. No reservations required. For more info call 281-238-2900.
DECEMBER 18Photos with Santa
Bring the family to Marriott Sugar Land Town Square for a free holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus Sunday, Dec. 18, 1 – 5 p.m. Photos will be set up in the lobby of the west entrance of the Marriott Sugar Land Conference Center. Sponsored by Marriott
Sugar Land.Help Support B.F. Terry Class of 2002
The B.F. Terry Class of 2002 Reunion is raising funds with a chicken-fried steak dinner plate sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 at Walgreens in Brazos Town Center in Rosenberg. Pre-sale tickets cost $8 and include chicken-fried steak and sides catered by Ben’s Chuck Wagon. Call 832-520-4577 or email [email protected] for tickets.
Service of RemembranceA Service of Remembrance is set for Sunday, December 18, 4:00 p.m. This service is a time of quiet reflection to honor those who have passed away, and to acknowledge their continued impact in our lives. Bring a photo if you wish. First Colony Church of Christ, 2140 First Colony Blvd, Sugar Land. Call 281-980-7070 for more information.
DECEMBER 19Cookie exchange
The Culinary Book Club at Sienna Branch Library will meet Monday, December 19, 1:30 pm, large conference room, 8411 Sienna Springs, Missouri City. Those attending are encouraged to bring their favorite cookies for a cookie exchange. Those attending are welcome to bring their own cookbooks and recipes, or they may browse the library’s collection of cook-books. The program is free & open to the public. For more info, call 281-238-2900 or 281-341-2677.
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Larry D. Purcell, 66, of Mis-souri City, Texas passed away on November 18, 2011. Larry was born February 1, 1945, in Chey-enne, Wyoming to Lawrence and Ruth Purcell. He spent his early years in Webb City, Missouri, and graduated in 1963 from Alba High School, Alba, Missouri. In 1965 he married Marilyn Sue Allen of Joplin, Missouri. They had one daughter, Nichole Pur-cell, born in 1972. Leawood, Missouri, a suburb of Joplin, hon-ored Larry by electing him mayor for two terms. The Purcells attended Byers Ave-nue Methodist Church in Joplin.
Larry worked for Gulf Oil until 1982 when he accepted a position with the Coca Cola Bottling Company in Houston, Texas. Larry, Marilyn, and Niki moved to Missouri City, Texas which became their home for 29 years. Larry went on to work for Coca Cola Enterprises as Risk Manager for the Central Division of the United States until he retired in 2001 after 22 years of service.
Larry coached his daugh-ter’s softball teams for eleven years taking the girls to State tournaments several times. His coaching began in Joplin and continued in Missouri City. He served as president of Sta-Mo Girls Soft-Ball League and on the Board of Directors.
An active member of South-minster Presbyterian Church in Missouri City Larry served as deacon, elder, and Stephen Min-
ister. He initiated and led the Al-pha Program, was a Christ Care small group leader, and served faithfully on many committees at the church. He also served as a substitute teacher at Southmin-ster School. His dedicated ser-vice came from the conviction of his words, “You may be the only Bible people read today.”
Larry’s literary career began after retirement. Inspired by
his granddaughters, Danielle and Victoria Hertel, he wrote the “Lady Bug” series. He published three books entitled “Two Little Lady Bugs,” “Lady Bug Picnic,” and “The Lady Bug and The Talking Stone.” A fourth book is in publication
called “Lady Bugs are Siblings Too.” As well as his writing ability Larry was gifted and enjoyed drawing, painting, and stained glass.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of 46 years, his daughter, Nichole Hertel, two granddaughters, Danni and Tori, of Missouri City, Texas, a brother and wife, Ron and Beverly Purcell of Webb City, Missouri, and many family members and faithful friends.
A Memorial Service was held at Southminster Presbyterian Church, November 26, 2011, to honor his life, his accomplish-ments, and his faithfulness.
Contributions in memory of Larry Purcell may be made to Southminster School, 4200 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas 77459.
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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
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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
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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
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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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DECEMBER 21Hanukkah Menorah
Lighting and CelebrationCelebrate the Hanukkah Menorah lighting and celebration in the Sugar Land Town Square Plaza, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
DECEMBER 22Urban Harvest Farmers Market
Vendors will have a variety of fresh and local produce and other items available for purchase, Sugar Land Town Square, Thusday, Dec. 22, 4-7 p.m. The market runs weekly. For more information, visit www.UrbanHarvest.org.
ONGOINGModel rocketry on display
An exhibit of model rockets will be on display at First Colony Branch, 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, throughout the month of December. From the personal collection of Tom Ng of Sugar Land, the exhibit por-trays a glimpse of the history of Estes model rocketry.The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours. For more info, call 281-238-2800.
Cub Scout Pack meetingsCub Scout Pack 279 of Rosenberg holds meetings on Mondays, 7:00pm. If you have a child in grades 1st through 5th and are looking for a Cub Scout Pack to join feel free to stop by 1412 Brazos Street, at the corner of Avenue M, to see what they are all about.
Exchange Club of Fort Bend meets
The Exchange Club of Fort Bend meets every Wednesday, noon, Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royal Blvd., Sugar Land. For more information call Mike Reichek at 281-575-1145 or [email protected].
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 contact Emma Kueck at 281-342-5857 or Debbie Thomas at 281-232-9293.
CAREFORCEAssist a needy patient fly to treat-ment. Help CAREFORCE by donat-ing Continental and United Airline frequent-flyer miles to help finan-cially-needy patients fly to medical treatment. Your miles will expire in 2013 if left inactive. Donate at www.Continental.com or call Bob Jack at 281-261-6626. GOOGLE Caring Through The Miles for info.
Santa comes to QV on weekendsFor the past almost 20 years the neigh-bors on the Boca Court cul-de-sac and on Kiamesha Drive in Quail Valley have had a Christmas display featur-ing the North Pole and Santa on the weekends. During the week if Santa is not there, you may leave your let-ter to him in the mailbox. Bring your cameras and join the neighbors in this annual celebration.
B.F. Terry Class of 2002 B.F. Terry Class of 2002 is looking for alumni from that graduating year for the 2012 reunion. Please sign up on Facebook and Google+, search “B.F. Terry High School Class of 2002 - 10 Year Reunion.” Call 832-520-4577 or
email [email protected] about breastfeeding?
Mothers wishing to find out more about breastfeeding are invited to attend a meeting of La Leche League of Fort Bend every second Monday at 7pm at Memorial Hermann Sugarland Hospital or every third Monday at 10:30am at Methodist Hospital Sugar Land, Medical Office Bldg Rm 410. Babies are always wel-come at meetings. La Leche League Leaders of Fort Bend are available by phone for more info Lisa 281-710-7171, Erin 281-325-0618.
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If your vehicle bounces over bumps, the problem likely stems from worn shock absorbers. These suspension components are designed to dampen or eliminate oscillation by the springs once they compress over bumps in the road. Without shock absorbers, the springs would continue to bounce before the energy within their coils dissipates. Therefore, not only is it important that shock absorbers work to keep the wheels firmly planted on the road, they play a critical role in bringing your vehicle to a stop. Even on flat pavement, aggressive braking tends to lift the tires, which reduces grip and stopping ability. For these reasons alone, as pistons and seals in shock absorbers begin to fail, it is imperative that they be replaced.
You know your car better than anyone else because you drive it every day. When something is not right with your car, it sends you a signal. If your car bounces, please call AUTO CENTRAL us at 281-499-9684 to schedule an appointment. One of our ASE Certified Master Technicians can inspect the various components of the vehicle, including the shock absorbers. We are located at 2526 5th St., Stafford. Do you have a car care question? Visit our discussion board on Facebook-Auto Central. Autocentralautomotive.com.
Have Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
HINT: A “strut” is a shock absorber that is encased in a housing that acts as a structural component that supports the entire wheel assembly and the spring.
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Methodist Sugar Land Hospital achieves exceptional compliance in national patient care standards
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (MSLH) has been rec-ognized for outstanding perfor-mance in achieving 100 percent compliance in all of its 26 core measures for third quarter, 2011. Core measures are national stan-dards that compare the quality of care that hospitals give patients.
MSLH is committed to consistently delivering qual-ity health care using proven therapies. It follows core mea-sures developed by The Joint Commission, the country’s pri-mary accrediting body in health care. These measures have been shown to improve outcomes of patient care in four catego-ries: heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care improvement.
Its 100 percent compliance rate means all 294 patients with-in these categories received 100
percent of the recommended treatments known to get the best results for patients with certain medical conditions, or surgical procedures.
Chief Nursing Officer Janet Leatherwood said it’s rare for a large hospital like MSLH to achieve 100 percent compliance in core measures. However, MSLH’s Quality Management
Department identifies patients early in their hospital stay, and continuously monitors their progress to ensure they are receiving the best care with its Daily Quality Rounds pro-gram. “We work diligently with nurses, case managers, thera-pists and other care providers to review every patient, every day,” Leatherwood said.
For more than 40 years, the Richmond State Supported
This is the newest display created and donated by Joshua Alderman in 2011 for his Eagle Scout project.
Living Center (RSSLC), for-merly named Richmond State School, 2100 Preston, Richmond, has been delighting visitors of all ages with Project Noel, a collec-tion of Christmas displays featur-ing holiday favorites from Santa Claus to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Children who first saw the
project blossom in the early 1970’s now bring their children and grandchildren to see the more than 40 holiday scenes that light up and decorate the 241-acre campus. When adults bring their children through, it reminds them of the storybook characters they grew up with.
It really brings a family together because it lends itself to passing on stories from their childhood and the first time they drove through campus in its entire holiday splendor. The continued success of Project Noel is because of the sup-port of the community and the nostalgia that accompanies the endeavor.
Project Noel is funded by the non-profit organization, the
Volunteer Services Council (VSC) of the Richmond State Supported Living Center. If you or your group would like to adopt an existing display for refurbishing or to create a new one, please contact the Community Relations office at RSSLC, 281/344-4525.
Project Noel runs from 6 – 9:00 p.m. each night which began December 1 and will be available through December 31.
Santa and his elves will visit with children from 6 – 9 p.m. on December 16, 17, 18. Take a picture with Santa for $ 3 each or bring your own camera. The tour of displays and Santa’s visit are free. A box is set up at the end of the tour if you would like to make a donation. All pro-
ceeds go towards programs and services that directly benefit the residents of the Richmond State Supported Living Center.
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Missouri City tag line may be paired with sidewalk repairs and bond fundsBy Elsa Maxey
If the taxpayers in Missouri City say it’s okay, the city will be
forging forward by tackling what its mayor refers to as a $33 mil-lion problem. “If we’re going to fix sidewalks, then we’re going to do it all over the city,” said Mayor Allen Owen. Isolating the repairs to only one area with tree root problems that damage sidewalks, he recently explained, is not a plan for their repair.
But letting the voters decide on financing the repairs throughout the city with bond money may be the most feasible route for the city to take.
For one, it will do away with resident perceptions of favorit-ism often cited by some about
the implementation of the city’s sidewalk maintenance policy. The policy has also been limited on the number of sidewalks the city can repair in a year due to a finan-cial cap, $150,000, and it also has spelled out sidewalk eligibil-ity to determine which sidewalks
would be repaired and who would pay for the repairs—some by the city and others not.
Last week, the city coun-cil approved a sidewalk policy, updating the one that has been in use since 2007. It includes a pro-vision that states property owners should mitigate the roots of trees/landscaping prior to city sidewalk repair. Also adopted is the city’s position of no longer pursuing citations or liens against property owners to secure mitigation of root problems. Due to the current economy, this turned out to be a contentious requirement to many facing fines.
The city reports that the newly adopted sidewalk policy states that if roots are not mitigated within 30 days of owner notifi-cation, the sidewalk should be replaced in order of priority based on the severity of the problem. Council asked city staff to include the option in the policy that in cases of tree root mitigation, if the
property owners agree to indem-nify the city for any loss, staff will mitigate the root problem and repair the sidewalk, states a city report.
Recently, after the city council said it would go to the voters when it heard a sidewalk com-mittee report, it was stated that a bond issue could be specifi-cally targeted on sidewalk repairs. This upcoming year, Missouri City will probably be focused on including this sidewalk repair issue in the next bond committee cycle which it reports will also include root mitigation as part of the proposed bond issue.
So for the Show Me City if it gets voter approval of a sidewalk repair bond, in the near future it may be showcasing hazard free, safe sidewalks throughout all its neighborhoods. Show me side-walk repairs and show me bond money may just be paring that will tackle the city’s persistent sidewalk problems.
Richmond IBC bank robbed yesterdayBy LeaAnne Klentzman
The International Bank of Commerce (IBC) in the 5200 block of FM 1640 in Richmond was robbed Tuesday morning.
Richmond public information officer Master Sergeant Lowell Neinast said, “Officers from the Richmond Police Department are working a bank robbery case that occurred at 10:00 am today, 12/13/2011, at the IBC Bank located at 5250 FM 1640 in Richmond.”
Neinast said bank employees said the suspect walked into the bank lobby at 10:00 a.m. and went straight to a teller and hand-ed over a note stating that he was robbing the bank. As a result of the note, the teller handed over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect who said “thanks“ then ran from the bank. Neinast said no weapon was displayed.
The suspect was described as a white male approximately 5’ 6” to 5’10”, 150 to 160 pounds. He was wearing a royal blue hoody shirt, a dark neoprene mask covering his mouth, dark colored (blue or black) gloves, and sunglasses. The suspect left the bank and ran to his car that was parked at the nearby Valero convenience store located at 1212 FM 2218. He was last seen leaving the Valero park-ing lot in a newer model gray or silver Toyota, either a Camry or
Corolla, heading west bound on FM 1640.
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SIENNA PLANTATION: Beautiful 2-Story Designed Home; Tile & Wood Flrs; Granite Counters; SS Appliances; Both Formals + Family; 1st Flr Master & Guest Quarters; Extensive Landscaping; 4/3.1/3A. $525,000 Call Arlene Rolsen (281)414-8400 (8907LE)
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COMMONWEALTH PARK – Wow a rare find. Sellers added >$60,000 garage apartment w/it own AC/Heater & water heater. The 5th bedrm & extra room dimentions are for the gar. apart.(the bedrm & living rm). It has a open concept kit. w/2 burner elec. range, sink w/window & under cabinet refrig., counter & cabinet space. Full bath & 2 walkin closets. Could also be a great home office or gameroom & media room. The main house has a Lg.upgraded island kit.new(4/11)appl.,granite counters,hardwoods,2’’blinds,wet bar, gateddrive $349,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM3819SM)
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)
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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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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)
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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)
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SIENNA VILLAGE OF ANDERSON SPRINGS – Fabulous 1.5 story home in desired Sienna Plantation! Lg. open concept kit. w/movable island & abundance of counter/42’’ cabinet space. Flexible floor plan w/formals, family rm, gamerm up & Study w/french doors could be 6th bedrm. Private Courtyard off the formal dining accented by French drs. & brick wall. Covered brick patio & ext. patio great for entertaining. Double paned windows, upgraded light fixtures, rotunda & art nooks. Exc. Master suite w/corner window & huge closet. Alarm, Sprklr sys $249,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM5822BG)
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ALIANA – GREAT PRICE! Newmark Home w/grand entry & sweeping curved staircase w/wrought iron accent. Open concept floorplan. Spacious kit. w/granite countertops, center island & SS appliances. Lg. fam. rm. w/soaring ceiling, gas log FP w/stone-like accent & windows w/plantation shutters over looking the bkyd. Hardwoods in both formals. Lg. upstairs gamerm. Lg. bkyd w/cov. patio, plenty of room for a pool & children’s play area. Sold as is where is. No warranties. Special addendum required. $250,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM1814TS)
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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)
PARKWAY LAKES – Stunning Showcase Home w/up to $35,000 of Upgrades! Spacious formals, great for entertaining. Open concept floorplan! Kitchen w/lg. island, granite countertops & SS appliances. Large family room w/ fireplace & stone accent. Tile floors - looks like 5’’ slat hand scraped hardwood! Lg. master bedrm & bath w/granite countertops. Oversized back patio. Hg. backyard, plenty of room for a pool & children’s play area. Also has a 10x12 storage shed. 3 car tandem garage. Tankless water heater & much more! $249,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM7722EL)
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OXFORD/COMMONWEALTH – Gorgeous Perry 1-story home that shows pride of ownership through out. Gleaming hardwood floors in formals, family rm, study & hallways. High vaulted ceilings w/beautiful archetectural design details. Double french drs to For. Living which could be a 4th bedrm. Custom made cornice boards & window toppers. Updated light fixtures, hardware & fresh paint. Large exec. master & bath w/updated shower & room for a sitting area. Kit. updated recent restained cabinets & appls. Sprinkler & Alarm sys. $309,900 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM4423WD)
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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)
PLAYA SAN LUIS-GALVESTON – Paradise views at your finger tips! All your dreams will come true w/this luxurious custom beach sanctuary. Enjoy scenic million dollar views from the wrap around deck or 3 add. private decks. This architectural wonder features 2 fully equipped kitchens & 2 liv. areas that can sleep up to 21. Upstairs liv. area has lg. stone frpl., full size billiard table w/a 32’’ TV, an entertain. ctr w/2 42’’ flat screen HDTV over a 65’’ HDTV wide screen + dig. cable, elevator, SS appl., granite & hardwoods. $950,000 call Virginia Mack 281-207-5200 (VM25335IN)
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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SIENNA PLANTATION • Only lived in for 6 months. This home is like new. Many upgrades; hardwood floors in both formals, tile and carpet. Large country kitchen with island and granite countertops. Stainless steel appliances, plantation shutters. Master suite has separate sitting area, his & hers closets, media room with built-in surround sound speakers and much more. A full set of solar screens are included. $309,900. Call Brooks Simmons to see!!!! 713-502-8905
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PLANTATION BEND • location! Location! Intersection of dulles and lexington in the heart of sugar land. Former model home. 4 Bedrooms 3 1/2 baths. Great family home. New roof 2005. $259,900. Call Brooks Simmons to see!!!! 713-502-8905
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SIENNA PLANTATION • Large lot in the forest, a custom acreage neighborhood in sienna plantation. Loated on a quiet cul de sac, backs up to flat bank creek, and there are no back yard neighbors. $154,500. Call Brooks Simmons to see!!!! 713-502-8905
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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)
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JUST REDUCEDSEDONA 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 • $169,900
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 REDUCEDWOODSTREAM • 3/2.5/2-perfect for family & entertaining. Large family room and separate dining room. Island kitchen with lots of cabinets. Master down with executive master bath. Gameroom up. Lots of updates. Cle-ments High School (3335OB)
3/2.5/2 • $199,900
NEW 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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Beautiful House w/excellent con-dition, Dining w/High ceiling. Located w/ easy access to Westpark, Grand Parkway, I-10. $159,900
LOST CREEK7223SH+/- 5.41 unrestricted acres. Owner financing available. The property has 530 ft (approx.) of frontage along Boone Rd. Property can be used for commercial/multi-family projects.
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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)
PECAN GROVEOwner transferred! Very open, w/ high ceilings. Large family room w/ tile flooring-open dining area, or great for a pool table! Large kitchen w/ tile flooring-Large master w/ granite countertops in bath-garden tub, w/ separate shower. This is a 1.5 story home, w/ all rooms down except a fantastic gameroom/mancave upstairs!This home is wonderful for entertaining! 2 year old terracotta roof also! Great backyard! $169,900 (1310PL)
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SIENNA PLANTATIONFabulous Meritage, only lived in 4 months! Tons of upgrades, at no cost! Lot that backs to wooded reserve, no neighbors! Granite in kitchen & master! Wood flrs, butlers pantry, covered patio, & stainless appl. Media room, gameroom, & full bath upstairs, everything else is down! Kitchen is open to living, great for entertaining! Stone FP, sprinkler system, & the list goes on! Owner transferred! Close to fitness center & pool! Large B.yard! $259,900 (11431BB)
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)
BONBROOK PLANTATIONBeautiful 1 Story Home ON THE LAKE! 4th Bedroom or Gameroom/Bonus Rm. 10 Foot Ceilings,Plenty of closet space. Oversized Master Bedroom with Lake View, Large Master Bath with Garden Tub and Seprate Shower. Huge Master Closet!! Kitchen for the Chef with additional Butler’s Pantry both with 42’ Cabinets. $219,900 (835AV)
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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 $250,000. (10527CA)
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QUAIL VALLEY – Grand magnolias & updated landscaping frame this charming Colonial 5 bedroom 3/1 bath home. Stately pillars at the front porch en-try opens to freshly painted interior. Recent carpet, updated tile flooring. Formal dining, study. Spacious kitchen w/ updated appliances. Huge den area w/ built-in bookshelves. Master down. 4 Big bedrooms up. Covered back patio & just a 5 iron from golf club! MLS# 89713450 $199,500. (2902NB)
• 5 BEDROOMS •
PECAN GROVE - Pride of ownership shows in this 4 bed, 2/1 bath home. Beautifully updated with real wood floors in dining and den. Remod-eled kitchen w/Granite counters, tile backsplash, master bath w/ all new counters, sinks, mirrors, shower, even toilet! Master down, 3 big bed-rooms and gameroom up. MLS# 21443044 $185,900 (3530TI)
SIENNA – Fabulous 4 bedroom 3 ½ bath home with Pool/Spa! Elegant stone & brick elevation, wood flooring, granite counters in-cluding bathrooms. Spacious study, oversized gameroom, elegant dining area. Master down. Covered back patio, inviting pool & spa. Backs up to greenbelt so no back neighbors. $379,900. MLS# 87597134 (3410RO)
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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 $270’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.
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. $150’s
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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SUGAR LAND!Almost 5000 sqft! 2 story home with 5 bedrooms( 2 bedrooms down) 4.5 baths. Gameroom, study & Media room. 3 car garage! 2 covered patios and courtyard. Big Lots! Under construction.Call for details and representation.
NEW HOME!
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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TWIN OAKS – Exceptional home in excellent condition. Ceramic tile, elegant formals, kitchen w/colored Corian countertops, 42” cabinets, gas cooking, open floor plan, rounded corners, art niches, high ceilings, large master suite, decorator colors, corner FP & so much more!! $129,900 Theresa Christian 281-804-7178 (7510BR)
QUAIL VALLEY – Great size family rm w/brick FP, built-ins & wet bar. Large master bdrm w/lots of storage in master bath, spacious secondary bdrms, ceiling fan, high ceilings, sky light in entry, alarm sys & sprinkler sys. Fridge included. $1,300/lease Lori Tomasello 281-330-4079 (2927LA)
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CANYON LAKE AT THE BRAZOS – Open Sat 12/17 2:00-4:00 PM 1211 Watermoon COME TAKE A LOOK!! Great family home on large cul-de-sac lot. Living/dining combo, art niche, lrg den w/FP, tile flrs in kit/brk rm & SS appl. Gamerm up. REDUCED! $149,500 Joyce Nordquist 281-222-7653 (1211WA)
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COVINGTON WOODS – Currently under renovation. Great home will have fresh paint & new carpet. Laminate flrs in living area, tile in dining & kitchen, recent carpet in 3 bdrms, oversized lot, backyard patio, front of house w/covered patio. $1,100/lease Linda Bell Team 281-684-9112 (13618SA)
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Lorna Vest joins sales at Weichert, Realtors® - Wayne Murray Properties
Realtor Lorna Vest has joined the Houston office of WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Wayne Murray Properties. She serves buyers and sell-ers throughout the mar-ket as a member of the Houston Association of REALTORS®, Texas Association of REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS®.
Before settling in Baytown three years ago, Vest spent seven years traveling abroad. She worked in retail manage-ment for 20 years, at Dillard’s and Limited, Inc. and earlier, was a pre-law student at Lamar University in Port Arthur, Texas. She also earned credentials as a general lines agent/property
and casualty from the Texas Department of Insurance. Vest is a graduate of Champions School of Real Estate, where a talk by Weichert® Sales Manager Rick Ruggiero inspired her to research the company. “I found
out that everything Rick said-- about the training, mentorship, camaraderie and more-- was true,” she said.
WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Wayne Murray Properties is headquartered in Houston, with additional offices in Sugar Land, Missouri City and The Woodlands. For more information, the com-pany’s website address is www.waynemurray.net. Vest can be reached at 713-728-2300.
Lorna Vest
Missouri City takes proactive steps to curb crime during the holidaysTaking proactive steps to curb
crime in Missouri City, the Police Department will be utilizing the newly-formed Burglary and Auto
Theft or “BAT” Team during the holiday season. The group, which was formed in September, specifi-cally focuses on those crimes.
Photo courtesy of Missouri City
Missouri City’s Burglary and Auto Theft Team is working to curb crime during the holidays. The team has four veteran police officers, from left: Det. Caleb Rule, Det. Marcus Montemayor, Officer Jazton Heard, and Officer Matt Schlosser. Their faces are partially blocked for security reasons.
“Since the formation of the BAT Team, auto thefts have decreased 20 percent over the previous year, and auto break-ins have declined 20 percent,” Asst. Police Chief Mike Berezin said. “Eleven stolen vehicles have been recovered, 10 auto theft sus-pects have been arrested and over $113,000 in stolen property has been recovered.”
Missouri City Police officers are partnering with their law-enforcement counterparts in nearby cities to ensure holiday shoppers enjoy the festive sea-son safely. Officers in Missouri City, Sugar Land and Stafford aim to reduce car burglar-ies through the use of targeted patrols, surveillance operations and educational opportuni-ties. Shopping areas and health club parking lots are common spots for these types of crimes. Officers will make the areas a priority as they patrol the cities during the holiday season.
To make sure your holiday shopping experience is memo-rable, here are some safety tips:
• Stay alert to your surround-ings and the people around you.
• If you must carry a purse, do not wrap the straps around your arms or shoulders. Instead, carry a clutch purse under your arm.
• If you return to your vehicle to unload packages and continue shopping, place your purchases in the trunk.
• Have your car keys ready and in your hand before leaving the store.
• Watch purchases while eating in mall food courts; bags as well as purses can be easily switched or taken.
The Austin Angels are truly AngelsEach year, the Austin Angels
Dance Team helps families who are in crisis, enjoy a special holiday. The Angels rallied to contribute their fashion sense, knack for fun, and love for shop-ping to gather the items need to make this a special holiday for these families. This is the eighth holiday season the Angels have adopted a families. This year the Angels decided to adopt two Austin High School families that have both been faced with the loss of their homes. This is their way to give back to those who are in dyer need especially during this holiday season.
Mrs. Elizabeth Heathcock (director of the Austin Angels Dance Team) said, “Not only were we able to meet and exceed
our adopted families wish list, we also had a great time build-ing stronger relationships within our team by putting all the items together during our holiday cel-ebration.”
Through this program, the girls are afforded the opportu-nity to engage in a “hands-on” project to provide assistance to families in need. By sponsor-ing a family, they help make the holiday’s truly blessed and spread cheer to others. The Austin Angels also volunteer in the community by volunteering their time for such activities as the Austin Angels Junior Clinic (April 28, 2012) and fundrais-ing for a cause, like the Tracie Hester / Life Donor Scholarship Walk.
Shown is the Austin Angels Dance Team with the donated items.
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Imagine! Lo and behold, the following week when they returned, someone had liberated their joyful noise. Not to worry, lack of instruments did not stop their joy nor their sound, BUT, it begs the question did the penance the crooks got for those instru-ments make a dent in the Penance they will need for steal’n from the church?
Think we could get some of these mullets to call, say, Matagorda County local?
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Fort Bend Tollway exit. The boards are essential in helping to inform motorists of important information, including Amber Alerts and Missing Persons noti-fications.
The city’s state-of-the-art traf-fic technology is part of an over-all traffic system upgrade. When fully operational, the system will provide integrated monitor-ing and management of traffic through a central operating sys-tem for traffic signals throughout Missouri City.
Ultimately, the system will help achieve increased transporta-tion system efficiency, enhanced mobility, improved safety and offer fuel efficiencies for motor-ists.
Last of the pack arrestedLAST, continued from page 1
4, 2007 with a bank robbery and ended with the arrest of six of the nine men on September 16, 2011.
During their rein of terror the gang would case the tar-geted lending intuition, leave running vehicles with doors open near-by then hit in the morning hours, all across the Houston metro area. They would enter the banks terror-izing the staff and patrons with shotguns, assault-style weap-ons and semi-automatic pistols. According to federal authori-ties, the group stole more than $350,000 over all.
Others charged in the con-spiracy to interfere with com-
merce have been identified as Marcus Rosemond Tarpley, 30; Anthony Demonde Nowlin, 22; Alonzo Horace Harris, 35; Hakim Ibn Ahmad, 29; Reginald Mosley, 35; Mark Eric Simpson, 28; Shelton McGowen, 22; and Derrick Williams, 26.
By the end of November, eight of the nine suspects were in custody leaving only Simmons on the run. During his time on the lam, Simmons was the target of a vast array of publicity from digital bill-boards to wanted flyers.
Last week, Simmons suc-cumbed to the pressure and turned himself in.
FBISD bus driver and 12 year old fightBUS DRIVER, continued from page 1
Dec. 5, after students were let out and a female bus driver and the student from the mid-dle school “were involved in an altercation on a bus at the school,” confirms Porter.
Reports indicate that there were onlookers that witnessed the fight, about 12 students on the bus, and a video clip taken afterwards shows the agitated 12-year old talking to an adult identified as a school admin-istrator. They are both outside
the bus which is in front of the school. The bus driver aboard the bus is seen attentively look-ing at what seems to be the two of them.
Should an arrest follow? An interview with the girl’s mother calls attention to a double stan-dard in which she maintains that a similar incident involving her would have had the police called on her, and she would have been jailed immediately for what her daughter endured.
Bus driver/student alterca-tions are not isolated incidents. Situations in other parts of the country depending on the grav-ity of an incident result in fel-ony and misdemeanor assault charges with possible jail time for either or both parties. Porter said student safety is their high-est priority, and that FBISD is fully cooperating in the investi-gation. “We will continue to do everything possible to maintain a safe learning environment for our students,” she said.
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which could cost more money for coming up with facility plans and other arrangements to house the city’s stray animals.
Councilmember Wen Guerra told councilmembers that Missouri City will be annexing Sienna Plantation in the near future and that could mean the animal shelter would end up over-loaded and may not be able to accommodate Stafford’s needs.
City Attorney Art Pertle said that if Missouri City needs more room in the animal shelter, Stafford would probably know well in advance in addition to the 60 days. Upon termination of the agreement, Stafford would be repaid by Missouri City on a pro rata basis. Stafford’s $100,000 payment to Missouri City will be made in a lump sum and come out of a $4 million plus account that Stafford city officials are guarding not to have go under $4 million.
Councilmember Robert Sorbet said it would “behoove the city” to start planning in the near future for the next contingency given the likelihood that “Missouri City will outgrow a facility that Stafford is helping pay for.”
A 17-acre school prop-erty was mentioned as a pos-sibility and even what could turn out to be a missed opportunity. Councilmember Cecil Willis said Fort Bend County has been look-ing at the possibility of an animal facility on the east side of the county, and other local govern-ment entities that include Stafford and possibly Meadows Place could factor into a joint effort.
The approval of the arrange-ment with Missouri City at this time was referred to as a place holder that will still allow the city to look into future alternatives. For now, the city would not like to be “left out on a limb” two to three or five years from now. It will soon begin plans for other alternatives.
Today in Texas politics; can’t wait for tomorrow! TODAY, continued from page 1
Texas Senate and Texas’s con-gressional districts, until further order by the three-judge panel in San Antonio or the U.S. Supreme Court.” Thus political party chairs across the state have been told to stop accepting candidate filings.
This is yet another fly in the ointment for the new electoral districts drawn based on the 2010 census. Right now, Redistricting voter lines in Texas is a tangled mess. For example, there are areas in the county that have been changed from one state repre-sentative district to another by virtue of each different map. At last count, some Richmond/
Rosenberg residents have been in three different state rep districts based on the three maps prof-fered.
Every decade, based on the latest census, government must assess and realign voter lines to best represent their constituents. It is 2011 and the 2010 census has been confirmed, so, new voter lines were drawn from the pre-cinct level to the state and finally to the federal level. Those new electoral districts were sent to the Department of Justice for approv-al, as Texas has a history of violat-ing the 1964 Voter’s Right’s Act.
When the maps made it to the Federal system for approval, they failed. The line were redrawn,
lawsuits were filed and today the issue is still being fought in the courts. So in an effort to get some clarity, Abbott asked that all state and federal candidate filings be stopped and the deadline, which is Thursday, be either postponed or moved.
No matter how this plays out, it appears that there is no way for all the races to take place dur-ing the scheduled March Primary. Which means either all races will be moved to a later date (maybe May) or there will be two sets of primaries; one for the county races in March and another for the state and federal races in May.
Which begs yet another ques-tion, What if there is a runoff in March? Those races will have to be completed in May, meaning the electronic voting machines will be tied until after the runoff, so then what?
As of Friday the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments for and against the Texas re-dis-tricting maps. Only problem is: the hearing will not take place until January 9, 2012.
Cutting to the chase since the politicians can’t seem to get along, in the end, it is just going to cost more money as multiple elections are expensive.
A beautifully carved roasted pig, one of the features of this year’s traditional Christmas Party hosted by Precinct 2 Fort Bend County Commissioner Grady Prestage, brought community festive-goers and food aficionados during their lunch hour for dishes that included seafood etouffe over rice, gumbo, and other Southern favorites served at the Stafford Community Center on 5th Street. The annual event organized by Commissioner Prestage is a family-style, community get together in celebration of the holiday season. (l-r) With the roasted pig carver are Brenda Patton, Commissioner Prestage and Stafford City Councilmember Felecia Evans-Smith.
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This case was part of last week’s Special Crime Stoppers Alert.
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Monday, December 5, 2011, about 9:40 p.m., Fort Bend deputies were called to a rob-bery at the Timewise (Shell) Convenience Store, located in the 3500 block of FM 762, just outside Richmond.
When deputies arrived on the scene they were told by the clerk that a very aggressive man entered the store wielding a pis-tol demanding cash. According to the sheriff’s spokesman Bob Haenel, before the clerk could respond to the suspect‘s orders, the suspect began to hit the clerk in the head with his pistol. Haenel went on to say, “The clerk said he raised his arms and
rushed toward the bandit, who turned and exited the store.” That clerk was treated at the scene by EMS and later taken to the hospital by private vehicle, said Haenel.
A second store clerk who had been outside during the melee told deputies that she had seen the suspect run across FM 762 and into the parking lot of the nearby shopping center where Petco and Marshall’s were locat-ed. A perimeter was set and a search of the area was conducted yielding no results.
The suspect was described as a white male about 30 to 35 years of age with shortly trimmed gray hair; wearing a red hoodie.
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the constitution reserves for the legislature.
“The U.S. Supreme Court order should affect only State Representative, State Senate and Congressional candidates in Texas,” maintains Gillen. Fort Bend County's precinct lines at this point are probably not affect-ed. There were local hearings leading to the approved maps for the four precincts submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice. The maps were modified somewhat due to population changes over the last 10 years. But a potential problem could arise if the precinct lines need to be redrawn before the primaries to correspond with and accommodate new map lines. But, this is not likely.
This we know--no maps are in effect for House, Senate and
congressional districts and on Jan. 9, the U.S. Supreme Court begins a review of Texas’ redistricting maps to determine which will be used in next year’s election.
A decision from the highest court could delay the primaries or there may be more than one. “I would hope we do not ultimately have two primaries, one for the offices under the Supreme Court ‘Stay’ and another for everyone else, but that could happen,” said Gillen.
Splitting elections? That too, has been tossed around as a possi-bility. Keep the presidential, State Board of Education and other statewide primaries in place on March 6…maybe, but move the congressional and legislative pri-maries to a later date, May 22…or just move all the elections to a later date with runoffs in the summer.
Gillen said that while this will
create confusion, this is an impor-tant “states rights” issue.
After the 2010 census numbers were released, population growth to Fort Bend County gained it a new state legislative seat and statewide with an increase of 4.3 million people, four congressio-nal district seats were garnered raising its current 32 member del-egation to 36.
“We must ask ourselves if we want our legislative districts drawn by people we elect,” asks Gillen referring to the legislature. The alternative, he said, is to have federal judges rather than the Texas Legislature, which Gillen prefers to draw districts and not someone in Washington, D.C.
Due to its history of racial dis-crimination, Texas is one of nine states included in the 1965 Voting Rights Act that requires federal approval before changing district maps or voting laws.
Crime Stoppers Special AlertBy LeaAnne Klentzman
A Richmond man has been arrested for his part in a Rosenberg aggravated robbery.
Public Information Officer Lieutenant Colin Davidson announced the details on the arrest of Jerry Suniga. According to Davidson, Sungia, 45, of
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Please know that your gen-erosity will put smiles on their faces and joy in their hearts. Thanks again for stepping up with your contributions to share with families in distress in our community.”
County Clerk Dianne Wilson and staff are presented the State of Texas Vital Statistics FIVE STAR AWARD by Texas State Registrar Geraldine Harris (center) at the Annual Conference in Austin this month. The Award is presented to Local Registrars who meet all required criteria of timely registration of birth and death records and annual training of staff.
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• RESIDENTIAL • REPAIRS • SERVICE
Mike TidwellMaster PlumberM37825
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FOR INFORMATION
New Braunfels - Guadalupe RIVERFRONT on River Rd.
(outside New Braunfels city limits)
First-class riverfront duplex on River Rd.
Minutes to Schlitterbaun or tube the Guadalupe. Also convenient to Fiesta Texas, Sea World, Gruene Hall , Natu-ral Bridge Cavern and Canyon Lake.
2 units available - Each unit sleeps 8
See pictures and ratesat www.RioRatonDuplex.com ande-mail your dates from web page
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This year's concert will feature two major works: Ottorino Respighi's "Laud to the Nativity" and K. Lee Scott's "Sing the Songs of Bethlehem."
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"Laud to the Nativity" is a gem of a Christmas cantata, rarely performed by church choirs because of its technical challenges. Respighi, who was
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Santa's helper brings great gift ideas this holiday season! Grace Shi, a volunteer with a local non-profit, Hope for Three displays their 2012 calendar "The Many Faces of Autism". Gracing the cover is Bailee Coward, the 4-year old daughter of Clay Coward of Sugar Land.
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Foster High School senior Addison Marshall is among the 12 finalists for the 2011 High School Rudy Award. Marshall
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Foster’s Addison Marshall a finalist for Rudy Awardwas featured along with the other 11 finalists in the December 11 edition of Parade Magazine.
The Rudy Awards celebrates inspirational young athletes who embody the values of character, courage, contribution and commitment through the sport of football. Recognizing and rewarding these outstand-ing players inspires other youth to pursue sports as a positive, action-oriented path to self-dis-cipline, leadership, strong aca-demic performance and a healthy lifestyle.
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In pursuit of a career beyond high school, Rachel Kossar and Nora Hunt auditioned and received call backs and scholar-ship offers from more than 20 colleges, which is well above average.
Mrs. Jennifer J. Minor, the-ater teacher at AHS said. “The Thespians at Austin High School flexed their talent at the state festival. We are so proud of each and every one of them and we’d like you to know who to con-gratulate for rising above and continuing the tradition of excel-lence in our department.”
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