CONGRATS: Missouri City Middle School Student Angel Vanterpool II was Recently named KPRC Student of the Week

“Ruben’s Student of the Week” group photo. Pictured L-R: MCMS Mascot (Keyshon Limbrick), KPRC feature reporter Ruben Galvan, “Student of the Week” recipient Angel Vanterpool II, FBISD Superintendent Dr. Charles Dupre, Sony representative Allen Clark, MCMS counselor Shanese Sly, MCMS Assistant Principal Tasha Hamilton, and MCMS Principal Jerrie Kammerman.

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Missouri City Middle School Student named KPRC Student of the Week

Angel Vanterpool II surprised by KPRC’s Ruben Galvan during morning pep rally

FORT BEND ISD - KPRC feature reporter Ruben Galvan visited Missouri City Middle School and surprised a student with a special honor during an early morning pep rally recently – and it was all broadcast on live television. Eighth-grade student Angel Vanterpool II was named “Ruben’s Student of the Week” and received prizes that included a trophy, t-shirt, and a SONY digital video camera.

During the month of November, KPRC honored deserving students who were nominated by their principals. Missouri City Middle School Principal Jerrie Kammerman nominated Vanterpool and listed his many accomplishments to Galvan and KPRC viewers on the morning of November 19.

“This student is super involved in campus activities,” said Kammerman. “He participates in Kick Start, football, and the track team. He’s part of the National Junior Honor Society, he’s an A/B Honor Roll student, and he’s taken two college credit classes. He’s just a phenomenal kid and a great role model and is respected by the staff and the kids.”

Vanterpool also addressed viewers after Galvan announced he was the “Student of the Week” recipient.

“Thank you for letting me be your Student of the Week,” said Vanterpool, as he looked into the camera. “I am very honored, and I would like to thank my parents, my teachers, and my principal.”

Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Dr. Charles Dupre attended the morning pep rally and expressed pride for Fort Bend ISD and its students.

“We have outstanding students, and we have outstanding staff,” said Dupre. “In Fort Bend ISD, we exist to inspire and equip all students to pursue futures beyond what they can imagine. The staff at Missouri City Middle School exemplifies that, and Angel is an outstanding product of this school, along with all of these students here.”

Prior to Vanterpool being named “Student of the Week,” Galvan highlighted several of the MCMS school organizations, including its sports teams, band, and choir. Members of the school groups woke up early to participate in the event. Following the broadcast, the campus provided breakfast to all of the participants, with Dr. Dupre taking the time to personally serve many of the students their meal.

KPRC’s Ruben Galvan with MCMS students, just seconds before air.

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Excitement and smiles fill the MCMS gym during the live KPRC segment.

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KPRC’s Ruben Galvan interacts with students during segment.

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MCMS Principal Jerrie Kammerman tells viewers what makes the “Student of the Week” recipient so deserving.

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KPRC’s Ruben Galvan interviews “Student of the Week” recipient Angel Vanterpool II

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A “2013 LEADERSHIP SERIES SALUTE” Goes out to the Employees from the Fluor Corporation for sponsoring the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land's new Zula Patrol exhibit

Above: Adrienne Baker, Museum Director, (right) greets Hunters Glen students and shares details about the Zula Patrol: Mission Weather exhibit.

Museum’s Zula Patrol Exhibit gets a Stamp of Approval from Hunters Glen Elementary Students

FORT BEND ISD - Hunters Glen Elementary School students were among those to get a first-hand look at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land’s new exhibit, The Zula Patrol: Mission Weather. Employees from Fluor Corporation, the corporate sponsor of the exhibit, invited the students to tour the exhibit during a live news broadcast with KHOU’s (Channel 11) Chief Meteorologist, David Paul. The tour was held to emphasize the partnership between Fluor and the museum to promote science learning among students.

During their visit, the students explored the interactive exhibit, learning about clouds, precipitation, wind, temperature and other weather phenomena. They also paid close attention to detail as they were challenged to answer questions such as: “Which planet is closest to the sun?” “Does the temperature get warmer or cooler in the shade?” and “What is used to measure wind direction?” The students’ excitement in touring the exhibit left museum representatives pleased and eager to welcome more school-aged children.

Above: Students were eager to take part in a wind activity.

Above: Pictured are Hunters Glen Elementary School students and staff, Fluor Corporation employees, Museum representatives and meteorologist David Paul.

Above: The cloud display was a favorite among students and chaperones.

A "2013 LEADERSHIP SERIES SALUTE" Goes out to all the FBISD students who recently received 2013 Legacy Scholarships from The Woman's Club of Missouri City

Congratulations to Milan Doshi, Tasia Isbell, Ena Ganguly, Imani Butler Cortnee Cooper, and Tyler Caldwell. These are your 2013 Woman's Club of Missouri City Legacy Scholarship winners.

The Woman’s Club of Missouri City honors FBISD Students with Legacy Scholarships

FORT BEND ISD - The Woman’s Club of Missouri City awarded WCMC Legacy Scholarships to six Fort Bend ISD students at its May business meeting, marking the 10th anniversary of the WCMC Legacy Scholarship program. Over the past 10 years, WCMC has awarded $50,000 in scholarships to Missouri City high school graduates. The 2013 WCMC Legacy Scholars (pictured left to right) are: Milan Doshi, Elkins High School; Tasia Isbell (also the Jo Butterfield scholarship winner), Hightower High School; Ena Ganguly, Hightower High School; Imani Butler, Hightower High School; Cortnee Cooper, Hightower High School; and Tyler Caldwell, Ridge Point High School.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Congratulations to the FBISD Students who Qualified for the 2013 USA Methematical Olympiads

FBISD Students Qualify for 2013 USA Mathematical Olympiads

FORT BEND ISD - The American Mathematics Competitions and the Mathematical Association of America announced the names of 264 students from across the nation who qualified for the 2013 USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) and 231 students who qualified to take the 2013 USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO) exam. Among those students, 13 from FBISD have qualified for the exams.

FBISD USAMO qualifiers include:

     - Mitchell Hwang, Dulles High School
     - Steven Jiang, Clements High School
     - Bobby Shen, Dulles High School
     - Girishvar Venkat, Clements High School
     - Lawrence Wu, Austin High School

FBISD USAJMO qualifiers are: 

     - Eric Li, Fort Settlement Middle School
     - Hans Li, Clements High School
     - Wilbur Li, Clements High School
     - Angie Rao, Clements High School
     - Zachary Tu, Clements High School
     - Shomik Verma, Clements High School
     - Byron Xu, Fort Settlement Middle School
     - Alexander Yang, Clements High School

Each year, the USAMO is administered to approximately 270 students, mostly in grades 10-12, who qualify through American Mathematics Competition 12 and the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME). The USAJMO is administered to approximately 230 students in grades 10 and under who qualify through American Mathematics Competition 10 and the AIME exams. More information about the USAMO and USAJMO qualifying procedures, and a complete list of qualifiers can be found on the AMC website at www.amc.maa.org/.

EARLY VOTING STARTS ON MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013

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Please Help Us Spread The Word

If you live in Fort Bend County or know someone who lives in Missouri City (Texas) or Fort Bend County please do us a favor and tell them about this very important General Election about to go down in their county/city on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

We're currently focusing our efforts on highlighting the 2013 General Election in Missouri City, Texas. This is a very important election as Mayor Allen Owen and the entire sitting Missouri City Council are presenting over (15) fifteen propositions for voter approval. There are also, two Missouri City Council seats being contested in this election. In District A Incumbent Bobby Marshall is being challenged by Rodney Griffin and Yolanda Ford. In District B Incumbent Don Smith is being challenged by Henderson James Hunter, Jr for his seat at the Missouri City Council table. Please remind everyone you know about the importance of this election taking place on Saturday, May 11, 2013 in Missouri City Texas. If you have any questions, or would like to be included on our blog or in our new newspaper call: (832)212-8735.You can call me directly at: (832)894-1352.

Important Dates for the Saturday, May 11, 2013 General Election to be held in Fort Bend County/Missouri City Texas:

Ballots by Mail May Be Requested
-- Tuesday, March 12 - May 3, 2013

Last Day to Register to Vote
-- Thursday, April 11, 2013

Early Voting Period
-- Mon., April 29 - Tues.,, May 7, 2013

The 2013 General Election Day
-- Saturday, May 11, 2013

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Mayor Allen Owen, Danny Nguyen, Jim Rice, Cynthia Lenton Gary, Bobby Marshall, and Rodney Griffin Are All Urging Fort Bend County Registered Voters to Vote Early 

By Aubrey R. Taylor 
President of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications
The Publisher of Your Thought Matters Newspaper

Recently Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, the publisher of Your Thought Matters Newspaper was asked by Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen, Missouri City Council Member Danny Nguyen, FBISD Trustee Jim Rice, Former FBISD Trustee Cynthia Lenton-Gary, Missouri City Council Member Bobby Marshall, and 2013 Candidate for Missouri City Council Rodney L. Griffin to inform you that they’re asking for your support and vote in the upcoming Saturday, May 11, 2013 General Election to be held in Fort Bend County. With the exception of Mayor Allen Owen, and Councilman Danny Nguyen, all these individuals will be on the ballot this year.

PLEASE CONSIDER THESE REQUESTS

These individuals are not connected or associated with one another unless otherwise noted. However, each have supported our effort to inform, inspire, encourage, and uplift people throughout the region in one way or another. Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen is urging you to vote in 2013 General Election for all 15 Charter Propositions on the ballot. Click here to view the 15 Propositions Mayor Allen Owen wants you to vote for in the 2013 General Election.  Missouri City At-Large Position 2 Council Member Danny Nguyen is urging all Missouri City voters to exercise their privilege to vote. Click here to view his message. FBISD Trustee, Jim Rice, is asking Fort Bend County voters to vote for him in the upcoming election. Click here for more information on Jim Rice. Former FBISD Trustee, Cynthia Lenton Gary is asking for Fort Bend County voters to help her unseat Dave Rosenthal (the current FBISD Trustee for Position 7) in the upcoming election. Click here for more information Cynthia Lenton Gary. Missouri City Council Member Bobby Marshall is asking for all Missouri City Council District A voters to vote to re-elect him in the upcoming election. Click here for more information on Councilman Bobby Marshall. And finally, Rodney L. Griffin, the candidate who came within 33 votes of unseating Councilman Bobby Marshall in the 2011 General Election in Missouri City, is asking all Missouri City District A voters to help him unseat Bobby Marshall in the 2013 General Election. Click here for more information on Rodney L. Griffin.

VOTE EARLY IN THE 2013 GENERAL ELECTION

Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, the publisher of Your Thought Matters Newspaper is urging all Fort Bend County voters to vote early at one of the locations listed below:

Beasley City Hall

Address: 319 S 3rd Street Beasly, TX 77417

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday -- April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- CLOSED

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

First Colony Conference Center

Address: 3232 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday -- April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Fort Bend County Road & Bridge

Needville -- Address: 3743 School Street, Needville, TX 77461

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex Building 

Address: 4520 Reading Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77469

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Fort Bend ISD Administration Building

Address: 16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- CLOSED

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Hightower High School

Address: 3333 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City, TX 77459

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday - May 5, 2013 - CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Holley Elementary School

Address: 16655 Bissonnet Street Houston, TX 77083

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Irene Stern Community Center

Address: 6920 Katy Fulshear Rd, Fulshear, TX 77441

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Lost Creek Park

Address: 3703 Lost Creek Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77478

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- CLOSED

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Meadows Place City Hall

Address: One Troyan Dr -- Meadows Place, TX 77477

Precint (s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- CLOSED

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Missouri City Old Municipal Court

Address: 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77489

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday - May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Pecan Grove Baptist Church

Address: 1727 FM 359, Richmond, TX 77469

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday - May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Richmond Water Facility Building

Address: 110 N. 8th St, Richmond, TX 77469

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 --8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Stafford City Hall

Address: 2610 Main Street, Stafford, TX 77477

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- CLOSED

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Stafford MSD Administration Building

Address: 1625 Staffordshire, Stafford, TX 77477

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- CLOSED

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday - May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sugar Land Branch Library

Address: 550 Eldridge, Sugar Land, TX 77478

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday -- May 6 - 7, 2013 - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sugar Land City Hall

Address: 2700 Town Center North, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 --10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 

Saturday -- May 4, 2013 -- CLOSED

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday - May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Willowridge High School

Address: 16301 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, TX 77053

Precinct(s): All

Monday - Friday - April 29 - May 3, 2013 -- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday - May 4, 2013 -- CLOSED

Sunday - May 5, 2013 -- CLOSED

Monday - Tuesday - May 6 - 7, 2013 -- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

DON'T FORGET TO REMIND EVERYONE YOU KNOW IN FORT BEND COUNTY TO VOTE IN THE SATURDAY, MAY 11TH GENERAL ELECTION

MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS: Watch Out for the Missouri City Council District A Race involving Bobby Marshall, Rodney Griffin and Yolanda Ford on Saturday, May 11, 2013

By Aubrey R. Taylor
President, Aubrey R. Taylor Communications
The Publisher of Your Thought Matters Newspaper

Back in the 2011 General Election face off in Missouri City for the District A City Council seat Rodney Griffin came within 33 votes of unseating the incumbent Bobby Marshall. However, a dismal 6.52% voter turnout in the (6) six precinct district largely made up of African-American voters proved a little too much for Griffin to overcome in his quest to unseat the incumbent. But Rodney L. Griffin is back on the ballot again in the 2013 General Election to be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013. However, he's not facing the incumbent alone this time around. Yolanda Ford, a local architectural designer and urban planner is also in the race seeking to unseat Councilman Bobby Marshall.


-- CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TRUSTEE JIM RICE

Re-Elect Jim Rice on Saturday, May 11, 2013 in the General Election for Fort Bend County ISD Position 3 Trustee. For Jim Rice, serving on the Board of Trustees for Fort Bend ISD is both an honor and a privilege. He stands by his commitment to the success of Fort Bend ISD. Early voting is from Monday, April 29th through Tuesday, May 7th. So vote during the early voting period!

-- CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CYNTHIA LENTON-GARY

Cynthia Lenton-Gary is seeking your vote of approval in the 2013 Fort Bend ISD School Board Position 7 Trustee race. Cynthia is urging you to cast your ballot for her during the early voting period which starts on Monday, April 29, 2013 and ends on Tuesday, May 7, 2013..

Missouri City At Large Position II Council Member Danny Nguyen (far left) is the Economic Development Committee Chair. Council Member Nguyen at an Economic Development effort with Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert (second photo). Council Member Nguyen at the appreciation of safety event with Constable Ruben Davis.

-- CLICK HERE IF YOU CAN VOTE IN THE MISSOURI CITY 2013 ELECTION

"The City had the Charter Review Commission look at changes that needed to be made and updated to the Charter which we are required to do periodically. In their review some minor changes need to be made and it takes voter approval to change the Charter. City Council unanimously approved the changes and are offering them to the voters on the ballot on Saturday, May 11, 2013. We would ask that the voters approve all of the changes." -- Allen Owen, Mayor of Missouri City, Texas

-- CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LIST OF LEADERS BACKING BOBBY MARSHALL

Councilman Bobby Marshall is asking for your vote in the 2013 General Election for Missouri City Texas. Early voting begins on Monday, April 29th and will continue through Tuesday, May 7th. Election Day is on Saturday, May 7, 2013. Click this link to see the powerful list of leaders who have thrown their support behind Council Member Bobby Marshall.

-- CHECK OUT THE STATE OF MISSOURI CITY -- BY RODNEY L. GRIFFIN

Businessman Rodney Griffin continues to campaign tirelessly for the revitalization of Texas Parkway. He has served the Missouri City community as the Presiding Election Judge for many terms. Presently he serve Precinct 2059 as the Democratic Chair and on the State Democratic Executive Committee in Austin. According to Griffin he was the first State (Texas) party official to endorse then candidate Obama for president (Feb, 22, 2007). During the de centennial census, he made sure that every person in the Missouri City community was counted.