WHAT: The state and FEMA has closed recovery facilities early in Harris and Fort Bend counties at 3 p.m. today (June 15, 2015) due to the forecast severe weather and potential flooding.

Hours of operation will resume on Wednesday, June 17, as conditions permit.

OTHER:    Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the recent flooding disaster can continue applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Survivors can also apply for assistance or have questions answered by calling toll-free 800-621-FEMA (3362).

Disaster assistance applicants who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY should call 800-462-7585 directly; for users of 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.

KINGSVILLE (June 8, 2015) — Texas A&M University-Kingsville has released the names of the students who made the President’s List, Dean’s List and Honor Roll for the spring 2015 semester.

In order to qualify for the prestigious President’s List, a student must be enrolled in at least 15 semester hours and have a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester.

To make the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.65 on all work attempted for the semester with a minimum of 13 semester hours completed.

The Honor Roll requires a grade point average of 3.5 while taking at least 12 semester hours.

A listing by hometown of all students making the President’s List, Dean’s List and Honor Roll is attached.

PRESIDENT’S LIST TEXAS RESIDENTS

 Alice: Clarissa Lynette Arellano, Raelyn Cristine Rodriguez, Jessica Lyn Zuniga

Alvin: Crystal L. Porter

 Austin: Razil Musa Garbacz

 Bastrop: Adam Brett Gibson

 Benavides: Kevin P. Pendleton

 Bishop: Kim Dannielle Caughman, Scott Cameron Michalk

 Brownsville: Eduardo Alberto Hernandez, Melissa Marie Lopez, Azeneth Guadalupe Moreno, Joel Alejandro Perez, Ashlea Rosemarie Rosenbaum

Cedar Creek: Emily Nicole Brooks

Corpus Christi: Juan F. Arreola, Brittney Nicole Bower, Courtney Lynn Bragg, Joshua H. Burke, Tabitha Marie Castillo, Tristan Hunter Conde, Christopher James Dunkelberg, Benjamin A. Guerrero, Stephanie Morgan Hastings, Neha M. Kashmiri, James Albert Kollaja, Alexandria B. Perez, James Philip Quisenberry, Gabrielle Jade L. Redublo, Josh Jeremiah Redublo, Brittany A. Rodriguez, Daniel Alejandro Rodriguez, Brenna Grace Seams, Andrew Lindsey Shows, Rodolfo Solis, Joseph Andrew Soza, Harleigh Jane Tillman, Caitlin L. Tovar, Shannon Mackenzie Tyree, Arielle Aryn Williams

Donna: Carolina Rodriguez, Lloana Edica Rodriguez

Eagle Pass: Virginia Cervantes, Isabella Patricia Cordova, Christian Rogelio Garcia, Rodolfo Herrera, Claudia Karina Yebra

Edinburg: Blanca E. Balli, Kristina Rae Bryan, Debra Lee Garza, Priscilla Salinas, Brittany Shea Underwood

El Campo: Cynthia Fabiola Rojas 

Floresville: Michael Lee Golla, Molly Josephine Jarzombek

Freer: Snehaben Mukeshbai Bhakta

Gonzales: Ty L. Tinsley

Harlingen: Roberto Arias, Jesse James Gonzalez, Roel Gonzalez, Derek R. Olivarez, Guadalupe Ortiz 

Hebbronville: Jose V. Elizalde 

Houston: Isaac Alexander Corley, Arlene Cortez, Heather J. Hannusch 

Humble: Uchenna Quincy Madunezim

Huntsville: Quintin Aundra Long 

Ingleside: Jonathan Dashonn Soto 

Katy: Braxton D. Bielski 

Keller: Delanie Elizabeth Slifka

Kingsville: Joseph Isidro Almaraz, Nancy Palacios Alvarado, Clarissa Faith Alvarez, Kogan Richard Garrett, Daniel Garza, Lace M. Jaramillo, Rachel A. Johnson, Tanguy Fabrice Mathieu Kignima, Natasha Marie Mata, Abigail Jean Morgenweck, Shelby Lynn Purdy, Eddie Resendez, Coralie Marie Saenz, Amanda Solis, Zhanyi Yao

La Feria: Erika Rey Gilbert, Julie Ann King, Christina Anai Trejo 

Laredo: Agustin D. Garcia, Michelle Edith Hernandez, Amy Giselle Viejo 

Mathis: Evonne Lydia Flores

McAllen: Angelita Delia Godinez, Jamie Irene Moore-Saenz, Clarissa Pena, Liliana Santos

McDade: Marley Nicole Ross 

Mercedes: Alyssabeth Marie Cantu, Neela Johnn Rodriguez 

Mission: Jazmine Natalee Coronado, Fernanda Fabiola Mendoza, Desiree Lisette Morales 

Missouri City: Ollie L. Brady 

Monte Alto: Meagan V. Cantu 

Odessa: Samuel James Canty 

Olmito: Ashley Lynn Benavides 

Orange Grove: Kristy L. Everett, Kaitlin Marie Ruiz 

Poth: Jessica H. Dziuk

Progreso: Victor Cuellar

Raymondville: Karina Giselle Villarreal

Richmond: Christina Anne Leblanc

Riviera: Kaitlyn Marie Polly, Britt Morgan Reynolds 

Robstown: Jarrett Kyle Heflin, John Francis Murphy, Taylor Lane Tinnell 

Sabinal: Lauren Brittany Rios 

Salado: James Bryce Martin 

San Antonio: Lauren Danielle Balderas, Hunter A. Balzen, James I. Collazo, Miranda Stephanie Esparza, Isabel Marie Mata, Brittany Ann-Marie Miano, Kevin A. Tyykila

San Benito: Maria Del Carmen De Leon, Marisa Isabella Salinas

Sebastian: Angel C. Espinoza

Seguin: Amanda Bush

Sullivan City: Daniel Garza

Three Rivers: Luis A. Riojas 

Waxahachie: Mitchell M. Green

Weslaco: Elda Alvarado, Kassandra De La Rosa, Amanda M. Zuniga

Zapata: Damian Guajardo, Alonzo Rene Gutierrez

PRESIDENT’S LIST OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS

 Alabama: Priya Karna

Pennsylvania: Melanie Nicole Hann

PRESIDENT’S LIST INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTS

Canada: Dylan Daniel Dimock

 Ivory Coast: Francois Bossomakou Brou

Kuwait: Mohammed TMR Almansour

Macedonia: Marija Dimitrovska

Nigeria: Chimenum Glory Elenwo, Uchenna Peter Okakpu

DEAN’S LIST TEXAS RESIDENTS

 Alamo: Jocelyn Cordero

Alice: Ricky Gutierrez Benavides, Agatha Amber Diaz, Jose Franco, Ashton Elizabeth Garcia, Morhiah Alyssa Hernandez, Araceli Lliana Hinojosa, Hailee Ann Mrotek

 Anahuac: Joshua S. Winslow

 Banquete: Tyler Garrett Garza

Bastrop: Jake Ryan Gonzalez, Brock Wickliffe

Bay City: Emily Dianne Hager-Hahn, Ricky Palomares

Baytown: Hannah Gabrielle Alfred

Beeville: Megan Rose Juranek, Morgan A. Rosenbaum

 Benavides: Lauren Y. Gutierrez

Bishop: Felipe A. Cruz Gonzalez, Lue L. Gonzales, Victoria Andrea Gonzalez, Garrett Lee, Nathaniel Luke Marino, Sabrina Rivera, Juan Jose Salinas, Alan Joseph Scott

Bloomington: Jarred Weston Studer

Boerne: Thomas John Helmke, Alexandra Lichtenberger

Brookshire: Imani Veralee Lacey

Brownsville: David Manuel Castillo, Alejandra Mohana Celis Tolentino, Carlos Cisneros, Kendrah Michelle De Leon, Daena Diaz, Blanca Esthela Mendoza, Beatriz Yvone Morales, Lourdes Del Rosario Ramirez

Carrizo Springs: Jose O. Gallegos Ruiz

Castroville: Zachary Phillip Naegelin

Cedar Hill: Kourtney Rene’ Coleman

Comfort: Kyle R. Wilson

 Converse: Ashley Nicole Malone

Corpus Christi: Beatriz Alba, Deyanira Jo Atkinson, Alisha Michelle Beirne, Yash J. Bhakta, Charmin Tuttle Bryan, Jacob Donovan Byerly, Payton Gray Campbell, Andrea Marie Castro, Joshua Rene Cavazos, Ana Cristina Chavez, Josephine M. Delgado, Madison E. Dibble, Sean Paul Dillon, Donald Stephen Endress, Marissa Elizabeth Fernandez, Manuel Luis Garcia, Courtney Michelle Grady, Evelyn Itzallana Guerra, Victor Orlando Guzman, Logan Eli Herring, Kale Louis Karlen, Chelsea Lorraine Kubanik, Audrey Jo Lopez, Angelica Marie Mendez, Abigail Irene Phelps, Gabriella Cristina Reina, Carissa N. Reyes, Emily Marie Saenz, Jesus Eliseo Saenz, Gabriella Araceli Sanchez, Travis Alexander Shudark, Emily J. Simek, Britny R. Spencer, Tom Loc Tai Tiet, Veronica M. Trevino, Jonathan Verduzco, Josh J. Verduzco, Sagrario Villalobos, William Henry Walz, Deven Blake Westmoreland, Miranda Nyssa Ysassi

Cypress: Craig L. Tilford, Ashley Brianna Tipps, Jordan A. Woodward

Donna: Nadine Marie Barrera, Nora Rebecca Reyna

 Eagle Pass: Poonam D. Bhakta, Thomas Garcia, Maximiliano Arturo Juarez, Amanda Alyssa Medrano, Veronica Isabel Moreno, Daisy Nayelhi Pena, Evelyn L. Perez, Mark Anthony Saldivar

 Edcouch: Leslee Lynn Trevino

 Edinburg: Morgan Katherine Berner, Blanca Noemi Garza, Victoria Alexandra Gutierrez, John William Mann, Miriam Janeth Molina, Saul Eduardo Yanez

El Campo: Cierra Nicole Oldag

Encinal: Elizabeth Vasquez

Encino: Stephanie M. Holloway

Falfurrias: Patricia A. Galindo, Nicholas R. Moralez

Falls City: Benjamin L. Kollodziej

Farmersville: Wylder Preston Barrows, Nohemi Alejandra Rodriguez

Fredericksburg: Adolfo Enciso, Robert O. Gibbs

Fulshear: Cornelius Wellington Taylor

George West: Preston James Koenig, Darren Alan Rhodes

 Georgetown: Rachael E. Longoria

 Giddings: David Emiliano Bautista

 Harlingen: Diego Andrade Tamez, Nicholas Andrew Aviles, Margaret Ellen Coalson, Elsa L. Fernandez, Christopher Michael Guerrero, Jose Dante Hernandez, Michael Anthony Lorenzo-Luaces, Ashleigh M. Mares, Michael Anthony Martinez, Manuel Martinez Jr., Mariah Zerene Noyola, Daniel Jaime Ramirez, Alejandro Sanchez, Evan Christian Stineman

 Hebbronville: Alison Gisele Alaniz, Theresa Elizabeth Garcia, Alyssa Elisandra Garza, Alyssa Monique Hinojosa, Roger L. Martinez

Hidalgo: Alejandra Lizzeth Ballesteros

Hondo: Elaine Nicole Haby

Houston: Ifeoluwa Oyinmessidor Bob-Nabena, Thomas A. Chartouni, Jesmin M. Chavez, Samuel Z. Dunlap, Ryan Malcom Evans, Adrianna Cecilia Guillen, Pablo Antonio Portillo, Jasmin Ibeth Rodriguez, Javon Eric Walker

Ingleside: Robert Taylor Vanleeuwen

Irving: Baldemar Martinez

Katy: Brittnie Marie Johnson, Jose Alberto Santiago Roque

Kempner: Doss H. Summers

Killeen: James Renard Passley

Kingsville: Lucia Norma Adame, Xenia Liza Adrian, Trevor Richard Baldwin, Tracy Barraz, Ryon H. Becker, Emily Madison Berndt, Nicholas Bryan Brown, Richard C. Buckalew, Jose Cardoza, Brianna Alisa Cavazos, Cynthia Molina Flores, Matthew Ray Garberding, Cecilia Garcia, Tori R. Geryk, Loraine I. Godfrey, Cecilia Anissa Gonzalez, Trevor John Gonzalez, Landen Russell Gulick, Kristen A. Hernandez, Mario Adrian Hernandez, Randy Ibanez, Harlie M. Isassi, Sara Elizabeth Lim, Celeste Gabriela Loera, Rodolfo Loera, Angela Lozano, Cassandra Marie Mata, Anthony Ray Montez, Rebecca Danielle Moore, Corrie Ann Mosqueda, Verenise Nieto, Ariel Justeen Ozuna, Jonas Farentino Quintanilla, Hope L. Ramos, Andrew Rivas, Spencer S. Roberts, Ruby Ann Saldana, Maegan Elisa Saverline, Nohemi Tagle, Marcus Gregory Tapia, Joshua Trevino, Alexis R. Villanueva, Abdullah Weiss, Ronald Williams, Caleb William Winslow

Kyle: Jose Manuel Mata

La Feria: Christian Eric Cuervo

La Joya: Joel Rodolfo Saenz

La Vernia: Colby Austin Sims, Shaley M. Trammell

Laguna Vista: Bradley Tyler Barton

Laredo: Andres Aleman, Samuel Alejandro Franco, Pedro Constantino Ibarra, Luis Gerardo Lozano, Aaron Gilbert Magana, Javier Jorge Martinez, Alejandro Trevino

 Ledbetter: Macain Mark Aaron Proske

Live Oak: Francesca L. Mercado

 Los Fresnos: Jessica Samantha Olivarez, Deedra Lynn Zuniga

 Manor: Katherine Nicole Gutierrez

 McAllen: Raul Castillo, Omar Cavazos, Carlos David Gavidia, Christina Marie Gonzalez, Karla Gutierrez, Erika L. Krause, George Jim Thomas III, Grace Helene Welch

 McKinney: Abisola Abibat Tairu

Mercedes: Therese Elaine Ledesma, Barbara Romo, Carlos Ybarra

Mission: Noel Flores, Audrey Samantha Garza, Valeria Gomez, Valeria Maldonado, Phillip Adrian Purvey, Alexia Edith Saenz

 Nixon: Erin D. Aguirre

 Nordheim: Tessa M. Green

Orange Grove: Zachary W. Arnold, Jack Dylan Cissna, Katherine O. Everett, James Patrick Sanchez II, Shane Michael Stehle

Palacios: Thomas Castanon, Sergio Zamora

Pearland: Daniel Phillip Gress

Pharr: Selene Alelia Briones, Stephanie Cazares, Amber Denise Garcia

Pleasanton: Hector Daniel Ramirez

Port Isabel: Julio Andres Barrera

 Port Lavaca: Andri B. Cordova

 Portland: Randall A. Rodriguez

Poth: Troy Vincent Stone

Premont: Nathaniel J. Powell, Chris O. Ruiz

Rancho Viejo: Eric Daniel Leal

Raymondville: David Coy, Amber N. Guerra, Miguel Angel Herrera, Priya Patel, Alexandra Saldivar, Christina D. Saldivar

 Refugio: Steven A. Garza, Richard M. Solis

Richmond: Tomisin Aderintola Alagbe

Rio Grande City: Rodrigo Alanis, Yasmin Garcia, Gabriel Rodriguez

Riviera: Carson Elizabeth Alsop, Fernando Arredondo

Robstown: Monica L. Avitua, Felipe Chapa IV, Christina Gonzalez, Gilbert C. Hinojosa, Matthew Aaron Limones, Cindy Annette Meza, Leslie Meza, Robert Silguero, Aubrey Tracy Trujillo

Rockdale: Kaley Nicole Dodd

Rockport: Kyle Reese Cochran, Jacqulyn Deanna Longino

 Roma: Jose Gerardo Cortez, Maria Mercedes Escobar, Alexandra M. Guerra, Eduardo Lopez

 San Antonio: Hayden R. Fullen, Kristopher Matthew Kerr, Edwin Vincent Pedraza, Briana Rodriguez, Michael Connor Wolff

 San Benito: Pricilla R. Cerda, Oscar Jesus Lara, Angel Isai Peralez, Kassandra Lynn Sosa

 San Diego: Uriel Aidan Chapa, Kevin Mitchell Perez, Jackie Sendejo, Brittney Lafayette Soliz,

Leanna Desaree Vidal

San Juan: Melissa Carrillo, Rosalie Castellanos

 Sandia: Lindsey Logan Nelson

 Sarita: Andrew Vela

 Schulenburg: Dillan J. Drabek

 Seguin: Andrea Maria Castillo

 Sinton: Alise Marie Zapata

 Spring: Courtney Deniece Davis, Samantha Catherine Haas

Stockdale: Miguel Leonardo Marquez

 Sugar Land: Clayton Nolan Campbell

 Taft: Olivia Celeste Banda, Aaron Villarreal Chapa, Aaron Jonathon Gonzales, Andrew M. Gonzales, April Nanez

 Tatum: Breanna Raven Henderson

 Tomball: Erica Lynn Petropoulos-Justice

 Victoria: Jeremy Austen Law, Jake Layne Wallace

 Weslaco: Nancy Elizabeth Espinoza, Janie Maria Mireles

 Woodsboro: Nicholas Jay Salyers

 Yorktown: Spenser Eason McAda

DEAN’S LIST OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS

 Alabama: Naithon Colt Henning

 California: Ivette Diane Alvarez

 Oregon: Javan Kylar Gray

 Wisconsin: Jared R. Smith

DEAN’S LIST INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTS

 Belize: Kaina Darina Martinez

Cameroon: Kelly Nyuydini Jifon

 Ecuador: Maria Ximena Herrera Rea

 Ivory Coast: Boukary Diallo

 Mexico: Alejandro Juarez Navarro, Luis Enrique Juarez Navarro

 Nigeria: Nkesi Gladden Chukwu, Michael O. Dare, Nnana Wokoma Edmund, Oluwatomi Bolanle Kolawole, Ebuka Lawrence Ojiba, Olanrewaju Sheriff Oseni

 Spain: Martina Urrutia-Achleitner

HONOR ROLL TEXAS RESIDENTS

 Alamo: Juan Ramon Angulo, Rosa Garcia, Reynaldo Olvera

 Alice: Ivana Guzman, Nikita Dawn Hobbs, Christina N. Lopez, Miguel Angel Lopez, Stephanie Nicole Ortiz, Amanda Lee Perez, Federico Quinones, Mitchell David Weston

Alton: Ashleigh Rose Popek

Amarillo: Karmen Alexis Allen, Shianne Bailey Hill

Angleton: Robert Paul Pena, Nicolle Renee Valdez

Arlington: Michael Dwight Evans, Miguel Angel Pontifis

Austin: Ronnie Duane Mitchell

Banquete: Steven E. Gonzalez

 Bay City: Alex Palomares

Beaumont: Ruthie Sade Johnson

Beeville: Gino Giovanni Dodge, Martha Elizabeth Gutierrez, Brian J. Olson, Joseph Ross Salinas

Ben Bolt: Christopher Lee Garcia

 Benavides: Humberto Jay Garcia, Rolando Domingo Ramos

 Bishop: Maria Ofelia Balboa, Daniel Casillas, Patrisha Nicole Clark, Abel Cruz, Andres Hernandez, Caleb Cain Holmes, Lysandra Marie Martinez, Kamron Wayne Mooneyham, Briana Renee Ruiz, Zachery Adrian Solis, Laura Leigh Steele, Bridgette N. Taplin

 Bloomington: Michael Anthony Garza

 Boerne: Casey E. Klobedans

Boyd: Ryen N. DeGan

 Brenham: Scott Ryan Kocian

 Brownsville: Mayra Alvarado, Cesar Reynold Briseno, Marcelo Castillo, America Chapa, Janie Garcia, Imer Eliasib Gonzalez, Francisco Limon, Valeria Marquez, Monica Marbelia Marroquin, Tanya Ojeda, Ashley N. Perez, Erica Lynn Rojas, Jorge Armando Salazar, Samantha Solis

 Cat Spring: Justin Martin Hardy

Conroe: Colton Garrett Cavazos, Cameron Ross Lavigne

 Corpus Christi: Michael Vaughan Aldridge, Mario Alvarado, Andres Alvarez, Hayley Dolan Brandt, Jorge Esteban Camarillo, Leanna Raelynn Cavazos, Jordan Kathryn Copeland, Ann Marie De Ases, Danielle Jean Deleon, Breana-Dee Elizondo, Samantha Jean Garza, Sylvanna Marie Gonzalez, Rebecca Gabriella Hanoman, Patrick Jorel Hernandez, Christine Marie Hervey,

Brittney Holcombe, Librado Iturbe, Krista Nicole Kirkland, Silvestre Luis Lira, Hilari Kristi Martin, Desirae Marie Martinez, James Ryan Milligan, Victor Eduardo Murillo, Alberto Guadalupe Ortiz, Todd Marshall Ouzts, Justin Aston Pineda, Nicholas John Ramirez, Herminio Rodriguez, Cristal Ruiz, Christin Lea Saenz, Rachel Gabriane Saulsberry, Crystal Lyn Stubbs,

Maria Linda Torbush, Seth T. Trebatoski, Amanda Victoria Vanzandt, Emily E. Vela, Lauren Curry Wilson, Mario S. Wong, Justin Kenneth Yost

Cotulla: Adam L. Gloria, Christopher Zuriel Longoria

Cuero: Michelle Elizabeth Wagner

Donna: Steven Paul Aguilar, Monica L. Martinez

Driscoll: Marissa Isella Martinez, David Epi Matthew Perez

Eagle Pass: Luis Alfonso Aguado, Guadalupe Theresa Chapa, Marco Antonio Chavez, Jonathan De La Cruz, Karina Lopez, Claudia Martinez, Martha G. Reyes, Laura Rene Valdes, Selena Zarate

Edinburg: Kimberly Marina Garcia, Cinthia L. Garza, Onelisa Isel Garza, Jessica Lee Gomez, Abigail Marie Kotzur, Trinidad Sanchez, Damian C. Urbina

El Campo: Marla Lynn Tompkins

 Elgin: Justin Travis Lundgren

 Elsa: Larissa Michelle Lopez, Priscilla Martinez

 Falfurrias: Bert Matthew Arevalo, Aaron Noe Conchas, Jennifer Lynn Garcia, Alexandria C. Guerra, Mary Yvette Perez, Teresa Annette Salinas, Margaret Gayle Tumbleson

 Falls City: Brandon Darr, Elizabeth Baker Stulting

 Flatonia: Ramon Lopez

 Floresville: Michael R. Bolf, Georgia Marie Dunn

Fort Worth: Bernard Osiage Emuze

Fredericksburg: Daniel Antonio Rojas, Alyssa Kay Turner

Freer: Viviana Garza

Friendswood: Adrian Ismael Rodriguez

Garciasville: Luis Angel Aguilar, Jose Guadalupe Garza

George West: Taylor Faye McCumber, Heather Jae Petru

 Georgetown: Jonathan G. Perez, Matias Jacob Perez

Giddings: Alisa Bautista

Granbury: Jose De Jesu Rodriguez-Figueroa

 Harlingen: Pedro Guardiola, Ismael Martinez, Eduardo Moncada, Dory Virginia Ortega, Jaclyn Daniella Robles, Rebecca N. Robles, Devin Michael Sauceda, Jeffrey Robert Schoen

 Hebbronville: Betina A. Maldonado

Helotes: Alexis Ann Anderson, Lance Taylor Elling, Mikayla Heline Robare

Hidalgo: Azeneth Jimenez, Victoria Moyorido, Edith B. Ortega, Anna Magdalena Zuniga

Houston: Brett Anthony Childress, Matthew Ryan Grayshon, Alexander Graeme Naumann, Victor Ogoebunam Odili, Brittany Nicole Palacios, Ryan Blake Richardson, Ivette Ruiz, Jeremiah Gerald Santos, Susan Bessemayuk Taku, Christian Trejo, Chelsea Marie Williams

Humble: Hannah E. Brown

Hutto: Shelby Rae Debord

Inez: Samantha Kae Hroch, Breana L. Tater

 Ingleside: Cassandra Jeanne Flaniken, Aidan J. Flores, Richard Hernandez

Katy: Weston E. Silverberg

Kenedy: Sabrina Concepcion Gonzales

Kingsbury: Cody Ryan Luehlfing

Kingsville: Al Muntaser Billah Al Askari, Richard Andrew Almaraz, Jaquelin Alonso, Abdullah Selah Alskate, Arianna Nicole Arevalo, Derek Charles Ballard, Deshawn Demetric Banks, Shelby Nicole Bennett, Priscilla Denise Cano, Jaime Miguel Chapa, Arturo Salinas Chavez, Ramon Carlos Cid, Amber Leah Conner, Sergio Seth Coronel, Elisa Nicole Cruz, Jessica L. De Leon, Nancy Deleon, Sabrina Nikole Deleon, Miqueas Duran, Juan F. Flores, Alvino Galindo, Sarita Belen Garcia, Jeffrey Wayne Garza, Vanessa Nicole Garza, Rachel Ann Gonzales, Kristen R. Gonzalez, Elyse Dyan Grilli, Jacob Trent Guerra, Joshua Ruben Hernandez, Tracey Lynn Hernandez, Allen T. Hibler, Ethan Lesley High, Chelsea L. Holster, Maya I. Iniguez, Justin Paul Kelley, Gregory Christopher Lemonte, Ruben Macias, Andrea L. Martinez, Victoria Araceli Martinez, Melanie Marissa Munoz, Odette Lanell Perez, Sarah Elizabeth Remelius, Renata V. Rivas, Hailee Jo Roberson, Javiel Manuel Rojas, Amanda Marie Ruiz, Cynthia Ann Salazar, Sharam Gabriel Santillan, Wayne M. Silhavy, Ashleigh Elizabeth Smith, Somchai Sombatnun,

Brittany Louise Stewart, Shelby Sophia Szteiter, Emilia Teresa Torres, Laura A. Trevino, Bradlee Boone Umphres, Christopher Charles Vargas, Audrey Vasquez, Haley Elizabeth Wagner, Cody Wayne Whittington, John Kaleb Womack

La Feria: Myranda L. Jaso, Aaron Rene Martinez, Taylor Elizabeth Morrell, Alfredo Noriega

La Grange: Cameron Patrick Heger

La Joya: Joshua Derick Balli

 La Vernia: Valarie Anne Moehrig

 Lake Jackson: Derek Anthony Bacak

Laredo: Andrea Leonor Garcia, Juan J. Padilla, Iliana Rodriguez

League City: Shannon Matis

 Lindsay: Dean Henry Fleitman

 Los Fresnos: Jessica Rochelle Barrera, Ruben Castillo, Isaac Garza

Lytle: Ryan S. Benavente

Manchaca: Victoria B. Lozano

 Mathis: Garrett Ross Bragg

 McAllen: Karen Cantu, Sydney Montana Hernandez, Brenda M. Hinojosa, Marytza Itzel Lopez, Alejandra Figueroa Mercado, Abigail Oyervides, Audrey Kay Thomas

 Mercedes: Crystal Anaya, Alyssa Bustamante, Dianna Colunga, Derek Cordero, Daisy Carina Espinoza, Aracely Estrada, Marlen Garza, Cassandra Gonzales, Anthony L. Martinez, Danielle Nicole Montoya, Eduardo Rivas, Alex Josue Vasquez, Flor E. Villanueva

 Mission: Brenda L. Candanoza, Kody Cerda, Alejandra Estrada, Linda Christina Garza, America Montserrat Gomez, Cheliza Marie Guzman, Daniella Alejandra Herrera, Cindy Hinojosa, Maraiah Monet Palomo, Vanessa M. Pena, Kimberly Ann Rodriguez, Priscilla Yvonne Salinas, Priscilla Torres, Alexandra Vera

 Missouri City: Larry Savoy

 Montgomery: Mitchell Davis Madison

 New Braunfels: Kameron Blayne Koepp, Cody Michael Varner

 Odem: Utah Carrol Cox

 Orange Grove: Richard Thomas Everett II, Roel Saenz

 Palmhurst: Reanna R. Reyna, Romeo Ricardo Reyna

 Palmview: Janett Vasquez

 Pearland: Jenny Patricia Johnson, Kristina Mae Stephens

 Pearsall: Jeremy R. Stiegler

 Pharr: Maria Illiana Avila, Edith Gonzalez, Javier Palacios, Cynthia Anne Rodriguez

 Pleasanton: Mickey V. Rydzak

 Port Isabel: Michaela Jessica Torres

 Port Lavaca: Michael Matthew Chen

Port O’Connor: Donald Calum Klesel

 Portland: Caitlin Victoria Fleming, Diana Maria Montano, Rylie Anne Robertson, Fares Sabawi, Madison Renee Walp

 Premont: Timothy Andrew Benavides, Valerie D. Benavides, Lillian M. Rodriguez

 Raymondville: Richard Orlando Garcia

 Refugio: Samantha Perez-Meza

 Richmond: Matthew Lawrence Hain, Michaela P. Huebotter

 Richwood: Chastity Breann Estrello

 Rio Grande City: Laura Cristina Alanis, Ruby Arevalo, Rhonda Claudine D’Lorm, Anahi Guerrero, Gladys M. Hernandez, Marcelo D. Lopez, Yesenia Ozuna, Kassandra L. Rodriguez, Maggaly Arlynn Villarreal, Maria Guadalupe Villarreal, Vanessa Lynette Villarreal

 Rio Hondo: Eloisa Elizabeth Leal

 Riviera: Jorge Caballero, Michelle Rae Castillo, Tracie J. Mendietta, Yaneli Padron Ramirez

 Robstown: Lezlie Kay Dunlavy, Cristian Fernandez, Rojelio Fernandez, Noel Garcia, Damian Heberto Hernandez, Susanna Jean Jennings, Kandace Alanna Lee, Rebecca Mildred Miller, Trevor Donly Moses, John R. Quezada

 Rockport: John Erwin Lybarger

 Roma: Laurita Garcia, Orlando Medrano

Rosenberg: Alan Uriel Alvarado

 San Antonio: Caroline MacKenzie Adam, Faisal Alsafran, Ashley Kaylynn Balles, Weston Henry Brown, Alexander Castro, Sharlene Ann Castro, Angela G. Chavez, Victoria Katherine Dodd, Derrick Anthony Dunn, Tiffany Ann Fleming, Michael Anthony Flores, Jayme Linda Gage, Carynn Nicole Gonzales, Seth Mark Kravetz, Donald Eugene Michalec, Tynia Marie Morris, Fernando Orozco, Marc K. Rybczynski, Bo James Villarreal, Marcus Danielle White

San Benito: Flor Isabel Contreras, Michael Ryan De La Rosa, Robyn Renai Gonzales, Rebeka Alanie Lester, Joshua Adolfo Ochoa, Holly Ann Parrish, Enrique Rodriguez, Kristie Victoria Rodriguez, Javier Salinas, Alfonso Sandoval, Elizabeth Sosa, Rogelio Tapia, William Torres, Rebecca Leigh Villafranco

San Diego: Albert Bear, Ashley Renee Salinas, Gabriel Omar Vera

San Juan: Nina Lee Del Angel, Mario Alberto Rendon, Graciela Salazar

San Perlita: Tracie Marie Contreras

Sandia: Raegan Elizabeth Dershem, Kendall C. Hensley

Schertz: Casandra Maria Ornelas

Sinton: Jensen T. Hunt, Guadalupe Torres Martinez

Skidmore: Liliana Lopez

Stafford: Iheoma Maryann Nnadi

Sugar Land: Shine E. Amaya, Whitney Yewamide Fakolade, Daniela Gomez, Joshua Robert Pratel

 Sweeny: Ajee’ Darnyell Jackson

 Taft: Roger Christian Garcia, Rigoberto Jesus Lopez, Patricia Elise Luera, Jonathan Ryan Martinez, JoLynn Fatih Riojas, Aaron Daniel Saldana, Joe Daniel Saldana

Three Rivers: Saul Cruces, Amber Rae Henicke

Tomball: Cody Lee Garrett

 Uvalde: Stephanie Garcia

 Victoria: Fritz Matthew Boedeker, Layton Clay Frederick, Justin Thomas Karr, Richard Lara Leos, Justin Lucas Pena, Jason Edward Villarreal

Wadsworth: Christopher Eric Sutherland

Weslaco: John Bryan Arevalo, Jazmine Auces, Brandi Renee Bucher, Dyanyra Ivette Fonseca, Alejandra Gallardo, Desirae Denisha Gutierrez, Christina Plata Martinez, Raul Martinez, Jacqueline Nicole Miller, Deena Denise Olivares, David Anthony Ortegon, Justine Lynn Saldana

 HONOR ROLL OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS

Georgia: Madisson Grimes 

Louisiana: Henry Julius Pryor 

HONOR ROLL INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTS

Australia: Nadia Simone Grlj

Bulgaria: Eleni Argiris Anastasova

India: Harshitha Guduru

Philippines: Kezia Faith Cipriano Hilay

McGuyer Homebuilders, Inc., (MHI), parent company of Coventry Homes, Plantation Homes and Wilshire Homes, has been listed as No. 31 on the 2015 Builder 100, the annual ranking of the nation’s 100 largest homebuilding companies.

Among privately held builders, MHI was ranked No. 13.

The Builder 100 list is compiled by BUILDER magazine, which has conducted the survey of public and private builders since 1984. Rankings are based on total number of homes closed during the previous year. In 2014, MHI companies closed 1,343 homes in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.

“Once again, we are very pleased to rank so highly on this prestigious list of national homebuilders,” said Gary Tesch, president of MHI. “Many of the builders listed ahead of us have multi-state programs. The fact that we rank so high on a national list points to the strength of our building program in Texas.”

McGuyer Homebuilders, Inc., has been operating in Texas for more than 25 years. The company builds as Coventry Homes and Wilshire Homes in Austin, Coventry Homes and Plantation Homes in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, and Coventry Homes and Wilshire Homes in San Antonio. In all, the company builds in more than 90 Texas communities.

“The foundation of our success in Texas has been building to the highest energy-efficient standards and offering our buyers complete flexibility in making structural and other changes to our designs to create a home perfectly suited to their needs,” Tesch said.

For more information on what MHI offers in Texas, visit www.coventryhomes.com, www.plantationhomes.com and www.wilshire-homes.com.

The 2004 International Champion Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston proudly presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE – a masterpiece of classic English comic opera from the clever pens of W.S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan, the creators of H.M.S. PINAFORE, and THE MIKADO.

Join us for six performances of this audience favorite as we continue our 34-year association with internationally-acclaimed British actor Alistair Donkin as our stage director and star (as The Major-General).  Dr. Brian Runnels, returns for his eighth season as the Society’s Music Director.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE will run July 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26, 2014 at the Wortham Center, Cullen Theater in downtown Houston.  Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm – Sundays at 2:30pm.  Tickets start at $28 (not including city theater surcharge and applicable convenience fees).  For information or to buy tickets, call the Society at 281-724-8363 or visit the Society’s web site at www.gilbertandsullivan.org.

Ask about group ticket rates.  Student rush pricing available in person at box office with current student ID one hour before curtain. Student rush and group discounts are doubled on Friday,July 24^th.

Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover accepted.

Child Advocates of Fort Bend earned a $1,500 Leadership of Excellence Award from The George Foundation for their participation and involvement with the Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Program. The Award was given out at their recent Investment in Youth Luncheon.  The 2015 YIP program enabled 162 junior and senior high school students from 23 schools in Fort Bend County to learn the role that volunteering and philanthropy play in building a better community for all.

YIP teams implement volunteer projects with the assistance of local nonprofit organizations, allowing students to discover the important role that the nonprofit sector plays in the community. The partnership between YIP teams and the nonprofit sector also allows students to enter into the philanthropic mode by measuring their new knowledge and experience in volunteering to determine grant awards to be presented to participating nonprofits at the completion of the program. YIP has been in existence since 1997 and has been a community partnership with the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Fort Bend County school districts, local businesses and the community-at-large.

About Child Advocates of Fort Bend:

Child Advocates of Fort Bend is a non-profit agency dedicated to ending child abuse by providing a voice, healing the hurt, and breaking the cycle of child abuse in Fort Bend County. Through its Court Appointed Special Advocates Program (CASA^TM), Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) and more than 200 trained community volunteer advocates, Child Advocates improves the lives of more than 400 children each month and has served more than 12,600 children since opening its doors in 1991. Volunteers are needed to help in the agency’s Children’s Advocacy Center and in the Court Appointed Special Advocates Program. For information on volunteering contact Volunteer Services at 281-344-5146.

For information on Youth In Philanthropy contact Dee Koch, Director of Community Engagement for The George Foundation at 281-342-6109 or dkoch@thegeorgefoundation.org.

(Katy, TX) On Monday, June 15th, BMW of West Houston announced its grand opening event, A Night of Style and Elegance, benefiting Houston Children’s Charity.  The President of BMW North America and the CEO of Sonic Automotive, will be in attendance to unveil this new stat-of-the-art dealership set to become a model for the future.  In the biggest grand opening celebration ever hosted by a BMW dealership in Houston, invited guests will be treated to an over-the-top event featuring light installations, aerial ballerinas, living statues, cutting edge music and a level of sophisticated luxury befitting the iconic brand.

The sleek and stylishly chic show room at BMW of West Houston will serve as the evening’s backdrop with a re-imagined space inspired by the millennial generation.  As hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and champagne flow in abundance, guests will enjoy a DJ collaboration complemented by the dealership’s private collection of vintage BMWs.  Live statues will harken back to the Jazz Age of the roaring 20s as guests are introduced to the electric side of BMW with the innovative BMW i8.

“BMW of West Houston is so excited to build upon the success that led to the grand opening of this beautiful new dealership in Katy,” said Maria Moncada-Alaoui, General Manager of BMW of West Houston. “BMW is the ultimate driving machine and we have planned the ultimate opening night that our guests will remember for years.” For car lovers, collectors and enthusiasts, the event will also showcase unique concepts in collaborative personalized vehicle design, and the most forward thinking concepts in BMW retail and service.

As part of their strong commitment to the greater Houston community, BMW of West Houston was honored by Sonic Automotive with an award for Most Community Involvement, and will be accepting donations at the door in support of Houston Children’s Charity.

 ‘While our nation’s public servants are having their personal, sensitive personal information stolen, the Democratic leader led nearly all of his colleagues to block sensible bipartisan legislation that was focused on that specific threat.’

WASHINGTON – In remarks on the Senate floor today, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) criticized Senate Democrats for blocking a bipartisan cybersecurity amendment, even in light of reports millions of federal employees had their sensitive personal information stolen by hackers.

Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and his full speech can be viewed here.

“You would have thought this amendment, dealing as it did with cybersecurity, was a good place to park this on the Defense Authorization bill, as important a role as cybersecurity plays in our national security. And, of course, the purpose was to help the government and private businesses work together to protect Americans’ personal information and their privacy, which is a pretty straightforward goal. Protecting the personal information of the American people is really, really important and it was noncontroversial.”

“While our nation’s public servants are having their personal, sensitive personal information stolen, the Democratic leader led nearly all of his colleagues to block sensible bipartisan legislation that was focused on that specific threat, and which would provide for greater information sharing between the private sector and government in order to address this very problem.”

“The American people have rejected this idea that the United States Senate and the United States Congress should do nothing. They did that last November during the election. They made crystal clear that they wanted their elected representatives, whether in the House or the Senate, to come here to Washington on their behalf and to actually take steps to make their lives better and to work on their behalf, not to use this chamber for partisan political games.”

“Unfortunately, the leadership on the other side of the aisle is using these very same troops, who put their lives on the line every day, to score a few partisan points and to leverage their insatiable appetite for tax dollars.” “I hope our friends across the aisle will listen to the American people instead of their misguided leadership. Over the past few months, under Republican majorities, this chamber has demonstrated that we’re willing to work across the aisle to get the Senate functioning again for the American people.”

“I hope we can keep the Senate working and avoid this ‘Filibuster Summer.’” “I know the people of my state expect me to come up here and represent their interests, and I know all of our constituents expect us to do better by them.” Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, is a member of the Senate Judiciary and Finance Committees.

Statement of Robin Schneider, Executive Director of Texas Campaign for the Environment on the Signing of HB 942 – the Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer Safety Law 

 Slightly more than two years ago, the town of West suffered a terrible preventable accident when an ammonium nitrate fertilizer facility blew up killing 15 people and injuring scores more. Thankfully, Governor Abbott signed House Bill 942 today which can help prevent tragedies such as the one in West.

Texas Campaign for the Environment generated hundreds of letters from Texans in support of HB 942 and helped mobilize West residents in support of the bill. We congratulate State Rep. Kyle Kacal and State Senator Brian Birdwell for their work on this law, as well as West Mayor Tommy Muska and other local leaders who worked for its passage.

We are fully aware, however, that Texans face many other threats from facilities that manufacture, transport and store dangerous chemicals. We hope that the Governor and State Legislature will work to prevent other disasters and protect the lives, health and property of Texas residents.

Houston Community College continues to make progress on its $425 million Groundbreaker Bond Program. On Wednesday, June 24, HCC officials will break ground for the West Houston Institute at the HCC Alief Campus. This will be the eighth in a series of 14 groundbreakings that celebrate significant capital improvements of campuses across the district.

The $49.3 million, 112,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility will focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) courses using 21^st century school philosophies and interactive learning environments. The project includes group learning rooms, labs, computer rooms, Center for Entrepreneurship, K-12, and large assembly space.

West Houston Institute Groundbreaking

When:            10- 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 24

Where:           HCC Alief Campus 

             2811 Hayes Road

                       Houston, TX 77082

The HCC $425M Groundbreaker Bond Program is a capital improvement program involving 14 projects across all six colleges, adding state-of the-art instructional buildings, parking garages and significant updates to existing buildings as well as new technologies to meet student needs, especially in high-demand areas such as health sciences, as well as science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

Attends press conference in support of Military Justice Improvement Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following today’s vote on the Military Justice Improvement Act amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) at a press conference today in support of the measure. The amendment required 60 votes to pass and was not agreed to by a vote of 50-49. Highlights of Sen. Cruz’s remarks are below and may be viewed here.

“There are not many issues that bring together a bipartisan coalition like this. But this is an issue on which we are united. Two Congresses in a row, a majority of the Senate has voted for change. This [legislation] will pass,” Sen. Cruz said. 

“There are two objectives, both of which are important, one: preserving good order and discipline in the military. And two: protecting our servicemen and women from sexual assault. These principles are not in tension; they’re in harmony. When our young men and young women are subjected to sexual assault, it undermines good order and justice….

“Our soldiers, and sailors, and airmen, and our marines are brave patriots who voluntarily stand up and say they will risk life and limb to defend our nation. But they don’t sign up to be the victims of rape, they don’t sign up to be the victims of sexual assault, and we have a solemn obligation to protect them, to put in place a military justice system that protects every single fighting man and woman.”

Fort Bend County, TX – Tropical Depression “Bill” continues to produce rain in areas of Fort Bend and will continue to move across the region for the next several hours.  Due to the recent weather reports, Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Center has now reduced its readiness level to 3 and will continue to monitor the storm situation and river levels for the duration.

Fort Bend County remains in recovery mode from the recent Memorial Day Storms and Flooding.  FEMA has established a Mobile Registration Intake Center (MRIC) to help support those residents that sustained flood and storm damage during the recent event.  The MRIC will be operational today, June 17th, at noon until 7pm and 10am to 7pm until further notice. Residents may also register for assistance by calling 1-800-462-FEMA or visiting www.disasterassistance.gov or m.fema.gov with a smart phone.

Fort Bend Schools and County Offices and Courts are open for business.  For more information please call 281-342-6185 or visit the FBC OEM website at www.fbcoem.org.

(NOTE: this talk is “weather permitting” – Tropical Storm Bill may force a postponement. If in doubt call 713-224-4144)

Reforming Texas Guardianship Laws

 The HPRA speaker this Friday noon will be Debby Valdez, director of GRADE, the Guardianship Reform Advocates for the Disabled & Elderly. Ms. Valdez will inform us as to how Texas guardianship law violates the 14th amendment, as it allows guardians to strip estates of all assets and leave elderly citizens who are not incompetent destitute, and yet makes it very hard for them to prove otherwise. This is another case of well-intentioned law being manipulated by those in power to serve their interests. The system has become, says our speaker, “a scam.”

http://www.guardianshipreform.org/texas-probate-courts/home

Debby will be assisted by local advocate for the elderly, Sam Perlin.

The presentation will build on the work of Lou Ann Anderson. who spoke to HPRA few years ago on this problem.

http://www.estateofdenial.com

http://www.examiner.com/article/adult-guardianships-how-the-probate-system-trumps-unalienable-rights

http://www.examiner.com/article/real-awareness-for-this-national-estate-planning-awareness-week?CID=examiner_alerts_article

Houston Property Rights Association

PUBLIC INVITED: $11.49 plus 10% gratuity – buffet self-serve – all you can eat.

Coffee and tea are extra.

The Lam Bo Restaurant (Chinese and American food), is at

6159 Westheimer Road, about a mile west of Chimney Rock on the south side.

(look for us in the back room)

Friday, June 19, 2015

Buffet lunch – 12:00 to 2:00 – Program starts at 12:30

Please tell your friends and neighbors about our meetings.

RESERVATIONS NOT NEEDED

AUSTIN, Texas – The federal disaster declaration for Texas has been expanded to include Individual Assistance for seven additional counties as a result of the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that began May 4, according to the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The seven Texas counties newly designated for Individual Assistance are: Cooke, Dallas, Fannin, Grayson, Liberty, Nueces, and Walker. They join 23 counties already designated for Individual Assistance: Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Denton, Eastland, Fort Bend, Gaines, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Henderson, Hidalgo, Johnson, Milam, Montague, Navarro, Rusk, Smith, Travis, Wichita, Williamson, Wise and Van Zandt.  Residents in the now 30 designated counties are eligible to apply for state and federal assistance.

Disaster assistance for homeowners and renters may include grants to help pay for rent, temporary housing and home repairs, as well as other serious disaster-related needs, such as medical and dental expenses or funeral and burial costs.

Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) also are available. SBA helps businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations.

Texans who had storm damage should register with FEMA even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but under-insured applicants may receive help after their insurance claims have been settled.

Residents and business owners should apply right away with SBA as part of the overall federal disaster recovery process, and not wait for insurance claims to settle.

People can apply for FEMA assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 800-621-3362 toll free from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) daily until further notice. Multilingual operators are available.

Disaster assistance applicants who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY should call 800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call   800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.

HOUSTON (June 17, 2015) – Frontier Title, a leading title insurance company with four locations in the greater Houston area and one location in San Antonio, will continue its expansion throughout Texas as it announces plans to open its sixth location in Fulshear, Texas. Frontier Title made the official expansion announcement at an open house hosted at Frontier Title’s Katy office with the Fulshear Chamber of Commerce. Frontier executives joined together with Fulshear chamber representatives for a cut the rope ceremony on Thursday, June 11.

“Fulshear is growing and expanding quickly and it was a natural decision to continue Frontier’s rapid growth throughout the greater Houston market by opening an office in the Fulshear community,” said CEO and President of Frontier Title, Doug Watson. “We are in the process of building a new team for the location and expect to open our new branch by the end of 2015.”

Frontier Title will move into a temporary office space in Fulshear while its permanent office location is designed and built. Frontier is in the process of developing and hiring a branch manager and its team of escrow officers as they establish a presence in this growing neighborhood.

“Frontier Title remains dedicated to providing exceptional customer service in every business dealing and home closing transaction,” Vice President and Marketing Director, Keri Burdette said. “We are excited for the opportunity to help Fulshear residents during the home buying process and look forward to developing new relationships with Fulshear relators and community partners.”

Frontier Title has expanded rapidly during the last five years, growing from the original location in Katy to three additional locations in the greater Houston area including, an office in the Galleria area in 2010, Cypress in 2011, Memorial in 2013, and one in San Antonio in 2012.

About Frontier Title

Frontier Title is one of Texas’ leading title insurance companies, dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, a secure investment and a trustworthy environment throughout the Houston and San Antonio markets. Frontier separates itself from the competition through unparalleled dedication, constant availability and a team of professionals who are held to the highest standard of quality and customer service.

Workers affected by floods in seven additional counties may now apply for  assistance

AUSTIN – Victims of flooding in seven additional counties may now apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) as a result of an amendment to the Presidential Disaster Declaration (FEMA 4223-DR). Individual Assistance is now available for residents of Cooke, Dallas, Fannin, Grayson, Liberty, Nueces and Walker counties.

Workers who lost their jobs and self-employed individuals who have been unable to work due to flooding in these areas may apply for DUA. Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Denton, Eastland, Fort Bend, Gaines, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Henderson, Hidalgo, Johnson, Milam, Montague, Navarro, Rusk, Smith, Travis, Van Zandt, Wichita, Williamson and Wise counties had previously been approved to receive assistance under the declaration.

DUA is available for workers who lost their jobs and self-employed individuals who have been unable to work due to damage sustained from the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding. Severe weather, including destructive flooding, has devastated multiple counties and hundreds of homes and businesses have been lost, resulting in disaster-related unemployment.

Individuals affected by the recent severe storms in these counties can apply for benefits online through Unemployment Benefit Services or by calling a TWC Tele-Center, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 800-939-6631. Individuals should specify that their applications are related to the damage caused by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding in one of the counties listed in the amended disaster declaration. In these designated areas, affected individuals can find the nearest FEMA DRC by entering their zip code in the Disaster Recovery Center Locator.

Flood victims can also visit any Workforce Solutions office to apply for DUA. Victims of the floods in counties listed below must submit DUA applications by the following deadlines:

• Harris, Hays and Van Zandt – July 1, 2015
• Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Denton, Eastland, Fort Bend, Gaines, Guadalupe, Henderson, Hidalgo, Johnson, Milam, Montague, Navarro, Rusk, Smith, Travis, Wichita, Williamson and Wise

– July 8, 2015

• Cooke, Dallas, Fannin, Grayson, Liberty, Nueces and Walker – July 17, 2015

DUA, which is unemployment insurance benefits made available especially for victims of disaster, is available to individuals who:

• Have applied for and used all regular unemployment benefits from any state, or do not qualify for unemployment benefits
• Worked or were self-employed or were scheduled to begin work or self-employment in the disaster area
• Can no longer work or perform services because of physical damage or destruction to the place of employment as a direct result of the disaster
• Establish that the work or self-employment they can no longer perform was their primary source of income
• Cannot perform work or self-employment because of an injury as a direct result of the disaster
• Became the breadwinner or major support of a household because of the death of the head of household

Applications for DUA filed after the July deadlines will be considered untimely, unless the individual provides good cause for applying late.

To receive DUA benefits, all required documentation must be mailed or faxed within 21 days from the day the DUA application is filed. Required documentation includes Social Security number, a copy of the most recent federal income tax form or check stubs, or documentation to support that affected individuals were working or self-employed when the disaster occurred.

Send documentation to: Texas Workforce Commission, UI Support Services Department, Attn: DUA, 101 E. 15^th St., Room 354, Austin, TX, 78778-0001, or fax it to 512-936-3250.

Job seekers may visit Texas workforce centers for access to job-search resources, job postings and training programs, as well as assistance with exploring career options, resume and application preparation, career development and more. Customers may also connect with potential employers through TWC’s online job-search website at WorkinTexas.org.

Waltham, MA (Grassroots Newswire) – Bentley University President, Gloria Cordes Larson, along with Dean of Business, Roy (Chip) Wiggins, and Dean of Arts and Sciences, Daniel L. Everett, recently announced the names of local residents who were honored for their outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2015 semester.

* Juan Duran, a Senior from Katy (77494), was named to the President’s List.

To be named to the President’s List, a full-time student must have a grade point average of 3.7 or higher with no course grade below 3.0 during the term.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time student must have a grade point average of 3.3 or higher with no course grade below 2.0 during the term.

The sophisticated and stylish Lakes At Cinco Ranch (Katy, TX) recently purchased and installed new commercial playground equipment.

The Lakes at Cinco Ranch chose American Parks Company’s Big Kahuna commercial play structure for their new amenity designed to bring families and residents closer together.

Katy, Texas (PRWEB) June 19, 2015

Nestled in the quiet western suburbs, The Lakes at Cinco Ranch is a peaceful luxury retreat offering lakefront living at its finest. Located just off the Grand Parkway between Cinco Ranch Boulevard and Westheimer Parkway in the heart of Cinco Ranch, the 7400 acre master-planned community, offers a championship golf course, wooded Bayou Nature Trails and greenbelt trails, numerous lakes, sports fields, and now, a new playground.

The Lakes at Cinco Ranch chose American Parks Company’s Big Kahuna commercial play structure for their new amenity designed to bring families and residents closer together. The Big Kahuna is one of APC’s larger structures and provides the ability for up to 50 children ages 2-12 to play together at any given time. The Big Kahuna offers 4 different slides, 2 climbers, 2 activity panels, and 2 play wheels all designed to build both physical and mental muscle.

About American Parks Company
American Parks Company is a McKinney Texas based company that provides commercial grade park and playground equipment primarily to multi-family housing communities, schools, churches, daycare facilities, and homeowner associations. Since 2004, American Parks Company has consistently provided high quality play structures at extremely affordable prices.
American Parks Company is an industry leader in both the national sales and installation of commercial playground equipment. For general information on American Parks Company, please call 1-800-381-4491 or visit https://www.AmericanParksCompany.com

EAGLE LAKE – The 41st annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day is scheduled for 4 p.m. June 30 at Wintermann Rice Research Station on Farm-to-Market Road 102 just north of Eagle Lake.

The field day will offer an opportunity for producers to tour the research station, making stops along the way to hear about weed management, nitrogen management, varietal testing, the breeding program, and insect management.

The field day is planned and coordinated by the Colorado County Rice Committee, which is comprised of local producers who meet throughout the year to identify topics for the event that are relevant and applicable to producers in the area.  Area agribusiness continues to provide crucial sponsorship to support this event so that all who are interested in attending can do so free of charge.

The evening program will be held at the Eagle Lake Community Center with Dr. Joe Outlaw, professor and AgriLife Extension economist and co-director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University, discussing the Farm Bill.

Also on the agenda for the evening program is Dwight Roberts, president and CEO of the U.S. Rice Producers Association.  Dwight will provide attendees a look at the current state of the market and an outlook as we move forward with the 2015 crop.

Once producers have completed the tour, a catered meal will be provided at the Eagle Lake Community Center, where the evening program will continue. Two continuing education units will be offered to all licensed pesticide applicators who attend the tour and evening program.

For more information, contact the Wintermann Rice Research Station at 979-234-3578 or the Extension office for Colorado County at 979-732-2082.

Judge of Harris County Civil Court at Law #1

Clyde Leuchtag, Assistant County Attorney, has been appointed to replace Judge Debra Ibarra Mayfield as Judge of Harris County Civil Court at Law #1. Judge Mayfield was recently tapped by Governor Abbott, and confirmed by the Texas Senate, to serve as judge of the 165th District Court.

“I am honored to be appointed Judge of County Civil Court at Law #1. Judge Mayfield has left big shoes to fill, however I plan to hit the ground running and ensure that our court operates as smoothly and efficiently as possible,” said Leuchtag.

Judge Leuchtag is a graduate of Rice University and a magna cum laude graduate of South Texas College of Law. His extensive legal career includes almost twenty five years of service with the Harris County Attorney’s Office, Baker Botts and in the Legal Division of Shell Oil Company.

Judge Leuchtag has served as a Harris County Republican Precinct Chairman since 1996, conducting primary elections most cycles. He has also served as the General Counsel for the Texas Federation for Republican Outreach (TFRO).

“While strong in his beliefs, Judge Leuchtag has a reputation at the County for being fair and respectful to everyone and getting people who normally disagree to come together on things they have in common.” SaidMichael Kubosh, Houston City Council Member At-Large Position 3.

The ceremonial oath of office for Judge Leuchtag will be administered by County Judge Ed Emmett this Tuesday, June 23rd at noon on the top floor of the Civil Courts Building, and a reception following the ceremony will be hosted by Commissioner Jack Cagle.

AUSTIN, Texas – A Mobile Registration Intake Center (MRIC) has opened in Rosenberg, Texas, to serve homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage as a result of the ongoing severe storms and flooding.

Specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are there to answer questions and provide information on the types of assistance available to survivors.

Location and dates of operation

Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex
4520 Reading Road
Rosenberg, TX 77471

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until further notice

People who had storm damage also can register for FEMA assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 800-621-3362 toll free from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily until further notice. Multilingual operators are available.

Disaster assistance applicants who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY should call 800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call   800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.

Flood survivors statewide should call and report their damage to give the state and FEMA a better idea of the assistance needed in undesignated counties.

Assistance for eligible survivors can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, and for other serious disaster-related needs, such as medical and dental expenses or funeral and burial costs. Low-interest disaster loans from SBA also may be available to cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations.

Eligible survivors should register with FEMA even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but under-insured applicants may receive help after their insurance claims have been settled.