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DEAL OF THE WEEK TRANSPORTATION COMING SOON Linn Energy forms JV Trucking co. to with Oklahoma co. ramp up hiring The joint venture is targeting an initial The hires are related to a federal law public offering later this year. going into effect in December. OLIVIA PULSINELLI, 4 JACK WITTHAUS, 12

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DEAL OF THE WEEK LINN ENERGY AND OKLAHOMA CO. FORM JV FOCUSED ON SCOOP/STACK PLAY THE SKINNY net acres in the northwest STACK and THE SCOOP/STACK BACK STORY Mark Ellis, CEO and its Chisholm Trail midstream business, Houston-based Linn Energy Inc. (OTCQB: president of Linn including a 250 million-cubic-feet-per-day Some major asset sales over the past year or LNGG) and Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Citizen Energy Inc. capacity cryogenic plant currently under so have involved the SCOOP/STACK area. For Energy II LLC have agreed to form a joint construction. Linn expects to commission instance, Houston-based Marathon Oil Corp. venture called Roan Resources LLC. The deal the plant in the second quarter of 2018, and (NYSE: MRO) bought Oklahoma City-based is expected to close in the third quarter. the acreage Linn will contribute to Roan PayRock Energy Holdings LLC last year for remains dedicated to Chisholm Trail. $888 million to boost its footprint in the STACK. At the time, Marathon’s CEO called THE JV American City Business Journals - Not for commercial use the STACK “one of the best unconventional Roan is expected to be debt-free when the THE LINN BACK STORY oil plays in the U.S.” deal closes, and the JV will establish a new Linn Energy Inc. emerged from Chapter 11 In December 2015, Oklahoma City-based revolving credit facility secured by its own bankruptcy as the reorganized successor Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN) announced assets. The company will have independent to Linn Energy LLC in February. At the a $1.9 billion deal to buy 80,000 net acres ERIC KAYNE/HBJ management and a separate board of time, the company said it’s moving from an in the STACK, and The Woodlands-based directors comprised of four Linn-designated and each contribute about 70,000 net acres. upstream master limited partnership to a Newfield Exploration Co. (NYSE: NFX) directors, four Citizen-designated directors Roan will have unique, majority control of growth-oriented exploration and production announced a deal in May 2016 to acquire and a CEO, whom Linn and Citizen will more than 103,000 contiguous net acres in company. Since then, Linn has made several Oklahoma assets for $470 million. appoint. The JV is expected to pursue an the Merge and about 40,000 net acres in the deals to sell non-core assets. Most notably, More recently, Houston-based Vanguard initial public offering in early 2018, subject to core of the SCOOP and STACK, according the company recently exited California Natural Resources LLC (Nasdaq: VNR) sold market conditions. to a presentation about the deal. Roan’s through a few different deals and sold some some assets in the SCOOP/STACK for $280 acreage had combined production of more Wyoming assets in a $581.5 million deal. million, and Houston-based Cheniere Energy than 20,000 barrels of oil equivalent per The SCOOP/STACK/Merge has been a Inc. (NYSE MKT: LNG) is planning a pipeline THE ASSETS day in May, which is expected to increase major focus for the reemerged company. from the area to the Gulf Coast markets. Roan will focus on development in the to more than 40,000 BOE/d by December. About 57 percent of Linn’s total 2017 SCOOP/STACK/Merge play in the Anadarko The acreage has more than 1,500 net drilling budgeted capital was allocated to the Basin in Oklahoma. SCOOP stands for locations that represent more than 20 years Merge, according to a presentation from THE PLAYERS “South Central Oklahoma Oil Province,” of development, and its total net resource early June. With its concentrated acreage Jefferies LLC acted as sole financial adviser while STACK represents the “Sooner Trend potential is estimated to be more than 2 position, Roan will be able to increase capital to Linn, and Latham & Watkins LLP was (oil field), Anadarko (basin), Canadian and billion barrels of oil equivalent. and operational efficiency in the area while Linn’s legal adviser. Citigroup acted as sole Kingfisher (counties).” Meanwhile, Linn will retain its majority facilitating the formation of longer lateral financial adviser to Citizen, and Thompson & Linn and Citizen will own the JV 50-50 operated position of about 105,000 drilling units. Knight LLP was Citizen’s legal adviser.

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RRBY THE NUMBERS RESIDENTIAL INC. Howard Hughes Corp. to bring its big vision to a smaller community he Howard Hughes Corp. has made its 214,176 name in Houston developing Texas-sized The Woodlands Hills will Number of new apartment T master-planned American communities.City Business Journals - Not for commercial use include a resort-style units needed by 2030 to meet The Dallas-based developer’s flagship com- pool with a lazy river. Houston’s population demand. munity — The Woodlands — spans a whopping 28,000 acres. More than 115,000 residents live in the north Houston suburb, which is home to 15,300 a couple of Fortune 500 companies as well as five Number of new apartment units needed each year for the hospital systems. next decade to meet Houston’s The Woodlands’ sister community — Bridge- population demand. land — spans 11,400 acres northwest of Houston. Until recently, Bridgeland was Howard Hughes’ youngest master-planned community with just 35% a quarter of its residential development complet- Increase in the number of new ed. The Cypress-area community is so large, it is apartments needed to meet expected to have a lifespan of another 20 years, Houston’s population demand. according to Metrostudy, a national housing research firm. However, Howard Hughes’ latest mas- COURTESY 28% RR112 acres of green space including 20 Population growth expected in ter-planned community — The Woodlands Hills neighborhood parks. Houston by 2030. — spans about 2,000 acres. It’s the size of a typ- BY THE NUMBERS ical Houston-area master-planned community, RRExtensive hike and bike trails, including bike The Howard Hughes Corp.’s master- SOURCE: NATIONAL APARTMENT lanes on major roads. ASSOCIATION but is smaller than its sister communities around planned communities nationally R the nation. RA 17-acre “village park” that will feature a park span more than 80,000 acres, of model homes; a resort-style pool with a lazy house over 342,000 residents and Tim Welbes, co-president of The Woodlands river; a play area for children; a fitness center support more than 160,000 jobs. Development Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of and lap pool for adults; several tennis courts; Here are the developer’s single- Howard Hughes Corp., said it’s unlikely Hous- and an events lawn with a stage for outdoor family residential master-planned fitness classes, such as yoga. ton-area developers will build gargantuan mas- communities, by order of acreage. RRFuture retail development. ter-planned communities in the future. 1. THE WOODLANDS “The Woodlands Hills is right-sized for this As Houston’s suburban population contin- Metro: Houston market,” Welbes said. “We’ll see more and more ues to grow, residential developers are building Age: 43 years of these moderately sized properties. You prob- master-planned communities farther into the $2.1B ably won’t see another Woodlands-sized com- exurbs. Prolific developers — such as The Howard Size: 28,000 acres Houston Independent School munity again.” Hughes Corp. as well as Houston-based John- Population: 115,000 residents District’s general fund budget Developers are shying away from developing son Development Corp. — have staked the next 2. SUMMERLIN for the 2017-2018 school year, 10,000-plus acre communities as large contig- chapter of its north Houston development with- Metro: Las Vegas passed on June 23. uous parcels of land become harder to find and in Conroe — the fastest-growing city in America, Age: 27 years assemble. Investors are also more skittish about according to the U.S. Census. Size: 22,500 acres massive master-planned communities’ “car- The Woodlands Hills is expected to break Population: 100,000 residents 2% - 4% ry cost” — the decades it typically takes to hold, ground on the first five sections in September Range of teacher and principal 3. DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA salary increases within the develop and reap a return on investment, Wel- and will feature a couple hundred home sites. A Metro: Columbia, Maryland 2017-2018 HISD budget. bes said. grand opening is planned for spring 2018. Despite its relatively smaller size, The Wood- Several miles south of The Woodlands Hills, Age: 50 — one of the first MPCs nationally lands Hills will retain the high-quality homes Johnson Development is underway on Grand $2.2M and amenities of its larger counterparts, said Central Park, a 2,046-acre master-planned com- Size: 14,000 acres Funding for special education Heath Melton, Howard Hughes’ vice president munity on the former Boy Scouts’ Camp Strake Population: 103,000 residents within the 2017-2018 HISD of master-planned communities, residential property. 4. BRIDGELAND budget. development. The Woodlands Hills may be smaller than The Metro: Houston “We wanted to capture and extend The Wood- Woodlands or Bridgeland, but Howard Hughes Age: 10 years $268M lands vision,” Melton said. Corp. officials say they have big, bold plans for Size: 11,400 acres “Recapture” funding that HISD The Woodlands Hills — named after the the community similar to its larger brethren. Population: 8,600 residents; has set aside to pay the state pine-forested hills of the land — will feature “It’s smaller, but big enough for us,” said Jim projected to grow to 65,000 to be redistributed to property- more than 4,500 single-family homes, includ- Carman, Howard Hughes’ vice president of mas- residents poor districts. ing homes at a more affordable price point that ter-planned communities, commercial develop- 5. THE WOODLANDS HILLS will likely attract older Millennials starting fami- ment. “We wanted to take our experience devel- Metro: Houston lies as well as Baby Boomers looking to downsize oping master-planned communities and parlay Age: Just announced $69M as their children leave the nest. that into a community that will have the same Size: 2,000 acres Budget deficit carried over into As a result, The Woodlands Hills will feature look and feel as our bigger communities.” the 2018-2019 HISD budget. Population: 0, expected to have a bevy of amenities, including: 4,500 homes upon buildout SOURCE: HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Q To see more pictures of The Woodlands Hills, go to HoustonBusinessJournal.com SOURCE: HOWARD HUGHES CORP. JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL 7

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MAKING MOVES HBJ Heavy Hitter: My energy clients are taking advantage of Houston’s office market

Rob Neblett, a longtime Among your clients, have you witnessed & commercial real estate any sort of trend this past year that Q broker with nearly 40 American City Business Journals - Not for commercial use stands out against your career? I’ve years of experience in “2016 was a good year. seen something in the past few months A the industry, said 2016 Based on the way the that I haven’t seen in a while. (Some was a year of robust of my clients) are looking down the business and deal making. oil and gas market road and taking advantage of acquiring And that’s saying something, looked, I certainly facilities that they aren’t quite ready considering that many of Neblett’s to grow into. … It shows foresight, and clients are in an industry that was didn’t see that coming.” they’ve been able to match that with brought to its knees last year. ROB NEBLETT, a very, very favorable office market. Throughout his career in Senior vice president at CBRE Companies fundamentally operating in commercial real estate, Neblett has more space than they need, but they’re represented several high-profile taking full advantage of the market, and Houston energy companies, including they’re hopefully positioned to make Kinder Morgan, Halcon Resources, acquisitions and have the facilities to Mariner Energy and others. accommodate those acquisitions. Neblett, who’s spent the past six For one reason or another, I work with years at Avison Young, is joining CBRE clients that have had enough dry powder COURTESY as a senior vice president in the firm’s to make really good moves in down mar- advisory and transaction services and became a very attractive option for me a couple years ago be very successful kets. So, 2016 was a very good year. Based occupier team in Houston. He chatted to take my career to another level. in organizing their businesses and on the way the oil and gas market looked, I with the Houston Business Journal evolving into new organizations and certainly didn’t see that coming. But, that about his ambitions at CBRE and What do you hope to accomplish in the going forward in a more streamlined showed where the really good operators what kinds of moves his global energy new role? I’ve had clients from out- manner. More interestingly, I’ve seen were patient in waiting to acquire assets tenants are making. of-state that are very excited about me some really good clients be intentional when there wasn’t as much money chas- joining CBRE. So, it’s been very exciting about watching for acquisition ing them. What motivated the move to CBRE? for them, and it’s nice to know that opportunities in the upstream business. There’s always a focus on taking advan- I’ve been in the business a long time. people like that are paying attention. In the past 12 months, as Wall Street tage of down markets to upgrade your I’m a native Houstonian, and … in (money) diminished, and the banks got facilities for the benefit of your employ- my opinion, (CBRE) has evolved into You’ve worked with a lot of energy quiet, some of my clients have been able ees and recruiting and retention at a very the best platform on the planet. They tenants in the past – what’s their to make moves on assets in places like discounted price. have incredible global connectivity, approach to real estate this year? It’s the Permian Basin. They’re positioned to and they’ve got great people that I’ve been an interesting year. I’ve seen some gear up and take these initial acquisitions This interview has been edited for known for a long time. The whole thing clients that got hit by the downturn forward. clarity and length.

RRIT’S OFFICIAL RRBY THE NUMBERS BANK OF AMERICA SECURES NAMING RECENT INDUSTRIAL DEALS RIGHTS AT CAPITOL TOWER INKED IN HOUSTON Naming rights for Skanska’s Capitol Tower Several major industrial deals were signed in June in Houston. development were secured by Charlotte, North Park 8Ninety, a 127-acre industrial park southwest of Houston in Missouri Carolina-based Bank of America Corp.(NYSE: City, signed its first tenants. McCord Development’s Lockwood Business Park, BAC). a 25-acre industrial development in Generation Park, nabbed an anchor tenant. The downtown office tower officially broke And a Brazilian petrochemical conglomerate announced plans to build a major ground on June 22 and will stand at 750,000 petrochemical project in Houston. square feet upon its completion. Bank of Here are the stats on some of the biggest industrial deals to close this America preleased 210,000 square feet in the month. building and will announce the building’s name upon its completion in 2019. The building is at 811 Rusk St., which is 125,251 $675M where the former Houston Club building was, Number of square feet that VWR Amount that Brazil-based Braskem which was demolished in October 2014. COURTESY International (NYSE: VWR) will (NYSE: BAK) will commit to So far, no other tenants have been A view of the open-air, two-floor atrium occupy in Park 8Ninety. Delta, which will be the largest announced for the tower, but leasing activity and lobby inside Skanska’s Capitol Tower polypropylene production line in the is strong, said Matt Damborsky, executive development. Americas. vice president of Skanska’s Houston office. The company is in discussions with law firms, related companies that are interested in financial services companies and energy- leasing space. 10 Number of acres that Houston- based GHX Industrial LLC will 96,983 To see new renderings of Capitol Tower, visit HoustonBusinessJournal.com occupy in Lockwood Business Number of square feet that Rexel Inc. " Park, which is in Generation Park. will occupy in Park 8Ninety. JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL 9

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DRILLING DOWN SUBSEA CEO REMAINS CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC OF 2018 GULF IMPROVEMENT he oil downturn hasn’t been kind This new shape for service agreement to offshore activity in the U.S. Gulf includes things like variable rates that ad- T of Mexico, but at least one sub- just with the downtime of the assets GE sea executive is starting to see signs that American City Business Journals - Not for commercial use offers and even some financing, Saunders things may improve soon. said. Neil Saunders, CEO of GE Oil & Gas “You have to realize that “If you want me to take some risk on subsea systems and drilling, said he’s the performance of my equipment and ul- starting to see more companies making market now is nothing like timately maybe the performance of your request-for-quotations, a good sign that what we had in 2013.” project, then obviously I need to learn activity may pick up next year. more about the application of my equip- “Is it coming back at record levels? No,” NEIL SAUNDERS, ment and your project before I’m prepare Saunders said. “I’m not telling anybody CEO, GE Oil & Gas, Subsea to enter into something,” Saunders said. Systems and Drilling anything they don’t already know. Activ- “If we’re going to bring financing to a ity is down.” project, then the viability of the customer If a rig has been mothballed — as many certainly becomes very important to us.” have been during the downturn — it’s Roughly half of all the work Saunders’ probably going to take some work to re- company is quoting these days falls into mobilize, Saunders said. That’s where the one of these unusual structures, he said. RFQs come in. “It’s almost inevitable that you’re going COURTESY HEADCOUNT RECOVERY (OR NOT) to have to refresh that rig with some new Like many others in the oil and gas busi- parts. You may even look to upgrade that That means a lot of the traditional ef- done to improve its equipment designs. ness over the last several years, Saunders’ rig to make it more marketable,” Saunders forts that companies might make in lean All of these efforts have certainly been business line has had to reduce headcount said. “If you’re going to do that, you’re times — the segment has found cost defla- paying off, Saunders said. His business to protect its returns. But that doesn’t nec- going to go out and get pricing for spare tion in material purchasing and reduction line has managed to offer solutions for essarily mean employment in the space parts and for upgrades.” in headcount, he said. But there have been about half the price they would have be- will snap back to where it was once the Saunders said that seeing more of these some unusual tactics as well that come fore the downturn, he said. market stabilizes, Saunders said. is an indicator that some of the rigs may from being a part of as widespread an or- “Does that mean you suddenly start He pointed out that he can only really be looking to return to the market toward ganization as GE. winning a bunch of business?” Saunders give insight in the narrow band of subsea the end of 2017 or into 2018. The subsea business has kept its manu- said. “Well, you have to realize that market services he operates in, but he said the GE Oil & Gas is a subsidiary of Bos- facturing capacity utilization up by turn- now is nothing like what we had in 2013. cost structures just aren’t built around a ton-based General Electric Co. (NYSE: ing its capabilities toward machining It’s much tighter.” linear relationship between the volume of GE). The subsidiary company is in the wind turbine and aviation parts for other work and the headcount needed to per- midst of a high-profile megamerger with sections of the GE family of companies. NEW SERVICE MODELS form it anymore. Houston-based Baker Hughes Inc. (NYSE: “Those are things that are great to do,” Cost deflation and activity reduction ar- “It feels like there’s not really room BHI). Saunders said. “They allow you to protect en’t the only ways the downturn has made for this kind of people-heavy approach But all of the above is still in the future. your capability and obviously help out its mark on the market, though. Service that we take to these big offshore and big Saunders said that in the recent past and other members of the team.” companies are having to bind themselves subsea developments,” he said. “I think for the time being, his segment of GE Oil It can also use this time to tap into the more closely to the success for failure of you want to end up with something that’s & Gas has been “working pretty tirelessly research capabilities of its parent compa- the equipment and their customers’ proj- much more productive, optimized and on our cost point.” ny. Saunders said a lot of analysis has been ects and take on more risk. leaner.”

RRNEWS BRIEF RRBY THE NUMBERS HOUSTON PIPELINE CO. LOOKS FOR CUSTOMERS KINDER MORGAN SECURES CREDIT TO FUND FOR PROPOSED DAKOTA ACCESS CONNECTION CANADIAN EXPANSION

Houston-based pipeline company American Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: AMID) is looking for customers for a proposed connection from its own system into the Dakota Access $4.15 billion The total credit Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE: KMI) got a hold of in a Pipeline. deal with a syndicate of four banks in order to move forward with The connection would draw the expansion of its Trans Mountain pipeline in Western Canada. crude from existing inputs on American Midstream’s Bakken pipeline system on the western edge of North Dakota and run up to 20,000 barrels per day into the $4.68 billion Dakota Access Pipeline. The Bakken The remaining capital spend needed to complete the project. system has capacity for 40,000 The source for the remaining $530 million or so has yet to be CRAIG HARTLEY/HBJ Lynn Bourdon barrels per day, which could be determined, and could come from any of several financing tools, Steven J. Kean, president and CEO of expanded in the course of the depending on what makes the most sense, said Kinder Morgan project. American Midstream, led spokesman Dave Conover. Kinder Morgan Inc. by CEO Lynn Bourdon, has started a binding open season to gauge shipper interest that will last until July 17. JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL 11

RETAIL HUB The latest in Houston’s hot retail sector.

WHAT’S BAKING? LONGTIME KOLACHE SHOP TO OPEN SECOND LOCATION IN NEW HEIGHTS MIXED-USE BY OLIVIA PULSINELLI tomers already know and love, we plan [email protected] to serve a wide variety of espresso-based Lucy Hines (left) and drinks as well as cold-brew coffee.” Randy Hines, co-owners he Kolache Shoppe, a 47-year-old Houston-based MFT Interests is devel- of Kolache Shoppe business in the Greenway Plaza oping Heights Central Station at 1050 T area, plans to open its second loca- AmericanYale St. The two-story City Business mixed-use Journalsproject - Not for commercial use tion in a new mixed-use development is along 11th Street, on the site of a post underway in the Heights. office that closed at the beginning of 2016. The new 1,200-square-foot location Heights Central Station will consist will open in Heights Central Station next of three buildings. The Kolache Shoppe summer. It will serve as a bakery and cof- is taking a one-story, 1,200-square-foot fee shop and will offer new services, such standalone building on the site. Dish as a drive-thru option. Society recently leased 3,800 square feet “Having a much larger space in the on the first floor of the 9,130-square-foot Heights will allow us to expand our offer- West Building. The East Building is 11,680 ings in many different, exciting ways,” square feet. shop co-owner Lucy Hines said in a press The project is expected to be complete release. “Most importantly, we plan to in the second quarter of 2018, according increase our partnerships with local food to a brochure from NewQuest Properties, purveyors to offer new, unique kolache which is handling leasing. Kirksey is the flavors. Also, our Boomtown Coffee pro- architect, and Gallant Builders will be the gram will grow immensely – in addition general contractor. to their drip coffee that our current cus- COURTESY

FOCUSED ON FITNESS RETAIL REDUCTION BOUTIQUE FITNESS STUDIO TO OPEN FIRST TEXAS SEARS TO CLOSE 2 HOUSTON-AREA STORES LOCATION IN NEW MONTROSE PROJECT AS PART OF NATIONWIDE CONTRACTION

Spenga, a boutique fitness studio, has leased 4,011 square feet on the Sears plans to close another 20 stores nationwide, including its second floor of 307 Westheimer Road, a retail development expected Baybrook Mall location and its store at 9570 Southwest Freeway in to deliver later this year. Houston.

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Spenga, a Chicago-based boutique fitness that’s expected to deliver later this year, Sears Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: SHLD) plans January. Before this latest round, Sears studio, is entering the Texas market with according to JLL. According to LoopNet, to close another 20 stores nationwide, had announced a combined total of 245 its first location in Montrose. 2,000 square feet is available for lease on which include two Houston locations. closings. Those previously announced The company leased 4,011 square feet the first floor. Sears’ Baybrook Mall location and its closures included Texas stores in a variety at 307 Westheimer Road, and it’s planning Owners of longtime Italian restaurant store at 9570 Southwest Freeway, formerly of cities, but none in Houston. However, a additional Houston locations, according to Michelangelo’s sold the property in March, the Westwood Mall, are on the list of 97,000-square-foot Sears in Lake Jackson’s JLL. Spenga’s name is an amalgam of spin, according to Swamplot. closures announced June 22. No other Brazos Mall closed a year ago. As of late last strength and yoga, and it combines cardio, The location is near the border between Texas store was on the list. The stores’ year, that location was being renovated to strength and flexibility in 60-minute, high- Montrose and Midtown, and it’s also 404 liquidation sales will begin by June 30, make room for four tenants. intensity interval training sessions. yards from the future home of a Whole and they’re expected to close by mid- Sears still operates dozens of locations JLL’s Matt Parsons is representing Foods Market, according to LoopNet. September. in the greater Houston area — including Spenga in its Houston expansion, and Construction of that project, which The aggregate annual base rent at the its hardware stores, appliance outlet Chris Dray of NewQuest Properties is expected to be the first mixed-use 20 stores is approximately $11.2 million, stores, Hometown Dealers locations, Sears represented the landlord, Lower residential-grocery midrise in Houston, New York-based Seritage Growth Properties PartsDirect locations, Sears Parts and Westheimer Center LP, in the Montrose began earlier this year. A Pearl-branded (NYSE: SRG) said in a June 23 filing with the Repair Centers and Sears Auto Centers lease. apartment complex with 264 residential U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. — according to the store locator on the The Montrose location is on the second units will sit atop the 40,000-square-foot This is the latest in a series of closures company’s website. floor of a new two-story retail development Whole Foods. Illinois-based Sears has announced since 12 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017

Reporter MONEY & INNOVATION HUB Jack Witthaus

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ROLLING, ROLLING, ROLLING HOUSTON-AREA TRUCKING TECH CO. RAMPS UP HIRING, TO DOUBLE IN 2018 Spring-based trucking technology company is hauling — well, they’re A growing fast. American City Business Journals“We - haveNot for commercialto have theuse Gorilla Safety, which offers cloud-based technology for fleet and safety manage- resources to not only ment, is planning to hire about 35 people by the end of this year, up from its rough- onboard, but also to be ly 20 current employees, co-founder Mark Walton said. The company is planning to able to support (new double its number of employees again in 2018. growth).” The hiring spree is related to a federal MARK WALTON, rule going into effect in December, which co-founder of Gorilla Safety requires truckers to dump paper logs and use electronic logging devices. In the U.S. alone, trucking revenue is valued at more than $700 billion, according to the Amer- ican Trucking Associations. “We have to have the resources to not only onboard, but also to be able to sup- port (new growth),” Walton said. With the hiring, the company expects its revenue to hover between $10 million to $12 million in 2017 before growing to about $50 million in 2018. Gorilla Safety has been self-funded so far after Walton GETTY IMAGES and fellow co-founder Tommy Johnson Doubling the size of the company has a bigger office, between 10,000 to 12,000 cent of the freight bill in the U.S., accord- created the company in November 2013. created some office space challenges, square feet soon. ing to the most recent data from the The company’s growth has led to the though. Last year, Gorilla Safety signed “We’ll have to make sure we can stay American Trucking Associations. Trucks creation of its first COO, Shannon McLe- a lease for a roughly 2,600-square-foot awhile in the next one,” McLeroy said. carried 10.49 billion tons of freight in roy. He was promoted to the position in space at 20008 Champion Forest Drive in In 2015, trucking accounted for $726.4 2015, which is about 70 percent of the May from director of sales. Spring, but the company expects to need billion in gross freight revenues, or 81 per- nation’s freight tonnage.

RRNEW NAME, NEW PARTNER RRLIGHTNING ROUND HOUSTON BOUTIQUE LAW FIRM CHANGES HOUSTON BIOTECH COMPANY INJECTED NAME AFTER PARTNER LEAVES WITH FIRST CAPITAL RAISE A Houston-based boutique law firm, A Houston-based biotech company received which was formed by two former Robert its first capital raise ahead of rolling out its Vinson & Elkins LLP senior litigation Schick technology to hospitals. partners, has changed its name Luminare Inc. — which creates a system after one of its founders rejoined his for early detection for sepsis — raised about previous employer. $497,491 in seed round funding, according Schick & Copeland LLP is now to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Copeland & Rice after Robert Schick Commission. The company has the option to was hired back at Vinson & Elkins raise another half-million dollars, said co-founder as a partner in the firm’s Houston Dr. Sarma Velamuri. office. Schick and Morgan Copeland Luminare plans to use the money to launch Sarma Jr. formed Schick & Copeland in pilot tests in hospitals, Velamuri said. The Velamuri early 2014 after joining Vinson & COURTESY company was founded in fall 2014 and is Elkins straight out of law school. June 19. Samora was a former currently based in Station Houston. It has three COURTESY The boutique law firm’s name colleague of Morgan Copeland Jr. at employees. in Sweden in fall 2014. Velamuri’s wife, who change occurred June 16. Tracey Vinson & Elkins. Sepsis, a life-threatening blood disease, kills is Swedish, had a longtime friend who was Rice is a partner at Copeland & Rice. Vinson & Elkins is the largest about 258,000 people in the nation each year, marrying Rydberg. At the time, Velamuri was “The Copeland & Rice team law firm in Houston with 261 local according to disease advocacy group Sepsis looking to start a company to stop patients from will continue to offer our unique lawyers, according to HBJ’s List. It Alliance. Hospitals spend about $24 billion dying from undetected sepsis. combination of deep experience is also one of the of the busiest law annually to fight the disease, one of the most A few weeks after the meeting, Rydberg and and low overhead to help our clients firms in Texas, completing more expensive conditions to treat in U.S. health care. his wife moved to Houston so Rydberg could achieve their business goals,” than 400 deals between 2010 and “It’s an enormous cost to society,” Velamuri launch the company with Velamuri. Luminare is Copeland Jr. said in an email. “It will 2016. said. from the Latin lumen which means “light.” be business as usual as we continue Luminare is pre-revenue, Velamuri said. He “This is what we’re supposed to be doing,” to serve our clients.” declined to disclose the run rate for the funding. Velamuri said. “We’re here because we know we Schick & Copeland also hired Velamuri met fellow co-founder, Marcus can fix this.” Gwen Samora as partner effective Rydberg, a few days before Rydberg’s wedding JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL 13

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COVER STORY AMENITIES ARMS RACE HOW HOUSTON MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPERS ARE UPPING AmericanTHE ANTE City Business ON LUXURY Journals - AMENITIESNot for commercial AND use ENVISIONING THE FUTURE OF CLASS A APARTMENTS

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hen Marvy Finger developed Modern Houston apartments boast his first Houston apartment a bevy of high-end amenities, such as project in 1960, it offered a resort-style pools with cabanas, high-end few basic amenities. fitness centers and high-tech conference WColony Oaks, a two-story, 317-unit gar- rooms. den-style apartment complex near the Some Houston apartments feature Galleria, featured landscaping, courtyards amenities geared toward Millennials and and a swimming pool. young professionals working in energy, Six decades later, the founder and CEO law and medicine. These youth-oriented of The Finger Cos. infuses a bevy of luxury apartments offer video arcade rooms, pool amenities into his Class A apartments. One CHRIS CURRY/HBJ tables, bocce ball pits, bowling lanes and of the prolific Houston multifamily devel- “The amenities in these resort-style pools with cabanas, outdoor oper’s most recent projects — 1900 York- grills and even full-service bars. town — is located just three miles from apartments of today are StreetLights Residential offers a full-ser- Colony Oaks. The eight-story, 262-unit outrageous compared to vice bar — complete with a bartender mix- apartment complex features a resort-style ing drinks — at its three Houston apart- pool with cabanas, a state-of-the-art fit- what was available on the ment projects: The Ivy, The James and The ness center and a clubroom with bars and market when I started.” Carter. Residents can stop by during happy kitchen that can be rented out for private hour, and pay for a bottle of beer, a glass parties. MARVY FINGER, of wine or a mixed cocktail. The James, CEO, founder, Finger Cos. “The amenities in these apartments of located near the River Oaks District, is an today are outrageous compared to what eight-story midrise featuring 344 high- was available on the market when I start- Amenities galore end units. Rents are about $2.60 per square ed,” Finger said. Several years ago, Scott Ziegler began foot, or $2,210 per month for an average Houston’s Class A apartment develop- keeping a “menu list” of amenities for cli- 850-square-foot unit. ers and architects are increasingly engaged ents looking to devel- Other apartments feature amenities in an amenities arms race — upping the op a luxury apartment designed to woo Baby Boomers, such as ante on features, services and technolo- project in Houston. demonstration kitchens for cooking class- gy — as competition heats up for wealthy The senior principal of es and wine lockers. Some apartment renters. Houston-based Ziegler developers, like Martin Fein Interests and Developers are now planning new Cooper Architects Greystar, are building apartments that amenities that are poised to revolutionize started with about 35 cater to active-adult renters ages 55 years apartments. Many developers are design- amenities on his first and up. Both developers offer spas that fea- ing apartments for a future where drones, list about seven years ture hair and nail salons in their active- Scott Ziegler self-driving cars and artificial intelligence ago. Today, that list has adult projects. Rents at Greystar’s Over- will transform the way renters live. expanded to a whop- ture Sugar Land, a four-story, 200-unit Developers are building high-end ping 98 amenities. complex southwest of Houston, averages amenities and new technologies into Ziegler works with developers to dis- $2,174 per month. Rents at Fein’s Olym- their projects to differentiate them in an sect their target renter audience, narrow- pia at Willowick Park, an eight-story, 189- ever-crowded market. All of this means ing a project’s amenity package based on unit midrise near Highland Village, aver- living in a luxury apartment in Houston location, demographics and economics. age $3,554 per month. these days can rival a relaxing stay at a five- The architect travels the world looking Apartment amenities aren’t just about star hotel. for inspiration in hotels, markets and res- physical features — they’re also about offer- “Houston’s apart- idences in other countries. When he’s not ing unparalleled hotel-like services. ment amenities are globetrotting, Ziegler is constantly comb- Many Houston luxury apartments very, very nice and ing the Internet, especially Pinterest, to feature a concierge desk that can handle very upscale,” said give his design team ideas for Houston’s packages, dry cleaning, changing light- Hines Interests Bruce McClenny, presi- next big apartment amenity. bulbs and even restaurant reservations incorporated a pocket dent of Houston-based “Amenities are so important,” Ziegler and appointments. The Morgan Group park in the Southmore, a Apartment Data Ser- said. “From the moment you walk into a is offering a hotel-like shuttle service at 24-story, 233 unit tower in vices. “The amenities leasing center, we want the tour to have a Pearl CityCentre that transports apart- the Museum District. Bruce are right up there with wow factor so that by the time the tour is ment residents to the nearby CityCentre McClenny custom homes.” done, you’re ready to sign.” mixed-use development. The seven-story, JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL 17 COVER STORY

311-unit midrise has an average monthly of affluent renters in Houston? 1 To see a slideshow of some of rent of $2,069. It might not be as big as developers may " these apartments’ most unique Apartments are also catering to canine think, according to RENTCafé. The nation- amenities, go to HoustonBusiness.com residents, featuring dog washes and dog al apartment search firm analyzed U.S. parks, as 60 percent of renters in Houston Census data and found that Houston had own pets. Trammell Crow Residential set the fifth-largest number of affluent rent- aside a large 1 acre fenced-in park featur- ers nationally. There are 22,000 renter-oc- ing dog exercises for its four-pawed tenants cupied households in Houston who earn at its Alexan Yale Street apartments in the more than $150,000 a year, an increase of Heights. Rents at the midrise apartment 4.8 percent between 2014 and 2015. complex range from $1,231 per month Still, this well-heeled group represents for a one-bedroom, 630-square-foot unit just 4.4 percent of all renters in Houston. to $3,315 per month for a two-bedroom, The majority of Houston renters — 64.3 1,498-square-foot unit. percent — earn less than $50,000 a year, according to RENTCafé. ROI Nearly half of Houston apartment res- Some amenities may look good on paper, Americanidents are considered City Business “rent-burdened,” Journals - Not for commercial use but are often underutilized by residents, meaning they spend more than 30 per- 2 3 said Paul Forbes, a cent of their income on rent, according to co-principal at Hous- Abodo, an online apartment marketplace. ton-based Allen Har- In Houston, 48 percent of apartment rison Co. residents are considered rent-burdened. Amenities, like a Houston ranks No. 58 among the top 100 business center, can cities with the highest share of rent-bur- sit empty most of the dened residents, according to Abodo. time — costing devel- opers money to main- Amenities of the future Paul Forbes tain without benefit- Emerging technologies are transforming ing residents. the way developers build Houston apart- 4 5 “I believe the amenities arms race is a ments and amenities. losing battle because it’s kind of trendy,” With the rise of ride-sharing and auton- Forbes said. “Instead, we’re trying to focus omous cars, Gensler is advising clients on something that is going to stand the to delay construction on parking garag- test of time. That means building ameni- es and instead design parking structures ties that everyone wants, uses and values: that could be converted into other uses in a pool, fitness center and common area for the future. residents.” Peter Merwin, a principal at Gensler Higher-end amenities drive develop- overseeing the architect’s mixed-use prac- ment costs up, but it pays off major div- tice in Houston, believes emerging tech- 6 7 idends, Ziegler said. Apartments with nologies, such as self-driving cars and attractive amenities lease up more quick- automated parking garages that can stack ly and can charge higher rents. Moreover, cars on top of each other, could mean more high-end amenities add value to the prop- space for apartment units and amenities erty upon sale, he said. for Houston developers. “Amenities are expensive,” Ziegler said. “We won’t immediately eliminate the “But the cost of not doing it is more than need for parking, but if we can nibble back just doing it.” 10 percent, it’ll be a huge boon to develop- Ziegler points to one of his Houston ers,” Merwin said. “Like the Dutch from projects, The Sovereign at Regent Square, the sea, taking back real estate is very 8 9 developed by Boston-based GID Devel- crucial.” opment. Plans for the Class A apartment Several apartment operators, includ- project in Upper Kirby evolved from a ing Scottsdale, Arizona-based Alliance three- or four-story garden-style apart- Residential Co., are looking at incorpo- ment to an eight-story midrise to the cur- rating smart home technology and artifi- rent 21-story, 290-unit tower. The project cial intelligence into their units. Residents includes a demonstration kitchen, zen gar- of these “smart apartments” will be able den, on-site ATM, valet parking and elec- to control lights, surround sound systems

tric car charging station among its many and thermostats with just their voice. TAKAHASHI/HBJ PAUL BY PHOTOS ALL amenities. As online shopping becomes more pop- 1.) The “Sky Pool” at Market Square Tower, developed by Woodbranch Investments Corp. The The Sovereign came to market during ular, developers such as Morgan Group Plexiglas infinity-edge pool extends up to 10 feet from the edge of the 40-story tower.2.) The the middle of the oil slump, but leased and Midway Cos. are installing automated bike share program at Aria at Willowick Park, developed by Martin Fein Interests. In response up in half the normal time — within eight package lockers that can text or email res- to resident interest, developers are introducing ways their residents can connect with their months instead of the typical 12 to 15 idents to pick up their Amazon deliveries neighborhood. 3.) The arts and crafts room at Hanover Montrose, developed by The Hanover months, Ziegler said. Rents at The Sov- securely. Other developers, like Hanover Co. Developers wanted to create a space in artsy Montrose for residents to do arts and crafts ereign start from $1,470 per month for Co., have incorporated refrigerated pack- projects. 4.) The dog wash room at Hanover Montrose where residents can bathe and blow dry their dogs. Developers are adding dog washes because more than half of residents have a 592-square-foot studio to more than age storage areas for Blue Apron and oth- pets and these dog washes can help prevent pet hair from clogging up residential plumbing $5,000 per month for a two-bedroom unit er food deliveries. With the rising popu- systems. 5.) The game room at Aria at Willowick Park. Developers are designing spaces where spanning 1,453 square feet. larity of online shopping and near-instant residents can socialize. 6.) The spa at Olympia at Willowick Park, developed by Martin Fein “Our client wanted a blowout amenity delivery services, developers are also look- Interests. As more Baby Boomers move in, developers are creating luxurious spas where package,” Ziegler said. “And they hit it out ing into drone landing pads where flying residents can have their personal stylists do their hair, makeup and nails. 7.) The catering of the park.” drones can deliver packages. kitchen at Olympia at Willowick Park, where residents can host large parties in the dining Amenities can be a risky proposition, room, complete with caterers who can prepare and warm up foods in the catering kitchen. 8.) The fitness room at The James, developed by StreetLights Residential where residents can ride Pool of luxury renters however, said Jonathan Brinsden, CEO of their spin bikes virtually anywhere in the world using a personalized workout system. With so many luxury apartment units Houston-based Midway Cos. High-tech 9.) The refrigeration room at Hanover Montrose. Residents can store their catering as well as their being delivered, industry observers have Blue Apron dinner packages here. As food delivery services have become more commonplace, often wondered: Just how deep is this pool CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 developers are planning ways apartments can keep residents’ perishable items cold. 18 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017 COVER STORY

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 10 11 elements in a niche neighborhood.” Ultimately, the fundamentals of real amenities in particular estate — great location and design — will can be hard to predict, always trump amenities and technolo- because new technol- gies, Brinsden said. ogies change rapidly. Midway Cos. recently completed Ave- “People tend to nue Grove, an eight-story, 270-unit apart- gravitate toward what’s ment project in Upper Kirby that features the hot new thing all the usual luxury amenities: a resort- today, but it may not be style pool, a high-end fitness center and Jonathan relevant in a decade,” an automated package locker system. Brinsden Brinsden said. “At one 12 13 But Avenue Grove’s biggest amen- point, everyone raced ity sits across the street. Levy Park, a to put in an iPod speaker dock, but when 6-acre urban park, underwent a $15 mil- Apple changed their connector, it rendered lion makeover and now features a pavil- everything into obsolescence.” ion, green space, playground, fountains, American City Business Journals - Not for commercial use games and even a restaurant. Rents start Neighborhood amenities from $1,650 a month for a one-bedroom Developers are increasingly harnessing unit spanning 623 square feet to nearly neighborhood amenities — restaurants, $4,000 per month for a two-bedroom nightlife, shopping, entertainment, park brownstone spanning 1,135 square feet. 10.) The conference room at Hanover Montrose. Residents can host boardroom meetings or even a grocery store on the ground in their apartment building. 11.) The electric car charging stations at Hanover Post Oak, Hines Interests also included a pocket floor — to attract high-end renters. developed by The Hanover Co. As electric cars become more commonplace, developers park in The Southmore, a 24-story, 233- Marvy Finger was one of the first to are adding charging stations into apartment buildings. 12.) The keyless locks at Olympia unit tower in the Museum District. Rents incorporate a grocery store in the One at Willowick Place. Emerging technology in security, entertainment and smart homes are for the average units range from $2,200 Park Place apartment tower downtown, revolutionizing Houston apartments. 13.) The Alcove bar at The James. Residents can stop by to $6,400 per month. which has a Phoenicia grocery store on during happy hour and have a drink and socialize. “Rather than focusing on the amenity the ground floor. of the day, we try to focus on the human Today, Ziegler Cooper is working with Buffalo Bayou Park. use apartment project can charge a 25 to aspect: What is it that day-to-day impacts The Morgan Group on a Pearl-branded Apartment and mixed-use developers 30 percent rent premium over single-use the way people live?” Brinsden said. “It’s apartment midrise anchored by a Whole are keen to partner with grocers because apartment projects. the simple things, such as connectivi- Foods Market in Midtown, as well as they can charge higher rents and earn “We’re seeing a densification in our ty, location and access to neighborhood with Midway Cos. on Buffalo Heights, a a greater return on their investment, living patterns,” Ziegler said. “People are amenities like restaurants. Those are boutique office and apartment midrise Ziegler said. A recent Urban Land Insti- looking for more of an urban lifestyle, going to be a constant for the foresee- anchored by a H-E-B grocery store near tute study found that an urban mixed- and we see the grocer as one of the key able future.”

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Local Headquarters Company Name (previous rank) Address Total Local Revenue Year Founded R CLOSER LOOK Website Phone Employment FY 2016 General Business Description Top Local Executive(s) Locally

425 B Sawdust Road Scott McClelland, president-Houston San Antonio H-E-B 1 Spring, TX 77380 24,437 NA Retail grocer ABOUT THE LIST 11 heb.com food and drug division 1988 281-364-5200 Information was obtained 1510 W. Loop S from firm representatives. $444 Tilman Fertitta, chairman, president, Houston Landry's Inc. 2 Houston, TX 77027 11,200 Food and beverages, lodging and entertainment Information on The List 22 million CEO 1980 landrysinc.com 713-850-1010 was supplied by individual companies through 1800 N. Mason Rd. Academy Sports + Recreational sports and outdoor equipment Houston questionnaires and could not Katy, TX 77449 5,400 NA J.K. Symancyk, CEO, president 33 Outdoors 3 retailer 1938 be independently verified 888-922-2336 academy.com by the Houston Business 5235 Katy Fwy. Journal. Houston Fiesta Mart Inc. 5 Houston, TX American 77007 4,500 City NABusiness JournalsRetail grocer - Not for commercialMichael Byars, CEO, president use 44 fiestamart.com 1972 713-869-5060 NEED A COPY 5151 San Felipe St., OF THE LIST? #500 Houston Information for obtaining Goodman Global Inc. 3,500 NA Manufacturer of AC and heating units Takeshi Ebisu, CEO, president 55 goodmanmfg.com * Houston, TX 77056 reprints, web permissions 713-861-2500 and commemorative 10343 Sam Houston plaques, call 877-397- Park Drive,, Suite Soft craft services, labor support and materials The Brock Group Houston 5134. More information 66 * 200 3,343 NA for capital projects, maintenance and facility Michael McGinnis, CEO, chairman can be found online at www.brockgroup.com Houston, TX 77064 turnarounds. HoustonBusinessJournal.com by clicking the “Store” tab 10041 Regal Plans, builds and manages a diverse range of Brad Winans, vice president near the top of the site. Row, #150 $76.29 domestic and international project types that Greeley, CO Hensel Phelps 3,017 Southwest district manager 77 * Houston, TX 77040 million encompass new construction and renovation of a 1993 henselphelps.com [email protected] 713-247-0174 variety of project types. WANT TO BE ON THE LIST? 3131 Pawnee $600 Houston If you wish to be surveyed Lewis Food Town 7 Houston, TX 77054 3,000 Retail grocer Michael Lewis, President 88 million 1994 foodtownshopper.com 713-910-6767 when The List is next updated, or if you wish to 2727 W. Holcombe Multispecialty medical services provider, Tony Lin, chairman of the board, be considered for other Blvd. $899.26 Houston Kelsey-Seybold Clinic 8 2,907 including corporate wellness and executive managing director Lists, email your contact 99 Houston, TX 77025 million 1949 kelsey-seybold.com health [email protected] 713-442-0000 information to Margaret Wagner at mwagner@ 7825 Park Pl. Blvd. General engineering procurement and S&B Engineers and $1.06 Houston bizjournals.com Houston, TX 77087 2,400 construction contractor for the oil and gas James Slaughter Jr., president 1010 Constructors Ltd. 4 billion 1967 sbec.com 713-645-4141 industry * = not on list previously 1375 Enclave Pkwy. T. Dan Friedkin, CEO, chairman Houston Gulf States Toyota 12 Houston, TX 77077 1,900 NA Independent Toyota distributor Martin Collins, president, general 1111 1969 gulfstates.buyatoyota.com 713-580-3300 manager N/A = information not Williams Brothers available 3800 Milam St. Houston Construction Company Houston, TX 77006 1,885 NA Highway construction Doug Pitcock, CEO, chairman, owner 1212 1955 Inc. 14 713-522-9821 wbctx.com Provide specialty services for maintenance, 806 Seaco Ct. Universal Plant Services $287.46 turnaround and construction for the refining, Bradley Jones Deer Park Deer Park, TX 77536 1,863 1313 Inc. 16 million petrochemical, power generation, midstream Stewart Jones, Co-CEOs 1986 281-479-6000 universalplant.com and offshore markets. 5 Houston Center, 1401 Deborah Byers, Houston managing New York Ernst & Young LLP 15 McKinney St., #1200 1,605 NA Professional services firm partner, US oil and gas leader 1144 1918 ey.com Houston, TX 77010 [email protected] 713-750-1500 1000 Louisiana Ray Garcia, Houston office managing PricewaterhouseCoopers St., #5800 New York 1,600 NA Accounting partner 1515 LLP 13 Houston, TX 77002 1938 [email protected] pwc.com 713-356-4000 1000 Stewart & Stevenson LLC Louisiana, #5900 Manufacturer, designer and provider of Houston 1,350 NA Anthony Davis, CEO1 1616 43 Houston, TX 77002 equipment and parts for oil and gas industry 1902 stewartandstevenson.com 713-751-2700 16010 Barkers Point Gulf Interstate Ln., #600 $235.34 Engineering consulting services for the oil & gas Houston 1,287 H. Doug Evans, CEO, president 1717 Engineering Co. 26 Houston, TX 77079 million industry 1953 gie.com 713-850-3400 12 Greenway John Schultz, president, Centrica Plaza, Suite 600 Houston Direct Energy LP 23 1,160 NA Energy and energy services retailer North America and direct energy 1818 Houston, TX 77046 2002 www.directenergy.com business 713-877-3500 811 Main Street, #4500 Tandra Jackson, Houston major New York KPMG LLP 18 1,132 NA Audit, tax and advisory firm 1199 kpmg.com/us Houston, TX 77002 market managing partner 1937 713-319-2000 777 Igloo Rd. Designer and manufacturer of ice chests, coolers Katy Igloo Products Corp. 20 Katy, TX 77494 1,113 NA Mark Parrish, CEO, president 2200 and other insulated products 1947 igloocoolers.com 281-394-6800 7777 Washington Silver Eagle Distributors Ave. Houston 1,070 NA Wholesale beer distributor John L. Nau III, owner, CEO 2121 22 Houston, TX 77007 1961 silvereagle.com 713-869-4361 13250 FM 1960 W. Sherman Lewis III, CEO, president Gasoline retailer, quick-service restaurant, and Houston The Lewis Group LLP 24 Houston, TX 77065 996 NA [email protected] 2222 fuel wholesaler 2002 No company website 281-894-1252 Sherman Lewis, Chairman

600 Travis, #300 Ascend Performance Houston Houston, TX 77002 750 NA Plastics, fibers, and chemicals provider Fred Poses, CEO 2323 Materials 31 2009 ascendmaterials.com 713-315-5700 711 Louisiana St., Suite 2300 Houston Bracewell LLP 722 NA Law firm Gregory M. Bopp, managing partner 2244 bracewell.com * Houston, TX 77002 1945 713-223-2300 Piping Technology & 3701 Holmes Road $69 Houston Houston, TX 77051 700 Piping products Durga Agrawal, owner, president 2525 Products Inc. million 1978 www.pipingtech.com * 713-731-0030

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Largest Employers 22 JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017 UP TOWN MEET THE TOP 5 LARGEST EMPLOYERS IN THE UPTOWN AND GALLERIA AREA The top 5 largest employers in the Uptown and Galleria area employ at least 6,700 workers collectively in the area, according to HBJ’s List (see page 22).

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American City Business Journals - Not for commercial use ALL PHOTOS COURTESY PHOTOS ALL ENBRIDGE INC. BHP BILLITON LTD. LANDRY’S INC. BBVA COMPASS APACHE CORP. The largest employer in the The second-largest employer Landry’s Inc., the third-largest One of Houston’s largest Houston-based Apache Corp. 1 Uptown and Galleria area has 2 in the Uptown and Galleria 3 employer in the Uptown and 4 banks is also the fourth- 5 (NYSE: APA), an upstream had a year of transition. Canada- area, BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE: BHP), Galleria area, is wrapping up largest employer in the Uptown energy company, has close to 1,000 based Enbridge Inc. (NYSE: ENB) moved into its new tower at 1500 construction of The Post Oak, a and Galleria area. BBVA Compass employees at its headquarters at closed on its $28 billion acquisition Post Oak Blvd. earlier this year. 10-acre mixed-use project that will has 1,000 employees at its 2000 Post Oak Blvd. The company of Houston’s Spectra Energy in BHP, which is a mining company include hotel, office, residential, namesake tower at 2200 Post Oak recently extended its existing office February, creating a $126 billion based in Australia but has its retail and restaurant offerings. The Blvd. The building was built in 2013 lease at the complex again, while midstream giant. Enbridge petroleum unit based in Houston, project is next door to Landry’s and was the first office building to nearby land it bought in 2012 planned to consolidate Houston relocated the first wave of current headquarters at 1510 West be constructed in the Galleria area continues to sit vacant. Apache’s employees into Spectra’s existing employees into the new tower at Loop S. in 10 years. lease with Houston-based Parkway longtime office at 5400 the end of March and everyone The hotel portion will not have Birmingham, Alabama-based Inc. (NYSE: PKY) for 524,000 square Westheimer Ct. by the end of the else was moved in by early May, a hotel flag, or an outside hotel BBVA Compass is a subsidiary feet in the Post Oak Central office year, and filed a $2.5 million according to a spokesperson. The brand, for the 250-room hotel, of Houston-based bank holding complex now expires in February construction permit for the space. employees relocated from 1360 Tilman Fertitta, CEO and owner company BBVA Compass 2022. Meanwhile, a handful of Spectra’s Post Oak — also in the Four Oaks of Landry’s Inc., previously told Bancshares Inc., which is a wholly “This extension gives us time top executives have since left the Place complex — but some HBJ. The hotel is expected to owned subsidiary of Spain-based to evaluate the best long-term, company, likely part of the $540 contractors still work there, the open in December. Meanwhile, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria cost-effective solution for our million expected in savings from spokesperson said. However, BHP a 10,000-square-foot Mastro’s SA (NYSE: BBVA). BBVA Compass is headquarters and allows us to overlaps between the two has about 320,349 square feet of Steakhouse — the first in Texas the fourth-largest bank in Houston maintain our current location as companies. Greg Ebel, Spectra’s space in the building available for — is slated to open in the fall at with local deposits of $12.9 billion, recovery in the energy markets chairman, president and CEO, is sublease, according to data from The Post Oak, a long with Willie according to data from the FDIC. continue,” Apache said in an emailed now chairman of Enbridge’s board Commercial Gateway. G’s Seafood & Steaks, which is The bank was also the largest SBA statement. of directors. Two of Enbridge’s The new building, which was relocating from 1605 Post Oak lender in Houston in 2016 for 7(a) In 2012, Apache bought 6.4 acres MLPs — Spectra Energy Partners developed by Transwestern, Blvd. to a 10,000-square-foot space loans. in between the first two phases of LP (NYSE: SEP) and Enbridge designed by Pickard Chilton in the development at 1630 W. Blvd Place, a mixed-use project up Energy Partners LP (NYSE: EEP) — Architects and built by D.E. Harvey Loop S. Houston-based O’Donnell/ the street from Post Oak Central. are still trading under their own Builders, has been in the works Snider Construction is the general Apache, which is the 22nd-largest tickers on the New York Stock since 2013 and is on the site of a contractor for both restaurants. public company in Houston based on Exchange, while another one, former 24-Hour Fitness. Jorge Gonzalez, who most its revenue of $5.1 billion in 2016, has Houston-based Midcoast Energy recently served as general manager been spending most of its resources Partners LP (NYSE: MEP), is being and area vice president of Mandarin on its Alpine High operations— an oil taken private in a $170.2 million Oriental Miami, was named general patch the company found in Reeves deal. Bill Yardley is the new manager of The Post Oak in early County, Texas, where production was president and chairman of Spectra June. largely thought to be uneconomical. Energy Partners.

UPTOWN AND SURROUNDING AREA: INCOME UPTOWN AND SURROUNDING AREA: HOME VALUES Residents of the Uptown area — found in the 77056 ZIP code — and some of their closest An upper quartile house value exceeds 75 percent of all housing units in a given place. A neighbors are significantly more affluent than those in other adjacent ZIP codes. Income median is higher than 50 percent. encompasses 42 sources of money, ranging from salaries and dividends to alimony and R Read more about the most affluent areas in Houston in the July 7 edition of the low-income energy assistance. Houston Business Journal.

SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU’S 2015 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL 21

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Companywide Company Name (previous rank) Location Uptown & Galleria Revenue FY Headquarters R CLOSER LOOK Website Phone Employees 2016 Business Description Top Local Executive(s) Ticker

5400 Westheimer Court Bill Yardley, president and chairman of 1 $25.77 Calgary, Canada ABOUT THE LIST Enbridge Inc. 2 Houston, TX 77056 1,8682 Natural gas distribution Spectra Energy Partners 11 billion NYSE: ENB Information was obtained www.enbridge.com 713-627-5400 1 from firm representatives. Information on The List 1360 Post Oak Boulevard, #150 Melbourne, was supplied by individual $30.91 Mining, Metals and BHP Billiton 13 Houston, TX 77056 1,626 Steve Pastor, president petroleum Australia companies through 22 billion Petroleum company bhpbilliton.com 713-961-8500 NYSE: BHP questionnaires and could not be independently verified multibrand dining, by the Houston Business 1510 W. Loop S $3.3 hospitality, Houston Journal. Verizon, Capital Landry's Inc. 7 Houston, TX 77027 1,275 Tilman Fertitta, chairman, president, CEO 33 American City Businessbillion Journalsentertainment - Not and for commercial use One, Bechtel and Sodexo landrysinc.com 713-850-1010 gaming corporation did not respond to inquiries by deadline. Only those that Mark Montgomery, Houston CEO 2200 Post Oak Blvd. [email protected] responded to our inquiries $3.96 Banking and financial Birmingham, AL BBVA Compass 8 Houston, TX 77056 1,000 Karen Dixon, executive vice president- were listed. In case of 44 billion3 services NYSE: BBVA bbvacompass.com 713-966-2383 Houston market executive ties, companies are listed [email protected] alphabetically.

2000 Post Oak Blvd., #100 Oil and gas exploration $5.37 Houston NEED A COPY Apache Corp. 3 Houston, TX 77056 951 and production John Christmann, CEO, president 55 www.apachecorp.com billion NYSE: APA OF THE LIST? 713-296-6000 company Information for obtaining reprints, web permissions 2425 West Loop South and commemorative $1.44 Department store Houston Stage Stores Inc. 5 Houston, TX 77027 850 Michael Glazer, CEO, president plaques, call 877-397- 66 billion retailer NYSE: SSI www.stagestoresinc.com 800-579-2302 5134. More information can be found online at HoustonBusinessJournal.com 2000 St. James Pl. Weatherford $5.75 Oilfield service and Baar, Switzerland by clicking the “Store” tab Houston, TX 77056 838 Mark McCollum, CEO, president 77 International plc 4 billion technology company NYSE: WFT near the top of the site. weatherford.com 713-836-4000 WANT TO BE 1980 Post Oak Blvd. ON THE LIST? $2.01 Houston Stewart 9 Houston, TX 77056 495 Title services company Matt Morris, CEO If you wish to be surveyed 88 billion NYSE: STC www.stewarttitle.com (800) 729-1900 when The List is next updated, or if you wish to be considered for other 2800 Post Oak Blvd., 49th Fl. Real estate investment, Gerald Hines, chairman, founder Houston Lists, email your contact Hines 12 Houston, TX 77056 482 NA development, and Jeffrey Hines, president 99 hines.com information to Margaret 713-621-8000 management company [email protected] Wagner at mwagner@ bizjournals.com 1776 Yorktown, 7th Fl. $101.45 Cyber security software Gray Hall, CEO Houston Alert Logic Inc. 14 Houston, TX 77056 363 1010 million and services provider [email protected] * = Not on list previously alertlogic.com 713-484-8383

N/A = information not 2800 Post Oak Blvd., #2300 Cody Armbrister, senior managing $13.07 Commercial real estate Los Angeles, CA available CBRE Inc. 25 Houston, TX 77056 328 director 1111 billion services NYSE: CBG cbre.com/houston 713-577-1600 [email protected]

1717 West Loop South $49.67 Commercial banking Houston Amegy Bank 11 Houston, TX 77027 298 Steve Stephens, CEO 1212 million services NASDAQ: ZION amegybank.com 713-235-8800

1900 W. Loop S, #1300 Commercial real estate Transwestern 19 Houston 1313 Houston, TX 77027 252 NA brokerage and property Robert Duncan, chairman transwestern.com/houston 713-270-7700 manager

1400 Post Oak Blvd., #1100 $6.8 Chicago, IL JLL Houston, TX 77056 250 Commercial real estate Dan Bellow, president - Houston 1144 * million NYSE: JLL jll.com/houston 713-888-4000

2223 West Loop South Freeway Ed Emmett, county judge Houston Harris County 24 Houston, TX 77027 230 NA Government entity 1515 [email protected] hctx.net 713-274-5400

1700 Post Oak Blvd., #120 $1.14 San Antonio, TX Frost Bank Houston, TX 77056 150 Commercial banking David Lepori, region president 1616 * million NYSE: CFR frostbank.com 713-388-7600

Tim Relyea, executive vice chairman Cushman & Wakefield 1330 Post Oak Blvd., #2700 [email protected] Global real estate Chicago, IL Houston, TX 77056 130 NA Scott Wegmann, vice chairman 1717 of Texas Inc. services firm cushmanwakefield.com* 713-877-1700 [email protected] Marjorie Moody, operations manager

Gray Reed & McGraw 1300 Post Oak Blvd., #2000 J. Cary Gray, president, managing $57.6 Full service corporate Houston Houston, TX 77056 125 director 1818 LLP million lawfirm grayreed.com* 713-986-7000 [email protected]

2000 W. Loop S, #200 $87 Eddie Martiny, president, market San Antonio, TX iHeartMedia 15 Houston, TX 77027 118 Radio station operator 1199 million manager OTC US: IHRT iheartmedia.com 713-212-8000

Kendall/Heaton 3050 Post Oak Blvd., #1000 $56.77 Architectural design John O'Connell, CEO Houston Houston, TX 77056 101 2200 Associates Inc. million and planning [email protected] kendall-heaton.com * 713-877-1192

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Clement; case #17-33734, These lists will be ranked by the number hours a company has spent $1,000,001 to $10,000,000; administered to case #17- Attorney, Zack A. Clement; million; Debts, $1,000,001 to 06/14/17. 33695), 804 Carnegie Center, volunteering. There will be three lists. case #17-33706, 06/14/17. $10,000,000; Attorney, Zack NRG Sabine (Texas) Inc. Princeton, N.J. 08540; Assets, A. Clement; case #17-33720, (jointly administered to case $0 to $50,000; Debts, $0 to Mirant Asia-Pacific Ventures 06/14/17. R Small companies (10 to 99 employees) ranked by hours volunteered LLC (jointly administered #17-33695), 804 Carnegie $50,000; Attorney, Zack A. R Mid-sized companies (100 to 499 employees) ranked by hours to case #17-33695), 804 NRG Delta LLC (jointly Center, Princeton, N.J. 08540; Clement; case #17-33749, Carnegie Center, Princeton, administered to case #17- Assets, $0 to $50,000; Debts, 06/14/17. volunteered N.J. 08540; Assets, 33695), 804 Carnegie Center, $0 to $50,000; Attorney, Zack RRI Energy Services LLC R Large companies (500 or more employees) ranked by hours $10,000,001 to $50,000,000; Princeton, N.J. 08540; Assets, A. Clement; case #17-33735, (jointly administered to case Debts, $1,000,001 to $1,000,001 to $10,000,000; 06/14/17. #17-33695), 804 Carnegie volunteered $10,000,000; Attorney, Zack Debts, $0 to $50,000; NRG San Gabriel Power Center, Princeton, N.J. 08540; A. Clement; case #17-33707, Attorney, Zack A. Clement; Generation LLC (jointly Assets, $0 to $50,000; Debts, case #17-33721, 06/14/17. CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY: RANKED BY AMOUNT GIVEN: 06/14/17. administered to case #17- $100 million to $500 million; NRG Florida GP LLC (jointly 33695), 804 Carnegie Center, Attorney, Zack A. Clement; These lists will be ranked by the amount of monetary donations a Mirant Intellectual Asset Management and Marketing administered to case #17- Princeton, N.J. 08540; Assets, case #17-33750, 06/14/17. company has given. There will be three lists. LLC (jointly administered 33695), 804 Carnegie Center, $0 to $50,000; Debts, $0 to RRI Energy Solutions East to case #17-33695), 804 Princeton, N.J. 08540; Assets, $50,000; Attorney, Zack A. LLC (jointly administered R Carnegie Center, Princeton, $100,001 to $500,000; Clement; case #17-33736, to case #17-33695), 804 Small companies (10 to 99 employees) ranked by money donated Debts, $0 to $50,000; 06/14/17. R N.J. 08540; Assets, $0 Carnegie Center, Princeton, Mid-sized companies (100 to 499 employees) ranked by money to $50,000; Debts, $0 to Attorney, Zack A. Clement; NRG Tank Farm LLC (jointly N.J. 08540; Assets, $0 donated $50,000; Attorney, Zack A. case #17-33722, 06/14/17. administered to case #17- to $50,000; Debts, $0 to R Clement; case #17-33708, NRG Florida LP (jointly 33695), 804 Carnegie Center, $50,000; Attorney, Zack A. Large companies (500 or more employees) ranked by money donated 06/14/17. administered to case #17- Princeton, N.J. 08540; Assets, Clement; case #17-33751, Mirant International 33695), 804 Carnegie Center, $0 to $50,000; Debts, $0 to 06/14/17. Investments Inc. (jointly Princeton, N.J. 08540; Assets, $50,000; Attorney, Zack A. RRI Energy Trading administered to case #17- $10,000,001 to $50,000,000; Clement; case #17-33737, Exchange Inc. (jointly Nominations open until August 14 33695), 804 Carnegie Center, Debts, $0 to $50,000; 06/14/17. administered to case #17- Princeton, N.J. 08540; Assets, Attorney, Zack A. Clement; NRG Wholesale Generation 33695), 804 Carnegie Center, $10,000,001 to $50,000,000; case #17-33723, 06/14/17. GP LLC (jointly administered Princeton, N.J. 08540; Assets, NOMINATE NOW AT: bizj.us/1p2uwu Debts, $50,001 to $100,000; NRG Lovett Development I to case #17-33695), 804 $0 to $50,000; Debts, $0 to Attorney, Zack A. Clement; LLC (jointly administered Carnegie Center, Princeton, $50,000; Attorney, Zack A. case #17-33709, 06/14/17. to case #17-33695), 804 N.J. 08540; Assets, Clement; case #17-33752, Carnegie Center, Princeton, $1,000,001 to $10,000,000; 06/14/17. NOMINATIONS: Mirant New York Services LLC (jointly administered N.J. 08540; Assets, $0 Debts, $0 to $50,000; RRI Energy Ventures Inc. to $50,000; Debts, $0 to Attorney, Zack A. Clement; NATALIE HARMS | ASSOCIATE EDITOR FOR PRINT to case #17-33695), 804 (jointly administered to case $50,000; Attorney, Zack A. case #17-33738, 06/14/17. Carnegie Center, Princeton, #17-33695), 804 Carnegie [email protected] Clement; case #17-33724, N.J. 08540; Assets, $0 NRG Wholesale Generation Center, Princeton, N.J. 08540; 06/14/17. to $50,000; Debts, $0 to LP (jointly administered Assets, $0 to $50,000; Debts, SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: $50,000; Attorney, Zack A. NRG Lovett LLC (jointly to case #17-33695), 804 $0 to $50,000; Attorney, Zack GREG COX | ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Clement; case #17-33710, administered to case #17- Carnegie Center, Princeton, A. Clement; case #17-33753, [email protected] 06/14/17. 33695), 804 Carnegie Center, N.J. 08540; Assets, $500 06/14/17. Mirant Power Purchase LLC Princeton, N.J. 08540; Assets, million to $1 billion; Debts, NRG Northeast Holdings Inc. (jointly administered to case $1,000,001 to $10,000,000; $0 to $50,000; Attorney, Zack (jointly administered to case EVENT DETAILS: #17-33695), 804 Carnegie Debts, $1,000,001 to A. Clement; case #17-33739, #17-33695), 804 Carnegie AUBREY STUART | EVENT MANAGER Center, Princeton, N.J. 08540; $10,000,000; Attorney, Zack 06/14/17. Center, Princeton, N.J. 08540; Assets, $0 to $50,000; Debts, A. Clement; case #17-33725, NRG Willow Pass LLC Assets, $0 to $50,000; Debts, [email protected] $0 to $50,000; Attorney, Zack 06/14/17. (jointly administered to case $0 to $50,000; Attorney, Zack A. Clement; case #17-33711, NRG New York LLC (jointly #17-33695), 804 Carnegie A. Clement; case #17-33759, 06/14/17. administered to case Center, Princeton, N.J. 08540; 06/14/17. JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL 27

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IS YOUR COMPANY A Spring Shamrock Holdings Trademark Hitt, commercial family residence at 13906 Aquarium World by Anything Co. Inc., 22003 Mossy Oaks alteration at 1301 McKinney Burnett Hills Ln., $301,000. Fishy, 13157 Northwest Fwy., Rd., Spring 77389; Assets, St. #1600, EnLink Houston Houston 77040, $11,905, $500,001 to $1,000,000; (hi-rise office remodel), (940/941), Book/Page RP- GREAT PLACE TO WORK? Debts, $100,001 to $1,000,000. RR Federal 2017-262226, 06/13/17. $500,000; Attorney, Steven Warwick Construction, tax liens Houston Cardiac Association A. Leyh; case #17-33772, commercial alteration at 645 PA, P.O. Box 926364, Houston 06/15/17. Heights Blvd. #2A, Jand Inc. Filed by the Internal Revenue 77292, $58,502, (941), Quality Oil Tools LLC (lead), (retail remodel), $300,000. Service against assets of a Book/Page RP-2017-262228, Gain the recognition you deserve and 2245 Texas Ave. #300, business for unpaid income 06/13/17. Sugar Land 77479; Assets, or payroll taxes. They are Hansen Manufacturing Inc., become one of HBJ’s 2017 Best Places to $1,000,001 to $10,000,000; RESIDENTIAL recorded with the County 4807 Ramus, Houston 77092, Debts, $10,000,001 to Clerk. Published are liens $12,191, (941), Book/Page Work by nominating your business today. $50,000,000; Attorney, against businesses for RP-2017-262229, 06/13/17. Joshua W. Wolfshohl; case $10,000 or more. The data 9411 Braesheather LLC, , #17-33807, 06/18/17. appears in the following order: Hernandez Blankets Inc. single-family residence 8080 Harwin Dr., Houston taxpayer’s name, address, QOT Holding Co. LLC (jointly at 9411 Braesheather Ct., 77036, $26,692, (941), amount of lien, type of lien (if administered to case #17- $352,000. Book/Page RP-2017-262230, HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL 33807), 2245 Texas Ave. available), book/page number, Abercrombie Builders, 06/13/17. #300, Sugar Land 77479; recording date. single-family residence at 812 Assets, $0 to $50,000; Debts, Huffman Dental Center Briar Ridge Dr., $830,000. $10,000,001 to $50,000,000; Inc., 7157 Atascocita Rd., Attorney, Joshua W. Adolfo Serrano Amtech LLC/Kestrel IDM, Humble 77346, $54,859, Wolfshohl; case #17-33808, (homeowner), single-family 4600 Hwy. 6 N. #200, (1120/6721/941), Book/Page 06/18/17. residence at 8406 Nyssa St., Houston 77084, $33,142, RP-2017-262233, 06/13/17. (6038/940/941), Book/Page $314,700. Agustin T. Ramirez/Metal RP-2017-259319, 06/12/17. Bolio Custom Homes, single- Eagle Fabricators, 5711 American City Business JournalsRR Building- Not for commercialfamily residence atuse 2108 Glen International Armament Fulton St., Houston 77009, 2017 permits Haven Blvd., $835,548. Corp., 8850 Jamal Rd. #120, $10,563, (941), Book/Page Houston 77040, $15,982, RP-2017-262234, 06/13/17. Branard Park Ltd., single- (941), Book/Page RP-2017- Bertha Alicia Barnes/Alicia’s Collected from the City of family residence at 1251 259320, 06/12/17. Houston Building Inspection/ Chantilly Ln., $335,000. Texas Tire Terminal, 11144 M&M 24 Hour Services LLC/ Fuqua St. #328, Houston Occupancy Records Planning Branard Park Ltd., single- and Development Department. Tracy E. Mathews member, 77089, $10,742, (940/941), family residence at 1525 10100 Clay Rd. #B, Houston Book/Page RP-2017-262236, NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN The following information is Woodcrest Dr., $335,000. included: contractor/ owner, 77080, $20,809, (940/941), 06/13/17. Cabo Custom Homes, single- Book/Page RP-2017-259322, type of construction, job Cindy A. Petansky, 12618 family residence at 7103 site address, description and 06/12/17. Dutchess Ln., Houston 77070, Raton St., $450,000. NOMINATE TODAY: estimate value. Keitterman Law PC, 1004 $40,292, (CIVP), Book/Page Cauetto Homes LLC, single- Prairie St. #300, Houston RP-2017-262262, 06/13/17. family residence at 4967 77002, $42,809, (940/941), Amazing Living HCS LLC, Valkeith Dr., $625,000. HTTP://BIZJ.US/1P4ACT COMMERCIAL Book/Page RP-2017-259323, 1712 1st St. E. #G, Humble Darling Homes, single-family 06/12/17. 77338, $182,468, (940/944), residence at 13206 Parkway Beck, commercial alteration KCR Hue Foods Inc./Kim Book/Page RP-2017-262264, Meadows Dr., $280,276. DEADLINE: 7/14/2017 at 1201 San Jacinto St. #100, Chau Restaurant, 6806 Long 06/13/17. AT&T Root Sports (office Darling Homes, single-family Point Rd. #I, Houston 77055, DVI/Door Vets, 2121 remodel), $325,000. residence at 13210 Parkway $22,534, (940/941), Book/ Congress #13, Houston Meadows Dr., $300,000. Page RP-2017-259324, 77002, $68,220, (941), Centennial Contractor 06/12/17. Book/Page RP-2017-262265, Enterprise, commercial Darling Homes, single-family COMPANIES RATED ON alteration at 1504 Taub Loop residence at 13214 Parkway Swanson Golf Group LP/ 06/13/17. #6302, Ben Taub General Meadows Dr., $280,904. Swanson Golf Center, 6224 Village Life Center Texas/ Hospital (hospital floor Theall Rd., Houston 77066, Ayanna Carr-Brown sole THESE REQUIREMENTS: East Heights Venture GP $26,412, (6721), Book/Page remodel), $450,000. LLC, single-family residence member, 2101 Crawford R RP-2017-259326, 06/12/17. St. #309, Houston 77002, Work environment ONLY TWO Corinthian Contracting, at 1625 W. Main St., $10,354, (940/941), Book/ commercial construction at $365,525. Super Froyo West 8 LLC/ WEEKS LEFT TO Page RP-2017-262266, R 6011 Washington Ave., The David Tran member, 27536 Personal growth Felipa Vasquez 06/13/17. Union Kitchen #5 (restaurant Robillard Springs Ln., Katy NOMINATE! (homeowner), single-family 77494, $30,203, (941), R build-out), $750,000. residence at 7149 Myrtle St., Corium Ventures PLLC, 2455 Professional development Book/Page RP-2017-259335, Dunstan Rd. #215, Houston Durotech Inc., commercial $312,468. 06/12/17. 77005, $18,868, (941), building at 6010 Little R Lennar Homes of Texas Inc., Book/Page RP-2017-262267, People York Rd. Bldg. E, Houston Alton E. Dacus, 3417 Benfield single-family residence at 06/13/17. Community College Dr., Houston 77082, $90,859, 13414 Hays Highlands Ln., (6672), Book/Page RP-2017- R Embracing change/new ideas (automotive tech school and $386,000. Swanson Golf Group LP/ sitework), $6,000,000. 259339, 06/12/17. Swanson Golf Center, 6224 Lennar Homes of Texas Theall Rd., Houston 77066, Embree Construction Group Ott Q. Chin/Sage West Inc., single-family residence $19,160, (941), Book/Page Inc., commercial alteration at Office Supplies, 1213 West at 5711 Balcones Ridge Ln., Loop N. #120, Houston RP-2017-262268, 06/13/17. 5061 Westheimer Rd. #8060, $383,000. NOMINATION DIRECTIONS: Double Eagle Steakhouse 77055, $21,814, (941), Houston LF Baytown LLC/ (restaurant remodel), Mario Landaverde, single- Book/Page RP-2017-259342, Fernando Martinez sole Step 1: Complete online form by July 14, 2017 $1,000,000. family residence at 8102 06/12/17. member, 1223 Havner Ln., Swiftwater Ln., $450,000. General Staff Services Houston 77037, $137,078, Kimball Construction (941), Book/Page RP-2017- Step 2: Quantum Workplace issues anonymous employee survey , commercial Mazzarino Construction and Inc., 15514 Creekhaven Dr., Services 262269, 06/13/17. alteration at 1200 Smith St. Development, single-family Houston 77084, $28,077, 7th Fl., Brookfield Properties residence at 706 E. 13th St., (6721/941), Book/Page RP- Interline Pipeline Co., 700 Step 3: Data analyzed by Quantum Workplace for top 50 ranked (spec lease for future office), $462,000. 2017-259343, 06/12/17. Louisiana St. #48, Houston $348,857. MHI Inc., single-family Higginbotham Associates 77002, $191,186, (1120), Step 4: Winners named/notified at the 2017 Best Places to residence at 3619 Somerset Inc., 10333 Richmond Ave., Book/Page RP-2017-262271, Linbeck, commercial building 06/13/17. at 4211 Watonga Blvd. #T5, York Ln., $288,000. Houston 77042, $37,959, (1120), Book/Page RP-2017- Work Awards Luncheon Kipp Inc. (classroom modular Partners in Building, single- 259362, 06/12/17. bldg.), $601,000. family residence at 2643 RR Federal tax Linbeck, commercial building Fountain Key Blvd., $460,000. Hicham Nafaa, 15155 Richmond Ave. #1216, at 4211 Watonga Blvd. #T6, Partners in Building, single- lien releases Houston 77082, $26,788, Kipp Inc. (classroom modular family residence at 2647 (CIVP), Book/Page RP-2017- bldg.), $705,000. Fountain Key Blvd., $490,000. The following Federal Tax EVENT INFORMATION: 259378, 06/12/17. Liens have been released M. Scott Construction, R.B. Ratcliffe Assoc., single- because the lien has been paid Contact Aubrey Stuart - Events Manager commercial alteration at family residence at 931 Old Linda Davis dba Medicine , 5600 Mykawa, or otherwise resolved. 713-395-9613 I [email protected] 816 Cimarron St., Galena Lake Rd., $490,000. Shoppe Park Independent School Houston 77033, $17,877, Rima Projects Inc., single- District (school remodel), (941), Book/Page RP-2017- family residence at 4022 259383, 06/12/17. Alliance Fencing Academy $1,300,000. Dumbarton St., $430,000. LLC/Geva Audrey single SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Geoffrey C. Sansom PC, 2905 member, 4141 Directors Row Meritas Builders LLC Riverwood Building, single- (owner), commercial Sackett St., Houston 77098, #E, Houston 77092, $66,934, Contact Greg Cox - Advertising Director family residence at 12441 $25,867, (941), Book/Page (941), Book/Page RP-2017- construction at 11000 Gulf Pebblebrook Dr., $650,000. 713-395-9618 | [email protected] Fwy. Bldg. A, (shell bldg. for RP-2017-259385, 06/12/17. 259406, 06/12/17. future warehouse/office), RMJ Custom Homes, single- Legendary Business The Pentecostals of Katy $411,550. family residence at 4450 S. Solutions Inc., 3262 Inc., 1941 Westborough NOMINATION QUESTIONS: MacGregor Way, $450,000. Midway Companies, Westheimer Rd. #431, Dr., Katy 77449, $53,306, Contact Natalie Harms - Associate Print Editor commercial alteration at 1201 Texas InTown Homes LLC, Houston 77098, $51,752, (6721/941), Book/Page RP- Fannin St. #300, Spencer single-family residence at (1120/940/941), Book/Page 2017-259410, 06/12/17. RP-2017-259386, 06/12/17. 713-395-9617 I [email protected] Ogden (convert restaurant to 1732 W. 23rd St., $378,158. Framalva Corp./Texas Site office), $650,000. Texas InTown Homes LLC, Anan Group Inc., 8302 Solutions, 6515 Anderson NAI Partners, commercial single-family residence at Broadway St., Houston 77061, Rd., Houston 77085, $19,245, alteration at 34 S. Wynden 1734 W. 23rd St., $331,898. $68,329, (941), Book/Page (941), Book/Page RP-2017- RP-2017-259395, 06/12/17. 259412, 06/12/17. PLATINUM SPONSOR: GOLD SPONSOR Dr. 3rd Fl., Post Oak Energy The Modern Bungalow LLC, Capital (remodel), $445,000. single-family residence at 915 Anan Group Inc., 8302 Law Offices of Scott Arnold O’Donnell/Snider Highland St., $336,608. Broadway St., Houston 77061, PC, 310 Main St. #200, $35,463, (940/941), Book/ Houston 77002, $14,573, Construction, commercial Toll Brothers Inc., single- alteration at 1390 Enclave Page RP-2017-259396, (6721/941), Book/Page RP- family residence at 3730 06/12/17. 2017-259420, 06/12/17. Pkwy. Bldg. A, Sysco Facility Somerset York Ln., $260,000. (dining/conference remodel), Tina Marie Martinez/Tri-Star Christopher Michael Black, $1,385,000. Toll Brothers Inc., single- Roofing and Gutters, 1309 2444 Times Blvd. #222, family residence at 3732 W. Thomas Ave., Pasadena Houston 77005, $24,169, Trademark Hitt, commercial Somerset York Ln., $340,000. alteration at 3 Greenway Plz. 77506, $28,987, (941), (941), Book/Page RP-2017- PARTNER ORGINAZATION RESEARCH PARTNER 10th Fl., Capital Technologies Trendmaker Homes, single- Book/Page RP-2017-259397, 259426, 06/12/17. HOST 06/12/17. (hi-rise office remodel), family residence at 5703 Leoland McGuire & $3,000,000. Crockett Creek Ct., $418,000. SS Personnel LLC/Richard Associates LLC/Anthony Kay Trademark Hitt, commercial Trendmaker Homes, Garcia Jr. member, P.O. Manager, 7518 N. Main St., alteration at 1301 McKinney single-family residence at Box 34312, Houston 77234, Houston 77022, $23,944, St. #1500, EnLink Houston 13710 Windcrest Summit Ln., $52,649, (941), Book/Page (941), Book/Page RP-2017- (hi-rise office remodel), $383,000. RP-2017-259398, 06/12/17. 259435, 06/12/17. $400,000. Trendmaker Homes, single- AFAB Associates Inc./ Rock Custom Cabinet LLC/ JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL 29 LEADS

Joseph Henderson Sr. YMCA of the Greater contract, case #201739422, #201739748, 06/14/17. Texas National Contractors, Authority of Harris County, Army, on property at 4516 77003, Book/Page RP-2017- , premises, case Irvington Blvd., Houston 265625, 06/15/17. member, 11702 McKinley Houston Area 06/13/17. The Lung and Asthma debt/contract, case motor vehicle accident, case #201739166, 06/12/17. 77009, Book/Page RP-2017- #B, Houston 77038, $48,198, Brandon Bowe vs. Buffalo Clinic PA/ReVibe Health #201740116, 06/12/17. #201740511, 06/15/17. Claimant: Avocet (941), Book/Page RP-2017- 262414, 06/14/17. Guadalupe E. Soto vs. Cat Marine Service Inc., injury or Houston Medical Center Andres Castro vs. Montco Rebecca Reid vs. Jo-Ann Development LLC, 259444, 06/12/17. & Sons Transportation LLC, damage, case #201739424, LLC vs. Physicians & Offshore Inc., injury or Stores LLC, premises, case Claimant: Cherry Moving Co. Contractor: Houston Nursing TRW Engineers Inc., 3300 S. motor vehicle accident, case 06/13/17. Partners LLC dba ReVibe damage, case #201740132, #201740519, 06/16/17. Inc. dba Cherry Demolition, and Rehabilitation LP, Gessner Rd. #100, Houston #201739171, 06/12/17. 06/15/17. Contractor: Global New $1,023,985, Owner: Houston Coulter PC vs. Joshua Health LLC/William Garner/ Great Southern Ready Mix 77063, $110,286, (941), Elizabeth Hernandez et Millennium Partners, Texas AVIV LLC, on property North American Interpipe Dade Contractors Corp. Alex Melvin Wade Jr. LLC vs. R. Hassell Properties Book/Page RP-2017-259447, al., debt/contract-fraud/ $40,346, Owner: Global at 905 Medical Center Blvd., Inc. vs. Texas Black Iron aka Joshua Dade Corp./ vs. Office Depot, case Inc., debt/contract, case 06/12/17. misrepresentation, case New Millennium Partners, on Webster 77598, Book/Page Inc., injury or damage, case Joshua Dade Homes Corp. #201740133, 06/15/17. #201740522, 06/16/17. #201739765, 06/14/17. property at 7256 Beaumont RP-2017-265669, 06/15/17. Michael E. Kochanowsky/ #201739172, 06/12/17. et al., debt/contract, case Alex Melvin Wade Jr. vs. Alex Melvin Wade Jr. vs. Grounds Etc., 17297 Canyon Madeline Wells vs. RBEX Place, Sugar Land 77049, Roy Pickett vs. Bison Global #201739469, 06/13/17. PrimeWay Federal Credit ChevronTexaco, injury or Claimant: Texas AirSystems Springs Dr., Houston 77090, Inc. dba Apple Towing Co., Book/Page RP-2017-262866, LLC, Contractor: MA South Logistics Inc., motor vehicle Shawn Roberson vs. Blessey Union, case #201740139, damage, case #201740619, $19,715, (6721), Book/Page motor vehicle accident, case 06/14/17. Mechanical aka Maamech accident, case #201739179, Marine Services Inc., injury 06/15/17. 06/17/17. RP-2017-259450, 06/12/17. #201739779, 06/14/17. Claimant: Alamo Concrete South LLC and/or Montrose 06/12/17. or damage, case #201739505, Shawntee Christian vs. Aretha Bennett vs. Fluor Reginald Harris vs. ZSN Products Co. dba Dorsett, Construction LLC, $28,814, Inrock Drilling Systems vs. 06/13/17. Tween Brands Inc. dba Corp., discrimination, case Cleaners Inc. dba Fashion Contractor: Viking Contractors Owner: Montrose Residential RR Lawsuits filed JAT Construction Co. Inc., Geronimo Gallegos vs. Shell Justice/Memorial City #201740626, 06/16/17. Touch Cleaners, injury or LLC, $19,600, Owner: I LLC, on property at Chelsea case #201739188, 06/12/17. , Mall LP, premises, case Global Solutions (US) Inc. damage, case #201739786, Damaso Tello Garza vs. M&J Freeway Norwest LLC, on Montrose, Houston, Book/ Lists new litigation filed premises, case #201739511, #201740188, 06/15/17. Loan Financial Associates property at 10100 Katy Fwy., Page RP-2017-265680, against businesses in District Valu Industrial/ER Services 06/14/17. LLC vs. Total Industrial 06/12/17. Kennedee Jacobs vs. J.B. LLC, debt/contract-consumer/ Houston 77043, Book/Page 06/15/17. Court. The information Julius Davies vs. Liquid Services LLC dba JV Driver Hunt Transportation Inc., dtpa, case #201740733, RP-2017-262941, 06/14/17. includes plaintiff, John Hernandez individually Transport Corp., injury or Claimant: Alpha Integrated Group Inc./Oxy Vinyls motor vehicle accident, case 06/17/17. defendant(s), nature of action and as Next Friend of K.H. damage, case #201739790, Claimant: Texas Hardware Construction LLC, LP, debt/contract, case #201740247, 06/15/17. (if available), case number and (a minor) vs. HNMC Inc. dba 06/14/17. Installers, Contractor: Contractor: Icon Builders LLC, date filed. #201739199, 06/12/17. Houston Northwest Medical Donnie Avery vs. Carter’s Houston Finest Construction $144,246/64,189, Owner: Horizon Forest Products R Economy Mud Products Center/Avectus Healthcare Kids Residential Treatment R Mechanics’ and/or BTV Tech LLC, Retreat @ Westlock SLP LLC/ LP vs. Roberto Alcala Co. dba Economy Polymers Solutions LLC, fraudulent Center, debt/contract, case $11,200, Owner: LG Block ITEX Group LP, on property dba Alcala’s Hardwood liens Certain Underwriters at vs. Titan Chemicals LLC liens, case #201739513, #201740250, 06/16/17. 365 LLC, on property at 1711 at 24001 SH 249 at Westlock American City BusinessFlooring, debt/contract, Journals case - Not for commercial use Lloyd’s London vs. Maersk , debt/ 06/12/17. Caroline St., Houston 77002, Rd., Tomball 77377, Book/ dba Titan Chemicals #201739793, 06/14/17. Alex Melvin Wade Jr. vs. Claims created by state Line A/S dba Maersk Line contract, case #201739200, Robert Bolden vs. Dr. Pepper statutes for the purpose of Book/Page RP-2017-263203, Page RP-2017-265903, Conn Inc., case #201740299, 06/14/17. 06/15/17. A/S Co./Maersk Inc./ 06/12/17. Snapple Group Inc., injury or Lonquist & Co LLC vs. 06/15/17. securing priority of payment Maersk Line Ltd. et al., case damage, case #201739519, Boardwalk Louisiana of the price or value of work Claimant: Cogent Claimant: Alpha Integrated #201738922, 06/12/17. Consolidated Electrical Midstream LLC, case Irenio Roman vs. Harandi’s Distributors Inc. vs. Gator 06/13/17. performed and materials Construction Services LLC, Construction LLC, #201739794, 06/14/17. Corp., motor vehicle accident, furnished in erecting or Contractor: Dau Builders Inc., Contractor: Icon Builders LLC, Emser Tile LLC vs. Miles of Specialty Services LLC, debt/ Kretia Griffin vs. Ross Stores case #201740309, 06/16/17. Tile Inc. dba My Tile, debt/ contract, case #201739206, Inc. dba Ross Dress for Less, Scott-Macon Equipment repairing a building or other $13,643, Owner: M&R Food $137,839/77,850, Owner: contract, case #201738928, 06/12/17. premises, case #201739520, Rental Inc. vs. Blanchard Loren Tracy Walding Jr. structure, and as such attaches Service Inc., on property at Houston 5110 Griggs Road 06/12/17. 06/13/17. Contractors Inc., debt/ vs. Ahad Enterprises Inc. to the land as well as buildings 504 W. Gray St., Houston Residential LP, on property Issa Chabti vs. Northwest dba Don Auto World, debt/ or improvements erected 77019, Book/Page RP-2017- at 5110 Griggs Rd., Houston United Rentals (North contract, case #201739826, Petroleum LP, discrimination, Jessica Rodriguez et al. 06/14/17. contract-consumer/dtpa, case thereon. 263557, 06/14/17. 77021, Book/Page RP-2017- America) Inc. vs. Spearhead case #201739212, 06/12/17. vs. Lithia Motors Inc., #201740316, 06/16/17. 265904, 06/15/17. Services Inc. aka Jack HOU IND 2 LLC vs. Claimant: Hunton Windsor EMS Inc. vs. motor vehicle accident, case Ledford Spearhead #201739527, 06/13/17. Cross Group Inc., case HWR Enterprises LLC vs. Claimant: H&S Building Distribution, Contractor: Claimant: R&s Commercial Services, debt/contract, case Country Village Care #201739844, 06/14/17. Inland Mineral Management Gowan Inc., $52,361, Owner: Services LP, Contractor: Inc. dba Country Village Justin Smith vs. Patriot Materials LP, Contractor: Icon #201738933, 06/12/17. Inc., debt/contract-fraud/ Builders LLC, $33,430, Owner: HPT 1HG 2 Properties Trust, Stanford Construction Care, debt/contract, case Logistics Inc., motor vehicle Travis McKeown vs. Juan misrepresentation, case on property at 2222 West Inc., $69,949, Owner: Dresser Inc. vs. Rockwall Houston 5110 Griggs Road #201739213, 06/12/17. accident, case #201739555, Chavez dba JC Home #201740318, 06/16/17. Loop S. #485, Houston 77027, Fountainview Drive Apartment Management Corp. fka Residential LP, on property 06/13/17. Improvements, debt/ Book/Page RP-2017-264028, Investors LP, on property at Representative Technologies Alex M. Wade Jr. vs. Kenyatta Thomas-Davis at 5110 Griggs Rd. #154/68, contract, case #201739850, 06/14/17. 5880 Inwood Dr., Houston Co./REPTEC, debt/contract, Finger’s Furniture aka Cantera Global Services LLC vs. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Houston 77021, Book/Page 06/14/17. 77057, Book/Page RP-2017- case #201738934, 06/12/17. Ashley’s Furniture, debt/ vs. Wise Education Online premises, case #201740344, RP-2017-258079, 06/12/17. Claimant: Presto Drapery contract-consumer/dtpa, case LLC, debt/contract, case Yolanda Villar vs. HEB 06/16/17. Service Inc. dba Presto 265920, 06/15/17. Toyota Commercial Finance Claimant: Kennedy #201739223, 06/12/17. #201739556, 06/13/17. Grocery Co. LP, injury or Maintenance Supply Inc., Claimant: ProBuild Co. LLC, vs. A-Affordable Auto Taylor L. Young vs. W.W. Demolition Contractor Inc., damage, case #201739885, Contractor: Sommerall Contractor: 1806 Summer Imports Inc., debt/contract, Jason E. Burch vs. Questback Ronald Bowie vs. Jose Rowland Trucking Co. Inc., Contractor: Demo Specialties 06/14/17. Holdings LLC, $13,050, Street LLC and/or ProBuild case #201738935, 06/12/17. Inc., discrimination, case Morales/Continental motor vehicle accident, case Inc., $47,513, Owner: Storage #201739243, 06/12/17. Business LLC dba Jose Hernandez vs. Brock #201740354, 06/16/17. Equities/PS PTS VI and VCC Owner: Sommerall Holdings Co. LLC, $18,155, Owner: Sunny Isiavwe vs. Baker Continental Charters, Services LLC, premises, case LLC, on property at 6777 CP Realty Partners LLC, on Yessenia Del Pilar vs. Tuan North Golden Sun Plaza LP LLC, on property at 5200 Hughes, discrimination, case premises, case #201739575, #201739895, 06/15/17. Gulfton St., Houston 77081, Sommerall Rd., Houston property at 1034 W. 21st St., #201738943, 06/12/17. A. Khuu & Associates, debt/ vs. Primetex Corp., debt/ 06/13/17. Susan Ellison vs. 502 Elgin Book/Page RP-2017-259180, 77084, Book/Page RP-2017- Houston 77008, Book/Page contract-consumer/dtpa, case contract-consumer/dtpa, case 264100, 06/14/17. RP-2017-266152, 06/15/17. Toyota Industries #201739256, 06/12/17. Leslie Lacour vs. URS LLC dba St. Danes, premises, #201740380, 06/16/17. 06/12/17. Commercial Finance Midwest Inc. dba United case #201739948, 06/15/17. Claimant: Elliott Electric Claimant: Slack & Co. Claimant: Cortima Inc., vs. Johnstone Angatia Rodolfo Torres vs. James Integrity Express Logistics Road Services Inc., motor P&Z Logistics Inc. vs. Supply Inc., Contractor: Contracting Inc., Contractor: Contractor: American General individually/dba Johnstone Reed Jr. dba Reed Exposition LLC vs. Brawler Industries vehicle accident, case Petro-Tank Solutions, debt/ Garrett Construction Co. and/ Balfour Beatty Construction Contractor, $69,108, Owner: E-Delivery & Homes Service/ Midways, injury or damage, LLC, debt/contract, case #201739577, 06/13/17. contract, case #201739971, or J&B Electric Inc., $18,580, LLC, $502,726, Owner: Victor Y Remedios US LLC, on Esther Muthoni, debt/ case #201739257, 06/12/17. #201740390, 06/16/17. 06/15/17. Owner: WG West Lake Venture Memorial Hermann Health property at 17350 FM 249, contract, case #201738970, Matthew Gerdes vs. JPQ Michael Henry vs. Jose I. Jesse Solis vs. Sushi Coast System, on property at 1402 Houston 77064, Book/Page Gomez Trucking, motor LLC, on property at 16755 W. 06/12/17. Archer LLC, debt/contract- Sharon McCarter vs. DM Inc., injury or damage, case Lake Houston Pkwy., Houston Cambridge St., Houston RP-2017-266189, 06/15/17. vehicle accident, case Arbor Court Ltd., premises, Vincia Scotland vs. SKF US consumer/dtpa, case #201740403, 06/16/17. 77044, Book/Page RP-2017- 77030, Book/Page RP-2017- Claimant: Winston Water #201739258, 06/12/17. #201739578, 06/13/17. case #201739977, 06/15/17. 264175, 06/14/17. Inc., motor vehicle accident, Cardinal Health 200 259561, 06/12/17. Cooler of Fort Worth Jeffrey Nielsen vs. Fondren Berkley Jackson vs. AA case #201738995, 06/12/17. Cesar Guadalupe Molina vs. LLC vs. Lake Woodlands Claimant: Lig Real Estate Claimant: Slack & Co. Ltd., Contractor: Premium Orthopedic Group Inc., Freight LLC, motor vehicle Alex Melvin Wade Jr. vs. Texas Fueling Services Inc., Surgical Center LLC dba Investments LLC/Clyde R. Contracting Inc., Contractor: Commercial Plumbing Inc. medical malpractice, case accident, case #201739987, Bank of America NA, debt/ motor vehicle accident, case Lake Woodlands Surgical/ Denny Jr., Contractor: TCB Balfour Beatty Construction fka Shade Tree Electric of #201739612, 06/13/17. 06/15/17. contract-consumer/dtpa, case #201739259, 06/12/17. Westside Surgical Hospital Capital, $19,798, Owner: LLC, $14,200, Owner: Arkansas Inc. and/or Arch-Con Memorial Hermann Health Corp., $52,967, Owner: #201739002, 06/12/17. Olga B. Smirnova vs. Akin Monique Evette Davis Tenille London vs. Aramark LLC dba Westside Breast TCB Capital Trust Trust DM- System, on property at 1402 Kroger Texas LP aka Kroger SW Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld vs. CHI St. Luke’s Health Management Services LP, Center LLC, debt/contract, TXHO2009/Donna Mixon, on Helen Ware et al. vs. CHCA Cambridge St., Houston and/or Spring Stuebner RRC LLP, case #201739260, Baylor College of Medicine motor vehicle accident, case case #201740406, 06/16/17. property at 1959 Portsmouth West Houston LP dba West 77030, Book/Page RP-2017- I Inc., on property at 2150 06/12/17. Medical Center dba Baylor #201740027, 06/15/17. Catalyst Finance LP vs. JV St., Houston 77098, Book/ Houston Medical Center et 264220, 06/14/17. Spring Stuebner Rd., Spring College of Medicine/ Driver Industrial Services Page RP-2017-260172, al., medical malpractice, case Jonathan W. Seveney vs. J.P. Robert Peterson vs. Clear 77389, Book/Page RP-2017- Kishan Dwarakanath, Inc. aka JV Driver Industrial 06/12/17. Claimant: Coburn Supply #201739014, 06/12/17. Hart Lumber Co. LLC, case Lake Flowers Inc., motor 266205, 06/15/17. medical malpractice, case vehicle accident, case Services/The Dow Chemical Co. Inc., Contractor: HERC Clay Branch Inc. vs. #201739262, 06/12/17. Claimant: Performance #201739613, 06/13/17. #201740035, 06/15/17. Co., debt/contract, case Solutions USA LLC and/or Claimant: Charlie’s Sunblossom Center Drywall LLC, Contractor: William Villalobos vs. Classic Chase Wilson vs. #201740407, 06/16/17. Horizon Group International, Jordan Foster Construction, Electric LLC, Contractor: Ltd., debt/contract, case Moves Inc., injury or damage, Mary Cologne vs. $22,686, Owner: Residence Westmoreland Builders LyondellBassell Acetyls Kim Tinajero vs. State $15,025, Owner: Houston #201739015, 06/12/17. case #201739269, 06/12/17. Whataburger Restaurants at 2525 City West LLC, on LLC, $10,695, Owner: Lend LLC, injury or damage, case , injury or damage, case Parking Services Inc., Airport Systems, on property Alex Melvin Wade Jr. vs. LLC property at City West Blvd., Lease, on property at 4141 Anthony Ray Mata as Next #201739618, 06/13/17. #201740038, 06/15/17. motor vehicle accident, case at 2800 N. Terminal Rd. #A, 123Inkjets.com, debt/ Houston 77042, Book/Page Braeswood Blvd., Houston Friend of Corey Mata vs. Ruben Lara vs. Southern Tire #201740409, 06/16/17. Houston 77032, Book/Page contract-consumer/dtpa, case L&M Botruc Rental LLC, Donatus Ezeabasili vs. RP-2017-260457, 06/13/17. RP-2017-264254, 06/14/17. 77025, Book/Page RP-2017- Mart LLC, injury or damage, Adam Pulaski vs. Rick A. #201739042, 06/12/17. injury or damage, case Schlumberger Technology Claimant: Consolidated 266232, 06/15/17. case #201739619, 06/13/17. Corp., injury or damage, case Barlow dba On Demand Claimant: ISFI Contractors Terry Hopkins vs. Woman’s #201739271, 06/12/17. , Contractor: Fairway Services of North America Claimant: Estudio LLC, Laurita Henson vs. Target #201740039, 06/15/17. Hospitality Inc., debt/ LLC Hospital of Texas Inc., Energy Partners LLC, LLC, Contractor: Intertek, Contractor: Novel Creative Kevin Davis vs. Building Corp., premises, case contract, case #201740423, premises, case #201739068, Mohamed Bokhetache vs. $581,440, Owner: Mollie $80,835, Owner: Intertek, on Development LLC dba The Ivy and Restoring Hope Inc. #201739664, 06/14/17. 06/16/17. 06/12/17. dba Cullen Adult Day Care/ Firestone, case #201740056, Taylor Stevenson Sr./Heirs FLP property at Seaco Business Lofts, $96,900, Owner: Novel Noe Garcia vs. Carlos Park Phase 1, Deer Park Creative Development LLC dba Alicia Parra vs. Habitat for Johnny Blunt, motor vehicle Quest Assurance 06/15/17. Ltd., on property at 11822 accident, case #201739285, Investments Holding Chinas Garcia dba La Super Almeda Rd., Houston 77045, 77536, Book/Page RP-2017- The Ivy Lofts, on property at Humanity-Northwest Harris Jeffrey Lovell vs. Bodeguita, premises, case County, injury or damage, 06/13/17. International vs. Trezvant Dependable Comfort Air & Book/Page RP-2017-261041, 264800, 06/15/17. 2604 Leeland St., Houston Academy Inc., debt/contract, #201740436, 06/16/17. 06/13/17. 77003, Book/Page RP-2017- case #201739069, 06/12/17. Abdoulaye Keyanfe vs. Heat Inc., debt/contract, case Claimant: Firetrol Protection case #201739670, 06/13/17. Xiomara Fuentes Ramirez vs. 266238, 06/15/17. Nicole Denise Ferril vs. CWS Capital Partners LLC, #201740063, 06/15/17. Claimant: Chandler Signs Systems Inc., Contractor: premises, case #201739307, Marcelle Hamburger vs. Bounce Bounce LLC, injury or LLC, Contractor: First Choice BFMS LLC, $12,356, Owner: Claimant: Tejas Specialty Nigro Dermatology Group David Granados Mondragon damage, case #201740442, PA, medical malpractice, case 06/13/17. Enterprises Leasing Co., vs. Hamilton Lighting & ER LLC, $29,473, Owner: MPT 2619 KJ LP and/or Fallas Concrete Coatings LLC dba motor vehicle accident, case 06/16/17. of Champion Forest FCER LLC/ National Stores Inc., on Specialty Concrete Coatings #201739077, 06/12/17. Bico Drilling Tools Inc. vs. Power Co., injury or damage, #201739680, 06/14/17. Amy Bernstein vs. Walgreen Gleannloch Farms Medical property at 2619 Red Bluff of Texas, Contractor: Icon Finn Directional Inc., case case #201740065, 06/15/17. Janet Coulter vs. Gulf Coast Co. dba Walgreens Store Center LLC, on property at Rd., Pasadena 77506, Book/ Builders LLC, $125,300, , injury #201739328, 06/13/17. Telecom Cable LLC MRI & Diagnostic Inc. Jacqueline Brantley vs. #3328, medical malpractice, 8929 Spring Cypress Rd., Page RP-2017-265130, Owner: Houston 5110 Griggs or damage, case #201739084, vs. Comcast Cable Wal-Mart Stores Texas LLC, 06/15/17. Road Residential LP, on Tiffany Gray vs. Brixmor Communications case #201740444, 06/16/17. Spring 77379, Book/Page RP- 06/12/17. Property Group Inc., premises, case #201740078, 2017-261347, 06/13/17. property at 5110 Griggs Rd., Management, injury or A&B Valve & Piping Systems Claimant: Travis Brothers premises, case #201739352, 06/15/17. Houston 77021, Book/Page Jim Rubenstein vs. Scott- damage, case #201739684, LLC vs. Energy Reserves Claimant: REM Construction Building Automation Texas 06/13/17. RP-2017-266271, 06/15/17. Hart Inc. dba Servpro 06/14/17. Jack Kins vs. AQUAhydrate Group II LLC, debt/contract, Inc., Contractor: G. LLC, Contractor: Comfort of Sugar Land, debt/ Inc., case #201740079, Greenstreet Inc., $45,500, Systems South Central, Claimant: BMC West Corp. Capio Oilfield Services Christopher Jones et al. case #201740452, 06/16/17. contract-consumer/dtpa, case 06/15/17. Owner: Clarus Tomball $17,276, Owner: Historic dba BMC, Contractor: Ltd. vs. Ace Oilfield Supply vs. Katy LTC Holdings #201739087, 06/12/17. Sprint Energy Services Investments Ltd, on property Texaco Building, on property Dolce at Bella Terra LLC, Inc., debt/contract, case Group Ltd. dba The Grace Harold Lee Murphy LLC vs. GVASA LLC, debt/ at 14303 Medical Complex at 1111 Rusk St., Houston $66,430, Owner: Dolce Living McKenzie Haubrich vs. Al #201739361, 06/13/17. Care Center of Katy, vs. Sanders Clinic, contract, case #201740466, Dr., Tomball 77377, Book/ 77002, Book/Page RP-2017- Investments LLC and/or Dolce Martin Transportation Inc., medical malpractice, case medical malpractice, case Joseph Bernal vs. RLB 06/16/17. Page RP-2017-261366, 265425, 06/15/17. at Bella Terra LLC, on property motor vehicle accident, case Contracting Inc., injury or #201739686, 06/14/17. #201740081, 06/15/17. #201739100, 06/12/17. J.D. Express Inc. vs. Capital 06/13/17. Claimant: TDIndustries Inc., at 24151 Bella Dolce Ln. damage, case #201739372, Michael Reeves Sr. vs. Gullo Charlvette Hoskins-Williams #227, Katy 77494, Book/Page Sign Associates LLC, debt/ Claimant: United Rentals Contractor: Balfour Beatty Michael Cao vs. Nelms 06/13/17. Toyota of Conroe, debt/ vs. Wal-Mart Stores Texas RP-2017-266370, 06/15/17. contract, case #201740476, (North America) Inc., Construction LLC, $332,111, Realty Holdings LLC, contract-consumer/dtpa, case LLC, motor vehicle accident, Barri Money Services LLC 06/16/17. Contractor: Rigging and Owner: Memorial Hermann Claimant: Results Staffing premises, case #201739119, vs. El Paisa Cargo Inc., case #201739697, 06/14/17. case #201740082, 06/15/17. 06/12/17. Mt. Hebron Missionary Welding Specialist, $10,832, Hospital, on property at 6411 Inc., Contractor: Lightning #201739403, 06/13/17. Lorna Spears vs. SJ Medical Chasity Darnell vs. Baptist Church Inc. vs. Owner: FMC Technologies Fannin, Houston 77030, Electric Inc., $47,396, Owner: Superior Energy Services Whitestone Centers LLC Center LLC dba St. Joseph University of Houston, Galleria Realty Holdings LLC Inc., on property at 13138 Book/Page RP-2017-265478, Harris County Flood Control Inc. vs. Yida Special Steel dba Sunridge Shopping Medical Center, injury or motor vehicle accident, case dba Century 21 Olympian/ Lockwood Rd., Houston 06/15/17. District, on property at 300 , case Group Limited Corp. Center vs. Karen Villalpando damage, case #201739730, #201740101, 06/15/17. ILMC LLC dba Keller 77044, Book/Page RP-2017- W. Little York Rd., Houston #201739122, 06/12/17. Claimant: Raven Mechanical dba Pueblo Viejo Mexican 06/14/17. Thomas Budziszewski vs. Williams Realty et al., debt/ 261730, 06/13/17. LP, Contractor: Our Lady of 77076, Book/Page RP-2017- 266653, 06/15/17. Willie Woodson vs. McCoy Restaurant, debt/contract, 2356 Rice Inc. dba Hungry’s HReal Co. LLC dba Homebuy contract, case #201740505, Claimant: United Rentals Guadalupe School, $29,203, Corp., injury or damage, case case #201739408, 06/13/17. Cafe vs. Jordan Cooper Solutions, injury or damage, 06/16/17. (North America) Inc., Owner: Our Lady of Guadalupe Claimant: Premier #201739143, 06/12/17. case #201740106, 06/15/17. Restore Rehab Services LLC Consulting LLC dba Tech Rakesh Khatri vs. Contractor: P&M Roofing, School, on property at 2405 Weatherproofing LLC dba Jessika Patten et al. vs. vs. R&L Rehab Services Inc., Express, debt/contract, case Texas Roofing Supply vs. Metropolitan Transit $10,451, Owner: Salvation Navigation Blvd., Houston Premier Weatherproofing 30 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017 LEADS of Texas, Contractor: Icon Center Blvd., Houston 77059, Francisco J. and Minerva Gene and Nicki Mitchell to Angeles Arreola to 2607 Garay to AEA Consulting LP, Book/Page RP-2017-208266. IV to Toby J. Dixon, 11 2507 Deep Oak Ct., Houston Builders LLC, $32,600, Owner: Book/Page RP-2017-266851, Oregon to Nicam MAO Properties LLC, 16840 Cypress Island LLC, P.O. Box Randall Scott Wade and Burgandy Oaks Ct., Tomball 77059, Lot 30 Block 3 Forest Houston 5110 Griggs Road 06/15/17. Investments Inc., 9575 Katy Krug Rd., Tomball 77377, Lot 3997, Humble 77347, Lot 1 Kristina Adams-Wade to 77375, Lot 22 Block 2 The Fwy. #295, Houston 77024, Block 3 Cypress Terrace, Book/ Oaks, Book/Page RP-2017- Residential LP, on property Claimant: Triple S Masonry 4 Block 1 Tomball Industrial David A. Chalenski and Laura Woodlands Creekside Park at 5110 Griggs Rd., Houston Lots 549-550 Cottage Grove, Page RP-2017-198286. 199276. LLC, Contractor: Finger Park, Book/Page RP-2017- A. Monson, 4824 Palmetto West, $832,500, Book/Page 77021, Book/Page RP-2017- Construction Co., $46,850, $680,000, Book/Page RP- 197157. Angeles Arreola to 9106 Asishai Ron to Soy St., Bellaire 77401, Part of RP-2017-197598. 266654, 06/15/17. 2017-205689. Owner: Aishel House Inc., on HTX Land Development Co. Aspen Trace LLC, P.O. Box Investments LLC, 4127 Lot 30 Block 11 Westmoreland Yahan Yi and Gyoeun Park Claimant: Wil E. Dominguez property at 1955 University Memorial Partners LLC to to MHI Partnership Ltd., 3997, Humble 77347, Lot 11 Meyerwood Dr., Houston Farms, $1,552,500, Book/ to Matthew W. and Persis A. dba D&C Painting, Blvd., Houston 77030, Book/ Memorial Condominium 7676 Woodway Dr. #104, Block 4 Deerbrook Estates, 77025, Lot 9 Block 4 Page RP-2017-206374. Dean, 12226 Pebblebrook, Contractor: 7 Square Page RP-2017-266859, Ltd., 12651 Briar Forest Houston 77063, Lot 20 Block Book/Page RP-2017-198287. Sunnyside Court, Book/Page Erik B. and Pamela A. Houston 77024, Lot 14 Block Apartments, $21,832, Owner: 06/15/17. Dr., Houston 77077, Part of 3 Enclave at Longwood, Book/ RP-2017-199371. Angeles Arreola to 9122 Wilson to Anthony A. and 1 Memorial Forest, $828,000, Silber Montgomery LLC, on Reserve A Block 1 Glen Cove, Page RP-2017-197450. Claimant: TDIndustries Inc., River Dale Canyon LLC, P.O. Lone Star College System Alexandra M. Borreca, 3501 Book/Page RP-2017-197752. property at 7777 Katy Fwy., Book/Page RP-2017-195355. Contractor: Balfour Beatty Jerome Maass to REI Nation Box 3997, Humble 77347, Lot District to County of Harris, Nottingham St., Houston Houston 77024, Book/Page John A. Anderson Jr. and Construction LLC, $269,362, Trevor Tellepsen to TDT Real LLC, 130 Timber Creek Dr., 7 Block 4 Deerbrook Estates, 10555 Northwest Fwy. #210, 77005, $1,541,600, Book/ RP-2017-266707, 06/15/17. Tonya Rainey Anderson to Owner: Memorial Hermann Estate LLC, 777 Benmar Dr. Cordova, Tenn. 38018; 13839 Book/Page RP-2017-198289. Houston 77092, Part of Page RP-2017-199201. Beverly A. Guadagnolo, Claimant: Apex Firestop, Hospital, on property at 6411 #400, Houston 77060; 8408 Maisemore Rd., Houston Joseph House Survey A-34, Allene S. Lucas et al. to Dana Greeves and Edward 2405 McClendon St., Houston Contractor: D.E. Harvey Fannin, Houston 77030, Lofland Dr., Houston 77005, 77018, Lot 21 Block 75 Joseph Ann LLC, 4504 Book/Page RP-2017-199666. 77030, Lot 2 Block 1 Carolina Builders, $16,811, Owner: Book/Page RP-2017-266893, John Greeves to Michael Lot 153 Block 8 Spring Oaks, Woodforest, Book/Page RP- Broadmoor Dr., Lawrence, Southbelt Park Ltd. to 7428 Place, $816,300, Book/Page HCG Block 69 LLC, on property 06/16/17. P. Bacon and Jocelyn Book/Page RP-2017-195367. 2017-197492. Kan. 66047, Part of Lot 10 Fairview Property LLC, 6423 RP-2017-202614. at 609 Main St., Houston Himmelreich-Bacon, 7512 Claimant: Crawford Electric Charles F. Powell et al. to Juan Vega and Maria Ridgewood Addition, Book/ Cunningham Rd., Houston 77002, Book/Page RP-2017- Creekwood Dr., Houston S.I. Morris Interests Ltd. Supply Inc., Contractor: American Home Buyer Ltd., Delcarmen Herrera et al. to Page RP-2017-198302. 77041, Restricted Reserve 266718, 06/15/17. 77063, Lot 4 Block 1 to Jarrett L. and Jennifer Division Electrical Inc. and/or 7102 Tickner St., Houston NB Residences LLC, 5213 Kendall Lakes Ltd. to A Block 1 Fairview Industrial Charnwood, $1,480,000, Ellzey, 1313 Vassar St., Claimant: Progressive HMC Houston LLC, $21,275, 77055, Lot 20 Block 10 Brookglen Dr. #C, Houston Hacienda Services Inc., Park, Book/Page RP-2017- Book/Page RP-2017-201846. Houston 77006, Lot 2 Waverly Interest Inc. dba Progressive Owner: NH Holdings of Spring Braeburn Terrace, Book/Page 77017, Lot 21 Block 24 199679. 1800 Augusta #340, Houston Lu Van Le et al. to Aslam Court, $800,000, Book/Page Electrical Contractors, LLC, on property at 3850 FM RP-2017-195654. Pasadena Gardens, Book/Page 77057, Lot 7 Block 1/Lots 2/7 RP-2017-206911. Contractor: Petra Construction 2920, Spring 77388, Book/ Applied Machinery Corp. to and Nuzhat Hasnain, 18 KEX Investors LLC to J.E. RP-2017-197499. Block 2 North Spring, Book/ Coordinators LLC, $19,690, Page RP-2017-267343, Chavezelli Properties LLC, Windermere Ln., Houston Raymond Vale and Hill Properties LLC, P.O. Box Page RP-2017-198466. Owner: Gospel Truth 06/16/17. Game Day Sports LLP to 3010 Brownie Campbell Rd., 77063, Lot 18 Windermere, Esmeralda Bravo-Vale to 171, Bellaire 77402, Part of Pentecostal Church Inc., on American City Business3838 Fairway Holdings Journals Edgewood - Not East Endfor commercialHouston 77038, Partuse of S.S. $1,280,000, Book/Page RP- David and Riikka Clifford, Claimant: Lights-Direct Inc., W.N. Bronaugh Survey A-135, , 3838 Fairway Plaza Dr., property at 1624 W. 34th St., LLC Investment Co. LLC to Chair Reynolds Survey A-1356, 2017-205494. 3606 Underwood St., Houston Contractor: DLC Residential, Book/Page RP-2017-195709. Pasadena 77505, Restricted Book/Page RP-2017-199694. Houston 77018, Book/Page Edgewood Property LLC, Joel W. and Carol S. 77025, Lot 23/Part of Lot $197,148, Owner: Dolce at Reserve I South Houston 711 Main St. #801, Houston 24 Block 19 Braes Heights, RP-2017-266730, 06/15/17. Bella Terra LLC, on property at Beverly Kerney to LASM PCDF Spring-Win LLC to Mohrman to Robert Bradley Investments LLC, 1200 Post Gardens, Book/Page RP-2017- 77002, Lots 8/12 Engel $762,000, Book/Page RP- Claimant: Cherokee Fire 24151 Bella Dolce Ln. #227, Dabo Holding LLC, 115 Hitch and Megan Kearney- Oak Blvd. #2407, Houston 197513. Addition, Book/Page RP- 2017-206372. Sprinkler Co. Inc., Contractor: Katy 77494, Book/Page RP- W. Ambassador Bend, The Hitch, 30 S. Park Rd., London 77056, Lot 6 Block 13 2017-198596. Icon Builders LLC, $28,248, 2017-267373, 06/16/17. U.S. Bank Trust NA et al. to Woodlands 77382, Part of United Kingdom SW19 8SX; Renovo Homes LLC to Greenwood Forest, Book/Page Melbourne Street LLC, P.O. Highcrest Complex LLC to John Brock Survey A-122, 766 Timber Hill Dr., Houston Stephen and Gina M. Owner: Avenue Station LP, on Claimant: Torregrossa property at 2010 N. Main St., RP-2017-195757. Box 1340, Houston 77251, Topher Investments LLC, Book/Page RP-2017-199779. 77024, Lot 4 Grove Cienega, Doktycz, 602 E. 21st St., Interiors LLC, Contractor: Lot 44 Block 6 Wesley Place, Houston 77009, Book/Page K Town Homes LLC to REI 4818 McDermed, Houston Tysha and Raymond Rideaux $1,230,000, Book/Page RP- Houston 77008, Lots 7/8 Robert Rodriguez and/ Book/Page RP-2017-197571. 77035, Lots 12-15 Block 7 2017-208447. Block 66 Houston Heights, RP-2017-266731, 06/15/17. or The Quille Group dba Nation LLC, 130 Timber to TEI Holdings LLC, 21175 Creek Dr., Cordova, Tenn. Camcorp Interests Ltd. to Long Point Oaks, Book/Page SH 249 #215, Houston 77070, Edward C. and Melissa M. $760,000, Book/Page RP- Claimant: Bluebonnet Base Bar and/or Basement RP-2017-198618. 2017-195733. Roofing and Renovations, Premises, $15,794, Owner: 38018; 7615 Sterlingshire St., Adelaide Interests Ltd., Lot 46 Block 4 Woods of Tredennick to Mark and Contractor: Michael Barron/ 801 Congress Purchase LLC/ Houston 77016, Lot 4 Block 10410 Windermere Lakes Harose Investments LLC Wimbledon, Book/Page RP- Elizabeth Kellner, P.O. Box Justin and Jennifer Hall to Kress-Barr/Titan and Tryko Robert Rodriguez and the 4 Scenic Woods, Book/Page Blvd., Houston 77065, Part to SK786 Enterprises Inc., 2017-199817. 171, Orchard 77464, Lot 4 Matthew B. Sawa and Anh RP-2017-196041. of W.C. Railroad Co. Survey Entertainment LLC and Quille Group dba Base Bar, 1229 Abigail Ln., Friendswood Newport Fund LLC to Sleepy Pines, $1,136,250, T. Du et al., 1119 Columbia A-1032, Book/Page RP-2017- Formula Racing Center, on property at 801 Congress PennyMac Loan Services LLC 77546, Reserve A Block 1 Lee Rampart Holding LLC, Book/Page RP-2017-204554. St., Houston 77008, Lot 8 197586. $114,714, Owner: Best Ave., Houston 77002, Book/ to TXNY Investments LLC, Station, Book/Page RP-2017- 16401 Country Club Dr. #B, Eric J. and Julie B. Broussard Block 197 Houston Heights, Storage Northgate LP, on Page RP-2017-267509, 1958 Golden Gate Ave. #3, Betty Gene Rasmussen to 198624. Crosby 77532, Lot 1 Block to Stephen R. Bachmann, $756,500, Book/Page RP- 2017-207142. property at 2206 FM 1960 06/16/17. San Francisco, Calif. 94115, StratiVentures Inc., 1415 Blake and Ross Morris to Red 5 Newport, Book/Page RP- 12319 Boheme, Houston Rd. W., Houston 77090, Book/ Lot 1 Block 2 Louetta Glen, North Loop W. #Mezz-E, Door Housing LLC, 110 Ave. 2017-199953. 77024, Lot 15 Block 7 Warner E. and Sharron E. Page RP-2017-266734, Book/Page RP-2017-196078. Houston 77008, Lot 21 Block B #100, Stafford 77477, Lot Lazy Sun 1 LLC to Tiffany Frostwood, $1,076,536, Strang to John Hudacek, 06/15/17. 13 Greengate Place, Book/ RR Real estate Micaela Pena and Jose 17 Block 9 Beverly Hills, Book/ Meadows Homeowners Book/Page RP-2017-205276. 4027 Amherst St., Houston Page RP-2017-197608. Claimant: The Walsh & transactions Victoriano Pena to Page RP-2017-198638. Association Inc., Reserve B Trinity Valley Investments 77005, Lot 8 Block 9 Rice Court, $750,000, Book/Page Albert Co. Ltd., Contractor: Fifth Ward Community AEL Properties LLC to REI Babatunde E. and Adewunmi Block 1/Reserve C Block 1/ LLC to Thomas D. and RP-2017-197026. Lange Mechancial Services LP, Recorded with the Harris Redevelopment Corp. et Nation LLC, 5347 Northport Lewis to 998 Qin Family III Reserve A Block 2 Tiffany Kimberly K. Greer, 204 $16,550, Owner: TMH Medical County Clerk. Included are al., 4300 Lyons Ave. #300, Dr., Houston 77049, Lot 17 LLC, 211 Kilts Dr., Houston Meadows, Book/Page RP- Bayland Ave., Houston Castille Investments LLC to Office Buildings, on property commercial transfers and Houston 77020, Lot 5 Block Block 8 Pine Trails, Book/Page 77024, Lot 6 Block 10 Villages 2017-200043. 77009, Lot 13/Part of Lot 12 Jason Ferguson, 15907 Astor at 17183 I-H 45, Conroe 10 William Chapman’s Third RP-2017-197619. residential transfers over on Grant, Book/Page RP- JR & DR Enterprises Ltd. Block 3 Woodland Heights, Manor Ct., Cypress 77429, Lot 77385, Book/Page RP-2017- Addition, Book/Page RP- $150,000. The following Joanne T. Witt to Mason 2017-198701. et al. to D&J Service Corp., $1,072,000, Book/Page RP- 4 Block 68 Houston Heights, 266755, 06/15/17. 2017-196177. 2017-196632. $750,000, Book/Page RP- information is included: Property Investments LLC, Per and Janicke Dyberg to 1300 S. 16th St., La Porte Claimant: The Walsh & seller, buyer, buyer’s address, Sway 2014-1 Borrower LLC 10969 Beinhorn Rd., Houston Legacy Home Investors Inc., 77571, Block 1142 Townsite Steadfast Development Co. 2017-200691. Albert Co. Ltd., Contractor: ZIP code, subdivision (if to GFT Investments, 12015 77024, Lots 1/2 Block 54 5439 Kansas St., Houston of La Porte, Book/Page RP- LLC to Jesse and Louise J. Marco A. and Frances C. Lange Mechanical Services available), mortgage amount Pebble Hill Dr., Houston Ryon Addition, Book/Page 77007, Lot 7 Block 7 Country 2017-200073. Rodriguez, 21115 Tree Top Campos to Robert Eric LP and/or Scott & Reid (if available) and book/page 77024, Lot 17 Block 4 Country RP-2017-197662. Village, Book/Page RP-2017- Dorothy L. Reichert Trust Cv., Garden Ridge 78266, Iverson and Jyy Yng Ho, General Contractors Inc., number. Village, Book/Page RP-2017- William A. III and Jennifer 198741. to D&J Service Corp., 1300 Restricted Reserve C Block 1 12347 Longworth Ln., $12,504, Owner: SV Physician 196317. Sydneys Place, $1,053,000, Houston 77024, Lot 34 Block Properties I LP and/or Body COMMERCIAL M. Nail to Fred L. Lopez Charmetria James and S. 16th St., La Porte 77571, , Book/Page RP-2017-200546. 3 Tealwood, $736,000, Book/ by Ravi, on property at 9230 Yong Tran to FJ 2 Real Estate 2003 Declaration of Trust Antonyo Stamps to New Northern half of the closed , 5531 Fragrant Cloud Ct., 3911 Brightwood Dr., Houston Page RP-2017-200451. Katy Fwy., Houston 77055, LLC Bayou LLC, 9219 Katy Fwy. street between Blocks 1141 George S. and Elizabeth 77068, Lot 11 Block 7 Book/Page RP-2017-266757, Jan-Claire Phillips and Houston 77041, Lot 20 Block #154, Houston 77024, Lot 20 and 1142 Townsite of La P. Nichols to Merrick C. Jr. MG Development Group 06/15/17. Jerome J. Kendall to 3835 2 Pine Terrace, Book/Page Bridgestone West, Book/Page Block 8 Bear Creek Meadows, Porte, Book/Page RP-2017- and Christine H. Walton, Inc. to Adam Marsden and Olympia LP, 2401 Fountain RP-2017-196343. RP-2017-197711. Book/Page RP-2017-198743. 200074. 130 Plantation Rd., Houston Anthony Aucoin, 1910 Ebony Claimant: G Contractors View Dr., Houston 77057, R&R Properties Series A LLC Paul B. Hanna Trustee et al. Bob and Nhi Corp. to AK 77024, Lot 22 Block 11 Ln., Houston 77018, Lot 22 Partner Group, Contractor: Lot 7 Block 81 River Oaks, First Baptist Church of to Lisciotti Net Lease Corp., to PBD 85 LLC, 2800 Jeanetta Capital 5 LLC, P.O. Box Whispering Oaks, $1,043,300, Block 6 Oak Forest, $726,118, Mike Newhouse and/or Manny $2,118,750, Book/Page RP- Genoa to Tower Investment 83 Orchard Hill Park Dr., St. #2301, Houston 77063, 20214, Houston 77225, Part Book/Page RP-2017-205227. Book/Page RP-2017-198628. Garcia and/or HM General 2017-203526. Group LLC, 6322 Cherry Run, Contractors, $61,738, Leominster, Mass. 01453, Part #2301 Bldg. U One Orleans Houston 77084, Lot 3 Block of W.P. Mays Survey A-576, NEI Global Relocation Co. JNB Monroe LLC to Joseph J. Owner: Katy Dental & Medical Assurance Consolidated of HT&B Railroad Co. Survey Place Condominium, Book/ 8 Gulf Palms, Book/Page RP- Book/Page RP-2017-200323. to Matthew and Carolyn Shaughnessy and Alicia Bull, Pharmacy LLC to ACP Real No. 9 A-407, Book/Page RP- Page RP-2017-197751. Associates LLC, on property 2017-198764. Brenwood C.M.I. Ltd. to Powers, 127 Plantation 6601 Corbin St., Houston Estate Holdings LLC, 21602 2017-196516. at 1419 Ave. D, Katy 77493, Faithland Investments & Camillo Properties Ltd., Rd., Houston 77024, Lot 3 77055, Lot 8 Block 11 E. Hardy Rd., Houston 77073, William E. Denham IV to Book/Page RP-2017-266769, Susan Vaughn Morris to RC Financial Services Inc. to 16643 W. Airport Blvd., Sugar Block 10 Whispering Oaks, Westview Terrace, $712,000, Part of Unrestricted Reserve A Clark Warthen Group Inc., 06/15/17. Angel Oaks Ltd., 332 W. 31st Staytop Investments LLC, Land 77498, Lots 10-24 Block $999,999, Book/Page RP- Book/Page RP-2017-207775. Block 1 Hardy Business Park, Part of Lots 8-11 Block 3 Tract St., Houston 77018, Part of 1907 Summerfield Place, 2 Brenwood South, Book/Page 2017-205977. Claimant: IWS Gas and $1,600,000, Book/Page RP- 107 Southmore Addition, James S. Prentice and Mary Supply of Texas Ltd., Lots 27/28 Block 3 Garden Sugar Land 77478, Lot 12 Book/Page RP-2017-198780. RP-2017-200447. Jarrett and Jennifer L. Ellzey Joan Prentice to Wallace 2017-205781. Oaks, Book/Page RP-2017- Block 7 Beechnut Park, Book/ Contractor: Chem-Tray Service Guy G. Gronquist to Cordova to William M. and Virginia T. Pratt Reid and Kimberly A. Bruce and Terry D. 196540. Page RP-2017-197761. Michael and Nancy J. Corp., $57,863, Owner: Capital LP, 1111 Conrad Weathers, 1313 Vassar St., Draper-Reid, 526 Stoneleigh Harrison to DMSL2 Stietenroth to AA Skyy LLC, Pasadena Refining System Carolyn J. Neumann to CNS Family Investments Sauer Dr. #E, Houston 77043; Houston 77006, Part of Lots Dr., Houston 77079, Lot 7 Investments Corp., 1815 2909 Seargent St., Seabrook Inc., on property at 111 Red Friendswood Development Ltd. to Arbenick LLC, 450 S. 3443 Silverside Dr., Katy 22/23 Block 2 Vasar Place, Block 5 Yorkshire, $693,750, Montrose Blvd. #207, 77586, Lot 41 Block 8 Birnam Bluff Rd., Pasadena 77506, Co., 681 Greens Pkwy. Mason Rd., Katy 77450, Part 77449, Lot 45/Part of Lot 46 $974,000, Book/Page RP- Book/Page RP-2017-195746. Houston 77006, Part of Lots Wood, Book/Page RP-2017- Book/Page RP-2017-266777, #220, Houston 77067, All of of F.J. Hart Survey A-1565, Block 7 Silvermill, Book/Page 2017-207387. 41/42 Block 4 Bayou Glen, 198803. Igor Naideov and Olga 06/15/17. Neumann Oaks, Book/Page Book/Page RP-2017-197765. RP-2017-200470. Timothy E. and Martha M. Lisova to Chaitanya Mutyala $1,547,700, Book/Page RP- RP-2017-196623. Simone Si Nguyen to Giac Claimant: Lawton 2017-207029. First Guaranty Mortgage Dao Buddhist Meditation Andrew Spencer to Gold Rodabaugh to Ravi and Asha and Mayuri Apparedy, 5341 Commercial Services LP, Isabel Mangaliman to Zarek Corp. to Natpor Properties Center, 17426 Bamwood Dr., Coast Equity LLC, 116 W. Murthy, 9431 Windrush Dr., Val Verde St., Houston 77056, Contractor: RCM Contractors, Aldine Properties LP to 3D Rental LLC, 5815 Silkbay Inc., 1507 Lawndale Plz. #4, Spring 77379, Lot 12 Block 4 Lot 3 Block 3 Lamar Terrace, , Houston 77090, Lots 5/26 10th St., Houston 77008, $36,000, Owner: Medistar Development Holdings LLC Meadow Dr., Katy 77494, Lot Houston 77023; 5627 Willow Champion Forest, $960,000, $684,000, Book/Page RP- 3540 Wheeler Rd. #114, Bamwood Addition, Book/ Lot 3 Block 30 Wedgewood Parkwest JV Ltd., on property 8 Block 4 Beverly Hills, Book/ Glen Dr., Houston 77033, Lot Book/Page RP-2017-202671. 2017-201702. Augusta, Ga. 30909, Part Page RP-2017-198810. Village, Book/Page RP-2017- at 24600 Katy Fwy. #820, Page RP-2017-196626. 9 Block 4 Edgewood, Book/ 200508. MAZZ-44 LLC to Jason E. Alan and Judy Stubblefield Katy 77493, Book/Page RP- of Reserve A Aldine Square, Hung Nguyen to VEA Rafferty Investment Corp. Page RP-2017-197888. and Kendall Bramlett, 2019 to Bernadette S. and 2017-266838, 06/15/17. $1,420,000, Book/Page RP- Investments Inc., 4283 Eldridge Hospitality LP to 2017-203508. to Chimbell Enterprises LGI Homes-Texas LLC to TPG Northvale Dr., Houston 77014, Woodford Hospitality LP, Columbia, Houston 77008, Lot Timothy Haggerty, 6907 Claimant: Comex LLC, 5143 Birdwood Rd., Holdings LLC, 22715 Bauer 9 Block 68 Houston Heights, Augusta Pines Cv., Spring Ella Jo Hahn aka Ella Jo Lot 17 Block 4/Lot 13 Block 16311 East Fwy., Channelview Environmental LLC, Houston 77096, Lot 5 Block 5 Sky Dr., Hockley 77447, Lot $956,250, Book/Page RP- 77389, Lot 8 Block 3 Augusta Miller to Heights West 3/Lot 12 Block 1 Sableridge/ 77530, Part of Unrestricted Contractor: Land Crafters Westmoreland Farms, Book/ 11 Block 5 Bauer Landing, 2017-197259. Pines, $683,924, Book/Page 20th LLC, 6225 Briar Rose Lot 18 Block 5 Hambledon/ Reserve A Parkway Plaza, Ltd., $29,400, Owner: Page RP-2017-196711. Book/Page RP-2017-197933. Lot 35/Part of Lot 36 Block Book/Page RP-2017-200532. James L. Shannon et al. to RP-2017-197047. Fairfield Village Community Dr., Houston 77057, Part LGI Homes-Texas LLC to TPG 5 Sablechase/Lot 12 Block 2 Chad Harris Meacham and Fiona T. Bailey and Jon Glyn Association Inc., on property of John Austin Survey A-1, Claude Maurice Valenzuela , 8223 , 22719 Bauer Eagle Landing/Lot 29 Block 3 RESIDENTIAL Marian Bates-Meacham, Bailey to Michael T. Tran, at Trail of Fairfield/Fairfield $1,200,000, Book/Page RP- to OH Properties LLC Holdings LLC Garrison Point Dr., Houston Sky Dr., Hockley 77447, Lot Northwest Park Place, Book/ More information on 12131 Broken Bough Dr., 4247 Emory Ave., Houston Chappell Ridge/Fairfield 2017-207954. 77040, Lot 67 Block 1 Terrace 10 Block 5 Bauer Landing, Page RP-2017-199126. Residential Real Estate Houston 77024, Lot 6 77005, Lot 4 Block 5 College Garden Grove/Fairfield Village Hesiquio B. Loredo to Brook, Book/Page RP-2017- Book/Page RP-2017-197985. Transactions (including phone Huntwyck, $950,000, Book/ Court Place, $648,750, Book/ W. Fairfield Inwood Park et al., Abbcott Property Group Claudia Velasquez et al. to 196754. numbers) is available via Page RP-2017-200765. Page RP-2017-207737. Book/Page RP-2017-266848, LLC, P.O. Box 70846, Houston Fort Bend MDS LLC to Promax Project LLC, 6200 e-mail subscription. Please 06/15/17. 77270, Lots 1/2 Block 1 Spears Food Mart LLC to Wright Home Investments Savoy Dr. #400, Houston Teufelin and Stephen F. Donna L. and David J. Clark , 4008 Louetta , 10926 Ashcroft Dr., 77036, Lot 45 Block 19 call (877) 593-4157 for Traylen to Benjamin David to Annette B. Santamaria, Claimant: Southern Allston Meadow, $970,075, Next Built LLC Inc. Rd. #172, Spring 77388, Houston 77096, Lot 11 Block Cypressdale, Book/Page RP- average cost information. Seidman and Callie Pool- 1408 Marconi St., Houston Plumbing Services LLC, Book/Page RP-2017-195769. Restricted Reserve B Block 1 12 Forest Home, Book/Page 2017-199177. Seidman, 4103 Swarthmore 77019, Lot 3 Block 1 West Bell Contractor: Dantex Parnters Keith and Terri Smith to Spears Business Park, Book/ RP-2017-198144. St., Houston 77005, Lot 15 Gardens, $644,000, Book/ LLC, $67,978, Owner: Riverway Redevelopment Lateisha C. Hinton to Gold Jacob John Sudhoff and Page RP-2017-196843. Block 26 Colonial Terrace, Page RP-2017-207853. Space Center Blvd. Land Inc., 11645 Arrowwood Cir., Secretary of Housing and Coast Equity LLC, 116 W. Jerry Wayne Hooker to $924,000, Book/Page RP- Development LP, on property Houston 77063, Lot 1301 Marcella Denise Jenkins to Urban Development of 10th St., Houston 77008, Lot George M. Lee, 5353 W. Dennis M. Schwarz to 2017-203874. at 11500 Space Center Blvd., Block 47 Briargrove Park, PLM Restoration, 6424 Hwy. Washington D.C. to Centra 6 Block 2 Westador, Book/ Alabama St. #610, Houston Rakesh and Mahima Patel, Houston 77059, Book/Page $758,825, Book/Page RP- 6 N., Houston 77084, Lot 6 Properties LLC, Lot 41 Block Page RP-2017-199198. 77056, Part of Lots 3/4 Robert and Victoria Hoffman 4401 Lafayette St., Bellaire RP-2017-266850, 06/15/17. 2017-203705. Block 33 Jersey Village, Book/ 7 Sundown Glen, Book/Page Robyn and William Pack Courtlandt Place, $3,524,489, to Modupe Moronke Adeyefa 77401, Lot 1 Block 38 Book/Page RP-2017-206949. Southdale, $640,872, Book/ Claimant: Design Solution Madelen M. and Benjamine Page RP-2017-196876. RP-2017-198205. et al. to Open House and Adedotun Olodayo Services LLC dba Airflow Ruiz Franco to Chief Ola Development Corp. Delores A. Jackson et al. to Investments Series LLC, The Bardwell Building Co. to Adeyefa, 2916 Emerald Brook Page RP-2017-196097. Design Solutions, Contractor: Texas Companies LLC, LLC to Beautiful Life Inc., Cordova Capital LP, 1111 3332 Dorothy Ln., Rowlett Paul Gray, 3832 Swarthmore Ln., Pearland 77584, Lot 23 Croix Custom Homes Inc. Dantex Partners LLC, 3119 Heritage Creek Oaks, 4008 Louetta Rd. #113, Conrad Sauer Dr. #E, Houston 75098, Lot 6/Part of Lot 11 St., Houston 77005, Lot 5-B Block 19 Braeburn Country to Melynda B. Ludwick and $88,409, Owner: Space Center Houston 77008, Lot 5 Block Spring 77388, Lot 3 Block 21 77043, Lot 15 Block 61 Foster Block 8 Town of Humble, Block 70 West University Park/ Club Estates, $861,000, Book/ Richard Lee Ludwick, 415 Blvd. Land Development LP, 2 Pinelawn, $700,000, Book/ Crestmont Park, Book/Page Place Extension, Book/Page Book/Page RP-2017-199199. Part of Lot 6 Block 70 West Page RP-2017-198484. Lovett Blvd. #G, Houston on property at 11500 Space Page RP-2017-204242. RP-2017-197127. RP-2017-198210. Humberto and Guadalupe University Place, $2,121,856, James Allison Mayfield 77006, Lot 3 Block 1 JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL 31 LEADS

Montrose, $628,000, Book/ Viviano Design and products. Houston 77045, professional- 77389, restaurants. Sagging Oaks Dr., Spring Chetwood Dr., Houston Houston 77088, $52,110, Page RP-2017-206120. Construction, 2150 Colquitt Alligator Equipment engineering. Snowflake Donuts, 10711 N. 77388, retail-apparel and 77081, retail-auto or gasoline (unemployment), Book/Page accessories. Steven M. and Rosemary St., Houston 77098, general LLC, 9766 Whithorn Von Younger Landscaping Sam Houston Pkwy. E. #104, stations. RP-2017-264300, 06/14/17. contractors. Matthews to Robert E. Dr. #A, Houston 77095, Inc., 313 W. Donovan St., Houston 77396, restaurants. JerriApp LLC, 175 Kendrick Union Auto Sales, 7334 Ideal Image Medical Group Mangam, 1527 Sheltering Clear Lake Fence LLC, 1904 manufacturing-metal Houston 77091, professional- Wingstop, 28404 Hwy. Pines Blvd., Spring 77389, Rampart St. #107, Houston of Texas Inc., 770 S. Dixie Oaks Ln., Kingwood 77345, Islander Way, Seabrook products. engineering. 290 #G17, Houston 77433, retail-apparel and accessories. 77081, retail-auto or gasoline Hwy. #200, Coral Gables, Fla. 77586, general contractors. Lot 2 Block 1 Kings Point Hinman Supply, 8034 Level Designs LLC, 16306 restaurants. Memphis Mercantile, 15126 stations. 33146, $13,479, (franchise), Village, $600,413, Book/Page Jesja LLC, 8330 Long Point Liberty Elm Ct., Spring Graven Hill Dr., Spring 77379, Zenith Glen Ln., Cypress Eldpark Market, 13420 Book/Page RP-2017-264448, RP-2017-204088. Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 06/14/17. Rd. #A, Houston 77055, 77379, manufacturing-metal professional-engineering. 28610 Hwy. 290 #F13, 77429, retail-apparel and Westpark Dr., Houston health services. products. accessories. DTS Landholdings LP, 1501 Houston 77433, restaurants. 77082, retail-auto or gasoline Kalfab Inc., 15519 Silver Alchemist Rehab, 15335 Park Spiked Soil Holdings LLC, 20 S. Primavera Dr., Pearland Space City Designs, 15603 stations. Ridge Dr., Houston 77090, RR Sales tax Marco’s Pizza, 8350 Fry $11,632, (unemployment), Row #1803, Houston 77084, Greenway Plz. #400, Houston 77581, real estate-agents or Rd. #100, Houston 77433, Chapel Lake Dr., Cypress North American Auto permits health services. 77046, manufacturing- managers. 77429, retail-apparel and Finance, 14635 Westpark Dr. Book/Page RP-2017-266521, restaurants. 06/15/17. Pasadena Laxmi LLC, 8109 miscellaneous. accessories. #B, Houston 77082, retail- Businesses that have applied Veranorth Capital Whataburger Restaurants W. Little York Rd., Houston The Secretary, 7211 , 1813 W. TSCreations, 20319 Baron auto or gasoline stations. Mogen Industrial (USA) Inc., for (or renewed) a state Management LLC #1124, 2940 W. Grand 77040, hotels and lodging. Beaumont Place, Houston 24th St., Houston 77008, real Brook Dr., Cypress 77433, EDU Texas, 16203 2385 Minimax St., Houston sales tax permit. They are Pkwy. N., Houston 77449, 77049, manufacturing- estate-investment trusts. retail-apparel and accessories. Westheimer Rd. #106, 77008, $13,903, (limited listed in alphabetical order Select Hospitality LLC, 4940 restaurants. miscellaneous. Houston 77082, retail-auto or sales/excise & use tax), Book/ by business type and include E. Chase St., Baytown 77521, Yogurt Culture Inc., 1619 KicKnowledge Ink, 6614 Sake Asian Fusion, 22720 gasoline stations. Page RP-2017-266812, the following information: hotels and lodging. CrudeChem Technology Fannin St., Houston 77002, Morton Ranch Rd. #170, Katy Beeston Hill Dr., Katy 77449, 06/15/17. business name, address and Hampton Inn and Suites, 506 LLC, 5850 San Felipe St. restaurants. 77449, restaurants. retail-apparel and accessories. Mogat & Sons Automobile #500, Houston 77057, Energyguard Foam ZIP code. More information on W. Bay Area Blvd., Webster , 6205 Kirby Dr., Chloe’s Closet, 805 Ave. B, International, 14551 manufacturing-miscellaneous. Shake Shack La Finca Mexican Insulators LP, P.O. Box Sales Tax Permits (including 77598, hotels and lodging. Houston 77005, restaurants. Katy 77493, retail-apparel Beechnut St. #5204, Houston phone numbers) is available Restaurant, 1420 S. Mason 77083, retail-auto or gasoline 131486, Houston 77219, Aaron’s Landscape, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., Rd. #120, Houston 77450, and accessories. $42,501, (limited sales/excise via e-mail subscription. Please 2949 Dunvale Rd., Houston Heights Deck, 1214 W. stations. 5523 Edith St., Houston 19th St., Houston 77008, restaurants. #NoFilterSisters, 3300 & use tax), Book/Page RP- call (877) 593-4157 for 77063, manufacturing- Houston Auto Group, average cost information. 77081, landscape and tree restaurants. Pollo Campero-Pasadena, Towers Blvd. #527, Seabrook 2017-266813, 06/15/17. maintenance. miscellaneous. 77586, retail-apparel and 12338 Hodges St., Houston Local Foods, 1245 W. 5000 Fairmont Pkwy., 77085, retail-auto or gasoline Pawan Kumar Oberoi, 13609 Tornado Tree Service, AmericanBuild-A-Bear Workshop City Business JournalsPasadena - Not 77505, restaurants.for commercialaccessories. use Sandpebble Chase, Houston Inc., 17145 State Hwy. 18th St., Houston 77008, stations. Old School Produce, 5731 4202 Oakville St., Houston restaurants. Brand Wear LLC, 521 W. Nasa 77077, $80,217, (limited Cornish St., Houston 77007, 249, Houston 77064, FBQ Filipino Barbecue, M.A.C. Motors, 6336 Long 77093, landscape and tree 803 E. Nasa Rd. One #148, Rd. One, Webster 77598, sales/excise & use tax), Book/ agricultural-crops. maintenance. manufacturing-miscellaneous. Fire & Ice, 12782 Veterans retail-apparel and accessories. Dr., Houston 77087, retail- Page RP-2017-266817, Memorial Dr., Houston 77014, Webster 77598, restaurants. auto or gasoline stations. Zen Bonsai, 11434 Cypress Build-A-Bear Workshop 06/15/17. Leaf-True Horticulture LLC, restaurants. TM Eatery LLC, 803 E. Nasa Stop N Go, 10030 Homestead North Houston Rd., Cypress Inc., 11801 S. Sam Houston Elmer Auto Sales, 6706 9421 FM 2920 Rd. #28B7, Rd. One #148, Webster Rd., Houston 77016, retail- Alishbba Business Inc., 409 77429, agricultural-crops. Tomball 77375, landscape and Pkwy. E., Houston 77089, Texas Food Stop LLC #3, auto or gasoline stations. Mayfair St., Houston 77087, N. Main St., Highlands 77562, manufacturing-miscellaneous. 14647 Woodforest Blvd., 77598, restaurants. retail-auto or gasoline Lee Wireless, 15935 tree maintenance. $56,828, (limited sales/excise Houston 77015, restaurants. Oh My Jane, 2618 Martinville Polar Market Express, stations. Lee Rd., Houston 77032, Build-A-Bear Workshop & use tax), Book/Page RP- J&S Lawn Care, 1223 Dr., Houston 77017, retail- 10611 East Fwy., Houston communications. Kirk St., Channelview Inc., 20131 Hwy. 59 N. Rhyannah’s, 1238 Beacon St., 77029, retail-auto or gasoline Jose Luis Perez Auto Sales, 2017-266818, 06/15/17. #8000, Humble 77338, Houston 77015, restaurants. apparel and accessories. 77530, landscape and tree stations. 6308 W. Little York Rd. #107, Hartman Income REIT Metro PCS, 2000 Willowbrook manufacturing-miscellaneous. maintenance. Rioverde Taqueria y Bad Bitches Only Boutique, Houston 77091, retail-auto or Property Holdings LLC, 2909 Mall #5559, Houston 77070, 5039 Reed Rd. #9, Houston UN Motors, 8700 Commerce gasoline stations. communications. Sol Pitarque, 2612 Polk Forever Texas Wood Restaurante #2, 2600 S. Park Dr. #110, Houston Hillcroft St. #420, Houston & Metal Works, 14622 Richey St., Houston 77017, 77033, retail-apparel and C.J. Justin Auto Worldwide, 77057, $77,469, (limited Clark Communication St. #B, Houston 77003, accessories. 77036, retail-auto or gasoline manufacturing-apparel. Lothbury Dr., Cypress 77429, restaurants. stations. 12600 Bissonnet St., Houston sales/excise & use tax), Book/ Technologies, 11215 manufacturing-miscellaneous. Chemo Boots, 8705 Airline 77099, retail-auto or gasoline Page RP-2017-266819, Patridge Dr., Houston 77070, Unique Body Trendz, 15723 El Caribeno Refresqueria, Pedro of Houston Bigtex Signs & Design, Dr. #4067 & 4077, Houston stations. 06/15/17. communications. Thistledew Dr., Houston 2525 S. Wayside Dr., Houston Remarketing LLC, 10039 16411 Dundee Rd. 77037, retail-apparel and 77082, manufacturing- 77023, restaurants. Bissonnet St. #333, Houston Power Stroke Group LLC, Rosalinda Diaz, 11315 Log Metro PCS, 1132 Baybrook #202, Cypress 77429, accessories. apparel. Edmerly’s Restaurant, 77036, retail-auto or gasoline 13141 Bissonnet St. #101, Cabin Ln., Tomball 77375, Mall #5555, Houston 77546, manufacturing-miscellaneous. The Diva Bling Store, 8010 Houston 77099, retail-auto or $93,981, (limited sales/excise communications. Blue Water Thermal 10505 Market St., Jacinto City stations. BMS Designz, 1604 Royal Ellinger Ln., Houston 77040, gasoline stations. & use tax), Book/Page RP- Solutions, 1733 Lauder 77029, restaurants. Rogra Auto Sales, 2510D Metro PCS, 111 W. Bay Chase Dr., Houston 77047, retail-apparel and accessories. 2017-266820, 06/15/17. Rd., Houston 77039, Eclair Paris Houston, 2278 W. Mt. Houston Rd., Houston Beverage Mart Daiquiri to Area Blvd., Webster 77598, manufacturing-paper manufacturing-commercial W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston Kiwi & Ellie, 2727 Elmside Dr. 77038, retail-auto or gasoline Go, 25722 FM 2100 Rd., Element Blue LLC, 10615 communications. products. machinery. 77030, restaurants. #206, Houston 77042, retail- stations. Huffman 77336, retail-auto or Shadow Wood Dr. #240, Rushing Air Treated Air JH Printing, 9355 Long apparel and accessories. gasoline stations. Houston 77043, $17,477, KMEC Engineering & , 12810 Gulf Fwy., JVR Auto Sales Inc., 3175 Systems, 3315 Spring Point Rd. #1, Houston Pho Van (limited sales/excise & use Conveying Systems Houston 77034, restaurants. J. Hodge Fashion Boutique, Frick Rd., Houston 77038, NK Food Store, 3411 FM Cypress Rd. #A, Spring 77388, 77055, manufacturing-paper tax), Book/Page RP-2017- LLC, 6100 Cunningham 3214 Ripplebrook Dr., retail-auto or gasoline 1960 Rd. W., Humble 77338, contractor-special trade. products. Antojitos Mexicanos y 266821, 06/15/17. Rd., Houston 77041, Houston 77045, retail-apparel stations. retail-auto or gasoline , 8712 T&J Electrical Solutions, manufacturing-commercial JBTS Holdings LLC dba TXG Tamales Alvarado and accessories. stations. Teton Buildings LLC, 2701 DNA Auto Sales, 4939 W. 4516 Hain St., Houston machinery. , 10893 Shadow Airline Dr., Houston 77037, Magnet St., Houston 77054, Industries Laefashion, 1542 Kew Garden Orem Dr., Houston 77045, Everyday #4, 40600 Hwy. 77009, contractors-electrical. Wood Dr., Houston 77043, restaurants. $67,171, (limited sales/excise Texas Elite Mfg. Inc., 325 Dr., Houston 77047, retail- retail-auto or gasoline 290 Business, Waller 77484, manufacturing-tires or rubber Papa John’s, 10741 North apparel and accessories. retail-auto or gasoline & use tax), Book/Page RP- Millennium Advanced Lockhaven Dr., Houston stations. 2017-266823, 06/15/17. Theater Systems, 15707 77073, manufacturing- products or plastic bottles. Fwy., Houston 77037, stations. Al’s Formal Wear #702, 1801 Saint O’ Auto, 5105 Fuqua Starcreek Ln., Houston 77044, commercial machinery. Garia Inc., 13810 Hollister restaurants. Lassiter Ventures LLC, 310 Post Oak Blvd. #B, Houston Gardens View, Houston GC Enterprises, 1822 contractors-electrical. Dr. #150, Houston 77086, Casa Linda Mexican Sikes St., Houston 77018, MTY Mold and Tools, 10403 77056, retail-apparel and 77045, retail-auto or gasoline Strawberry Rd., Pasadena manufacturing-transportation Restaurant Inc., 11870 accessories. 77502, retail-auto or gasoline $10,364, (limited sales/excise JDA Electric Corp., 9511 Ballantine St., Houston stations. & use tax), Book/Page RP- Sage Deck Ln., Houston 77075, manufacturing- vehicles. Airline Dr., Houston 77037, stations. Honeycutt, 3363 McCue Rd. CHA Motors, 8970 Scott St., 2017-266824, 06/15/17. commercial machinery. Arabia Temple AAONMS, restaurants. 77089, contractors-electrical. #348, Houston 77056, retail- Houston 77051, retail-auto or Fuel Expo, 101 W. San 2900 N. Braeswood Blvd., , 3773 Tornav Inc., 1749 Richmond Rapid Communication, Finally Home Furniture, Mia Bella Trattoria apparel and accessories. gasoline stations. Augustine St., Deer Park Houston 77025, membership Ave., Houston 77098, 10850 E. Hardy Rd., Houston 10330 Solitude Way, Houston Richmond Ave. #1A, Houston 77536, retail-auto or gasoline 6116 Windswept Booth 701 AK Holding, 9036 Long Point $26,165, (mixed beverage 77044, manufacturing- organizations. 77046, restaurants. stations. 77093, contractors-electrical. and 703, 6116 Windswept Rd. #A, Houston 77055, gross receipts), Book/Page furniture or fixtures. Morton Ranch High School Galleria Grill, 3055 Sage Juggernaut LLC, 22820 Ln., Houston 77057, retail- retail-auto or gasoline Mega Fuel #21, 10401 W. RP-2017-266826, 06/15/17. Project Prom Graduation B, Rd. #100, Houston 77056, I-H 45 #M, Spring 77373, Southern Commercial apparel and accessories. stations. Fairmont Pkwy., La Porte 21000 Franz Rd., Katy 77449, restaurants. contractors-electrical. Services, 25514 Old 77571, retail-auto or gasoline membership organizations. T-Shirt Factory 2, 7925 Oasis Car Auto, 2008 Wirt Carriage Ln., Spring 77373, Chick-Fil-A at Triple Crown stations. Direct Signal Solutions, Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston Rd., Houston 77055, retail- RR State tax manufacturing-furniture or Cypress Lakes Project Bingo ADP, 10535 Jones Rd., 19702 Aberton Ct., Spring 77070, retail-apparel and auto or gasoline stations. ER Building Supplies, 939 lien releases fixtures. Prom, 5750 Greenhouse Rd., Houston 77065, restaurants. accessories. Oak Meadows St., Houston 77379, contractors-electrical. Katy 77449, membership Agapelove Motors Supply, The Letco Group LLC, 16955 Golden China, 10927 Louetta 77017, retail-construction Mid-South Waterproofing organizations. Nue Vizion, 1430 Suffield Ct., 2008 Wirt Rd. #D, Houston The following State Tax Liens Katy Hockley Rd., Hockley Rd. #210, Houston 77070, materials or lawn and garden Systems Inc., 14904 Houston 77073, retail-apparel 77055, retail-auto or gasoline have been released because 77447, manufacturing- SSQ Ventures Inc., 800 restaurants. supplies. Lillja Rd., Houston 77060, and accessories. stations. the lien has been paid or furniture or fixtures. W. Nasa Rd. One #245, Prime Home Services, 8906 otherwise resolved. contractors-roofing or siding. Tastebudz, 9350 Fuqua St., Exclusive Bridal, 618 Little Autoflexx, 5804 Star Ln., Supple Skin LLC, 2309 Webster 77598, membership Lugary Dr., Houston 77074, Houston 77075, restaurants. York Rd., Houston 77076, Houston 77057, retail-auto or Regional Mechanical Naomi St., Houston 77054, organizations. retail-construction materials New Nurani BBQ, 13238 retail-apparel and accessories. gasoline stations. Services LLC, 13940 Bammel manufacturing-grains. Equinix US Enterprises or lawn and garden supplies. Shahrukh Nadeem/Maliha North Houston Rd., Houston Bellaire Blvd., Houston 77083, Olivia’s Bridal House LLC, Superior Car & Truck Sales, Nadeem, 15707 Aberdeen The Spoonery, 1419 Inc., 1515 Aldine Meadows American Mowers, 2950 77066, contractors-special restaurants. 1809 Eldridge Pkwy. #204, 242 Hambrick Rd., Houston Trail Dr., Houston 77095, Kennoway Park Dr., Spring Rd., Houston 77032, Shaver St. #C21, S. Houston trade. , 15770 Houston 77077, retail-apparel 77060, retail-auto or gasoline $104,361, (limited sales/ 77379, manufacturing-lumber nonclassifiable. K&T Enterprises LLC 77502, retail-construction Bellaire Blvd. #1106, Houston and accessories. stations. excise & use tax), Book/Page Daniel Davis Air or wood products. Academy Oilfield Rentals materials or lawn and garden Conditioning, 7320 Ashcroft 77083, restaurants. Blac, 5226 Elm St., Houston Rush in Auto Sales, 3031 supplies. RP-2017-259036, 06/12/17. Backcha, 414 S. 3rd St., La LLC, 800 Gessner Rd. #1000, Dr. #105, Houston 77081, 77081, retail-apparel and Jarvis St., Houston 77063, Don G. Zindler, 2450 Fondren Porte 77571, manufacturing- Houston 77024, oil and gas Pollo Campero-Fry Rd., Alonti Cafe & Catering, 811 contractors-special trade. accessories. retail-auto or gasoline Rd. #113, Houston 77063, meat products. extraction. 1818 Fry Rd., Houston 77084, Louisiana St. #M180, Houston MJ&H Fabrication Inc., 3303 restaurants. Officials Depot, 3219 Eagle stations. 77002, retail-food. $565,234, (limited sales/ David B. Reed, 1656A Heather’s Mobile Pet Salon, Holy Rd. #A, Crosby 77532, Ridge Way, Houston 77084, , 4085 excise & use tax), Book/Page Elmview Dr., Houston 77080, 14418 Cypress Meadow Dr., Katy Cajun Lady, 19438 Contreras Auto Sale Savory Spice Shop, 2516 contractors-special trade. retail-apparel and accessories. Tanglewilde St. #D, Houston RP-2017-264449, 06/14/17. manufacturing-medical or Cypress 77429, pet boarding Camellia Knoll Trl., Houston Times Blvd., Houston 77005, 77063, retail-auto or gasoline Elite Stone Profilers, 1803 photographic equipment. or grooming. 77084, restaurants. El y Ella Bridal Shop, 7434 retail-food. Womble Co. Inc., 12821 Upland Dr. #A4, Houston Park Place Blvd., Houston stations. Industrial Rd., Houston TGS, 14401 Interdrive Latino Printing #1, 1819 Wirt Taqueria Mary, 6284 Barker Stop N Shop #4, 1412 Ssgt 77043, contractors-tile 77087, retail-apparel and , 77015, $223,168, (franchise), W., Houston 77032, Rd., Houston 77055, printing Cypress Rd., Houston 77084, International Used Auto Macario Garcia Dr., Houston marble & mosaic work. accessories. 12107 Spears Rd., Houston Book/Page RP-2017-266780, manufacturing-metal and publishing. restaurants. 77011, retail-food. 77067, retail-auto or gasoline 06/15/17. Humble Independent School products. Latino Printing, 6347 Trentino Wholesaling Suga Buga Baby, 8525 District, 20200 Eastway Jackrabbit Rd. #B, Houston stations. Matt Mechanical LLC, P.O. Texas Plate Fabricators Ashcroft Dr. #7B, Houston Ltd., 5307B Telephone Rd., Village Dr., Humble 77338, 77095, retail-apparel and 12 Price Auto Sales, 12125 RR State tax liens Box 6179, Kingwood 77325, LLC, 1645 Hill Rd., Houston 77081, printing and Houston 77087, restaurants. educational services. publishing. accessories. Beechnut St., Houston $90,364, (limited sales/excise 77039, manufacturing-metal Latin Caribbean Sports New liens filed by the state & use tax), Book/Page RP- Allegiance Bank-Palm Ordinary Magic LLC, 2514 77072, retail-auto or gasoline products. Triumphant Preschool, Lounge, 6929 Jensen Dr., for unpaid income, sales and 2017-266788, 06/15/17. Center, 5330 Griggs Rd. South Blvd., Houston 77098, stations. Inuktun Incommand 15100 Ella Blvd. #1002, Houston 77093, restaurants. use, payroll or county taxes. #A101, Houston 77021, Houston 77090, printing and retail-apparel and accessories. T.L.-Noah Used Car & Car.Tec Corp., 2926 Palm Robotics LLC, 10635 Ice Chef Bahamas, 20303 These are recorded with the finance-banks or credit unions publishing. , 424 S. Rebuilder & Auto Repair, Harbour Dr., Missouri City Richmond Ave. #100A, Clydesdale Ridge Dr., Humble Yroundtree Designs Harris County Clerk. Published or check cashing. Bender Ave. #705, Humble 12230 Beechnut St., Houston 77459, $33,120, (limited Houston 77042, Anvil Cards, 3817 Wakeforest 77338, restaurants. are liens against businesses sales/excise & use tax), Book/ Texas Lone Star Republic, manufacturing-metal St., Houston 77098, printing 77338, retail-apparel and 77072, retail-auto or gasoline for $10,000 or more. The data Taqueria Los Tamales, 23211 Page RP-2017-266795, 16506 FM 529 Rd. #119, products. and publishing. accessories. stations. appears in the following order: Kuykendahl Rd., Houston 06/15/17. Houston 77095, finance- , 8316 taxpayer’s name, address, C-4 Inc., 15832 W. Hardy Maritime Recovery Services Urban Dixie Boutique LLC, Katriel Motors Inc. stock brokers or retirement 77375, restaurants. amount of lien, type of lien (if Distinctive Live Cremation Rd. #670, Houston 77060, LLC, 952 Echo Ln. #324, 20726 Redbud Trl., Humble McAvoy Dr., Houston 77074, planning. Tailgator’s Pub & Grill available), book/page number and Funeral Services, 24 manufacturing-metal Hedwig Village 77024, 77346, retail-apparel and retail-auto or gasoline Spring, 6062 FM 2920 Rd., and recording date. Greenway Plz. #965, Houston Bluebonnet Rentals, 1618 products. professional-consultants accessories. stations. Houston 77379, restaurants. 77046, $22,145, (limited Houston Ave., Houston 77007, , Momentum Engineered or public relations or Kiss It by Scarlet Vildi, Su Familia Cars and Trucks sales/excise & use tax), Book/ general contractors. Bayou Cafe & Oyster Bar, Systems Inc., 8305 Monroe management. 15807 Pleasant Green Cir., 6914 North Fwy., Houston FPS LP/Furniture Page RP-2017-266802, 8921 Louetta Rd. #B, Houston Mad Renovations, 13517 Rd., Houston 77061, WSP USA Inc., 16200 Tomball 77377, retail-apparel 77076, retail-auto or gasoline Procurement Services 06/15/17. 77379, restaurants. and accessories. stations. Indianapolis St., Houston manufacturing-metal Park Row, Houston 77084, LLC, P.O. Box 451189, Fredis Antonio Romero, 77015, general contractors. products. professional-consultants The Patriot Bar & Grill, 3422 Axio Scrubs & More, 9001 Freeway Auto, 12819 Houston 77245, $20,902, 1115 W. 20th St., Houston FM 2920 Rd. #220, Spring Alleged Remodeling and Bellaire Research, or public relations or Louetta Rd. #9031, Houston Westheimer Rd., Houston (unemployment), Book/Page 77008, $11,358, (seller Construction LLC, 5847 San 14111 Champions Hamlet management. 77388, restaurants. 77379, retail-apparel and 77077, retail-auto or gasoline RP-2017-262147, 06/13/17. financed sales-motor vehicle Felipe St. #1700, Houston Ct., Houston 77069, J. Lozano Professional Tree Torchy’s Tacos, 2162 Spring accessories. stations. Timeline Logistics Inc., sales), Book/Page RP-2017- 77057, general contractors. manufacturing-metal Service, 3342 Boynton Dr., Stuebner Rd. #530, Spring DDS Twirl Girls, 19806 F.M.C. Auto Sales, 6715 7801 N. Shepherd Dr. #109, 266810, 06/15/17. 32 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017

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Harris-Galveston Subsidence District 1660 West Bay Area Blvd. Friendswood, Texas 77546-2640 www.subsidence.org Phone: (281) 486-1105 Fax: (281) 218-3700 NOTICE OF HEARING 7/11/2017

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all county and municipal governments and to all interested persons within the Harris and Galveston Counties: That the Board of Directors of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District will hold hearings on applications for new well permits and for renewal or amendment of existing permits or requests to reconsider denial of well registrations submitted by the below listed parties, on Jul 11, 2017, beginning at 9:00 a.m., at the office of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, 1660 West Bay Area Blvd., Friendswood, Harris County, Texas.

NOTICE is hereby specifically given to: 1. 95 Sunnywood LLC 55. Cristo de Poder Church 109. Gordy, Glen 163. Loofboro, Ryan 217. Shannon, Jody & Wendy 2. Abatecola, Robert 56. Cuevas, Manuel 110. Grace Memorial Park, Inc. 164. Mainland Coastal Transportation 218. Shotwell, William 3. Abbott, Wade 57. Dang, Duc P. 111. Greer, Allyn 165. Mainland Medical Center Hospital 219. Slabic, Jure 4. Affolter Contracting Company, Inc. 58. Daro Farm 112. Gulf Coast Center, The 166. Manriquez, Omar 220. SLL Transportation, LLC 5. Ahmed, Saeed 59. David, Melvin 113. Gulf Coast Stabilized Materials 167. Maranatha Christian Center 221. SLMCO, LLC 6. Ahmed, Syed 60. Delesandri, Nick 114. Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority 168. Marathon Petroleum Company, LP 222. Smith, Frederick Guy 7. Alaniz & Hernandez, LLC 61. Delesandri, Tony 115. Gulf Greyhound Partners 169. Marquee on the Bay 223. Smith, John - Bobbie Hilliard 8. Allen, David 62. Denney, Richard C. 116. H & C 888 Investments, Inc. 170. Martinez, Victor 224. Smith, Steve H. 9. Allied Tube & Conduit Corp. 63. Derichebourg Recycling USA, Inc. 117. Haak, Raymond L. 171. McGregor, Gary 225. Snapper Investments, Ltd. 10. Alvin Task Masters LLC 64. Do, Chuong 118. Halili Trustee, Hajrulla 172. Milhoan, John 226. Sosa, Elodio & Mayola 11. Andoe, Kevin 65. Dobbs, Betty 119. Hart, Robert 173. Miller, Rick 227. South Shore Storage 12. Argueta, Nancy 66. Dorsett 120. Haskell, Howard N. 174. Milligan, Jerome Leo 228. Southern Crushed Concrete 13. Argueta, Sissi 67. Drury, DebbieAmerican City Business 121. Hayes, JournalsAllen & Barbara - Not for commercial 175. Milts Seafood use 229. Southwest Terminals, LLC 14. Armstrong, Michael 68. Duncan, Lloyd W 122. Hidden Palms, The 176. Mitosinka, Victor 230. Spencer, Barbara 15. Auer, Kelly 69. Eckenrode, Scott 123. Highlands Bayou Est Water Supply 177. Modern Method Gunite, Inc. 231. Stamoulis, Stefan 16. BAAD Silverwater Properties LTD 70. Ecolotron, Inc. 124. Hilcorp Energy Company 178. Moody Methodist Church 232. Stephens, H W 17. Bacliff M.U.D. 71. Egret Bay Self Storage 125. Hillman, Wilson 179. Moses, Rex 233. Stuart, James 18. Bacon, Thomas G. 72. Elizondo Mobile Home Park 126. Hitchcock, City of 180. Mt. Olivet Cemetery 234. Talon Air 19. Barber's Nursery Inc. 73. Energy Services International, LLC 127. Hodges, Helen I. 181. Nature Conservancy of Texas, The 235. Tema Oil And Gas Company 20. Bass & Bay RV Park 74. Evans, John 128. Hopper, Ronnie 182. Neal, Jo Ann 236. Texas City, City of 21. Bay Area Church 75. F & L Concrete Services, Inc. 129. Hops Propane 183. Nguyen, Vincent Xuan 237. Texas Precast 22. Bay Area Pet Adoptions 76. Fairbanks Woodland LLC 130. Houston Petroleum Company 184. North Fort Bend Water Authority 238. Texas Tulip, Inc. DBA Fuel Express #6 23. Bay Electric Supply 77. Fairway Energy Partners LLC 131. Hower, Samuel D. 185. Northampton M.U.D. 239. Tran, Kim 24. Bayview M.U.D. 78. Finish Line Enterprises. LLC 132. Hutchings, Theresa 186. P & V Machine Inc. 240. Trimble, Margaret 25. Bedford Apartments 79. First Baptist Church of Algoa 133. Indrasena, Tony 187. Pearland Sportsman's Club 241. TRS FEC I, LLC DBA Zuma Fun Center 26. Beltran, Mayra 80. Foothills Texas, Inc. 134. Ingredients Logisitics Inc. 188. Plite, Cathy 242. Turner, James Harty 27. Besco Electric Supply 81. Ford, Judith A. 135. Inland Marine Services LLC 189. Pointe West 243. Tuscan Courtyard 28. Blackburn, Greg 82. Forest Park Cemeteries-East 136. ISP Technologies Inc 190. Porter Jr., Kenneth W. 244. USA North County Landfill 29. Blanchard Refining Company, LLC 83. Fraternal Order of Eagles # 3789 137. Jackrabbit Office 191. Postell, Tom 245. Valero Refining - Texas LP 30. Borden Dairy Company 84. Friendswood, City of 138. Jammer, Anthony 192. Powers, Larry M. 246. VFW Post 5400 31. Botello, Jose 85. G & H Business Solutions, Inc. 139. Jardina Garden Center Inc. 193. Pullen, Cory 247. Villatoro, Isabel 32. Bradshaw Nursery, Inc. 86. G. L. Machine Works, Inc. 140. JC Landscape 194. Quality Mobile Home Park LLC 248. Walden Pond Owners Association 33. Breeze on the Lake 87. Galveston Bay Rv Resort and Marina 141. Johnson, Tim 195. Ramos, Gerardo 249. Waldrop, Leon & Phyllis 34. Brittany Lakes HOA 88. Galveston Co. Beach & Parks Dept. 142. Jones, Larry 196. Ramoutar, Latchman 250. Wasko, William 35. Bryan, Bobbi 89. Galveston Co. FWSD 6/Village of Tiki Island 143. K & B Water Works 197. Reactor Resources 251. Wasko, William J. 36. Bryant Industrial Services, LLC 90. Galveston Co. Landfill Texas, LP 144. K & S Properties 198. Republic Helicopters, Inc. 252. Webb, James Et Al 37. Bunker Hill, City of 91. Galveston Co. M.U.D. 12 145. Kandiliotis, Nikolas 199. Rice, Norman 253. West Bay Assembly Of God 38. Burks, Larry 92. Galveston Co. M.U.D. 51 146. Keyko Street Holdings, LLC 200. Ricks, Bobby 254. Westwind Helicopters, Inc. 39. Calumet Penreco 93. Galveston Co. Road District 1 147. KFG Developers LLC 201. Rivera, Levi 255. White Oak Operating Company, LLC 40. Calumet Penreco, LLC 94. Galveston Co. W.C. & I.D. 12 148. Khera Interest Inc 202. RO Water Resources 256. Wilkinson, Sharon 41. Cambiano Jr., Thomas A. 95. Galveston Co. W.C.&I.D. 1 149. Kiersh, Michael Kevin 203. Rodriguez, Arnold 257. Williams, Melba Jo 42. Cambridge Farms, Inc. 96. Galveston Co. W.C.&I.D. 19 150. Kootahi, Hamid 204. Rouse, Tommy 258. Williams, Randy 43. Campbell Concrete & Materials, LP 97. Galveston Co. W.C.&I.D. 8 151. L & M Water Development Co. 205. Roush, Kathi /Charlotte's Camp 259. Wilson LC, C. 44. Carter, Roger 98. Galveston Country Club 152. L.T No Limits, LLC 206. S & K Industries 260. Wilson, Kenneth D. 45. Celebrate Life Church 99. Galveston County Self Storage Group, LLC. 153. La Marque, City of 207. Sadamichi 7 LLP 261. Windstorm Plus Engineering, Inc. 46. Chadwick Investments, LLC - Aaron Chadwick 100. Galveston Memorial Park 154. Lago Santa Fe P.O.A., Inc. 208. Safe Harbor Boat and RV Storage, LLC 262. Wolston, Clint 47. Chapparral Rec. Assn., Inc. 101. Galveston, City of 155. Lainez, Roberto 209. Safe Haven Shipyard, Inc. 263. Woolsey, James & Joanne 48. Chauncey Billy J and Brandon S 102. Garrett, Pat 156. Lakes at San Joaquin HOA 210. Salsbury, Grover 264. Wooten, Olin 49. Church in Houston 103. Garrett, Stephen 157. Lakes of Bay Area Homeowner Assoc. 211. San Leon M.U.D. 265. Wostal, Dolan W., Jr. 50. City of Friendswood 104. Gates, George E. 158. Law, Jonathan 212. Sanchez, David 266. Xtreme Energy Co. 51. Clean Harbor 105. Genesis Energy 159. League City Boat & RV Storage #3 213. Santa Fe Fire & Rescue 267. Youngwon Park 52. Coastal Bend Property Dev. LLC 106. Gibson, Bill 160. League City, City of 214. Seyer, Vicki S. 53. Cordova, Danny 107. Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council 161. Linh Son Temple Dickinson 215. Shah, Rajanji K. 54. Cortinas, Jimmy 108. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 162. Links at Green Caye, The 216. Shamrock Ranch

An Order to convert to alternate water will be considered at said hearing for the following: 1. Cherry Land Holdings, LLC 2. Gehman, Scott 3. Jolly Storage 4. Knight Oil Tools 5. Santa Fe Christian Church

Cancellation of the following permits will be considered at said hearing for the following: 1. Air Innovations LLC 4. Cy-Fair Sports Association 7. Gonzalez, Efrain 11. Madrigal, Cristina 15. Nov Tuboscope, Zak-Lok 2. Centro Christina De Houston 5. Firman R Assoc LLC 8. Hill, Jesse 12. Martinez, Abel 16. Reyes, Mario 3. Chavez, Ricardo 6. Fit Chef Enterprises LLC 9. Houston Sans Souci 13. Mendoza, Alberto 17. Zermeno, Mario 10. Ibarra, Jesus R 14. Morales, Antonio

Any person who desires to appear at the hearing and present testimony, evidence, exhibits, or other information may do so in person, by counsel, or both: Copies of Rules governing the conduct of the hearing are available at the Subsidence District's office. The hearing may be recessed from day to day or continued where appropriate.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO PLAN TO ATTEND THE SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT PERMIT HEARING AND WHO MAY NEED AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES SUCH AS INTERPRETERS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE DEAF OR HEARING IMPAIRED, READERS, LARGE PRINT, OR BRAILLE ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT RONALD GEESING AT (281) 956-2182 AT LEAST THREE (3) WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, SO THAT APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

Sincerely, Vanson Truong Permit Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids in duplicate will be received by Oakview Farms, LLC, c/o Provident Engineers, Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to Board of Directors, Fallbrook Utility District, Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Harris County Municipal Utility District (MUD) Inc., in the office of PROVIDENT ENGINEERS, INC., at 9800 Centre Parkway, Suite 120, will be received in the office of BGE, Inc., 10777 Westheimer, Suite 400; Houston, Texas, No. 504, Attention: Board of Directors, will be received at the office of BGE, Inc.,10777 Houston, Texas 77036 until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2017. All bids will be publicly 77042 (Phone: 281-558-8700) until 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at which time all Westheimer, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77042, until 2:00 PM Local Time, Monday, July 10, opened and read aloud for construction of Oakview Farms, Section One, Water Distribu- bids will be opened and publicly read for the furnishing of all material, equipment, labor and 2017, and then publicly opened and read for the furnishing of all material, equipment, labor tion, Sanitary Sewer and Storm and Temporary Private Sanitary Sewer Lift Station, within the supervision necessary or incidental to “Construction of MTC Lift Station Rehabilitation.” and supervision necessary or incidental to “Construction of The Groves, Section Sixteen Dowdell Public Utility District. Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Sewer Facilities for Harris County MUD No. 504, Har- There will be a NON-MANDATORY pre-bid @ Provident Engineers, Inc., 9800 Centre Scope of Project: ris County, Texas.” Parkway, Suite 120, on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Bid Documents may be examined without charge in the offices of Provident Engineers, 1. Lift station rehabilitation to include, but not limited to: pump replacement, wet well Scope of Work includes: Inc., 9800 Centre Parkway, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 77036, or may be obtained upon de- rehabilitation, piping replacement, electrical improvements, and general site improve- posit of Seventy Five Dollars ($75.00) for each set. This sum will not be refunded. ments.The project also includes modifications to access hatches and raising discharge 1. Approx. 1,500 LF of 8-inch water line and all appurtenances A Cashier’s Check, Certified Check or Bid Bond will be accepted. Payable to Oakview piping above ground. 2. Approx. 1,200 LF of 8-inch sanitary sewer and all appurtenances Farms, LLC, in the amount of not less than Two percent (2%) of the bid submitted, outlined 3. Approx. 1,000 LF of 24-inch through 30-inch storm sewer pipe and all appurtenances in the Contract Documents, must accompany the bid. Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. A MANDATORY pre- The successful bidder receiving Contract award must furnish Performance and Payment bid conference will be held Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. local time, at the office of Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. There will be no pre-bid Bonds in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) each of the total Contract price. The BGE, Inc. conference associated with this project. successful bidder must also furnish a maintenance bond, which shall guarantee all work em- Plans, specifications and bid documents are available atwww.civcastusa.com , search: Plans, specifications and bid documents are available atwww.civcastusa.com , search: braced by the Contract against defective workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) 4605-00 4859-00 year. Each such bond shall be executed by corporate surety duly authorized to do business in A cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount must ac- A cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount must ac- the State of Texas. company each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance, payment company each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance, payment The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive bidding informali- and maintenance bonds for the full amount of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to and maintenance bonds for the full amount of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to ties. Those bids deemed most advantageous to the Owner will be considered for award of a reject any or all bids. reject any or all bids. Contract. 34 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017

LEGALS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS INVITATION TO BID ADVERTISEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to Mount Houston Road MUD, will be received at the Sealed bids in duplicate addressed to Spring Creek Utility District will be received in the COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS office of the Engineer, Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc., 10333 Richmond Ave., Suite 900, Hous- offices of Jones & Carter, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 6330 West Loop South, Suite 150, CITY OF HOUSTON ton, Texas 77042, Phone 713-428-2400 until 2:00 PM, local time, Thursday, July 13, 2017 Bellaire, Texas 77401, until 10:00 a.m., 7/7/2017, and then publicly opened and read for The City Secretary for City of Houston will receive Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and then publically opened and read for the construction of the following project: furnishing all plant, labor, material and equipment and performing all work required for the and proposals at 900 Bagby, Room P101, Houston, Texas for the following General Services construction of: Legends Ranch Central Detention Basin Weir Repair. Department project(s): “MOUNT HOUSTON ROAD MUD – HARRIS COUNTY MUD 118 The work consists of repairing an existing weir at the Legends Ranch Central Detention EMERGENCY INTERCONNECT” Basin by replacing the existing rip rap and ACB structure with slope-paving, rip rap and Project Name and Number: Sharpstown Pool and Sitework PROJECT NO. 40363-06 grouted rip rap, as well as excavation, fill and grading as set by the plans. F-000783-0001-4 The project is located in Montgomery County, Texas. The site is located north of the Grand Scope of Work of the Contract includes: Parkway (Texas State Highway 99), approximately a quarter mile west of the intersection of Project Description: Work shall include demolition and disposal of existing Grand Parkway and Woodson’s Reserve Parkway. pool including pool, plumbing, pool equipment, diving board, concrete deck, fencing, 1. Installation of Water Meter Vault and Assembly For construction contracts over $50,000, the bidder shall submit a certified or cashier’s lighting, site furnishings, playground equipment and fall surfacing; existing building shall 2. Installation of Two 10-Inch Water Meters Within Meter Vault check on a responsible bank in the State equal to two percent (2%) cashier’s check or five remain protected in place. Work shall also include construction of new pool facility includ- 3. Installation of Four 10-Inch Gate Valves Within Meter Vault percent (5%) bid bond of the maximum total bid amount. Make the cashier’s check or bid ing pool, pool building, pool deck, slide, shade structures, fencing, plumbing and utilities; 4. Installation of One 12-Inch Locking Gate Valve and Box bonds payable to the Owner. expansion and reconfiguration of existing parking lot, playground and fall surfacing, utilities, 5. Approximately 55LF of 12-Inch Water Line Plans, specifications, and bidding documents are available at www.civcastusa.com. Said electrical upgrades and site lighting, grading, drainage, landscape and irrigation. 6. Connection to Existing 12-Inch Water Line documents may be examined without charge in the office of Jones & Carter, Inc., 6330 West 7. Installation of 12-Inch Gate Valve with Indicator Post Loop South, Suite 150, Bellaire, Texas 77401. Qualification Submittal Date: Thursday, July 13, 2017 ATTENTION: Pursuant to Texas Government Code 2252.908, you must provide Spring Proposal Submittal Date: Thursday, August 24, 2017 A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 PM, local time, Thursday, July 6, Creek Utility District (the “District”) with a printed, executed and notarized original of a Project Location: 6600 Harbor Town (Key Map No. 530-F) 2017 at the office of the Engineer. completed Certificate of Interested Parties form (Form 1295) with the bid. Failure to do so will Project Manager: Duncan Elliott / 832-393-8044 Instruction to Bidders and other bid documents will be available for review at the office of result in the District’s inability to execute the contract. To complete the disclosure of interested Estimated Construction Budget: $ 2,800,000.00 the Engineer and will be provided electronically to prospective bidders. Please contact Ashley parties form, or for further information, please visit the Texas Ethics Commission’s website at Pre-submittal Meeting: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 2:30 PM Burney via email at [email protected] to obtain document download information. http://www.ethics.state.tx.us. City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby , 2nd Floor, Room 242. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or There will be a pre-bid conference in the offices of Jones & Carter, Inc., 6330 West Pre-proposal Meeting: Tuesday, August 1 at 2:30 PM minor defects. In case of the lack of clarity or ambiguity in prices, the OwnerAmerican reserves the CityLoop South, Business Suite 150, Bellaire, TexasJournals 77401 at 10:00 -a.m., Not 6/30/2017 for. Attendance commercial is not use City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby , 2nd Floor, Room 242. right to accept the most advantageous or reject the bid. All bids received after the closing time mandatory. designated above will be returned unopened. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all irregularities. No The City of Houston intends to utilize the Competitive Sealed Proposals process as autho- bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of 60 days from the date bids are open. rized in Chapter 2269, Texas Government Code for the above procurement. The Contractor will be selected in a two-step process. In step one, the Proposer’s SOQ will be ranked based on the criteria set out in Document 202 – Proposal Organization and Selec- tion Criteria. After reviewing the Proposers’ qualifications, the City will finalize the rankings. INVITATION TO BID INVITATION TO BIDDERS The City may short-list the Proposers that will participate in step two. The City will notify the Sealed bids in duplicate addressed to Castlewood Municipal Utility District will be received Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to Bridgeland Development, LP on behalf of Harris Coun- short-listed Proposers and require they submit a proposal in accordance with the Request For in the offices of Jones & Carter, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 6330 West Loop South, Suite 150, ty Municipal Utility District No. 489 will be received in the office of Bridgeland Development, Competitive Sealed Proposals. Bellaire, Texas 77401, until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday July 11, 2017, and then publicly opened and LP, 23720 House Hahl Road, Cypress, TX 77433 until 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, SOQ and Proposals will be accepted until 10:30 a.m., local time on the respective date(s) read for furnishing all labor, material and equipment and performing all work required for 2017, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read for the furnishing of all material, shown above. SOQs and/or Proposals received after that time will not be accepted. SOQs the construction of: 2017 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation for Castlewood Municipal Utility equipment, labor and supervision necessary or incidental to the “Construction of Bridgeland and Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m. on the same day at 900 District. – Parkland Village Section 12 Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Sewer Utilities, Reinforced Bagby, Room P112. All interested parties are invited to attend. Place and date of SOQ or The project is located northwest of the IH-10 and North Westgreen Boulevard intersection. Concrete Pavement and Appurtenances, Harris County, Texas.” Proposal opening may be changed in accordance with Sections 15‑3(b)(5) and 15-3(b)(6), City For construction contracts over $250,000, the bidder shall submit either a 2% certified or of Houston Code of Ordinances (City Code). cashier’s check or a five percent (5%) bid bond of the maximum total bid amount. Make the Scope of Project: Request for bid documents and drawings should be sent to Richard.Vella@houstontx. cashier’s check or bid bonds payable to the Owner. gov. All Addenda will be posted on General Services website for your review. Plans, specifications, and bidding documents are available at www.civcastusa.com. Said 1. Approx. 4,800 LF of 4-inch through 8-inch water line and all appurtenances; This Proposal is subject to “Hire Houston First” as set out in Chapter 15, Article XI, City documents may be examined without charge in the office of Jones & Carter, Inc. Construction 2. Approx. 4,560 LF of 8-inch sanitary sewer collection system; Code. It is unlawful for any Contractor to contribute or offer any contribution to a candidate Division, 6330 West Loop South, Suite 150, Bellaire, Texas 77401. 3. Approx. 5,250 LF of 18-inch through 54-inch storm sewer and all appurtenances; for City elective office during a certain period prior to and following a contract award. (Chap- There will be a pre-bid conference in the offices of Jones & Carter, Inc., 6330 West Loop 4. Approx. 17,100 SY of 6-inch Subgrade Preparation; ter 18, City Code). Contractor will be required to comply with Anti-discrimination provisions South, Suite 150, Bellaire, Texas 77401 at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Attendance 5. Approx. 16,065 SY of 6-inch Reinforced Concrete Pavement; (Chapter 15, Article II, City Code), Pay or Play Program (Executive Order 1-7 and Ordinance is not mandatory. 6. Approx. 340 SY of 8-inch Reinforced Concrete Pavement 2007-0534), and the Minority, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Small Business Enter- The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all irregularities. No 6. Approx. 10,000 LF 4-inch or 6-inch Reinforced Concrete Curb; prise requirements (Chapter 15, Articles V and VI, City Code and Executive Order 1-2). bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of 60 days from the date bids are open. A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held in the office of Bridgeland Develop- Dated: (Publish Friday 06/23/17 and 06/30/17) ment, LP, 23720 House Hahl Road, Cypress, TX 77433 on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 3:00 Anna Russell, p.m. (attendance is Mandatory) City Secretary Plans, specifications and bid documents are available atwww.civcastusa.com , search NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bridgeland – Parkland Village Section 12 HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 276 will receive bids A cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount must accom- for construction of “WATERLINE CROSSINGS AT WEST LITTLE YORK ROAD AND pany each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond, a pay- NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS LANGHAM CREEK, Job No. 0246-063-00, Contract No. 1; HARRIS COUNTY, Texas” at ment bond, and a maintenance bond for the full amount of the contract. The Owner reserves Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. the office of the ENGINEER (IDS Engineering Group, 13430 Northwest Freeway, Suite 700, the right to reject any or all bids. 50 will be received at the office of R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc., 16340 Park Ten Place, Suite Houston, Texas 77040). The project includes two bored and cased waterline crossings under 350, Houston, Texas 77084, until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2017, then publicly opened West Little York Road. A Pre-bid conference will be held on Friday, June 30, 2017, at 10:00 and read for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment and performing all work required a.m. Local Time at the office of the ENGINEER, and bids will be publicly opened and read INVITATION TO BIDDERS for construction of Detention Basin and Storm Sewer to serve Sub-Regional Detention Basin/ on Friday, July 7, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Local Time at the office of the ENGINEER. The Pre-bid Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to Bridgeland Development, LP on behalf of Harris Amenity Lake Phase I within Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 50. conference is not mandatory. County Municipal Utility District No. 489 will be received in the office of Bridgeland De- The right is reserved, as the interest of the Owner may require, to reject any and all bids, Proposals must be accompanied by a cashier’s check or a bid bond from a surety company velopment, LP, 23720 House Hahl Road, Cypress, TX 77433 until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday and to waive any informality in bids received. holding a permit in the State of Texas for an amount equal to 5% of the amount bid. The July 19, 2017, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read for the furnishing of All proposals shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent amount of said cashier’s check or bond will be forfeited to the OWNER and the bank or surety all material, equipment, labor and supervision necessary or incidental to the “Construction of (10%) of the total price of the bid contained in the proposal, payable without recourse to Fort shall be liable to the OWNER for the amount in the event the successful bidder shall fail or Bridgeland – Parkland Village Section 11, Water, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Utilities, Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 50, as a guarantee that bidder will enter into a refuse to enter into a contract or furnish bonds as hereafter required within ten (10) days after Reinforced Concrete Pavement and Appurtenances, Harris County, Texas.” contract and execute a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the date of notice of award. the contract price, from a surety company holding a permit from the State of Texas to act as The successful bidder must furnish a performance bond and a payment bond on the forms Scope of Project: surety. The Bid Bond must be enclosed in the same envelope with the bid. Bids without Bid provided, each in the amount of 100% of the Contract price from a surety company licensed Bonds will not be considered. by the State of Texas. 1. Approx. 3,300 LF of 4-inch through 8-inch water line and all appurtenances; Except for the three lowest bidders, all Bid Bonds will be returned to the respective bidders Copies of the bidding documents are on file and available for review at the office of the 2. Approx. 2,500 LF of 8-inch sanitary sewer collection system; within three (3) days after bids are opened and read. Engineer. 3. Approx. 4,600 LF of 24-inch through 66-inch storm sewer and all appurtenances; Plans, specifications and bidding documents IN ELECTRONIC FORM ONLY may be Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from www.CivcastUSA.com: search 4. Approx. 11,300 SY of 6-inch Subgrade Preparation; secured from the office of R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc., 16340 Park Ten Place, Suite 350, Hous- “HCMUD 276 Waterline Crossings”. Bidders must register on this website in order to view 7. Approx. 10,600 SY of 6-inch Reinforced Concrete Pavement; ton, Texas 77084, for a non-refundable fee of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00). and/or download specifications, plans, and other related documents for this project. There is 8. Approx. 6,400 LF 4-inch or 6-inch Reinforced Concrete Curb; A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be conducted in the office of R. G. Miller -En NO charge to view or download documents. gineers, Inc., 16340 Park Ten Place, Suite 350, Houston, Texas 77084, on Tuesday, July 11, The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or irregulari- A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held in the office of Bridgeland Develop- 2017, at 10:00 a.m. EACH BIDDER MUST BE REPRESENTED AT THIS PRE-BID ties in bidding. In case of lack of clarity in stating prices, the OWNER reserves the right to ment, LP, 23720 House Hahl Road, Cypress, TX 77433 on Tuesday July 11, 2017 at 3:00 CONFERENCE. BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FROM ANY BIDDER WHO IS consider the most advantageous construction thereof, or reject the bid. p.m. (attendance is Mandatory) NOT REPRESENTED AT THE PRE-BID CONFERENCE. Plans, specifications and bid documents are available atwww.civcastusa.com , search HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 276 Bridgeland – Parkland Village Section 11. A cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount must accom- pany each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond, a pay- INVITATION TO BIDDERS ment bond, and a maintenance bond for the full amount of the contract. The Owner reserves Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to SM Place FL-1, LP on behalf of Harris County INVITATION TO BID the right to reject any or all bids. Municipal Utility District No. 460, will be received in the office of BGE, Inc., 10777 Wes- Sealed bids may be submitted either (i) electronically using the CivCast USA (“CivCast”) theimer, Suite 400; Houston, Texas, 77042 (Phone: 281-558-8700) until 10:00 AM, Friday, website (www.civcastusa.com), or (ii) Paper copy in duplicate. Bids will be received by CW July 07, 2017, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read for the furnishing of SCOA West, L.P., on behalf of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 502 at the office INVITATION TO BIDDERS all material, equipment, labor and supervision necessary or incidental to “Construction of of the Engineer for the District, EHRA, 10555 Westoffice Drive, Houston, Texas until 2:30 Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Harris-Brazoria Counties Municipal Utility District South Meadow Place, Section One Reinforced Concrete Paving, Harris County, Texas.” p.m., Thursday, July 20, 2017, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read for the No. 509, Attention: Ricardo Rodriguez, President, Board of Directors, will be received at the construction of the project: office of LJA Engineering, Inc., 2929 Briarpark Drive, Suite 150, Houston, Texas 77042, Scope of Project: until 10:00 a.m. Local Time, Wednesday, July 12, 2017, and then publicly opened and read HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 502 for “Construction of the Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Drainage Facilities to Serve Riverstone 1. Approx. 11,250 SY of 6-inch reinforced concrete pavement WATER DISTRIBUTION, WASTEWATER COLLECTION, Ranch at Clear Creek, Section Nine for Harris-Brazoria Counties Municipal Utility District AND STORM WATER FACILITIES TO SERVE No. 509, Harris County, Texas”. Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. TOWNE LAKE, SECTION FORTY SEVEN Scope of Work of the Contract includes the construction of water, sanitary sewer, and There will be no pre-bid meeting associated with this project. PROJECT NO. 061-059-47 DST (J) drainage facilities. Plans, specifications and bid documents are available atwww.civcastusa.com , search: Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. A non-mandatory pre-bid 3139-10. conference will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at 10:00 a.m Local Time, at the office of A cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount must ac- A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at 2:30 p.m. LJA Engineering, Inc., 2929 Briarpark Drive, Suite 150, Houston, Texas 77042. company each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance, payment at the office of the Engineer for the District, EHRA, 10555 Westoffice Drive, Houston, Texas. Each Bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a certified or cashier’s check, acceptable and maintenance bonds for the full amount of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to Project scope shall include the installation of approximately 1,780 LF of 4”-8” PVC water to the Owner, in an amount not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, as a guarantee reject any or all bids. line; 1,460 LF of 8” PVC gravity sanitary sewer; and 280 LF of 24” RCP storm sewer. The that the successful bidder will enter into the Contract and execute the Bonds on the forms project site is located on Harris County Key Map No. 367-S. provided and provide the required insurance certificates within 7 days after the date Contract The above described construction will be performed in accordance with plans and speci- Documents are received by the Contractor. fications and any addenda thereto which may be issued prior to the opening of bids. Plans, Bidding documents may be examined at LJA Engineering, Inc., AGC of Texas, Construct NOTICE TO BIDDERS specifications and bid documents may be viewed and downloaded free of charge or the option Connect, and Amtek or may be obtained by prospective bidders or suppliers upon payment Sealed bids in duplicate, addressed to DRC Properties, LP, will be received at the of- to purchase hard copies on the CivCastUSA Website (www.CivCastUSA.com). Documents of one hundred dollars ($100.00 non-refundable plus cost of delivery) ($50.00 for electronic fices of Costello, Inc., 9990 Richmond Avenue, Suite 450, North Building, Houston, Texas are also available for review at the office of the Engineer or Houston area plan rooms. copy) for each set of documents at LJA Engineering, Inc., 2929 Briarpark Drive, Suite 150, 77042 until 11:30 a.m. local time, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 and then publicly opened and Each Bid must be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier’s Check, from a responsible bank Houston, Texas 77042. read for furnishing all plant, labor, material and equipment and performing all work required in the State of Texas, or a Bid Bond, issued by a surety legally authorized to do business in the The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive all defects and irregulari- for the construction of the Spring Cypress Business Center 8” Water Line and 8” Sanitary State of Texas, equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid amount. Make the Cashier’s Check, ties in bidding or bidding process except time of submitting a Bid. The Successful Bidder, if Sewer Line on Spring Cypress Road in Northwest Harris County, TX. The site of the work Certified Check or Bid Bond payable to the Owner. any, will be the responsible Bidder which in the Board’s judgment will be most advantageous to is located in Northwest Harris County, along Spring Cypress Road and Northpointe Lakes The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid deemed advanta- the District and result in the best and most economical completion of the Project. Blvd. Bidding documents may be viewed and downloaded free of charge (with the option to geous to it and waive informalities in bidding. All bids received after the closing time above purchase hard copies) at the CivCastUSA Website (www.CivCastUSA.com). Reproduction designated will be returned unopened. HARRIS-BRAZORIA COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 509 charges may apply. 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NOTICE TO BIDDERS INVITATION TO BIDDERS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FULSHEAR MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3A will receive bids for construc- Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Brazoria-Fort Bend County Municipal Utility Dis- CITY OF HOUSTON tion of “WATER DISTRIBUTION, SANITARY SEWER, IRRIGATION, DRAINAGE, trict No. 1, Attention: Mr. Michael D. Rozell, President, Board of Directors, will be received at The City Secretary for City of Houston will receive bids/proposals at 900 Bagby, Room P101, AND PAVING FACILITIES TO SERVE JORDAN RANCH STREET DEDICATION the office of LJA Engineering, Inc., 2929 Briarpark Drive, Suite 150, Houston, Texas 77042, Houston, Texas for the following Department of Public Works and Engineering project[s]: NO. 2 AND RESERVES, Job No. 2141-007-03, Contract No. 1; FORT BEND COUNTY, until 10:00 a.m. Local Time, Friday, July 14, 2017, and then publicly opened and read for Texas” at the office of the ENGINEER (IDS Engineering Group, 13430 Northwest Freeway, “Construction of the Water, Sanitary Sewer & Drainage Facilities to Serve Shadow Grove Project Name: FY2018 Drainage Rehab Work Orders #1 Suite 700, Houston, Texas 77040). The project includes construction of utilities and paving Section 7 for Brazoria-Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 1, Fort Bend County, WBS Number: M-MAO126-1801-4 to serve a single family residential subdivision. A Pre-bid conference will be held on Friday, Texas”. Bid Date: July 20, 2017 June 30, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Local Time at the office of the ENGINEER, and bids will be Scope of Work of the Contract includes water, sanitary sewer & drainage facilities. Project Location: Citywide. The project location and limits will be deter- publicly opened and read on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Local Time at the office of the Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. A non-mandatory pre-bid mined and defined by each work authorization ENGINEER. The Pre-bid conference is not mandatory. conference will be held on Friday, July 7, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. Local Time, at the office of LJA Project Manager: A.J. Kessinger Proposals must be accompanied by a cashier’s check or a bid bond from a surety company Engineering, Inc, 2929 Briarpark Drive, Suite 150, Houston, Texas 77042. Phone Number (832) 395-2957 holding a permit in the State of Texas for an amount equal to 5% of the amount bid. The Each Bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a certified or cashier’s check, acceptable Estimated Construction Cost: $6,000,000.00 amount of said cashier’s check or bond will be forfeited to the OWNER and the bank or surety to the Owner, in an amount not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, as a guarantee Prebid Meeting: Tuesday July 11, 2017, at 10:30am, 20th Floor, Confer- shall be liable to the OWNER for the amount in the event the successful bidder shall fail or that the successful bidder will enter into the Contract and execute the Bonds on the forms ence Room No. 20S, 611 Walker Street, Houston, Texas refuse to enter into a contract or furnish bonds as hereafter required within ten (10) days after provided and provide the required insurance certificates within 7 days after the date Contract 77002 the date of notice of award. Documents are received by the Contractor. Project Name: Roosevelt Area Improvements The successful bidder must furnish a performance bond and a payment bond on the forms Bidding documents may be examined at LJA Engineering, Inc., AGC of Texas, Construct WBS Number: M-410003-0001-4 provided, each in the amount of 100% of the Contract price from a surety company licensed Connect, and Amtek or may be obtained by prospective bidders or suppliers upon payment Bid Date: July 27, 2017 by the State of Texas. of one hundred dollars ($100.00 non-refundable plus cost of delivery) ($50.00 for electronic Project Location: This project is generally bounded by annisterB Ln on Copies of the bidding documents are on file and available for review at the office of the copy) for each set of documents at LJA Engineering, Inc., 2929 Briarpark Drive, Suite 150, the west, Bauman Rd on the east, John Alber Rd on the Engineer. Houston, Texas 77042. north, and Benbrook Dr on the south Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from www.CivcastUSA.com: search The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive all defects and irregulari- Project Manager: Kent Wu, PE, CFM “Jordan Ranch St. Dedication No. 2 & Reserves”. Bidders must register on this website in ties in bidding or bidding process except time of submitting a Bid. The Successful Bidder, if Phone Number (832)395-2277 order to view and/or download specifications, plans, and other related documents for this any, will be the responsible Bidder which in the Board’s judgment will be most advantageous to Estimated Construction Cost: $5,455,710.00 project. There is NO charge to view or download documents. American Citythe District Business and result in the best andJournals most economical completion- Not offor the Project. commercialPrebid use Meeting: Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at 10:00:00 AM, 16th Floor, The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or ir- Conference Room No. Room 16-A, 611 Walker Street, regularities in bidding. In case of lack of clarity in stating prices, the OWNER reserves the BRAZORIA-FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 Houston, Texas 77002 right to consider the most advantageous construction thereof, or reject the bid. Project Name: Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal FULSHEAR MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3A WBS Number: R-000266-0262-4 (File No. 4235-94) Bid Date: July 27, 2017 Project Location: Within City Limits INVITATION TO BIDDERS Project Manager: Mary F. Bac, P.E. Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to Bridgeland Development, LP on behalf of Harris Phone Number (832-395-4992) INVITATION TO BIDDERS County Municipal Utility District No. 489 will be received in the office of Bridgeland Devel- [email protected] Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to D.R. Horton - Texas, Ltd. on behalf of Harris opment, LP, 23720 House Hahl Road, Cypress, TX 77433 until 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday July Estimated Construction Cost: $2,250,000.00 County Municipal Utility District No. 494, will be received in the office of BGE, Inc., 19, 2017, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read for the furnishing of all mate- Prebid Meeting: July 5, 2017, 9:00 a.m., 4545 Groveway Drive, Rm.100, 10777 Westheimer, Suite 400; Houston, Texas, 77042 (Phone: 281-558-8700) until 10:00 rial, equipment, labor and supervision necessary or incidental to the construction of Proposed Houston, Texas 77087 AM, Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read for the Traffic Signals in Bridgeland Development at Bridgeland Creek Parkway and Creekside Bend Project Name: Waterline Wrap Repairs furnishing of all material, equipment, labor and supervision necessary or incidental to “Con- Boulevard and Bridgeland Creek Parkway and Josey Ranch/Westgreen Boulevard. WBS Number: S-000MAO-0046-4, File No. WA 11266 struction of Bridges on Lake Houston, Section Seven Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Bid Date: July 20, 2017 Sewer Facilities, Harris County, Texas.” Scope of Project: Project Location: Within City of Houston Limits Project Manager: Syed Moinuddin, P.E., Scope of Project: 1. Install Traffic Signals and cabling at two intersections including foundation Phone Number: (832) 395-3896 2. Install underground conduit for traffic signal timing and loop detectors Email Address: [email protected] 1. 4,728 LF of 8-inch to 10-inch sanitary sewer and appurtenances Estimated Construction Cost: $1,852,431.00 2. 6,135 LF of 4-inch to 12-inch waterline and appurtenances A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held in the office of Bridgeland Develop- Prebid Meeting: MANDATORY, Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., 3. 4,616 LF of 24-inch RCP to 5’x 3’ RCB storm sewer and appurtenances ment, LP, 23720 House Hahl Road, Cypress, TX 77433 on Tuesday July 11, 2017 at 3:30 Bay Area Conference Room , 7000 Ardmore, Houston, p.m. (attendance is Mandatory) TX 77054 Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. Plans, specifications and bid documents are available at www.civcastusa.com, search Proj- There will be no pre-bid meeting associated with this project. ect No. 85160194. Bids/Proposals will be accepted until 10:30 a.m., local time on the Bid/Proposal Date shown Plans, specifications and bid documents are available atwww.civcastusa.com , search: A cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount must accom- above. Bids/Proposals received after that time will not be accepted. Bids/Proposals will be 4439-00. pany each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond, a pay- publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m. on the same day in City Council Chambers. A cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount must ac- ment bond, and a maintenance bond for the full amount of the contract. The Owner reserves All interested parties are invited to attend. Place and date of Bid/Proposal opening may be company each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance, payment the right to reject any or all bids. changed in accordance with Sections 15‑3 (b) (5) and 15-3(b)(6) of the City of Houston Code and maintenance bonds for the full amount of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to of Ordinances. Proposers/Low bidder shall comply with City of Houston Code of Ordinances. reject any or all bids. All bidders/proposers shall comply with Article II, Chapter 15, City of Houston Code of Ordinances. The requirements and terms of the City of Houston Pay or Play Program, as set out in Executive Order 1-7 and Ordinance 2007-0534, are incorporated into these projects for all INVITATION TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS purposes. All bidders shall comply with the terms and conditions of the Pay or Play Program Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to Skymark Development Company, Inc. on behalf of as they are set out at the time of City Council approval of this Agreement. 109, will be received in the office of BGE, Inc., 10777 Westheimer, Suite 400; Houston, Texas, Intercontinental Municipal Utility District will be received at the office of R. G. Miller Engi- Projects M-410003-0001-4 and S-000MAO-0046-4 are subject to the Hire Houston 77042 (Phone: 281-558-8700) until 10:30 AM, Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at which time neers, Inc., 16340 Park Ten Place, Suite 350, Houston, Texas 77084, until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, First program, which gives a preference to certain local bidders in award of the contract. For all bids will be opened and publicly read for the furnishing of all material, equipment, labor July 25, 2017, then publicly opened and read for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment more information, go to: http://www.houstontx.gov/obo/hirehoustonfirst.html and supervision necessary or incidental to “Construction of Rivergrove, Section Six Water, and performing all work required for construction of Storm Sewer and Sanitary Sewer to serve For Project S-000MAO-0046-4, access to the project site is restricted. Attendance at the Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Sewer Facilities, Harris County, Texas.” Townsen Commercial within Intercontinental County Municipal Utility District. Prebid Meeting is the only opportunity for Bidders to see the existing conditions of the site The right is reserved, as the interest of the Owner may require, to reject any and all bids, prior to Bid Date. Scope of Project: and to waive any informality in bids received. Bid/Proposal documents and drawings may only be obtained electronically at the All proposals shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) City’s website: http://bidsets.publicworks.houstontx.gov/. 1. Approx. 2,244 LF of 8-inch Water Line and appurtenances of the total price of the bid contained in the proposal, payable without recourse to Skymark Projects may contain City of Houston Standard Construction Specifications for Wastewa- 2. Approx. 1,840 LF of 8-inch Sanitary Sewer and appurtenances Development Company, Inc. on behalf of Intercontinental Municipal Utility District, as a ter Collection Systems, Water Lines, Storm Drainage, Street Paving, and Traffic sections that 3. Approx. 1,900 LF of 24-inch to 48-inch Storm Sewer and appurtenances guarantee that bidder will enter into a contract and execute a Performance Bond and Payment are incorporated into Project Manual by reference. These Standard Specifications, along with Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price, from a surety company holding a Standard Details, may be acquired at no cost on the City’s website at: Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. permit from the State of Texas to act as surety. The Bid Bond must be enclosed in the same https://edocs.publicworks.houstontx.gov/engineering-and-construction/specifica- There will be no pre-bid meeting associated with this project. envelope with the bid. Bids without Bid Bonds will not be considered. tions.html. Plans, specifications and bid documents are available atwww.civcastusa.com , search: Except for the three lowest bidders, all Bid Bonds will be returned to the respective bidders Bidders/Proposers should review Document 00210 / 00210CSP – Supplementary 3815-00. within three (3) days after bids are opened and read. Instructions to Bidders/Proposers - to determine whether the contract will be a City Street A cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount must ac- Plans, specifications and bidding documents IN ELECTRONIC FORM ONLY may be and Bridge Construction or Improvement Contract which requires a current Certificate of company each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance, payment secured from the office of R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc., 16340 Park Ten Place, Suite 350, Hous- Responsibility filed with the Director of Public Works and Engineering no later than three and maintenance bonds for the full amount of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to ton, Texas 77084, for a non-refundable fee of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00). business days prior to Project Bid/Proposal Date. A Certificate of Responsibility is a valid reject any or all bids. A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be conducted in the office of R. G. Miller -En Prequalification Approval Letter issued by TxDOT stating that a Bidder/Proposer is qualified gineers, Inc., 16340 Park Ten Place, Suite 350, Houston, Texas 77084, on Tuesday, July 18, to bid on State Highway improvement contracts pursuant to 43 Texas Administrative Code, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. EACH BIDDER MUST BE REPRESENTED AT THIS PRE-BID Section 9.12, as it may be amended from time-to-time, and Chapter 15, Article IV of the CONFERENCE. BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FROM ANY BIDDER WHO IS Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas. NOT REPRESENTED AT THE PRE-BID CONFERENCE. For Project S-000MAO-0046-4, bidders shall comply with City Ordinance 2007-0293 NOTICE TO BIDDERS (March 7, 2007) and City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity Minority/Women- Sealed bids in duplicate, addressed to Northwest Harris County MUD No. 5, will be owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Procedures. Low Bidder will be required to make good received at the offices of Costello, Inc., 9990 Richmond Avenue, Suite 450, North Building, faith efforts to achieve a MWBE participation goal as stated in Document 00800 – Supple- Houston, Texas 77042 until 11:00 a.m. local time, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 and then publicly mentary Conditions. The goals for this project are as follows: MBE 12.0% and WBE 8.0%. opened and read for furnishing all plant, labor, material and equipment and performing all For Projects M-410003-0001-4 and M-MAO126-1801-4 bidders shall comply with work required for the construction of the Rock Creek Lake Erosion Repair in Northwest INVITATION TO BIDDERS City Ordinance 2013-0428, Chapter 15, Article V, City of Houston Code of Ordinances, as Harris County, TX. The site of the work is located in Northwest Harris County, along Wind- Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. amended, and City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity Minority, Women, and Small ing Springs Dr. and Rock Creek Villa Dr. Bidding documents may be viewed and downloaded 82 will be received at the office of Van De Wiele & Vogler, Inc., 2925 Briarpark, Suite 275, Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Procedures. The Lowest Responsible Bidder will be required to free of charge (with the option to purchase hard copies) at the CivCastUSA Website (www. Houston, Texas 77042 until Friday, July 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM (Local Time), and then demonstrate good faith efforts to achieve a MWSBE participation goal as stated in Document CivCastUSA.com). Reproduction charges may apply. publicly opened and read. 00800 – Supplementary Conditions (Contract Goal) in accordance with Document 00808 – Requirements for the City of Houston Program for Minority, Women, and Small Business Scope of Work of the Contract includes the: Enterprises and Persons with Disabilities Enterprises (PDBE). Project R-000266-0262-4 is expected to be funded in part by a loan from the Texas Water AUDIO-VISUAL & RIGGING SERVICES RFP WATER, SEWER, AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Development Board an agency of the State of Texas. Neither the State of Texas nor any of Houston First Corporation (“HFC”) requests responsive proposals (“Proposals”) from TO SERVE BRECKENRIDGE PARK SECTION 2 its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this Contract. Low Bidder(s) highly-qualified providers capable of providing audio-visual and rigging services to licenses, WITHIN HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 82 will be required to comply with the federal wage and payroll requirements issued by the U.S. exhibitors, subleases, and other users of its facilities. HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS Department of Labor under the Davis-Bacon and related Acts, as further described in Docu- Documents are available online at www.houstonfirst.com/do-business. Questions should VDW&V PROJECT NO.: 05920-004-1-UTL ment 00806. This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “fair be submitted by email to [email protected]. share policy”, which includes EPA-approved “fair share goals” for Minority Business Enterprise Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms. EPA’s policy requires that contractors Each Bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a certified or cashier’s check, acceptable make a good faith effort to award a fair share of subcontracts to Minority Business Enterprise to the Owner, in an amount not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, as a guarantee and Women-Owned Business Enterprise firms. Although EPA’s policy does not mandate that that the successful bidder will enter into the Contract and execute the Bonds on the forms the fair share goals be achieved, it does require prime contractors to demonstrate use of the provided and provide the required insurance certificates within 7 days after the date Contract six affirmative steps. The current fair share goals for the State of Texas are as follows: MBE Documents are received by the Contractor. 12.94% and WBE 8.72%. ADVERTISE YOUR Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from www.CivcastUSA.com: search It is unlawful for any Contractor to contribute or offer any contribution to a candidate Project Number: 05920-004-1-UTL. Bidders must register on this website in order to view for City elective office during a certain period prior to and following a contract award. Bid- and/or download specifications, plans, soils report and environmental reports for this project. ders/Proposers should refer to Chapter 18, City of Houston Code of Ordinances for filing STORAGE NOTICES There is NO charge to view or download documents. requirements and further explanation. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive all defects and irregulari- Dated: (Publish Friday, June 30, 2017) ties in bidding or bidding process except time of submitting a Bid. The Successful Bidder, if Anna Russell CALL 713-395-9625 any, will be the responsible Bidder which in the Board’s judgment will be most advantageous to City Secretary the District and result in the best and most economical completion of the Project. 36 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017

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INVITATION TO BIDDERS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids addressed to Bridgeland Development, LP on behalf of Harris County The San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) will receive Request for Qualifications for the follow- Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to LGI Homes – Texas, LLC for Waller County Mu- Municipal Utility District No. 489, will be received in the office of Bridgeland Development, ing Woodlands Division Project: nicipal Utility District No. 9, will be received at the office of the Engineer, Pape-Dawson En- LP, 23720 House Hahl Road, Cypress, TX 77433 until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, gineers, Inc., 10333 Richmond Ave., Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77042, Phone 713-428-2400 2017 at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read for the furnishing of all material, Project Number: RFQ #17-023 until 2:00 PM, local time, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 and then publically opened and read for equipment, labor and supervision necessary or incidental to the “Construction of Bridgeland Project Name: Bear Branch Gravity Main Rehabilitation Project the construction of the following projects: First Bend Section 14 Water Distribution System, Sanitary Sewer System, Storm Drainage Project Description: Professional Engineering Design Services System, Street Paving, and Detention Amenity Lake.” Pre-Submittal Conference: July 20, 2017, 10:00 AM (CST) @ TheWoodlands Division, “CONSTRUCTION OF WATER, SANITARY SEWER, (Non- Mandatory) Executive Conference Room, 2436 Sawdust Road, The AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR FREEMAN RANCH SEC 1” Scope of Project: Woodlands, TX 77380 PROJECT NO. 40277-10 Solicitation Due Date: August 8, 2017, 11:00 AM (CST) 1. Approx. 2,400 LF of 4-inch thru 8-inch water line and all appurtenances “CONSTRUCTION OF WATER, SANITARY SEWER, 2. Approx. 2,200 LF of 8-inch thru 15-inch sanitary sewer collection system and all Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicits information that will enable SJRA to determine AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR FREEMAN RANCH appurtenances the highest qualified Consultant that may provide the professional engineering design services DRIVE STREET DEDICATION SEC 1” 3. Approx. 2,700 LF of 18-inch thru 48-inch storm sewer and all appurtenances for the design, procurement, and construction phase services of the project, which is funded PROJECT NO. 40277-12 4. Approx. 10,300 SY 6-inch thru 8-inch subgrade preparation in part through a loan from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Clean Water State 5. Approx. 9,700 SY of 6-inch thru 8-inch reinforced concrete pavement Revolving Fund (CWSRF), through the United States Environmental Protection Agency “CONSTRUCTION OF WATER, SANITARY SEWER, 6. Approx. 5,900 LF reinforced concrete curb (EPA). CWSRF project funding (loan award) is contingent upon release of funds from AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR FREEMAN RANCH SEC 2” 7. Approx. 97,000 CY of lake excavation the TWDB. The project benefits the local community by enhancing the structural integ- PROJECT NO. 40277-20 rity and decreasing the potential for inflow and infiltration into the Bear Branch Gravity A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held in the office of Bridgeland Development, Main. The EPA and TWDB have established “fair share” goals for this project, which are Scope of Work of the Contract for Sec 1 includes: LP, 23720 House Hahl Road, Cypress, TX 77433 on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. stated within the solicitation document. Plans, specifications and bid documents are available atwww.civcastusa.com ; search 1. Approx. 4,450 LF of 6-inch through 8-inch water line and all appurtenances 4557-30. Sealed Responses will be received at: 2. Approx. 3,055 LF of 8-inch sanitary sewer and all appurtenances A cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount must 3. Approx. 4,295 LF of 18-inch through 96-inch (8-foot x 5-foot RCB) storm sewer accompany each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Americanperformance bond, City BusinessElton D. Brock, Journals MBA, CTPM, CTCM,- Not CPSM for commercial usepipe and all appurtenances a payment bond and a maintenance bond as provided for in the bid documents, for the full Purchasing Manager amount of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids. San Jacinto River Authority Scope of Work of the Contract for the Drive Street Dedication Sec 1 includes: General and Administration Building Purchasing Department 4. Approx. 3,998 LF of 8-inch through 12-inch water line and all appurtenances 1577 Dam Site Road 5. Approx. 3,606 LF of 8-inch sanitary sewer and all appurtenances Conroe, TX 77304 6. Approx. 1,238 LF of 18-inch through 66-inch storm sewer pipe and all NOTICE TO BIDDERS appurtenances DELLROSE– PH. II PUBLIC PACKAGE GRADING, SITEWORK, All responses shall be received prior to 11:00 A.M. (CST), Tuesday, August 8, 2017. LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION All responses received after that time will be rejected. Scope of Work of the Contract for Sec 2 includes: (JOB NO. H16209) COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS Solicitation Documents may be downloaded from the Owners website at www.SJRA. 7. Approx. 3,148 LF of 8-inch through 12-inch water line and all appurtenances Sealed bids in duplicate addressed to Steve Sample, Empire Continental Land LP on behalf net without charge. The SJRA reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and to waive 8. Approx. 3,177 LF of 8-inch sanitary sewer and all appurtenances of Harris County MUD 319 will be received in the office of TBG Partners, Inc., 3050 Post informalities and irregularities. 9. Approx. 2,180 LF of 18-inch through 36-inch storm sewer pipe and all appurtenances Oak Blvd., Ste. 1100, Houston, Texas 77056 until 10:00 a.m. local time, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at which time all bids will be opened and publically read for furnishing of all materials, A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 PM, local time, Tuesday, July 11, equipment, labor and supervision necessary or incidental to the construction of improvements 2017 at the office of the Engineer. located at Dellrose in Houston, Texas. Instruction to Bidders and other bid documents will be available for review at the office of Scope of Project: New landscape improvements including but not limited to: fine grading, the Engineer and will be provided electronically to prospective bidders. Please contact Ashley Burney via email at [email protected] to obtain document download information. hardscape, planting and irrigation. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the office INVITATION TO BIDDERS of TBG Partners, Inc., 3050 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 1100, Houston, Texas 77056 at 2:00p.m. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or Sealed bids addressed to Bridgeland Development, LP on behalf of Harris County Mu- minor defects. In case of the lack of clarity or ambiguity in prices, the Owner reserves the local time, Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Plans, specifications and bid documents are available and nicipal Utility District No. 489, will be received in the office of Bridgeland Development, LP, may be viewed and/or purchased at Thomas Printworks, 4235 Richmond Ave., Houston, Texas right to accept the most advantageous or reject the bid. All bids received after the closing time 23720 House Hahl Road, Cypress, TX 77433 until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at designated above will be returned unopened. 77027. Plans for viewing only are available at TBG Partners. Bid bonds are required and must which time all bids will be opened and publicly read for the furnishing of all material, equip- accompany each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond ment, labor and supervision necessary or incidental to the “Construction of Bridgeland and a payment bond, as described in the bid documents. The owner reserves the right to reject Parkland Village Section 9, Section 10, and Westgreen Blvd. Street Dedication Section any or all bids. 3 Water Distribution System, Sanitary Sewer System, Non-Potable Water Line System, Storm Drainage System, and Reinforced Concrete Paving.” INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids may be submitted either (i) electronically using the CivCast USA (“CivCast”) Scope of Project: website (www.civcastusa.com), or (ii) Paper copy in duplicate. Bids will be received Harris NOTICE TO BIDDERS County Municipal Utility District No. 278 at the office of the Engineer for the Developer, Hire Houston First Program – These procurements are subject to the Hire Houston First 1. Approx. 3,000 LF of 4-inch thru 8-inch water line and all appurtenances EHRA, 10555 Westoffice Drive, Houston, Texas 77042, and electronic bids delivered via the Program, which gives a preference to certain local bidders in award of the procurements. For 2. Approx. 1,750 LF of 8-inch thru 12-inch water line and all appurtenances CivCast website, until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at which time all bids will be more information, go to: 3. Approx. 3,450 LF of 8-inch sanitary sewer collection system and all appurtenances publicly opened and read for the construction of the project: 4. Approx. 1,200 LF of 8-inch thru 15-inch sanitary sewer collection system and all http://www.houstontx.gov/obo/hirehoustonfirst.html appurtenances HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 278 5. Approx. 3,600 LF of 24-inch thru 42-inch storm sewer and all appurtenances WATER DISTRIBUTION, WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND STORM WATER Invitation to Bid – Sealed bids will be received in the Office of the City Secretary, City 6. Approx. 1,500 LF of 24-inch thru 60-inch storm sewer and all appurtenances FACILITIES TO SERVE WOODLAND PINES, SECTION TEN Hall Annex, Public Level, 900 Bagby, until 10:30 A.M., on the bid due date, and all bids 7. Approx. 4,750 LF centerline of 6-inch pavement PROJECT NO. 021-002-10 DST (J) will be opened and publicly read in the City Council Chamber, Public Level, at 11:00 A. M. 8. Approx. 1,600 LF of 6-inch thru 12-inch water line and all appurtenances All interested parties are encouraged to attend any scheduled pre-bid and pre-submission/ 9. Approx. 1,200 LF of 8-inch non-potable water line and all appurtenances A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. or pre-proposal conference(s). Unless otherwise specified, all conference(s) will be held at 901 10. Approx. 245 LF of 7-ft by 5-ft thru 9-ft by 5-ft reinforced concrete box and the office of the Engineer for the Developer, EHRA, 10555 Westoffice Drive, Houston, Texas. Bagby, Houston, TX 77002 in the basement of City Hall. It is the interested party’s respon- appurtenances Project scope shall include the installation of approximately 3,725 LF of 4”-8” PVC water sibility to ensure they have secured and thoroughly reviewed all solicitation documents prior 11. Approx. 8,400 SY of 8-inch subgrade preparation line; 1,565 LF of 8” PVC gravity sanitary sewer; and 2,035 LF of 24”-30” storm sewer. The to any scheduled conference(s). Interested parties can download all forms, and specifications 12. Approx. 7,900 SY of 8-inch reinforced concrete pavement project site is located on Harris County Key Map No. 376 E. from the Internet at https://purchasing.houstontx.gov/. Downloading these documents will 13. Approx. 4,800 LF of reinforced concrete curb The above described construction will be performed in accordance with plans and speci- ensure all interested parties will automatically receive any updates via e-mail. fications and any addenda thereto which may be issued prior to the opening of bids. Plans, A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held in the office of Bridgeland Develop- specifications and bid documents may be viewed and downloaded free of charge or the option ment, LP, 23720 House Hahl Road, Cypress, TX 77433 on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at to purchase hard copies on the CivCastUSA Website (www.CivCastUSA.com). Documents Bid Due Date – July 20, 2017 2:30 p.m. are also available for review at the office of the Engineer or Houston area plan rooms. Determine HIV Combo Test Kits for the City of Houston Health Department – Strategic Plans, specifications and bid documents are available atwww.civcastusa.com ; search Each Bid must be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier’s Check, from a responsible bank Procurement Division, S21-N26302 – 0% MWBE Goal – No Pre-Bid Conference for this 4211-30. in the State of Texas, or a Bid Bond, issued by a surety legally authorized to do business in the solicitation - Interested parties can call Laura A. Guthrie at 832-393-8735. A cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount must accom- State of Texas, equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid amount. Make the Cashier’s Check, pany each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond, a pay- Certified Check or Bid Bond payable to the Owner. Bid Due Date – July 27, 2017 ment bond and a maintenance bond as provided for in the bid documents, for the full amount The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid deemed advanta- Purchase of Earthmoving and Grounds Maintenance Equipment for various departments of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids. geous to it and waive informalities in bidding. All bids received after the closing time above for the City of Houston – Strategic Procurement Division, S38-N26157 – 0% MWBE designated will be returned unopened. Goal – Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 10:00 AM at 901 Bagby, City Hall Basement, SPD Conference Room #1, Houston, Texas 77002. Interested parties can call Lena Farris at 832-393-8729.

Refuse and Recycling Carts, Cart Parts and Related Products for the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department – Strategic Procurement Division, S73-S26247 – 11% NOTICE TO BIDDERS MWBE Goal – Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 1:00 PM Sealed bids in duplicate, addressed to SPRING WEST MUNICIPAL UTILTIY at 901 Bagby, City Hall Basement, SPD Conference Room #2, Houston, Texas 77002. DISTRICT, will be received at the offices of Costello, Inc., 9990 Richmond Avenue, Suite ADVERTISE YOUR Interested parties can call Gabriel Carey at 832-393-8701. 450, North Building, Houston, Texas 77042 until 11:00 am local time, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 and then publicly opened and read for furnishing all plant, labor, material and equipment and LEGAL NOTICES Ready Mix Concrete, 5-7 Sack Mix for the City of Houston Department of Public Works performing all work required for the construction of the WATER AND SANITARY SEWER and Engineering – Strategic Procurement Division, S77-S25926 – 7.57% MWBE Goal – EXTENSIONS TO SPRING WEST PLAZA in North Harris County, TX. The site of the Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 10:30 AM at 901 Bagby, work is located near the IH 45FM 2920 intersection in Harris County. Bidding documents CALL 713-395-9625 City Hall Basement, SPD Conference Room #2, Houston, Texas 77002. Interested parties may be viewed and downloaded free of charge (with the option to purchase hard copies) at the can call Shirley Johnson at 832-393-8797. CivCastUSA Website (www.CivCastUSA.com). Reproduction charges may apply. CLASSIFIEDS... with a little more class. JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL 37

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INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to Board of Directors, Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 457, will be received in the office of BGE, Inc., 10777 Westheimer, Suite NOTICE TO CREDITORS 400; Houston, Texas, 77042 (Phone: 281-558-8700) until 10:00 AM, Friday, July 14, 2017, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read for the furnishing of all material, equip- “Construction of Elyson Falls Drive ment, labor and supervision necessary or incidental to NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Street Dedication, Section Two Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Sewer Facilities and NO. 457901 NO. 17-35174-P NO. PR-0077703 NO. PR-0077694 Reinforced Concrete Paving for Harris County MUD No. 457, Harris County, Texas.” NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Scope of Project: Testamentary for the Estate of TILLMAN of Administration for the Estate of JOHN Testamentary for the Estate of MICHAEL Testamentary for the Estate of ELAINE M. CRAFT, Deceased, were issued on June 21, DWAIN WINTERS, Deceased, were issued DAVID MILLER, Deceased, were issued on POWELL, Deceased, were issued on May 18, 1. Approx. 1,058 LF of 8-inch through 24-inch water line and all appurtenances PR-0077703 2017 in Cause No. 457901 pending in the on June 22, 2017 in Cause No. 17-35174-P May 18, 2017 in Cause No. 2017 in Cause No. PR-0077694 pending 2. Approx. 809 LF of 24-inch water line and all appurtenances for water well collection Probate Court No. 2 of Harris County, Texas pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 pending in the Probate Court of Galveston in the Probate Court of Galveston County, system to: of Montgomery County, Texas to: County, Texas to: Texas to: 3. Approx. 1,185 LF of 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe and all appurtenances CATHERINE DIANE REDDIN, JULIE KALBAC, SHEENA BAUER MILLER, WILLIAM W. POWELL AND 4. Approx. 963 LF of 24-inch through 36-inch storm sewer pipe all appurtenances Independent Executrix Independent Administrator Independent Executrix JAMES L. POWELL, 5. Approx. 5,216 SY of 7-inch reinforced concrete pavement All claims against the Estate of TILLMAN All claims against the Estate of JOHN All claims against the Estate of MICHAEL Independent Co-Executors CRAFT, Deceased, should be presented to: DWAIN WINTERS, Deceased, should be DAVID MILLER, Deceased, should be pre- All claims against the Estate of ELAINE M. Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. Gerald R. Mace, Attorney at Law, 6575 West presented to: Susan L. Bulgawicz, Attorney sented to: Patrick F. Timmons, Jr., Attorney POWELL, Deceased, should be presented A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held in the office of BGE, Inc. on Monday, Loop South, Suite 250, Bellaire, Texas 77401. at Law, 108 Buvinghausen Street, Tomball, at Law, 8556 Katy Freeway, Suite 120, Hous- to: Patrick F. Timmons, Jr., Attorney at Law, July 10, 2017 at 2:30 PM. Attendance by each prospective bidder or its representative at the All persons having claims against this Estate Texas 77375. ton, Texas 77024-1806. 8556 Katy Freeway, Suite 120, Houston, pre-bid conference is MANDATORY and no Bid will be opened unless the bidder or represen- which is currently being administered are re- All persons having claims against this Estate All persons having claims against this Estate Texas 77024-1806. tative was present at the pre-bid conference. quired to present them within the time and which is currently being administered are re- which is currently being administered are All persons having claims against this Estate Plans, specifications and bid documents are available atwww.civcastusa.com , search: manner prescribed by law. DATED this 27th quired to present them within the time and required to present them within the time which is currently being administered are 4399-00. day of June, 2017. Mace & Mack, P.C. /s/ manner prescribed by law. DATED this 22nd and manner prescribed by law. DATED this required to present them within the time A cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid American amount must ac- City Business Journals - Not for commercial use Gerald R. Mace., Attorney for the Estate. day of June, 2017. Bulgawicz Law Firm /s/ 27th day of June, 2017. Timmons Law Firm and manner prescribed by law. DATED this company each bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance, payment Susan L. Bulgawicz, Attorney for the Estate. /s/ Patrick F. Timmons, Jr., Attorney for the 27th day of June, 2017. Timmons Law Firm and maintenance bonds for the full amount of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to Estate. /s/ Patrick F. Timmons, Jr., Attorney for the reject any or all bids. Estate.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Sealed bids, in duplicate, addressed to LGI Homes – Texas, LLC for Bauer Landing Water NO. 458358 NO. 455796 NO. PR-0077567 Control and Improvement District, will be received at the office of the Engineer, Pape-Dawson NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Engineers, Inc., 10333 Richmond Ave., Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77042, Phone 713-428- Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Notice is hereby given that Original Letters 2400 until 2:15 PM, local time, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 and then publically opened and read Testamentary for the Estate of MILDRED of Administration for the Estate of ALBERT of Administration for the Estate of PHIL- for the construction of the following project: MARIE JURISCHK WILLIAMS, Deceased, ARTHUR WRIGHT, JR., Deceased, were is- LIP GEORGE DUNSON, Deceased, ADVERTISE were issued on June 21, 2017 in Cause No. sued on April 19, 2017 in Cause No. 455796 were issued on June 15, 2017 in Cause No. “CONSTRUCTION OF MASS GRADING AND DETENTION POND FACILITIES 458358 pending in the Probate Court No. 4 pending in the Probate Court No. 2 of Harris PR-0077567 pending in the Probate Court FOR BAUER LANDING DETENTION PHASE 2B” of Harris County, Texas to: County, Texas to: of Galveston County, Texas to: YOUR PROJECT NO. 40071-26 GENE WILBERT JURISCHK AND DORIS PASQUALI, ERRON NICHOLAS DUNSON, BERT WAYNE JURISCHK, Independent Administrator Independent Administrator Scope of Work of the Contract includes: Independent Co-Executors of the Last Will All claims against the Estate of ALBERT AR- All claims against the Estate of PHILLIP and Second Codicil THUR WRIGHT, JR., Deceased, should be GEORGE DUNSON, Deceased, should LEGAL 1. Approx. 40,000 CY of Excavation and Fill Placement All claims against the Estate of MILDRED presented to: Geoffrey C. Sansom, Attorney be presented to: Dean P. Shearer, Attorney 2. Approx. 17 AC heavy vegetation clearing and grubbing MARIE JURISCHK WILLIAMS, Deceased, at Law, 2905 Sackett Street, Houston, Texas at Law, 16815 Royal Crest Dr., Suite 170, 3. Approx. 14 AC light vegetation clearing and grubbing should be presented to: Barry Evans, Attor- 77098. Houston, Texas 77058. NOTICES call 4. Approx. 237 LF of 6-foot wide concrete pilot channel ney at Law, 550 N. Egret Bay Blvd., League All persons having claims against this Estate All persons having claims against this Estate City, Texas 77573. which is currently being administered are re- which is currently being administered are re- A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 2:15 PM, local time, Tuesday, July 11, All persons having claims against this Estate quired to present them within the time and quired to present them within the time and 713-395-9625 2017 at the office of the Engineer. which is currently being administered are re- manner prescribed by law. DATED this 28th manner prescribed by law. DATED this 28th Instruction to Bidders and other bid documents will be available for review at the office of quired to present them within the time and day of June, 2017.Matthews and Associates day of June, 2017. /s/ Dean P. Shearer, At- the Engineer and will be provided electronically to prospective bidders. Please contact Ashley manner prescribed by law. DATED this 27th /s/ Geoffrey C. Sansom, Attorney for the torney for the Estate. Burney via email at [email protected] to obtain document download information. day of June, 2017. /s/ Barry Evans, Attorney Estate. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or for the Estate. minor defects. In case of the lack of clarity or ambiguity in prices, the Owner reserves the right to accept the most advantageous or reject the bid. All bids received after the closing time designated above will be returned unopened.

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R CLOSER LOOK Richard Ludwick RICHARD LUDWICK assumes his position President of the University of St. as president of the Thomas University of St. Age: 53 Thomas in July. Hometown: Union City, Indiana, about 90 miles from Indianapolis Education: Bachelor’s in history American City Business Journals - Not for commercial use from the University of Evansville in Indiana, master’s in higher education administration from the Teachers College of Columbia University, J.D. from Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney Law School and a doctorate in higher education administration and organization from the University of Oregon. Family: Wife Melynda, two adult children and two grandchildren First job: “Tennis instructor for the parks and recreation department of my hometown.” First impressions of Houston: “Everyone is so friendly. And the city is so big.”

DANIEL KRAMER/HBJ BY PAUL TAKAHASHI the mission of this Catholic institution. see our new College of Science and Health at the Indiana consortium, we launched a I was also attracted to the diversity of Professions as this big departure. But my pilot called Launch Tech where we give our & [email protected] the students here and the welcome that view is it’s a continuum. We’re staying with liberal arts students four weeks of intensive Q students and others here feel regardless of what we’ve always done, but expanding it. training on coding. We give them a crash Richard Ludwick takes the their background. In a sense, the story of Liberal arts and science are at the heart and course, and then help them connect with A helm of the University of this university is a story of modern Houston, soul of this institution. That’s what forms businesses by visiting coworking spaces and St. Thomas in July during a particularly its diversity and trendsetting the core of a well-educated person. People startups. It always makes sense to partner time of great transformation. demographic shifts. That played a part in my often talk about getting students to become with business to meet those needs, and it The school, named after philosopher and decision of where I wanted to serve. workforce ready. Is anyone workforce ready helps our students enter into the workforce. theologian St. Thomas Aquinas, has long if they can’t communicate or work well with offered a strong liberal arts and science What attracted you to lead Catholic others? Those are the things liberal arts and With concerns about student debt curriculum. However, in recent years — institutions in your career? At this point science can teach our students. mounting, how do you encourage students prompted by student interest and business in my career, I want to dedicate my life to pursue a liberal arts and science needs — the 70-year-old university has and career to that which I find feeds my How will this university prepare students program from a private Catholic university expanded its pre-professional programs soul, and that’s my faith. For me, the to become workforce ready during your while still keeping costs down? Affordability in business, health, technology and Catholic character of the University of tenure? When you look at our students, is an important mission for our university. We engineering. St. Thomas is significant. This is the only you can see certain high-impact areas. serve many first-generation college students In fact, the University of St. Thomas Catholic institution of higher education in Our students who seek entry into medical from backgrounds that aren’t as well-heeled. has seen a 75 percent growth in students the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. schools are very successful. Obviously, The conversation over the value of a liberal pursuing degrees in science, technology, There’s a rich intellectual tradition here, our business program has seen success. arts education and even higher education engineering and math. The university, but we also have the ability to have tough But we want to prepare all of our students is a national one. People ask, “Is college founded in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers, conversations that are infused with a for whatever careers they may choose. worth it?” I say, “What is the cost of not currently has 3,312 students including 1,602 freedom of expression that isn’t always Often, we haven’t even imagined the pursuing that education?” Especially with undergraduates. possible elsewhere. I believe the search for jobs of the future. But at the core of all first-generation students, they don’t have the In April, the University of St. Thomas truth can be found in the fusion of faith and of these professions is the soft skills, opportunity to advance in their formation opened a new center for science and health reason. This isn’t proselytizing. It’s opening such as the ability to analyze problems and economically without education. The professions, a 103,000-square-foot complex. one’s mind to the possibility that we don’t and communicate. I’ve talked with lots of national average debt of students who Since the university launched its most recent know everything yet. Faith helps us beyond employers. Most of the people who lead graduate from private college is about capital campaign in 2009, the university has what the known limits are, and it provides them are actually liberal arts educated. $30,000. That’s the cost of some entry- raised more than $143 million — a third of the framework for how we test those ideas When you stop to think about it, do you level vehicles, but the payoff for that is so which has gone toward the new center for and help expand the mind and knowledge. really want to hire an engineer who is a significant that it’s almost negligible. Various science and health professions. great engineer but can’t communicate estimates peg the lifetime earnings of a Ludwick said he plans to work with The university is undergoing a major with people? I think one of the best college graduate to be more than $1 million. business leaders to expand the university’s expansion, including the opening of a new undergraduate engineering programs is It’s significant. If you’re going to make an pre-professional programs while still College of Science and Health Professions. at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in argument based on money, you have to get emphasizing the importance of the Some have expressed concerns that liberal Indiana, where the largest department there an education. university’s traditional liberal arts and science arts courses, such as philosophy, may is the humanities. The reason why their education. suffer as a result of these changes. What engineers are so sought is because they How will you define success during your Most recently, Ludwick served as the do you say to that? University of St. Thomas have great engineers who are able to do all tenure at the university? The true mark of president of the Independent Colleges of will always provide a strong liberal arts the essential skills. That’s why liberal arts are our success will be found in the hearts and Indiana, the nation’s oldest state association curriculum. Philosophy is one of the strong so important. minds of the students we reach and touch. of private colleges serving 31 institutions tenants of our core curriculum. Whether We’re expanding our programs in science and 100,000 students. In that role since you’re Catholic or not, philosophy is a What can Houston’s business community and health professionals. We’ll raise money 2010, Ludwick has helped to increase crucible for reflection and expansion. It gives do to help the university in this mission? through our endowment and expanding our student funding and grow revenue, including you a chance to do your own exploring. At Wherever I’ve been, I’ve enjoyed a strong relations with the community, but our work philanthropic gifts. the same time, the sciences have always relationship with business. I think the thing with students — that’s the key metric that we been a part of our curriculum. In fact, one we’re looking for in the business community can be judged on. Why did you decide to pursue the top job of the great gifts of the church is science. is a strong match. If employers want a at the University of St. Thomas? There was What is new and encouraging is that our partner to solve a problem, we can help. If This interview has been edited for a strong alignment between my personal students are more interested in science they need a strong talent pipeline, we want beliefs, desire to find a career home and than in previous generations. I think some to make that even more robust. While I was length and clarity. 40 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2017

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