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Houston man sentenced to life imprisonment for indecency with a child at Richmond salon
A Fort Bend County this month convicted a Houston man who worked at his wife’s Richmond hair salon for repeatedly engaging in indecency with a child while washing her hair. 268th District Judge Steve Rogers convicted Sergio David Chavarria, 63, to life in prison on the two charges for which he was convicted. The jury…
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Fort Bend ISD $1.26B bond proposal focuses on facility upgrades
Among other construction, transportation and security projects, the bond addresses maintenance issues across the district’s facilities, including roofing; flooring; and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. (Renee Farmer/Community Impact) Fort Bend ISD will hold a bond election in May in hopes of funding $1.26 billion in improvements to facilities and…
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Fort Bend County accepts $2.87M grant for future health emergencies, infrastructure
Fort Bend County accepted a $2.87 million grant for public health infrastructure, workforce development and data systems at an April 11 meeting. (Courtesy Fort Bend County Health and Human Services) Fort Bend County has accepted a $2.87 million grant to be used through November 2027 for its public health infrastructure…
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73-year-old man reported missing in Fort Bend County found safe
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – An elderly man who was reported missing in the Fort Bend County area has been found safe, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Jerry Donald Laird, 73, is being reunited with his family, deputies said. According to officials, Laird went missing…
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Elderly man reported missing in Fort Bend County
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – An elderly man has been reported missing in the Fort Bend County area. According to officials, 73-year-old Jerry Donald Laird was last seen in the 20800 block of Garden Arbor Lane in Richmond at around 6 p.m. Wednesday. Laird reportedly left his home and…
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Fort Bend County Commissioner to run for reelection despite being rezoned from precinct
HOUSTON (KIAH) — A Fort Bend County commissioner said he will have to move from his home to run for reelection for his current seat in the 2023 election. Redistricting in 2021 removed a Sugar Land neighborhood from Fort Bend County Precinct 3. It’s the neighborhood where Precinct 3…
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Fort Bend County pushes to resume sweeping regional transportation project
The 36A Corridor study saw delays after the contract needed updates, according to Fort Bend County Commissioners Court documents. (Sierra Rozen/Community Impact) A Fort Bend County resolution aims to encourage the Texas Department of Transportation to continue progress on the Hwy. 36A Corridor project after delays, according to agenda documents.
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Richmond woman missing – Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help
RICHMOND, TX (Covering Katy News) – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing person, Ekaete Otung, 70, who was last seen at approximately 5 a.m. on April 6, 2023. She left her residence at 11000 block of Windy Cedar Ct. Richmond, Texas, on foot.
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Sip, Celebrate and Support on Cinco de Mayo
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? La Cocina is pleased to announce the 16th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser!. Purchase your VIP Tickets to enjoy delicious food, festive music, ice cold drinks, a live and silent auction, and NEW for this year 50/50 raffle and door prizes! Most importantly, lots of…
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Expose Excellence Youth Program Offering Free Online Tutoring for STARR Testing
Expose Excellence Youth Program (EEYP), a nonprofit organization based in Fort Bend County, is sponsoring virtual tutoring sessions for 30 students taking the English I STARR test at no cost. In partnership with Texas Tutor Team, sessions will be provided via Zoom on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Only 10 spots are available per session and…
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Local Non-Profits Join Forces to Support Families Affected by Autism
When we work together for the common good, amazing things can happen. That’s what Harmony Chapter No. 16, a chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, is aiming to do by hosting a gala benefitting Hope For Three, a local non-profit dedicated to supporting families living with an autism spectrum disorder. On April 28,…
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2023 National Civics Bee to be held Saturday at Fluor Corporation
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will host the 2023 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities, on Saturday, April 15, at Fluor Corporation, One Fluor Daniel Dr., Sugar Land. Twenty middle school student finalists will take part…
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15 Best Things to Do in Stafford, TX
Stafford City is in Fort Bend County, Texas, and is considered one of the state’s finest residential communities. Fort Bend County makes up most of the city, but Harris County contains a small portion. Most of Stafford’s population currently resides in rented properties, contributing to the city’s unique urban, suburban…
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Fort Bend ISD candidates forum to be held April 12
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host a candidates forum for the Fort Bend ISD 2023 Trustee General Election on April 12, from 5:30-7 p.m. This event will at the Chamber offices, 445 Commerce Green Blvd. All candidates have been invited to participate in the forum,…
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Gently-Used Book Donations Needed For Friends Of The Library Book Sales
The Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library have long had ongoing book sales in the library, as well as special book-sale events periodically. These book sales are a primary fundraising source for the organization. Money raised by the Friends of the Library Book Sales has provided funding for special…
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Events highlight a basic truth: Fort Bend is a great place to be
Greetings! It’s been a few weeks since I’ve written a column. I hope that you haven’t missed me TOO much. In my place, however, we’ve run columns by Lynn Ashby, who’s written for our sister paper, The Leader in the Heights/Near Northside area, for many years. You may remember Lynn…
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No health risk after fuel spill, derailment of three empty tankers in Kendleton, officials say
Three empty rail tank cars came off the tracks and a locomotive spilled fuel at Kansas City Southern Railway’s yard in Kendleton, but company and Fort Bend County officials said there is no risk to the public. The derailment happened around 7 a.m. in the north end of the Kendleton…
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Sugar Land and Fort Bend County collaborate to provide proper vet care for stray animals
The city of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County have joined forces to ensure that stray and homeless animals receive proper veterinary care. The interlocal agreement would allow a city-employed veterinarian to use the surgical room at the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter for specific veterinary surgical procedures. According to…
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Sugar Land animal shelter closed for 4-6 weeks
The Sugar Land Animal Shelter will be closed for the next four to six weeks after it was discovered that a dog recently taken in tested positive for distemper, a highly contagious disease. In an unrelated development, the Sugar Land City Council last week approved an interlocal agreement with Fort…
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Katy, Missouri City lakes stocked with fresh fish for spring catfish season
Fort Bend County is about to get catfished. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will soon be restocking two area “Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes” with thousands of catfish, the TPWD announced Monday. Katy’s Mary Jo Peckham Park and Missouri City’s Community Park Lake are among the 18 fishing spots chosen for the program.
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A look at Fort Bend ISD’s $1.26 billion bond
Fort Bend ISD is asking voters in May to consider three bond proposals totaling $1.26 billion — the district’s biggest bond ever. Driving the news: The bond would fund major projects throughout the district, including rebuilding older schools and constructing new campuses. Why it matters: If all three propositions…
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National Civics Bee to be Hosted in Fort Bend County, TX
20 middle school student finalists will partake in a live-quiz competition on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Fluor Corporation in Sugar Land, TX. The 90-minute quiz will begin at 11:00AM followed by a reception ending at 1:00PM. The finalists and top winners will receive various prizes, including $1,000 cash for the first-place, $500 cash for…
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Texas wildflowers: Where to find best bluebonnets from Houston to the Hill Country
HOUSTON — Texas bluebonnet season is here, which means it’s time to plan your road trip and map out the best spots to pose for selfies or snap pics of kids and pets. From country hillsides to city sidewalks, the wildflowers put on a colorful show across Texas every spring.
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$540K system improvements to come to Fort Bend Public Transit
System upgrades to the public transit system will include vehicle tracking, automatic passenger counters, Wi-Fi, passenger notifications, and IT training and support, per project documents. (Courtesy Fort Bend Transit) Fort Bend County is collaborating with U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher on a $540,000 investment to upgrade the county’s public transportation system….
