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Have you seen Megan? Missing teen last seen leaving Katy home
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help with finding a 15-year-old who has been missing for two days. Megan Lamz was reportedly last seen on Wednesday leaving her home in Katy on a bicycle. Her bike was found the next day, but Megan was not with it.
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Mayor Becky Haas Shares About The Runaway Scrape
As promised, this week’s message is about The Runaway Scrape. The Runaway Scrape happened directly after the fall of the Alamo. Couriers rode from town to town telling the news about the Alamo and sharing that Santa Anna and his troops were destroying everything in their path as they traveled east across Texas, all the…
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Mom wants justice for shooting death of 16-year-old daughter nearly 2 years ago
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A mother in Fort Bend County wants justice after the shooting death of her daughter nearly two years ago. 16-year-old Aniya Raye Gary-Tyler was shot and killed in June 2021. Family members and investigators know who pulled the trigger, but he still hasn’t been arrested.
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Fort Bend nonprofits can apply for grant funds now from the Junior Service League
Area nonprofits are encouraged to apply for the Fort Bend Junior Service League’s Community Assistance Fund grant. The league can provide annual grants of up to $5,000 per agency to local Fort Bend nonprofits that need financial support. CAF grants may be used to pilot a program, fund a…
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Family says teen’s suspected killer remains free in Fort Bend
A mother in Fort Bend County is still waiting for justice since the shooting death of her daughter nearly two years ago. FOX 26’s Damali Keith met up with the family at the Fort Bend County courthouse.
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Fort Bend County funds $70M of mobility projects ahead of potential November bond, includes Grand Parkway frontage road segment
Fort Bend County commissioners voted to increase the usual advanced funding agreement for mobility projects by $20 million to pay for the construction of one segment of Grand Parkway frontage road within Precinct 1. (Asia Armour/Community Impact) A $70 million advanced funding agreement to start 30 mobility projects from past…
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Nonprofits await Fort Bend County’s decision on housing effort
Fulshear Mayor Aaron Groff—who also serves as the executive director of Abigail’s Place, an organization that houses single mothers and their families—said this program is a proactive approach to continue supporting homeless families and individuals within the county. (Asia Armour/Community Impact) As federal rental relief funding dwindles…
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Fort Bend Junior Service League invites grant applications
The Fort Bend Junior Service League, an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the Fort Bend County community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers, is inviting charitable organizations serving Fort Bend County to apply for grants of up to $5,000 from its Community Assistance…
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Mayor Becky Haas Joined The Official Portrait Hanging Ceremony for Arizona Fleming at The Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse
Mayor Becky Haas was delighted to be at Thursday’s official portrait hanging ceremony for civil rights pioneer Arizona Fleming at the Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse, on this day, Arizona Fleming’s birthday- what an honor. Judge KP George kicked off the ceremony with speakers including Carolyn Fields and Reverend…
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Road and ramp closures on 99 and the Westpark
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) – The Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority is out with its latest list of road and ramp closures needed for crews who are building connector ramps between the Grand Parkway and the Westpark Tollway. Grand Parkway. • March 24, 9:00pm – March 27, 5:00am:…
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Ex-DFPS employee who ran Missouri City group home sentenced to 50 years for sex abuse of 2 children
A former Department of Family and Protective Services employee has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for sexually abusing two young girls under his care, according to a release from Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. Under Texas law, Eric Normal Stewart, 66, of Missouri City must serve…
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Don’t Call It An Agrihood: Indigo Developers Say Their Fort Bend County Community Is Something New
Scott Snodgrass and Clayton Garrett have begrudgingly accepted that their master-planned development under construction in Fort Bend County will be referred to as an agrihood — but that’s not exactly right, they say. Indigo, being developed by their company, Meristem Communities, is hard to define. That’s because there’s…
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Fort Bend County EpiCenter reportedly secures ESPN wrestling contract
Construction photos from Feb. 16 show progress on the EpiCenter, set for completion in August. (Courtesy Fort Bend County EpiCenter) The Fort Bend County EpiCenter—a multipurpose, 10,000-seat venue in Rosenberg—has apparently secured a contract with ESPN wrestling, according to officials. This contract was announced by development firm Stonehenge…
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Fort Bend County set to begin development study in response to rapidly-growing population
Fort Bend County’s dizzing rate of growth has prompted the county and an economic development organization to hire an Austin firm to conduct a study that will be used to develop a strategic development plan. “If Fort Bend County was a state, it would be the 46th state population-wise today,”…
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Libraries Present Programs For Adult Crafters In April
Fort Bend County Libraries will present a variety of craft-themed programs for adults in April to introduce people to new hobbies and activities, and to give current crafters inspiration and new ideas. Find encouragement, get feedback, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of other crafters during these free events. Samples of…
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College-Preparedness Workshop & More For Teens At Libraries In April
The Cinco Ranch Branch Library will have a “College Prep” workshop on Tuesday, April 18, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, in the Conference Classroom. Leticia Hardy, from the Texas AgriLife Extension Office, will talk about how to “dress to impress” for college-admission interviews and for scholarship interviews. Registration required.
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Fort Bend County launches “public challenge” to close the digital gap
Fort Bend County Judge KP George held a March 8 news conference to announce the launch of the public challenge initiative to encourage Fort Bend County residents to participate in the Federal Communications Commission’s national broadband map. Data collected from the FCC’s national broadband map public challenge will be used to determine eligibility for funding…
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Fort Bend County judge holds conversation series, engages with residents
Fort Bend County judge KP George hosted the first in a series of quarterly community conversations March 16 at the Fort Bend University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., in Sugar Land. Joining George was a panel of speakers that included Carlos Guzman, Fort Bend County economic opportunity and development director;…
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Board Approves Instructional Calendar for 2023-2024
At the March board meeting, our Board of Trustees approved the 2023-2024 Instructional Calendar*. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 15. We look forward to a great school year, and we appreciate you being a part of our community. ⤓ 2023-24 Instructional Calendar. ⤓ Calendario escolar 2023-24 *All…
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‘This is a bad dream’: Fort Bend Co. woman says mistake by HPD landed her wrongfully behind bars in Florida
A woman from the Richmond area who spent days in a Florida jail because of what she’s calling a huge mistake is now sharing her story exclusively with KPRC 2. Jennifer Heath Box says she was a victim of a case of mistaken identity, and it caused her to miss out on one of the…
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First Class Vocal Training with the Fort Bend Boys Choir – Call for an Audition!
The Emmy-nominated Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas is holding auditions by appointment now and throughout the summer months for their upcoming 2023-2024 performance season starting August 2023. Their unique vocal music education program for boys is designed for the unchanged voice. Besides a love of music and singing, boys should be at least eight…
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College-Preparedness Workshop and More for Teens at Local Libraries in April
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library and Mission Bend Branch Library offer programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens entering grades 9 through 12. The programs provide fun and challenging opportunities for these young adults, who are also encouraged to become active participants in designing and orchestrating new activities for teens in the…
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FBJSL Accepting CAF Grant Applications
The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) supports the Fort Bend community in numerous ways, including donating monies raised from fundraisers to event beneficiaries and providing volunteers to agencies selected as core placements. The FBJSL’s Community Assistance Fund (CAF) allows FBJSL to extend financial support even further by providing grants of up to $5,000.00 to…
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80 days on the market: Learn more about Anserra, this month’s featured neighborhood
A house located at 28406 Peralta Preserve Lane. (Courtesy HAR) Close to I-10 in Fort Bend County, Anserra is zoned for Katy ISD and has a community park, playground, pool, tennis courts and clubhouse. The neighborhood has nearby access to shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Median home value: $340,580. Homes…
