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All Houston and Fort Bend ISD after-school activities canceled Tuesday due to inclement weather and tornado warning
HOUSTON, TX (KTRK) — Houston and Fort Bend ISDs have canceled all after-school activities for Tuesday due to inclement weather that could cause street flooding, bring damaging winds, and develop into strong tornadoes. Parents, if you were planning on picking up your child a bit later because they are… Original Article: http://dailytexasnews.com/all-houston-and-fort-bend-isd-after-school-activities-canceled-tuesday-due-to-inclement-weather-and-tornado-warning/
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Tornado Warning issued for parts of Harris and Montgomery counties expires at noon
HOUSTON — Tornado Warning issued for parts of Harris and Montgomery counties expired at noon. Tornado Warning issued for parts of Colorado, Austin, and Waller counties expired at noon. Tornado Warning issued for Harris, Fort Bend, Waller and Austin counties expired at 11:30 a.m. Stay weather smart today. Get… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/amp/article/weather/tornado-warning-houston/285-2507f6a1-d86f-4d9b-84f7-2a3ccebccf52
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Tornado Warning issued for Harris, Fort Bend, Waller and Austin counties until 11:30 a.m.
HOUSTON — Tornado Warning issued for Harris, Fort Bend, Waller and Austin counties until 11:30 a.m. Stay weather smart today. Get the KHOU 11 app to get alerts when severe weather watches and warnings are issued for your part of town. And we’ll be live throughout the day on KHOU 11+, which you can get…
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140-MW Texas solar project powers Houston area grid
Advanced Power’s 140-MW Cutlass Solar project has achieved full commercial operations and is supplying renewable power to the Greater Houston area. The completed project began delivering power into the ERCOT system in July 2022. Cutlass Solar sits on a 700-acre site located approximately 40 miles southwest of Houston in… Original Article: https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/01/texas-solar-project-powers-houston-area-grid/
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‘Small human fetus’ found in shallow grave turned to Fort Bend County Medical Examiners
BRENHAM, Texas – Authorities are investigating a shocking discovery out of Brenham, Texas where a human fetus was found in a shallow grave. It all started late Sunday afternoon when officers with Brenham PD were called to Hohlt Park on North Park St. after witnesses reported suspicious activity. According to… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/small-human-fetus-found-in-shallow-grave-turned-to-fort-bend-county-medical-examiners.amp
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LA Crawfish offers fine Louisiana cuisine in a relaxed setting
In my quest to provide a tour of the world cuisines of Fort Bend County, I’ve so far taken readers to the Mediterranean, East Asia, Italy, India, and Japan. But this week, I’m taking you to perhaps the most exotic locale yet: Louisiana. Sure, the Pelican State may be right… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/culture/la-crawfish-offers-fine-louisiana-cuisine-in-a-relaxed-setting/article_f2fdf5ac-9b4b-11ed-9f2f-cb4891ad3cc7.html
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Tensions erupt near Houston during rally against SB 147
RICHMOND, Texas — Things got a tad tense Friday on the steps of the Fort Bend County Justice Center after protestors rallied against Senate Bill 147. SB 147 is a proposed Texas law that would ban governments, businesses and citizens of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from buying real estate in Texas. Original Article:…
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Preparations underway for FM 723 expansion
FORT BEND COUNTY, TX (Covering Katy News) – Preparations for widening FM 723 from FM 1093 south to the Brazos River are underway. Areas along the road’s side are being cleared before the expansion project gets underway. “Please be vigilant and patient as workers are in the area,” said a… Original Article: https://coveringkaty.com/news/fort-bend/preparations-underway-for-fm-723-expansion/
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FBISD seeks public input on Attendance Boundary Process January 20 at 6 p.m. through January 27 at 11:59 p.m. (1/20/2023)
Fort Bend ISD will engage the community in the attendance boundary planning process in the northwest and southeast areas of the district through a virtual public hearing process detailing three boundary scenarios. The virtual public hearing information will be released to the public on Friday, January 20, at 6 p.m. and remain available and open…
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George, elected officials slam bill banning investors from China, other nations from buying Texas land
Fort Bend County Judge KP George and some other area elected officials spoke out Friday afternoon at a Richmond rally to attack a proposed bill that would ban business entities and citizens from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from buying land in Texas. Speaking on the steps of the… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/fort-bend/article/Fort-Bend-County-Judge-KP-George-elected-17731895.php
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Tensions erupt during rally against SB 147 in Fort Bend County
RICHMOND, Texas — Things got a tad tense Friday on the steps of the Fort Bend County Justice Center after protestors rallied against Senate Bill 147. SB 147 is a proposed Texas law that would ban governments, businesses and citizens of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from buying real estate in Texas. Original Article:…
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FBISD seeks public input on the Attendance Boundary Process beginning Friday, January 20, at 6 p.m. through Friday, January 27 at 11:59 p.m. (1/19/2023)
Fort Bend ISD will engage the community in the attendance boundary planning process in the northwest and southeast areas of the district through a virtual public hearing process detailing three boundary scenarios. The virtual public hearing information will be released to the public on Friday, January 20, at 6 p.m. and remain available and open…
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s dispatch center relocates following electrical fire
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. An early Saturday morning fire at Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office’s communication center in Richmond has forced dispatchers to temporarily operate from the county’s emergency management office in the same city. No one was hurt in the 1:30 a.m…. Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/fort-bend/article/Fort-Bend-County-Sheriff-s-dispatch-center-17729173.php
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Fort Bend ISD announces upcoming fine arts events showcasing student performances (1/19/2023)
Students from all eleven FBISD high schools and six middle schools will showcase their dance skills at the district’s annual Dance Classic on Thursday, January 26. Two events will take place simultaneously at Wheeler Field House (16403 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, 77479) and Hopson Field House (3335 Hurricane Ln., Missouri City, 77459) from 8 a.m.…
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Fort Bend ISD trustee positions up for election in May
Fort Bend ISD trustee candidate applications are now open. (Courtesy Pexels) Candidate applications are now open for the Fort Bend ISD election to be held this spring. The general election will be held May 6. The deadline for candidates to file for a place on the ballot is 5 p.m. Feb. 17. Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/election/2023/01/19/fort-bend-isd-trustee-positions-up-for-election-in-may/
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County toll road expansion underway in Fort Bend County
According to the Fort Bend County Toll Road Association, the project is expected to be completed in summer 2023. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Construction has begun on the $43.3 million Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road expansion project, which will include an extension toward Sienna Ranch Road and an overpass over Sienna Parkway. Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/transportation/2023/01/19/county-toll-road-expansion-underway-in-fort-bend-county/
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Community briefs for Jan. 19
FCC map to help Fort Bend County expand broadband services. Fort Bend County residents can now connect to the FCC’s new national broadband map, through the county website, as the county continues to lay out plans to expand broadband services and increase access to reliable internet service. Last year,… Original Article: http://katytimes.com/stories/community-briefs-for-jan-19,22444
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New Limited-Time Exhibition — Railroads and American Popular Music
With the new year comes a new limited-time exhibition for the Rosenberg Railroad Museum titled Railroads and American Popular Music. This exhibition is the first to be created by the Museum’s new Curator, Jesse Otto, Ph.D., and is set to replace the beloved Lionel Model Train Exhibit that has been in place since October of…
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Fort Bend ISD student to attend prestigious naval flight academy
Reva Jogdand, a junior at Austin High School, was one of 26 students picked from more than 500 applicants nationwide to attend the 2023 Commander of Naval Air Forces Flight Academy this summer. The scholarship value is more than $26,000 for the eight week program. The selection process for the… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/houston-life/2023/01/18/fort-bend-isd-student-to-attend-prestigious-naval-flight-academy/
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George Memorial Library to host Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 4
Fort Bend County Libraries will host a Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 4, from 1-3 p.m., at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Activities and crafts celebrating the Year of the Rabbit are planned for families with children of all ages. Dancing lions from the Houston Lion… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/community/george-memorial-library-to-host-lunar-new-year-celebration-on-feb-4/article_4b3c0d6c-977d-11ed-a358-33a6f858d8ab.html
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Work continues on Fort Bend County EpiCenter, set to finish in August
The 230,000-square-foot facility was designed for agriculture, sports, and local school district events, officials said. (Rendering courtesy Stonehenge Holdings LLC) Work is still underway on the 230,000-square-foot, 10,000-seat-capacity Fort Bend County EpiCenter in Rosenberg. Site developers for the county’s newest sports and entertainment complex said the project is slated for completion in August 2023. Original…
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2023 National Civics Bee Underway in Fort Bend County
Middle school students from public, private, charter, and home schools are invited to take part in the first-round civics essay competition. After a distinguished panel reviews the 500-word essays, the top 20 students will be selected to move on to the final round of competition: a live quiz event to test their civics knowledge. The…
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Fort Bend ISD considers budget cuts in 2023
One savings option the district implemented is reducing the bus stops for its Academy programs. (Designed by La’Toya Smith) Fort Bend ISD had looked to the Nov. 8 midterm elections as a chance to raise the district’s tax rate to bridge a $47 million budget shortfall by fiscal year 2024-25. However, 54% of voters denied…
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Volunteers clean up overgrown Fort Bend cemetery of former slaves, first Black Texas lawmaker
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Benjamin Franklin Williams was born into slavery in 1819. In 1870, five years after his emancipation, Williams became the first Black member of the Texas House of Representatives, according to the Texas Legislator Archives. Williams is buried in Fort… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/Volunteers-clean-up-former-slave-gravesites-17704948.php
