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Atascocita, Ridge Point making a habit of playoff meetings
Atascocita and Fort Bend Ridge Point are no strangers. They met in the playoffs the last two seasons, with each team winning a Region III-6A Division I semifinal. Ridge Point upset the Eagles 55-45 in 2020. Atascocita defeated the Panthers 24-21 in 2021. On Friday, the Eagles and Panthers will… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/hs-sports/article/atascocita-ridge-point-6A-regional-semi-preview-17607673.php
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Fort Bend law enforcement to implement “No Refusal” policy over Thanksgiving weekend
The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement are implementing a “No Refusal” weekend for the Thanksgiving holiday to increase patrols looking for drivers who are impaired by alcohol or other substances, the district attorney’s office announced in a press release. Spanning Thursday, Friday,… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/fort-bend-law-enforcement-to-implement-no-refusal-policy-over-thanksgiving-weekend/article_dc5f5868-6b85-11ed-97a5-d34c3c8d5873.html
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Fort Bend Interfaith Community hosts annual Thanksgiving services, with 13 groups and hundreds of attendees
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Despite gloomy weather, warmth prevailed inside the expansive, wood-paneled hall of St. Laurence Catholic Church on Monday night in Sugar Land, where members of Fort Bend County’s many religious communities gathered in love and friendship for an interfaith Thanksgiving service. Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/fort-bend/article/Fort-Bend-Interfaith-Community-Hosts-annual-17607445.php
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3-year-old child shot at home in Fort Bend Co., deputies say
RICHMOND – A 3-year-old child was reportedly shot at a home in Fort Bend County on Wednesday evening, according to deputies. Initial details were limited, however, officials with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office say the shooting occurred in a subdivision on Cedar Crescent Court near the W Grand Pkwy S. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/11/23/3-year-old-shot-at-home-in-richmond-transported-to-hospital-police-say/
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Child shot in Richmond, Fort Bend County authorities say
RICHMOND, Texas — A 3-year-old was shot Wednesday in the Richmond area, according to officials with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. The child was rushed to a nearby hospital after the shooting. Their condition is unknown. It’s unclear what led up to the shooting or if anyone else… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/amp/article/news/local/child-shot-richmond-texas/285-a721fe08-7b9e-4bc0-8036-3b22e127a7e7
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Fort Bend ISD seeks community partners to support abuse prevention programs
Fort Bend ISD is seeking community partners to provide no-cost materials and resources to support the district’s abuse prevention programs. On November 14, the FBISD Board of Trustees adopted a resolution directing the district’s School Health Advisory Council to review and recommend course materials the district can use to teach and encourage the prevention of…
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Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Texas to Louisiana Energy Pathway Project, Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, Notice of Public Scoping Session, and Schedule for Environmental Review
The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) that will discuss the environmental impacts of the Texas to Louisiana Energy Pathway Project (Project) involving construction and operation of facilities by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) in Fort Bend and Hardin Counties, Texas. The…
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Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital moves forward on $231 million expansion project
Memorial Hermann Sugar is growing to meet the needs of the growing Fort Bend County. According to a news release, the Sugar Land campus is in line to get a $231 million upgrade. The project includes a build-out of one of the existing towers on the campus at 17500 W. Grand Parkway S. Original Article:…
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Dallas-based investor picks up Fort Bend County self-storage facility
JLL Capital Markets has completed the sale of Savannah HWY6 Self Storage, a 678-unit, recently completed self-storage facility in Rosharon, Texas. JLL represented the seller, Quintet Capital Group, in the sale of the property to Dallas-based Montfort Capital Partners. Completed in September 2022, Savannah HWY6 Self Storage consists of six… Original Article: https://rejournals.com/dallas-based-investor-picks-up-fort-bend-county-self-storage-facility/
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Sugar Land man sentenced to 20 years in sexual assault of a child, indecency with a child
A Fort Bend County jury convicted Thi Nguyen of Sugar Land of sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child on November 10, the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. Assistant District Attorneys Charann Thompson and Alycia Curtis presented evidence that Nguyen sexually abused a teen… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/news/sugar-land-man-sentenced-to-20-years-in-sexual-assault-of-a-child-indecency-with/article_6a2e9d7e-6a88-11ed-b3db-6bf1dba94ee2.html
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Sugar Land man handed prison sentence for child sex abuse
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A Sugar Land man was sentenced for child sex abuse offenses he committed in 2018, the Fort Bend County Distrct Attorney’s Office said. Thi Nguyen, 50, was convicted this month of one count of sexual assault of a child and once count of indecency with a child. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/11/22/sugar-land-man-handed-prison-sentence-for-child-sex-abuse/
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Child Advocates of Fort Bend Celebrates National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month, and Child Advocates of Fort Bend is celebrating and supporting the many families in our community who have welcomed a child into their home through adoption—with a special spotlight on adoption by relatives. “As advocates for the best interest of children in foster care,… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/11/22/child-advocates-of-fort-bend-celebrates-national-adoption-month-2/
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Manage Holiday Stress With Some Tips At The Library
Licensed professional counselor Deanna Diamond will discuss the common triggers for anxiety and depression with which many people struggle during the holidays. She will share practical coping tools to help individuals modify their thoughts and manage their emotions when faced with stressful situations that may arise during the holidays, such as balancing financial limits with…
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LIBRARY HELPS READERS WITH ELECTRONIC READING DEVICES AND E-BOOKS
Do you have a new Kindle or Nook™, but you’re not sure how to use it? Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library will have E-Reader Question-and-Answer sessions on Mondays, December 5 and 19, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Adult Services Learning Lab of the library, located 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Original Article:…
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BOB LUTTS FULSHEAR/SIMONTON BRANCH LIBRARY OFFERS HOLIDAY MARIONETTE SHOW & MORE IN DECEMBER
The Youth Services department at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library will have a special holiday marionette performance during the winter break in December, in addition to an abbreviated schedule of regular weekly programs. The “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” Marionette Performance will take place on… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/bob-lutts-fulshear-simonton-branch-library-offers-holiday-marionette-show-more-in-december/article_787d4c8a-74b8-5606-9b12-d5c252d6add6.html
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Fort Bend County inks Phase 2 of infrastructure management firm contract
During its Nov. 8 meeting, the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a contract amendment for consulting and engineering firm Tetra Tech Inc. to manage the county’s portion of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. (Asia Armour/Community Impact) Fort Bend County Commissioners Court has extended a contract with… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/government/2022/11/21/fort-bend-county-inks-phase-2-of-infrastructure-management-firm-contract/
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#GivingTuesday
My phone and email are abuzz about upcoming #BlackFriday deals and #CyberMonday deals touting 50 percent off and discount-plus-coupons options. And let’s not forget all the buy-three-get-one-free deals and so on. Most are pretty enticing deals, to be honest (I can often get good deals for my growing kids… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/opinion/givingtuesday/article_31373875-0ce8-50a1-b783-3922be59b43a.html
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Sugar Land woman gets 18 years for theft, money laundering
A Sugar Land woman has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for stealing more than $1 million from an employer, the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office reported. Mary McDonough, 42, received her sentence from 400th District Court Judge Tameika Carter after pleading guilty to theft and money laundering. Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/fort-bend/article/Sugar-Land-woman-gets-18-years-for-theft-money-17592457.php
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2023 Fort Bend County Day
The Central Fort Bend Chamber and Fort Bend Chamber will present the 2023 Fort Bend County Day in Austin, Texas on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Along with the chambers, business leaders and owners, local elected officials, and citizens will travel to Austin to meet and hear from members of the state legislature as well as…
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New editor asks your help in covering Fort Bend County, a diverse, burgeoning place
Greetings! My name is Ken Fountain, and I’m the new Managing Editor of the Fort Bend Star, your home for local news. I’m honored to have been chosen for this role and to begin working with a great team, some of whom I’ve worked with before. A little bit about… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/opinion/new-editor-asks-your-help-in-covering-fort-bend-county-a-diverse-burgeoning-place/article_47e11af4-682f-11ed-b74d-a3f73d04e39d.html
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Homebuilder closes doors, leaves unfinished projects
Nearly two dozen families in a six-county area have been left with incomplete homes, unexpected liens, stacks of bills, and shattered dreams after an East Bernard homebuilder abruptly closed his business last month. David Pfuntner of Pfuntner Custom Homes sent a letter on July 25 to customers, subcontractors, creditors, and… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/homebuilder-closes-doors-leaves-unfinished-projects/article_5b0605a1-4d0c-51a8-8697-4b2eb3f621f6.html
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Fort Bend County supports grant application for Sugar Land railroad monitoring, technology upgrades
The ITS Railroad Monitoring project focuses on upgrading hardware for Sugar Land’s existing railroad monitoring system and begins to lay the foundation for connected vehicles to support traffic operations, according to Fort Bend’s letter of support. (Courtesy Pexels) Fort Bend County penned a letter of support for Sugar… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/transportation/2022/11/18/fort-bend-county-supports-grant-application-for-sugar-land-railroad-monitoring-technology-upgrades/
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Lockdown at The Ranch Thursday; Three Students Taken Into Custody
Two students were in custody Thursday afternoon after Fort Bend police received a prank call concerning a “potential threat” at George Ranch High School, authorities said. UPDATE: A third suspect was taken into custody late Thursday. The campus immediately went on lockdown after the call around 1:30 p.m.,… Original Article: https://www.thewrangleronline.com/46817/news/lockdown-at-the-ranch-thursday-three-students-taken-into-custody/
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Fort Bend residents seek safer roads, more reliable public transportation with focus on livability
Fort Bend County residents are calling for better and safer roads and more public transit options, according to the Houston-Galveston Area Council. A council forum on Nov. 14 in Sugar Land was the fifth in a series of seven public meetings to gather feedback for a Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). A first round of public…
