Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s Christmas Home Tour staff and committee are busy preparing for its 31st annual Christmas Home Tour on December 9 and 10, 2022. Shown are Jim McClellan, representing the Presenting Sponsor, Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation and Child Advocates of Fort Bend CEO Ruthanne Mefford. Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/11/02/child-advocates-of-fort-bend-announces-2022-christmas-home-tour-dates/

Pecan entries are now being accepted for the Fort Bend County Pecan Show. All pecan growers in Fort Bend County are encouraged to enter their crop. Whether one tree or many, everyone is encouraged to enter. Fifty pecans from one tree are required to enter. Pecan entries will be accepted until Wednesday, November 16, 2022…

Five Harmony Public School seniors have been selected as 2022 finalists for the QuestBridge National Scholarship program. Harmony School of Innovation – Sugar Land seniors Noorul Maqbool, Oseremhen Onabhakere, Reina Garcia, Faustina Ironkwe, and Ruhamah Temesgen were among the 3,414 outstanding students selected out of more than 13,000 applications. Each finalist showed strong academic achievement…

Being Fort Bend County’s first-ever County Judge of color has always been a huge point of pride, both for myself and my community. Because no matter where we come from, most of us want a safe, prosperous community where everyone can thrive. But recently – it has become clear that some people do not share…

Early voting for the 2022 November general election opened Monday in Fort Bend County, and turnout numbers continue to climb. Through Thursday’s voting, 61,975 voters had cast ballots in-person, while 5,648 vote-by-mail ballots have been returned for a grand total of 67,623 early votes. Fort Bend ISD continues to… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/poll-sites-in-eastern-section-of-the-county-drawing-most-voters/article_daa88d02-597c-11ed-95ca-ef548eeaa5b8.html

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Career Expo Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy at 1521 Eugene Heimann Circle in Richmond. The event is open to the public and pre-registration is recommended. According to the FBCSO,… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/police_beat/fbcso-to-host-recruiting-expo/article_756517c4-59f6-11ed-818e-afc300a5e0f2.html

A $345,000 contract for coronavirus vaccine outreach is again the center of controversy after a Fort Bend County audit asserted the consulting firm behind the agreement should repay about $25,000 for questionable expenses. Fort Bend County awarded Houston-based Next Wave Strategies the $345,000 deal to provide outreach on the vaccine,… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/fort-bend-county-seeks-money-from-coronavirus-outreach-firm/article_1c785510-59ef-11ed-b6d3-eb47110bcc6b.html

Crews have broken ground on Kelsey-Seybold’s new central campus in Fort Bend County. Officials with the health organization gathered earlier this month to celebrate the groundbreaking on the clinic’s expansion in Sugar Land, according to a news release. As part of the expansion, Kesley-Seybold will construct a 135,000-square-foot… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/health/kelsey-seybold-begins-work-on-new-fort-bend-campus/article_7d550928-59ef-11ed-b7c7-e720b4ea3a75.html

Election season is underway and all around Fort Bend County, we’re seeing the end result of what voters are actively deciding – elected leadership are making hard decisions. We here at the Fort Bend Star strive to remain impartial. And we don’t feel qualified to tell you who… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/opinion/honesty-integrity-important-for-fort-bend-county-s-elected-leaders/article_7ab77ed2-59e8-11ed-b198-77d567702bc0.html

FORT BEND ISD (Oct. 31, 2022) – Four Fort Bend ISD teams have advanced to the volleyball state playoffs, and games begin tomorrow. Game details are below. Tickets for all games are $5 and are available online. *Please note, the Merrell Center and Wheeler Field House have clear bag policy. Original Article: https://www.fortbendisd.com/site/default.aspx?Comments=true&DomainID=4&FlexDataID=190782&ModuleInstanceID=12&PageID=1&PageType=3&RenderLoc=0&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108

Fort Bend County ranks near the top of the state in early voting turnout thus far, but overall turnout is still down in Texas from 2018, according to local and state data. As of Saturday, more than 90,207 people had voted in-person at locations across Fort Bend County, along with another 6,624 votes by mail,…

Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s (CAFB) Christmas Home Tour began 31 years ago as a fundraiser by a core group of volunteers, many of whom are still involved, to keep the agency’s doors open. This handful of women decorated their homes a little extra for Christmas, filled the air with the aroma of home baked…

Fort Bend ISD held a symposium Oct. 1 to update the community on the project. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact) There has been lots of news and announcements that have recently happened at Fort Bend ISD. Read down below for updates from the district. Sugar Land 95. Fort Bend ISD continues its… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/education/2022/10/31/fort-bend-isd-continues-work-to-memorialize-the-sugar-land-95-other-news-from-the-district/

Pecan entries are now being accepted for the Fort Bend County Pecan Show. All pecan growers in Fort Bend County are encouraged to enter their crop. Whether one tree or many, everyone is encouraged to enter. Fifty pecans from one tree are required to enter. Pecan entries will be accepted until Wednesday, Nov.16, at 3…

Fort Bend ISD held a symposium Oct. 1 to update the community on the project. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact) Fort Bend ISD continues its work to honor and memorialize the Sugar Land 95 as it begins Phase 2 of its Sugar Land 95 Memorialization Project, which includes the design of an outdoor learning plaza at the…

Residents in the northern part of Fort Bend County have a new shop with which to satisfy their cravings for a deli-made sub sandwich. On Oct. 19, Panino’s opened its doors in Katy at 6825 S. Fry Rd., Suite 500. The Katy-founded sub shop opened in the spot formerly occupied by Tony’s Deli. Original Article:…

FORT BEND COUNTY – A Fort Bend Independent School District student-athlete is sharing his story and inspiring others to never give up on their dreams. Hezekiah Smith suffered an injury two years ago and almost ended his football career. Through hard work, determination, and therapy he made it back… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/10/30/dulles-high-school-defensive-tackle-thankful-to-play-football-again-after-fracturing-his-back/

There’s an aphorism hanging out there that says, “everything is public relations.”. No doubt there’s some truth in that saying. Whether you’re campaigning for political office, trying to convince people to buy what you’re selling or even raising money for a good cause, you’re often trying to frame the story in a manner most favorable…

Early voting began in Texas on Oct. 24 and will end Nov. 4. (Courtesy Pexels) Early voting will be available for residents of Fort Bend County at the following locations from Oct. 24 through Nov. 4. Locations will be open for voting Oct. 24-29 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Oct. 30… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/election/2022/10/28/when-where-to-vote-early-in-fort-bend-county-from-oct-24-nov-4/

Early voting for the 2022 November general election opened Monday in Fort Bend County, and turnout numbers have already reached the thousands in many polling centers. Through Tuesday’s voting, 38,302 voters had cast ballots in-person and by mail — 32,688 ballots cast at the polls. Fort Bend ISD… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/38-000-plus-cast-ballots-in-1st-2-days-of-early-voting/article_50b83ed2-5600-11ed-82ad-6350340f03a2.html

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Fort Bend County’s new regional dive and water-rescue team will greatly reduce response time during emergencies related to floods and water-related accidents, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office announced. Comprising 12 members from the Northeast Fort Bend… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/fort-bend/article/New-regional-dive-and-water-rescue-team-will-cut-17539541.php

The county will use these funds to implement positive family engagement and activities at facilities to address the needs of incarcerated parents with children who are under 18 years old. (Asia Armour/Community Impact) On Oct. 25, Fort Bend County Commissioners Court approved a grant award of $741,460 to support county… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/government/2022/10/27/fort-bend-county-awarded-741k-to-create-programs-for-incarcerated-parents-and-their-minor-children/