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Deadline Nears For Children’S Illustrations For Libraries’ 75Th Anniversary
The dream of a Fort Bend County library system began 75 years ago – in 1947 – when 12 members of the Share-a-Book Club wanted books to be in the hands of every man, woman, and child in the county. Through perseverance and determination, and the overwhelming support of the citizens of Fort Bend County,…
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Now is the Time Fort Bend
“Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.” Those of us who took typing class in school remember this phrase well developed as a typing test by Charles E. Weller in 1867. Seems that this phrase is 70 characters long, which was the entire length of one…
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Constable says coyote killed Ft. Bend Co. pet; video captured one jumping up six-foot fence
RICHMOND, Texas — We know coyotes live among us in the Houston area. On Tuesday, one was captured on video running through a Fort Bend County backyard, even jumping a fence and onto a neighboring shed. The video in the window above is from Pecan Grove and shared on… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/coyote-fort-bend-county/285-7f1936b9-8e91-4b8f-a8da-e0db4c0d2ebb
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FOUND: Katy-area teen safe, reunited with family, deputies say
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The teen who went missing Monday has been found and reunited with her family, according to deputies. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said the teen was found safe. FOLLOW KHOU 11 on social media for updates on this and other breaking stories: Facebook… Original Article: https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/fort-bend-county-missing-teen/285-63d71e13-eaf1-463d-b2dc-8149f6148488
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Coyote seen jumping up fence and onto shed in Texas neighborhood
RICHMOND, Texas — We know coyotes live among us in the Houston area. On Tuesday, one was captured on video running through a Fort Bend County backyard, even jumping a fence and onto a neighboring shed. The video in the window above is from Pecan Grove and shared on… Original Article: https://www.wfaa.com/article/life/animals/coyote-fort-bend-county/285-7f1936b9-8e91-4b8f-a8da-e0db4c0d2ebb
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Missing 15-year-old girl found safe, reunited with family; case still remains under investigation, deputies say
FORT BEND COUNTY – A 15-year-old girl who went missing on Monday has been found safe and reunited with family on Wednesday, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. The family of Leila Skaini said they last saw the teen near the 6800 block of Gatson Road… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/09/07/deputies-searching-for-missing-15-year-old-girl-last-seen-on-monday/
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Fort Bend cop shares video of coyote jumping 6-foot fence near Houston
A coyote recently killed a pet in a nearby subdivision, Constable Chad Norvell said. Original Article: https://www.chron.com/life/wildlife/article/coyote-jumping-fence-fort-bend-17425554.php
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Coyote seen jumping up fence and onto shed in Pecan Grove
RICHMOND, Texas — We know coyotes live among us in the Houston area. On Tuesday, one was captured on video running through a Fort Bend County backyard, even jumping a fence and onto a neighboring shed. The video in the window above is from Pecan Grove and shared on… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/coyote-fort-bend-county/285-7f1936b9-8e91-4b8f-a8da-e0db4c0d2ebb
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Fort Bend County deputies looking for missing Katy teen
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas (CW39) — Authorities are searching for a teenage girl in Katy who has been missing since Monday. Leila Skaini, 15, was last seen on Monday close to her home in the 6800 block of Gaston Road in Katy, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said. Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/local/fort-bend-county-deputies-looking-for-missing-katy-teen/
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Deputies searching for missing 15-year-old girl last seen on Monday
FORT BEND COUNTY – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help locating a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen on Monday, Sept. 5. The family of Leila Skaini said they last saw the teen near the 6800 block of Gatson Road in Katy. Skaini is described as being 5′7″ and weighing…
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 15-year-old girl
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office needs your help a locating a missing teen last seen on Monday. According to authorities, they’re looking for 15-year-old Leila Skaini. She was last seen near her home by the 6800 block of Gaston Road in Katy. Skaini is… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/fort-bend-county-sheriffs-office-searching-for-missing-15-year-old-teen
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Have you seen Leila? Missing 15-year-old girl last seen in the Katy area
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Authorities need your help finding a teenager who went missing Monday in the Katy area. Leila Skaini, 15, was last seen close to her home on Gaston Road, which is near the Grand Parkway and the Westpark Tollway, Fort Bend County deputies said. Leila… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/missing/fort-bend-county-missing-teen/285-63d71e13-eaf1-463d-b2dc-8149f6148488
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Chief of Emergency Medical Services – Fort Bend County, TX
Located in the Southwestern part of the 13-county Houston-Galveston Metropolitan area, Fort Bend County, Texas, consistently ranks as one of the fastest-growing counties in America with a population of 882,509 in 885 square miles. Excellent schools, affordable housing, and extensive recreational facilities have attracted families with impressive demographic profiles making Fort Bend County the most…
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Take time to think of employees on Labor Day
Local, local, local – that’s the refrain I’ve heard again and again during my time as a journalist. Let national news stick to the issues of the day, my mentors have taught me. By sticking to what’s happening in local communities, you’ll foster a sense of trust and also provide a service people can’t get…
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FACT SHEET: Democrats Deliver for Texas Communities of Color
Today, Texas Democrats held a press conference in Fort Bend County – the most diverse county in Texas – to highlight how Texas Democrats in Washington, D.C. and Austin have uplifted Texas communities of color through the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and other historic legislative actions. Original Article:…
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Judge George: County in better spot five years after Hurricane Harvey
Scores of people huddled in schools, water pouring into homes and the chaos and uncertainty of unprecedented weather – those that lived through Hurricane Harvey striking the region in 2017 and flooding more than 7,000 homes in Fort Bend County won’t soon forget the memories of five years ago. Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/judge-george-county-in-better-spot-five-years-after-hurricane-harvey/article_5bacfa26-2e05-11ed-845f-5b1c3d2df976.html
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Local students making the shift from public into private, charter schools
Public school districts across the country and in Fort Bend County watched student enrollment taper off or decline during the pandemic, and many of those children still haven’t returned to their old classrooms. But where are they going?. The pandemic and recent social strife over public education have helped… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/schoolnews/local-students-making-the-shift-from-public-into-private-charter-schools/article_7db0a3c0-2e05-11ed-a190-076b05864863.html
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Fort Bend ISD student tests positive for monkeypox
A Fort Bend ISD student has tested positive for monkeypox, according to school district officials. Families and staff at Ridge Point High School were informed that a student there has tested positive for the virus, according to a news release. District administrators did not provide information about how the student might have contracted the virus.…
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Sen. Paul Bettencourt Sounds the Taxpayer Alarm as ISDs have TREs to Raise Property Tax Rate!
Tax Ratification Elections (TREs) if passed by voters will wipeout state mandated M&O property tax relief. Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) is sounding the Taxpayer Alarm that local school boards have scheduled tax ratification elections (TREs) that, if passed by the voters, will wipeout state mandated maintenance and operation (M&O) property tax relief in their districts.…
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Owner Arrested After Elderly Man Was Mauled To Death By Seven Dogs
“This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.”. A Texas man was detained after police said seven dogs in his possession belonged to the same pack that fatally mauled a 71-year-old man on July 18. The Fort Bend… Original Article: https://www.dogingtonpost.com/owner-arrested-after-elderly-man-was-mauled-to-death-by-seven-dogs/
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Chief of Emergency Medical Services
Located in the Southwestern part of the 13-county Houston-Galveston Metropolitan area, Fort Bend County, Texas, consistently ranks as one of the fastest-growing counties in America with a population of 882,509 in 885 square miles. Excellent schools, affordable housing, and extensive recreational facilities have attracted families with impressive demographic profiles making Fort Bend County the most…
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Libraries Release Special-Edition Card for 75th Anniversary
In recognition of its 75th Anniversary in 2022, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will release a limited-edition commemorative library card during National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September. FBCL cards are free to all Texas residents. New library users who apply for a FBCL card for the first time in… Original Article: http://www.fortbendfocus.com/libraries-release-special-edition-card-for-75th-anniversary/
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Fort Bend Focus Care About Community
Fall means back to school and back to fall fun with community events. So, what’s happening with our valued community organizations this fall? What are their plans for the coming months, and what fun things can we add to our fall calendar?. We reached out to several local organizations… Original Article: http://www.fortbendfocus.com/fort-bend-focus-care-about-community/
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Why September is My Favorite Month
I love September in Texas! The Friday Night Lights of Fort Bend high school football are shining brightly all over our county. The Battle of the Berg between Lamar Consolidated and B.F. Terry gets things rolling on September 2nd. By the end of September, Katy will be undefeated and beginning to think about their eleventh…
