Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library will present a program on “Pet-Friendly Gardening,” on Saturday, September 10, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road in northeast Fort Bend County. Fort Bend County Master Gardener… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/08/25/learn-about-pet-friendly-gardening-at-library-program/

The 2022 Texas high school volleyball season is in full swing already. With that being said, here is a look at Fort Bend ISD volleyball heading into this year. Notes on each team, players to watch and much more. Check out the VYPE Fort Bend ISD Volleyball Prospectus for 2022. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2022/08/25/fbisd-volleyball-preview-fort-bend-isd-volleyball-teams-look-to-carry-on-success-in-2022/

Fort Bend ISD has removed one book from its library shelves and several others have come under review because of complaints about them in individual classrooms – moves some parents are criticizing as censorship. News that the district has removed a title from its shelves comes amid a rising… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/schoolnews/fbisd-draws-controversy-amid-some-book-reviews/article_b5164cf0-23e4-11ed-b615-2733c89544b6.html

Rising prices for gas and food have combined to create more food insecurity in Fort Bend County, while also reducing businesses’ and residents’ ability to provide donations, according to experts with local charitable organizations. While demand for aid isn’t as high as it was during the height of… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/food-insecurity-on-rise-in-county-amid-decrease-in-donations/article_fb1e252e-23e4-11ed-add4-97080a03958e.html

Fort Bend County is planning a tour of historical sites as part of celebrating the county namesake’s 200th anniversary in the coming weeks. On Sept. 10, the Fort Bend County Historical Commission will host a “Museum Crawl and History Fair” on Saturday, September 10 from 10:00 am until 2:30 pm. at Mirabeau B. Lamar Homestead…

The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees has approved a tax rate referendum for voters to decide on in the November 8, 2022 election. If Fort Bend ISD voters approve the proposed tax rate of $1.21, trustees say it would generate needed additional revenue for the district. Fort Bend ISD… Original Article: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/voting/2022/08/23/431469/fort-bend-isd-approves-november-tax-referendum-for-voters/

Through a 6-1 vote, the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees has called a special tax rate election set for Nov. 8. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper) The Fort Bend ISD board of trustees has officially given the go ahead for a voter-approval tax rate election. The board of trustees voted… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/education/2022/08/23/fort-bend-isd-board-of-trustees-approves-november-tax-rate-election/

Voters this November will decide whether or not Fort Bend ISD can use extra tax revenues to reduce a $47 million budget shortfall, while also working to increase staff salaries along with a host of other benefits. The district’s board of trustees late Monday evening gave final approval to placing… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/schoolnews/fbisd-trustees-call-for-tax-rate-election/article_01e50832-22e6-11ed-b713-17a20b204c2a.html

HOUSTON (CW39) — Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke will make his second round of appearances in the Houston area this week as the Democratic candidate plans trips to Humble and Fort Bend County. O’Rourke’s campaign announced on Monday that they will hold a rally on Wednesday at the… Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/beto-orourke-to-hold-two-rallies-in-humble-and-fort-bend-county-this-week/

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host the 15th Annual State of the Schools event on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Safari Texas Ranch. This event is generously presented by our Title Sponsor, Stantec. The State of the Schools… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/08/22/15-th-annual-state-of-the-schools/

A former Fort Bend high school baseball star has made it to the highest level of his sport. Former George Ranch High School standout baseball player Stone Garrett made his MLB debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Aug. 17. The former Longhorn picked up two hits – both doubles – against the San Francisco Giants…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The family of two teen brothers killed in 2020 are feeling a sense of relief after Fort Bend County authorities said “multiple” arrests were made in connection to the case. “We are devastated for a mother and a father to lose two… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/19/watch-live-fort-bend-authorities-announce-multiple-arrests-say-its-connected-to-case-of-2-teen-brothers-killed-after-2020-random-shooting/

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Four young men were arrested and charged in the 2020 shooting deaths of two Fresno brothers, the Fort Bend County sheriff said Friday. Devin and Jonathan Massey were inside a vehicle parked in their driveway when they were gunned down a couple of weeks before Christmas. Their friend was also…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Officials with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office announced “multiple” arrests in connection to the murder of two teen brothers who were shot and killed in December of 2020. A news conference will be held beginning at 10 a.m. KPRC 2 will… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/19/watch-live-fort-bend-authorities-announce-multiple-arrests-say-its-connected-to-case-of-2-teen-brothers-killed-after-2020-random-shooting/