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47th Annual Vintage Glass and Antique Show
Come on out to the 47th Vintage Glass and Antique Show and Sale on August 20th and 21st at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, located at 4310 Hwy. 36 South in Rosenberg. Early shopping hours are 8 am to 10 am with an admission fee of $10, which is also good for regular shopping hours…
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Fort Bend Junior Service League and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Announce Partnership for 2022 Sugar Plum Market
The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) is pleased to announce Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital as the Title Sponsor for their signature event, the Sugar Plum Market, which is their annual fundraiser. Thus far, Sugar Plum Market has raised $3.7 million for Fort Bend County charities. Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital has been a…
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Happy 246th Birthday America!
July 4th is the Super Bowl of summer holidays, and I for one am ready! Fort Bend has a plethora of fun, family-friendly opportunities to celebrate America’s birthday, and we are bringing them all to you on page 22. With the long holiday weekend, I hope you and your family can enjoy a couple of…
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Virtual ‘Beat the Pack’ Program to Help People Quit Smoking Offered at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is offering the community a proven program to help people quit smoking. The complimentary program, called Beat the Pack®, was developed by Pfizer Inc. and is sponsored by Houston Methodist Cancer Center at Sugar Land. The next four-week series is scheduled to start at 5:30 pm on July 13th on…
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Service Above Self
Trever Nehls is a 33-year veteran of not only our Armed Forces, but also a 30-year veteran of Fort Bend County law enforcement. He has called Fort Bend County home since 1992 where he and his wife, Kerri, have lived and raised their three children. After two terms as the elected Fort Bend County Precinct…
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Who was driving this car? Rosenberg detectives need help identifying aggravated assault suspect
ROSENBERG, Texas – Rosenberg detectives are seeking assistance from the public in an effort to identify an alleged aggravated assault suspect who was driving a white passenger car seen in surveillance video. Detectives said a man assaulted a citizen in the roadway in the 5100 block of Airport Ave…. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/06/30/who-was-driving-this-car-rosenberg-detectives-need-help-identifying-aggravated-assault-suspect/
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Driver caught hiding in woods after crashing truck into Brazos River during chase in Fort Bend Co.
PECAN GROVE, Texas — A 36-year-old man was found hiding in the woods after crashing into the Brazos River during a police chase early Thursday morning. Rosenberg police said Charles Byrd is facing a felony evading arrest charge. Around 4:45 a.m. police said they tried to stop a gray… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/houston-news-police-chase-water-highway-90-rosenberg/285-99a02568-94f3-480f-96b8-996d5c0e3e7f
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Fort Bend ISD budget issues were years in the making
There’s a saying among those of us government nerds that fast growth makes most problems go away. That is to say, with a quickly-growing population comes money, and enough money can make anyone look like a financial genius. Fort Bend ISD is facing a severe budget shortfall, and based… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/opinion/fort-bend-isd-budget-issues-were-years-in-the-making/article_23b5735a-f8b3-11ec-b3db-d71a6133494c.html
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Austin Street/ Loop 762 Will Be Closed Beginning Thursday, June 30 Until July 20, 2022 For The Front Street/ Richmond Parkway Road Project
Austin Street/ Loop 762 will be closed beginning Thursday, June 30 until Wednesday, July 20, 2022 for the Front Street/ Richmond Parkway road project. The closure of Austin Street on the north side will occur at Front Street, so motorists will still be able to use the open single lane of Front Street to get…
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“Faux Calligraphy” Workshop At Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will have a “Faux Calligraphy Workshop” for adults on Friday, July 15, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Conference Classroom of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Faux calligraphy is the artistic technique of… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/06/29/faux-calligraphy-workshop-at-cinco-ranch-branch-library/
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Happy Birthday America!
Celebrate July 4th events perfect for friends, family and fun around the Bend. Celebrate our great Nation at the George Ranch. Come and let Freedom Ring together! Step back in time and experience the history of an authentic American cattle ranch and learn about the local people who made this county great. Activities for the…
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Texas Rep. asks Elon Musk to work with gov’t to improve the US’ power grid
Troy Nehls, a U.S. Representative for Fort Bend County, Texas, wrote a letter asking Tesla CEO Elon Musk to work with government officials to strengthen the United States’ power grids and ensure their long-term resiliency and affordability. Nehls had previously voiced opposition to the growth of public charging stations… Original Article: https://www.teslarati.com/tx-congressman-tesla-elon-musk-improve-us-power-grid/
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Library Hosts “Marine Micro Ballet” Performance For Children
In conjunction with the Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries will host a special children’s program, “The Aquarium: A Marine Micro Ballet,” on Wednesday, July 20, beginning at 2:00 and 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/06/29/library-hosts-marine-micro-ballet-performance-for-children/
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Rep. Troy Nehls asks Elon Musk to help the U.S. power grid
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, who represents Fort Bend County, is asking Tesla CEO Elon Musk for ideas on shoring up power grids across the country—including here in Texas. Nehls sent a two-page open letter to Musk on Monday detailing the anticipated rise in electric vehicle purchases and his worry about the potential strain on the…
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FBISD board approves $930m budget for 2022-23 school year
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved at its regular meeting Monday night, a total budget of $930 million for the 2022-23 school year. The total spending plan includes the General Fund, Debt Service and the Child Nutrition Fund. Salary & benefits make up $679 million of the… Original Article: https://defendernetwork.com/news/local-state/fbisd-board-unanimously-approves-930m-budget-for-2022-23/
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Dulles alum’s MLB pursuit coming full circle in Sugar Land
Nick Hernandez is a Fort Bend and Houston-area baseball man through and through. He graduated from Dulles High School in Sugar Land, and still calls Missouri City home to this day. His first MLB game was at Houston’s Astrodome in the 1990s watching future Astros’ Hall of Famers Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio. Original Article:…
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Despite new budget, shortfall remains issue for FBISD
While the most immediate issues might be behind Fort Bend ISD after the board of trustees last week approved a budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a major $49 million budget shortfall will continue to cause problems for the foreseeable future, according to district administrators. To meet statutory requirements, the… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/schoolnews/despite-new-budget-shortfall-remains-issue-for-fbisd/article_f7c0a9e8-f733-11ec-98cc-8311aef5d401.html
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Nibbles and Sips: Organic eatery, sports bar coming to Katy/Fulshear
A Houston-based sports bar that offers healthy dining options is expanding its reach in the region, with a new location making its way to the northern part of Fort Bend County in the next few weeks. On the Kirb, which has locations in Midtown and Upper Kirby, is planning to… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/culture/nibbles-and-sips-organic-eatery-sports-bar-coming-to-katy-fulshear/article_ef2bcb60-f732-11ec-ad29-c37f2800848f.html
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Stafford woman charged in shooting case
A Stafford woman is accused of shooting her husband in the stomach during an argument last week, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Michaela Juane Davis, 26, of Stafford, has been charged with aggravated assault of a family member with a weapon causing significant bodily injury in connection to the shooting, according to…
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This Houston neighbor weighs in as the healthiest county in the region, shows US News study
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — For babies and baby boomers alike, Fort Bend County stands out as the healthiest county in the Greater Houston and surrounding areas, according to a new study by U.S. News & World Report. Fort Bend County lands at No. 291 on U.S. News’ list of… Original Article: https://abc13.com/fort-bend-county-healthiest-counties-houston-us-news-500-safety/12001652/
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Starwood Starts 2000 Home Community
HOUSTON – (Realty News Report) – Starwood Land, a nationwide developer of residential master planned communities, has started development of Starbridge, a 933-acre community in Fort Bend County that will include more than 2,000 homes. Starbridge development activities will be handled by Land Tejas of Houston. which is… Original Article: https://realtynewsreport.com/starwood-starts-2000-home-community/
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Requiring Volunteers to Help Canvas for EPA Meeting, June 30, 2022
Join Air Alliance Houston in canvassing Fort Bend county neighborhoods to raise attendance for a community meeting with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on June 30, 2022. The meeting will touch upon coal-fired power plants and how to limit the dangerous pollution they cause. Find the link to sign up… Original Article: https://cechouston.org/2022/06/27/requiring-volunteers-to-help-canvas-for-epa-meeting-june-30-2022/
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County fair releases entertainment lineup
The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo is gearing up for another year, and the organization recently released the live entertainment lineup for this year’s event. Eight musical acts will take the stage during the fair’s run from Sept. 23-Oct. 2, according to a news release from the organization, and includes musical genres such as…
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Fourth of July to bring celebrations throughout county
It’s about time for popping off those fireworks and taking a day to celebrate the camaraderie and fellowship of the United States, and most every municipality in Fort Bend County has events planned to celebrate the occasion. The city of Sugar Land will host its annual free Red, White,… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/community/fourth-of-july-to-bring-celebrations-throughout-county/article_70fabff4-f655-11ec-9a02-db51ec85847c.html
