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Pastor of Stafford church accused of assault
The pastor of a church in Stafford has been arrested amid accusations he had been assaulting a woman since 2020, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Gregorio Geremias Maldonado, 44, of Katy, has been charged with assault, according to county court records. Maldonado’s charge comes after a… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/pastor-of-stafford-church-accused-of-assault/article_6534d880-e01b-11ec-bffd-671f050264d0.html
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Fort Bend County 4-H Program
June 2nd – STEM Summer Teen Volunteer Training– Teens looking for opportunities to volunteer this summer??? Fort Bend County 4-H invites you to attend the STEM Summer Teen Volunteer Training from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Extension Office. Register to attend at https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/beyond-the-project/workshops-clinics-camps/. June 14th,… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/05/28/fort-bend-county-4-h-program/
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Learning Spanish? Get Practice At Library’s Spanish Conversation Circle
Are you learning to speak Spanish? Would you like some practice in a casual, informal atmosphere? Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library presents a Spanish Conversation Circle for individuals who would like a place to practice their Spanish language and conversation skills. The next monthly Spanish Conversation… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/05/28/learning-spanish-get-practice-at-librarys-spanish-conversation-circle/
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$500 reward offered for missing BNSF Railway police dog last seen in Fort Bend County
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — BNSF Railway is offering a $500 reward for the return of a missing railway police dog that was last seen in Fort Bend County. Randy, the police dog, is a 4-year-old brown and black Belgian Malinois wearing a black collar and silver chain. Anyone… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/missing-bnsf-railway-police-dog-fort-bend-county-texas/285-25e1aa50-0868-4e27-9ecc-33989dba51be
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State of the County with Fort Bend County Judge KP George Featuring the Commissioners’ Report
A Collaboration between the Central Fort Bend Chamber and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. The Central Fort Bend Chamber and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will present the 2022 State of the County with Fort Bend County Judge KP George, featuring the Commissioners’ Report on Thursday, June 9, 2022. This collaborative luncheon will…
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Newborns Born June 5-11 Receive Special Welcome From Libraries For Children’s Book Week
Each bag contains a book, a bib, a special certificate, a list of suggested reading for children, and information on parenting and on library services. These bags represent the library system’s commitment to providing library services for county residents throughout their lives, beginning at birth. “We hope to start… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/05/28/newborns-born-june-5-11-receive-special-welcome-from-libraries-for-childrens-book-week/
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Library Hosts Children’s Program On Ancient Art Of Puppetry
In conjunction with the Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries will host a special children’s program, “Sharing the Secrets of Puppetry,” on Thursday, June 9, beginning at 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the Mission Bend Branch Library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, in northeast Fort Bend County. This program is for…
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Fort Bend County Fair Queen Scholarship Contest
The Fort Bend County Fair is now accepting entries for contestants for the Fair Queen Scholarship Contest. The number of contestants is limited to the first 20 entries, and the registration deadline is June 13, 2022. A mandatory orientation meeting will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at 2:30 pm at the Fairgrounds in…
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Multicultural Festival At George Memorial Library In June
Fort Bend County Libraries’ “Multicultural Festival: Bringing the World to You” will take place on Saturday, June 11, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview Drive in Richmond. Sponsored by the Friends of the George Memorial Library, the Multicultural Festival… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/05/28/multicultural-festival-at-george-memorial-library-in-june/
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New Vegetable Garden Education Center Opens June 3 In Rosenberg
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event will unveil the Vegetable Garden Enhancement Project created by the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners on June 3. The event will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. at 1402 Band Road in the garden area behind the Bud O’Shieles Community Center, Rosenberg. Visit http://tx.ag/VGEP to RSVP for the ribbon…
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School graduations being held at Toyota Center; Concerns over proximity to NRA meeting, protests
HOUSTON – Fort Bend Independent School District holds high school commencement ceremonies in busy downtown Houston close to the National Rifle Association convention and protests. Seniors from five Fort Bend County High School walked across the stage with diplomas in hand at the Toyota Center. It was a bittersweet… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/05/27/school-graduations-being-held-at-toyota-center-concerns-over-proximity-to-nra-meeting-protests/
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Fort Bend County Behavioral Health Services encourages cultural considerations when approaching mental health services
To commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month, Fort Bend County’s Behavioral Health Services department hosted a session on cultural considerations when delivering care to multicultural groups on May 12. The department has held a series of forums and events all month long to raise awareness on a myriad of topics,… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/health-care/2022/05/27/fort-bend-county-behavioral-health-services-encourages-cultural-considerations-when-approaching-mental-health-services/
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Counties see appraisal increases
Market trends show the appraised value of residential properties in Fort Bend County increasing rapidly with record lows in property inventory and interest rates, according to Jordan Weiss, chief appraiser for the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District. Similarly, residential property values in Harris County are expected to rise by 15%-30% this spring, according to the…
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Prepare Now Before Disaster Strikes
Emergencies, such as natural disasters or health crises, are potentially dangerous. Be sure you’re prepared to keep yourself and your family safe. Unfortunately, statistics show that not everyone is as prepared as they could be. According to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) research, despite 80 percent of respondents to the 2019 National Household survey saying…
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Notice of Partial Manual Count
Pursuant to Section 127.201(a) the process of manually recounting ballots will begin at 3:00 pm on Friday November 4, 2022 in the Office of the Fort Bend County Elections Administrator at 4520 Reading Rd, Rosenberg, TX. John Oldham. Elections Administrator. March 3, 2022. Original Article: https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/your-county/news/notice-partial-manual-count-0
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Fort Bend County judge honors victims of Uvalde school shooting at candlelight vigil
FORT BEND COUNTY – Fort Bend County Judge KP George honored the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting with a candlelight vigil Thursday evening. The vigil took place at the Fort Bend County Justice Center located at 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle. The judge was joined by Fort Bend… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/05/26/fort-bend-county-judge-to-honor-victims-of-uvalde-school-shooting-with-candlelight-vigil/
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Agencies work to alleviate Grand Parkway traffic
County and state entities are collaborating on several projects happening around the Grand Parkway and Westpark Tollway intersection. Texas Department of Transportation Grand Parkway widening. The TxDOT project will add a third lane to the existing northbound and southbound lanes between FM 1093 and Kingsland Boulevard. Cost: $99.5 million. Timeline:… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/transportation/2022/05/25/agencies-work-to-alleviate-grand-parkway-traffic/
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Fort Bend County judge to honor victims of Uvalde school shooting with candlelight vigil
FORT BEND COUNTY – Fort Bend County Judge KP George will honor the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting with a candlelight vigil Thursday evening. The vigil, which is set to begin at 6 p.m., will take place at the Fort Bend County Justice Center located at 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/05/26/fort-bend-county-judge-to-honor-victims-of-uvalde-school-shooting-with-candlelight-vigil/
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McCoy wins commissioners court nomination on busy runoff election night
A young upstart scored a big win in the race for a seat on Fort Bend County’s commissioners court, and a candidate for state representative looks set to become the first Muslim state lawmaker in Texas to highlight a busy runoff election night. Just 7.8 percent of Fort Bend… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/mccoy-wins-commissioners-court-nomination-on-busy-runoff-election-night/article_30de6ce2-dcfe-11ec-911a-1f77d62de151.html
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Fort Bend Christian Academy Announces Class of 2022 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Madelyn Pozzi was named the Fort Bend Christian Academy Class of 2022 Valedictorian. Madelyn Pozzi has attended Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) for 14 years since Pre-Kindergarten and has been a member of a wide variety of school organizations, including the Varsity Swim team, Rho Kappa Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Environmental Club, Thespian Society,…
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Fort Bend Health & Wellness EXPO
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Healthcare Division will host the annual “Fort Bend Health & Wellness EXPO,” on Thursday, July 14th from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. The expo will be held at the Sugar Land campus of presenting sponsor – Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital –17500 W. Grand Pkwy. S Sugar Land, Texas 77479. Cartera…
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Congratulations to the Fort Bend Leadership Forum, Class of 2022!
Congratulations to the 38 graduates of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Forum Class of 2022 generously sponsored by Audi of Sugar Land. Under the direction of Division Chairs Jan-Michael Jenkins and Breah Campbell, the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Leadership program celebrates its most recent graduating class of effective leaders. Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/05/24/congratulations-to-the-fort-bend-leadership-forum-class-of-2022/
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Fort Bend poised to elect Suleman Lalani as first Muslim state lawmaker in Texas
Democratic physician Suleman Lalani took an early double-digit lead Tuesday evening over runoff opponent Vanesia Johnson in a newly drawn state House district in Fort Bend County, leaving him poised to become the first Muslim state lawmaker in Texas history. The new district, freshly crafted during last year’s redistricting process,… Original Article: http://dailytexasnews.com/fort-bend-poised-to-elect-suleman-lalani-as-first-muslim-state-lawmaker-in-texas/
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3-star defensive lineman Zachary Chapman commits to TCU
Missouri City (Texas) Fort Bend Marshall defensive lineman Zachary Chapman has committed to TCU after his official visit this past weekend, he announced on Tuesday. Chapman is the No. 606 overall prospect in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media…
