FORT BEND COUNTY – A 64-year-old Sugar Land man has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison after he was convicted of receiving and possessing videos and images of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Gregory Eugene Baker was found guilty of child pornography following… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/04/28/fort-bend-man-in-possession-of-more-than-12000-images-of-child-porn-sentenced-to-75-years-in-prison-us-attorney/

There may not have been many cameras around, but it was still a special morning last week for several Fort Bend County athletes. Multiple schools saw players officially sign on the dotted line to continue their athletic careers at the college level. It was a banner morning for Dulles High… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/sports/volleyball-hoops-athletes-ink-letters-of-intent/article_7bccda60-c645-11ec-ad83-7792a76347a7.html

The Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce presented 31 local high school students with scholarships during an event held April 19 at Greater First Baptist Church, where the chamber’s education committee also recognized 10 area students who have enlisted in the military. The military-bound students received personalized yard signs… Original Article: https://www.theleadernews.com/business/heights-chamber-salutes-local-high-school-students/article_2e5d5858-c628-11ec-935a-27c2b2a10353.html

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A small group in Fort Bend County addressed a big concern for a lot of homeowners Tuesday at the Cinco Ranch Library during a town hall meeting. “That’s a large tax increase that I’m fixing to have to pay,” said Matt Morgan, a Fort Bend County resident. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/fort-bend-county-home-valuations-property-taxes-rising/285-ce92c0b1-4063-4c77-8067-4733b05eb579

Fort Bend County administrators have set a timeline that should see access to online court records returned to all residents by mid-summer, County Clerk Laura Richard said last week. “We understand the desire for it to all be back out there,” she said. “We know there’s a pent-up demand. And… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/clerk-court-record-access-should-be-restored-by-mid-summer/article_b91365fc-c59f-11ec-a01b-bbb3316454d1.html

Stability or change? How do we solve the exodus of teachers from the profession? What should be done with federal money for education?. Voters will face a host of existential questions about the future of Fort Bend ISD when they vote May 7 on two trustee positions. Whereas for many… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/big-issues-face-fbisd-voters-on-may-7/article_94842cae-c59e-11ec-b437-9b75feec72a0.html

Fort Bend County Libraries offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens in grades 9 through 12. The programs provide fun and challenging opportunities for these young adults, who are also encouraged to become active participants in designing and orchestrating new activities for teens in the library system. Teens can… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/04/26/teens-earn-volunteer-service-hours-at-libraries-ya-advisory-councils/

Newly hired teachers with more than 25 years of experience at Fort Bend ISD are getting a pay adjustment. The FBISD board of trustees voted 7-0 on its consent agenda during its April 25 meeting to approve an adjustment for newly hired teachers with between 26-40 years of experience, according to agenda documents. The vote…

The ESL Conversation Circles will take place at multiple locations in the Fort Bend County library system in May. The schedule is as follows:. Mission Bend Branch Library– 8421 Addicks Clodine Road. o Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25; 2:00-3:00 pm, Conference Room. Cinco Ranch Branch Library– 2620 Commercial… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/04/26/learning-english-get-practice-at-libraries-esl-conversation-circles-6/

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — As the Walt Disney Company remains in a feud with the state of Florida and its governor, Ron DeSantis, a Texas judge has an idea: relocate Disney World to the Lone Star State. What You Need To Know. Walt Disney Company remains in a… Original Article: https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2022/04/25/texas-judge-invites-disney-world-to-relocate-to-the-lone-star-state

For more than two years, students have borne the brunt of the major challenges impacting the public school education system due to the global COVID-10 pandemic. Schools have faced severe staff shortages, students and educators struggled with mental health challenges and adapting virtual learning. Children of color continue to be… Original Article: https://defendernetwork.com/news/local-state/families-of-color-choosing-public-charters-better-education-option/