• Texas judge invites Disney to move from Florida amid DeSantis feud

    Texas judge invites Disney to move from Florida amid DeSantis feud

    A Texas judge invited Disney to move from Florida amid its ongoing feud with Gov. Ron DeSantis. In a letter addressed to Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek, Fort Bend County Judge KP George invited the company to consider Fort Bend County as “a welcoming and diverse place to do business.” Original Article: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/texas-judge-invites-disney-move-from-florida-amid-desantis-feud

  • Judge invites Walt Disney Co. to bring Disney World to Texas amid new passed law

    Judge invites Walt Disney Co. to bring Disney World to Texas amid new passed law

    TEXAS – Those who have been to Disney World know it’s the “happiest place on earth,” but what if the giant amusement park called Texas home?. Well, one Texas judge has invited the Disney CEO to move the amusement park to Fort Bend County, just outside of Houston, amid a battle over self-government in Florida,…

  • Disney in Texas? Judge invites company to move to our state amid DeSantis feud

    Disney in Texas? Judge invites company to move to our state amid DeSantis feud

    AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Texas judge penned the chairman and CEO of Walt Disney recommending the company relocate from Florida to Texas this week amid a feud between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney. “While you, your company, employees, and diverse fans face authoritarian, anti-business, and culture war attacks… Original Article: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/disney-in-texas-judge-invites-company-to-move-to-our-state-amid-desantis-feud/

  • ‘Authoritarian, anti-business’ attacks: Judge invites Disney to move to Texas

    ‘Authoritarian, anti-business’ attacks: Judge invites Disney to move to Texas

    A Texas judge sent a letter to Disney CEO Bob Chapek Friday cordially inviting the company to build its next resort in Fort Bend County. “Fort Bend County is a unique place,” Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George wrote. “Our residents and families compose the most diverse county in the… Original Article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/authoritarian-anti-business-attacks-judge-invites-disney-to-move-to-texas

  • Disney World in Texas? Houston-area judge attempts to lure company from Florida to Lone Star State – WFTV

    Disney World in Texas? Houston-area judge attempts to lure company from Florida to Lone Star State – WFTV

    LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As Walt Disney World remains embattled over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ redistricting, a Texas county judge is hoping to lure the company away from Central Florida to the Houston area. In a letter dated Thursday, which George pens directly to Disney CEO Bob Chapek,… Original Article: http://dailytexasnews.com/disney-world-in-texas-houston-area-judge-attempts-to-lure-company-from-florida-to-lone-star-state-wftv/

  • Texas Judge sent an invitation to Disney to set a shop in Texas

    Texas Judge sent an invitation to Disney to set a shop in Texas

    FORT BEND, Texas – A Fort Bend County Judge just invited Disney to set up shop there. In an open letter, Judge K.P. George extended an invitation to Disney’s CEO to come to Fort Bend as Florida just passed a bill that would dissolve Disney’s special self-governing status. Original Article: https://foxsanantonio.com/newsletter-daily/texas-judge-sent-an-invitation-to-disney-to-set-a-shop-in-texas-local-san-antonio-fort-bend-county-judge

  • 12 questions for KP George after his open letter to Disney extending invite to bring new resort to Texas

    12 questions for KP George after his open letter to Disney extending invite to bring new resort to Texas

    HOUSTON – Fort Bend County Judge KP George sat down with KPRC 2 following the publishing of his open letter to Walt Disney inviting the industry giant to open a resort in the county. The letter comes amid Disney’s ongoing flap with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Watch highlights… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/04/22/12-questions-for-kp-george-after-his-open-letter-to-disney-extending-invite-to-bring-new-resort-to-texas/

  • Fort Bend Co. Judge says they’d welcome Disney to their community

    Fort Bend Co. Judge says they’d welcome Disney to their community

    FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – As the Florida House passed a bill stripping Disney of self-governing status, Fort Bend County Judge KP George said the county would welcome Disney and Twitter. George said, “While Disney & Twitter employees and diverse fans face authoritarian, anti-business, and culture war attacks from extremists… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/fort-bend-co-judge-says-theyd-welcome-disney-to-their-community

  • The happiest place in Texas? County judge invites Disney to consider new resort in Fort Bend

    The happiest place in Texas? County judge invites Disney to consider new resort in Fort Bend

    FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have Mickey Mouse and all of Disney in your backyard? The Fort Bend County judge is hoping to make that a reality. Judge K.P. George sent an email recently to Walt Disney CEO… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/fort-bend-county-walt-disney-resort-invite/285-caf3808c-b5a2-4801-ab8b-e8a608cf55ef

  • Fort Bend’s KP George trolls Florida lawmakers over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ feud with Disney

    Fort Bend’s KP George trolls Florida lawmakers over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ feud with Disney

    As a feud between Florida lawmakers and Walt Disney World escalates, Fort Bend County Judge KP George on Thursday extended an invitation to welcome the entertainment company to do business in Texas. “While you, your company, employees and diverse fans face authoritarian, anti-business and culture war attacks from extremists in… Original Article: https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/news/article/Touting-diversity-and-pro-business-climate-KP-17119752.php

  • Mickey Mouse in Texas? Fort Bend County Judge KP George extends invitation to Disney to consider new resort in Texas amid fallout over self-government in Florida

    Mickey Mouse in Texas? Fort Bend County Judge KP George extends invitation to Disney to consider new resort in Texas amid fallout over self-government in Florida

    FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Would you want an outpost of “the most magical place on Earth” down the highway on 59? Fort Bend County Judge KP George says, “come on down!”. In an open letter to Disney CEO Bob Chapek on Friday, George extended an… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/04/22/mickey-mouse-to-texas-fort-bend-county-judge-kp-george-extends-invitation-to-disney-to-consider-new-resort-in-texas-amid-fallout-over-self-government-in-florida/

  • Fort Bend County Judge KP George tries to lure Disney, Twitter to Texas

    Fort Bend County Judge KP George tries to lure Disney, Twitter to Texas

    RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) — As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues his battle with the Walt Disney Company, a local county judge is letting the company know that his area is ready to become the new Magic Kingdom. Fort Bend County Judge KP George released a letter on Thursday to… Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/local/fort-bend-county-judge-kp-george-tries-to-lure-disney-twitter-to-texas/

  • KPRC 2 & UTMB Health Athlete of the Week: Ft. Bend Marshall’s Janai Williams

    KPRC 2 & UTMB Health Athlete of the Week: Ft. Bend Marshall’s Janai Williams

    MISSOURI CITY – Fort Bend Marshall’s Janai Williams is one of the state’s top sprinters and now, she’s headed to one of Texas’s top schools. Williams committed to University of North Texas recently to continue to compete at the next level. “It means so much… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/sports/local/2022/04/22/kprc-2-utmb-health-athlete-of-the-week-ft-bend-marshalls-janai-williams/

  • The Latest on the Fort Bend County Commissioner race

    The Latest on the Fort Bend County Commissioner race

    All eyes are on the Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 4 race after incumbent Ken DeMerchant was unseated from his position after getting 14 percent of the vote in the March primary. Only 148 votes led candidate Neeta Sane to a first-place standing in the race, with second place candidate Dexter McCoy close behind. Original…

  • CAUGHT ON CAMERA: 3 children shot with air guns during drive-by in Mission Bend subdivision

    CAUGHT ON CAMERA: 3 children shot with air guns during drive-by in Mission Bend subdivision

    RICHMOND, Texas – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office is investigating a drive by shooting involving some sort of air gun after three young children were shot at while playing outside. It happened Wednesday night near the intersection of Autumn Leigh Drive and Eaglewood Glen Trail in the… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/04/22/caught-on-camera-3-children-shot-with-air-guns-during-drive-by-in-mission-bend-subdivision/

  • Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office donates body armor to Ukraine

    Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office donates body armor to Ukraine

    FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is donating used police vests to a Houston nonprofit that is helping people in the Ukraine war zone. The organization, DAAR Charitable Foundation, has dedicated itself to providing humanitarian items to the people of Ukraine. The vests will go to first responders and aid…

  • Rep. Jacey Jetton Announces Property Tax Town Hall

    Rep. Jacey Jetton Announces Property Tax Town Hall

    Representative Jacey Jetton announces a Town Hall to answer constituent questions on property taxes and home appraisal valuations. The booming housing market in Fort Bend County has contributed to a 31.39% increase in residential property values compared to last year. “Like many other families in Fort Bend, our home value… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/04/21/rep-jacey-jetton-announces-property-tax-town-hall/

  • Don’t Be A Victim To The System: PROTEST YOUR PROPERTY VALUE

    Don’t Be A Victim To The System: PROTEST YOUR PROPERTY VALUE

    African Americans cannot afford to lose their homes and property due to significantly inflated property values, without putting up a fight. Nobody really likes paying property taxes, and chances are you probably almost fainted when you opened up your property tax bill and saw how much your county appraisal district is stating your property is…

  • GO Bond Mobility Project Set to Begin

    Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land City Council recently approved a $250,000 design contract and a $1.6 million agreement with Fort Bend County for work associated with the widening of University Boulevard. The initial phase of the project will focus on design and last about 12 months. This work… Original Article: https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1593

  • Central Fort Bend Chamber Recruits for the Leadership Fort Bend, Class of 2023

    Central Fort Bend Chamber Recruits for the Leadership Fort Bend, Class of 2023

    The Central Fort Bend Chamber is recruiting for its next class of Leadership Fort Bend. The Class of 2023, made up of 40 business and community leaders, will be the Chamber’s 36th class and will run from August 2022 through May 2023. The Leadership Fort Bend program was organized… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/04/20/central-fort-bend-chamber-recruits-for-the-leadership-fort-bend-class-of-2023/

  • Candidate for Fort Bend ISD Board under fire for insensitive social media posts

    Candidate for Fort Bend ISD Board under fire for insensitive social media posts

    FORT BEND COUNTY – A man running for a Fort Bend ISD trustee position is accused of posting insensitive comments and memes on social media. Some parents within the school district voiced their concerns Tuesday. Anna Lykoudis-Zafaris has children that attend school in Fort Bend County. She said she… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/04/20/candidate-for-fort-bend-isd-board-under-fire-for-insensitive-social-media-posts/

  • Do small things with great love

    I think we should all take a moment this week to appreciate just how much Fort Bend County’s Alyssa Ferguson was able to achieve in 15 short years. Fort Bend County is replete with examples of residents who’ve lived impressive lives. Some of them we’ve even written about in the pages of the Fort Bend…

  • New FBISD elementary school to bear name of late student

    New FBISD elementary school to bear name of late student

    Fort Bend County residents and leaders in the days since the school district announced its 54th elementary school would be named after Alyssa Ferguson shared remembrances that wouldn’t be out of place discussing famous figures from the county’s past. But whereas many of the district’s other schools are… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/schoolnews/new-fbisd-elementary-school-to-bear-name-of-late-student/article_9fbe1724-bff9-11ec-a4ef-d3199bdeebd9.html

  • Fort Bend County Judge KP George Accepting Applicants For Youth Leadership Program

    (FORT BEND, TX) – Fort Bend County Judge KP George invites high school and college-age students to apply to his 9-month Youth Leadership program. Students must be residents of Fort Bend County to be eligible. The Youth Leadership program supports young people who are interested in local issues, seeking to… Original Article: https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/your-county/news/fort-bend-county-judge-kp-george-accepting-applicants-youth-leadership-program