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Mean Green Bound: Fort Bend Marshall’s Janai Williams commits to North Texas
HOUSTON – Throughout an athlete’s career it is inevitable that there will be adversity and injuries. For Fort Bend Marshall’s Janai Williams both of those statements ring true to her track career. But when faced with those she has done nothing but overcome. Last year, Williams stood… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2022/04/18/mean-green-bound-fort-bend-marshalls-janai-williams-commits-to-north-texas/
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UH College of Technology prepares for move to Sugar Land
The University of Houston’s campus at Sugar Land already offers a few of its undergraduate and graduate programs from its College of Technology. That number will grow substantially over the next few years alongside the construction of a new $52.4 million building on the same property, according to UH officials. Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/economy/2022/04/18/uh-college-of-technology-prepares-for-move-to-sugar-land/
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Willowridge alumus named school’s new football coach
The Willowridge Eagles have found their new head football coach, and it’s a homecoming of sorts for the new man in charge. “Just walking around the fieldhouse yesterday, I got chills,” Kendron Penson Sr. said Thursday. On Tuesday, Willowridge named Penson Sr. as the school’s new head coach… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/sports/willowridge-alum-named-school-s-new-football-coach/article_fc8e4ada-bec0-11ec-8cbf-d77edff118a7.html
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Fort Bend Christian Academy’s Visual Arts Program Recognized as the 2022 TAPPS 5A Art State Champions
Fort Bend Christian Academy’s Visual Arts program was recently recognized as the 2022 TAPPS 5A Art State Champions. FBCA was also awarded this recognition in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and now in 2022. Nine years of excellence!. Under the direction of the Director of Fine… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/04/18/fort-bend-christian-academys-visual-arts-program-recognized-as-the-2022-tapps-5a-art-state-champions/
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TEA rule keeps ‘inappropriate’ books out school libraries
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released statewide standards for school districts to prevent the presence of obscene content in Texas public school libraries. The new guidelines state that parents have an essential role and have the right to guide what the students should read and how the books are selected as well as the right…
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TEA issues new guidelines to keep ‘inappropriate’ books out school libraries
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released statewide standards for school districts to prevent the presence of obscene content in Texas public school libraries. The new guidelines state that parents have an essential role and have the right to guide what the students should read and how the books are selected as well as the right…
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Willowridge alum named school’s new football coach
The Willowridge Eagles have found their new head football coach, and it’s a homecoming of sorts for the new man in charge. “Just walking around the fieldhouse yesterday, I got chills,” Kendron Penson Sr. said Thursday. On Tuesday, Willowridge named Penson Sr. as the school’s new head coach… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/sports/willowridge-alum-named-school-s-new-football-coach/article_fc8e4ada-bec0-11ec-8cbf-d77edff118a7.html
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24TH Annual Investment in youth Celebration
The Community Resources Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will host the 24th annual Investment in Youth celebration on Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM between 12:00 -1:00 PM, at Constellation Field (1 Stadium Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77498). Youth in Philanthropy continues to… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/04/15/24th-annual-investment-in-youth-celebration/
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2022 State of Higher Education
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host the 2022 State of Higher Education on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Safari Texas Ranch. This event is presented by Title Sponsor, Stantec. Higher Education is vital to the future success of… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/04/15/2022-state-of-higher-education/
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Children of Rosenberg hunt for holiday treats
Families from the Rosenberg area got an early introduction to Easter last weekend during the City of Rosenberg’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt, held on the morning of Saturday, April 9 at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, 3831 Hwy. 36 S. A total of 10,000 eggs were placed at the park, where… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/community/children-of-rosenberg-hunt-for-holiday-treats/article_0038e5e8-bc08-11ec-9b93-971aec688ec1.html
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Fort Bend County commissioners award seven nonprofits funds from Community Development Block Grant
Fort Bend County commissioners awarded $404,578 from Community Development Block Grant funds to seven nonprofit organizations in the county on April 12, as part of the fiscal year 2021-22 Consolidated Annual Action Plan approved by commissioners court in September. The CDBG Entitlement Program is administered by the county’s community development… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/nonprofit/2022/04/14/fort-bend-county-commissioners-award-seven-nonprofits-funds-from-community-development-block-grant/
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Watch: Police chase on Westpark Tollway turns into foot chase in west Harris County
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two suspects led police on a high-speed chase on the Westpark Tollway Wednesday morning. One suspect was already arrested in connection with the incident, but the other remains on the run. Fort Bend County deputy constables said the suspects are believed to be behind a… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/houston-texas-crime-police-chase-on-westpark-tollway-trails-of-ashford-apartments/285-fdc7e847-0a65-4e10-b283-946af766dd63
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Baseball/softball roundup: Local squads keep streaks alive
Baseball/softball roundup: Local squads keep streaks alive. It was a week to continue or start winning streaks on the diamond for several Fort Bend area baseball and softball squads. On the baseball side, Ridge Point emerged victorious in a battle of District 20-6A’s top two teams so far this season,… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/sports/baseball-softball-roundup-local-squads-keep-streaks-alive/article_d05d86a8-bb5d-11ec-adef-437578ac8001.html
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SPX student receives prestigious college scholarship
Alymuhammad Bijani said he understands what it’s like to struggle with financial hardships, which can hinder students in pursuit of their academic and life goals. As part of what has been a nearly lifelong passion for pouring back into his community, he is using a recent scholarship honor to encourage fellow students to stay the…
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Appraisals skyrocketing on homes across Fort Bend County
Sugar Land City Councilmember William Ferguson ignited a debate on social media last week when he shared a picture showing the appraised value of his home had increased almost $100,000 over the last 12 months. His home appraised for about $471,870 in 2022 compared to $385,220 in 2021, according to… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/business_real_estate/appraisals-skyrocketing-on-homes-across-fort-bend-county/article_957e13f0-bb43-11ec-8cd9-33b34592a85c.html
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Owning a Business from Start to Finish Selling Your Business
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Business and Professional Division will host an informative session for experienced and new business owners, “Owning a Business from Start to Finish: Selling Your Business”. M. Alexander Aguilar, Co-Founder/Partner at Seth & Alexander LLC, will join as a panelist. Moderated by Darrell W. Groves, CPA, FBCC Business & Professional…
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Watch: Pursuit on Westpark Tollway turns into foot chase in west Harris County
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two suspects led police on a high-speed chase on the Westpark Tollway Wednesday morning. One suspect was already arrested in connection with the incident, but the other remains on the run. Fort Bend County Pct. 5 deputy constables said the suspects are believed to be… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/houston-texas-crime-police-chase-on-westpark-tollway-trails-of-ashford-apartments/285-fdc7e847-0a65-4e10-b283-946af766dd63
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Fort Bend ISD board of trustees names new elementary school after student who died
In a unanimous vote, the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees has named a new elementary school after one of the district’s former students. The elementary school, scheduled to open in fall 2023 at 1300 Heritage Park Drive, Missouri City, is named after Alyssa Ferguson, who died in January 2017 as a freshman at Ridge…
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‘This is an incredible honor’ | Fort Bend ISD to name new school after philanthropic teen who died of cancer
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Fort Bend ISD elementary school #54 is still a work in progress in the Sienna area. But the building set to open in the fall of 2023 will no longer be known by just a number. The board of trustees voted Monday to name… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/alyssa-ferguson-teen-cancer-forst-bend-isd-school-rename/285-65bf4223-bd74-4046-957c-455ddc42742c
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Heavy truck fire closes roads in both directions on SH 36 at Rybak north of Needville
FORT BEND COUNTY – A heavy truck fire has closed the roadways in both directions at SH 36 at Rybak north of Needville, according to TxDOT Houston. Drivers are being asked to reroute and use Williams School Road as a detour. The cause of the fire is unknown. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/04/12/heavy-truck-fire-closes-roads-in-both-directions-on-sh-36-at-rybak-north-of-needville/
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Owe money for using Fort Bend tolls? Now is the time to pay up
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority said it’s out millions of dollars in lost revenue because repeat violators won’t pay their tolls. Starting April 18, it will be rolling out a campaign with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office to crack down on top violators. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/fort-bend-county-toll-road-authority-collect-unpaid-tolls/285-d908beeb-7946-4fdd-9ce3-3a9a4d3ad48c
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Northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 59 in Fort Bend County reopened following crash
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – UPDATE: Texas Department of Transportation officials say U.S. Highway 59 has been reopened following a crash earlier this afternoon. All mainlanes have been reopened. ————————- Northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 59 in Fort Bend County are closed following a crash on Monday afternoon. Details are… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/northbound-lanes-of-u-s-highway-59-in-fort-bend-county-closed-following-crash
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County leaders vow to restore public access to online court records
Fort Bend County administrators last week vowed to return online court record access to the public after they say a software glitch has temporarily disabled that function. County Clerk Laura Richard and District Clerk Beverly McGrew Walker recently released a policy agreement statement saying that, for the time being, the only people with access to…
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If leaders want new Missouri City era, it’s time to act different
Stop me if this sounds familiar, but Missouri City might soon be in the market for a new city manager. Little more than three months after Charles “Tink” Jackson arrived in Fort Bend County to much fanfare and talk about restoring stability to Missouri City administration, the new city administrator finds himself on administrative leave.…
