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‘A mother’s fierce love’: Sugar Land mom holds abuser at gunpoint after walking in on him sexually assaulting 13-year-old, DA says
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A man prosecutors say will no longer be able to hurt innocent children will be spending the rest of his natural life behind bars. On March 29, the day he was scheduled for a jury trial, Ivan Alejandro Robles pled guilty to the charge of continuous sexual abuse of a young…
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HGAC says it can’t determine whether Zimmerman violated ethics
An investigation into alleged ethical misconduct by a Fort Bend County elected official has ended, with the regional transportation planning board that conducted the investigation saying it does not have the authority to make a determination on the matter. A report submitted last week from the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC)… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/hgac-says-it-can-t-determine-whether-zimmerman-violated-ethics/article_0c8810ba-b50c-11ec-be90-d3ea152f6415.html
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Central location, population growth turning Stafford into business center
Medical administrators along with county and city leaders gathered last month to celebrate breaking ground on a new, 33,000-square foot Kelsey-Seybold clinic in Stafford. The project is just the latest construction effort in Stafford that could one day change the face of the business-friendly community, joining several other major real estate projects also under construction…
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Racist pamphleteers target Katy-area neighborhoods in latest white supremacist propaganda
At least two more Houston-area neighborhoods fell victim to racist leaflet campaigns over the weekend, the latest in a spree of white supremacist propaganda scatterings to take place overnight in residential areas across the greater metro in recent months. Neighbors in Cinco Ranch’s Oak Park Trails and Memorial Parkway subdivisions… Original Article: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Houston-Cinco-Ranch-racist-flyers-Oak-Park-Trails-17058490.php
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Joining Forces to Fight Child Abuse: Child Advocates of Fort Bend hosts Annual Light of Hope Ceremony
Child Advocates of Fort Bend and the City of Richmond joined forces on Friday, April 1 to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month with a fun, family friendly evening at Wessendorff Park in Richmond, complete with a movie, t-shirts and activities for the whole family. Child Advocates of Fort Bend Board President Nancy Olson welcomed…
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Fort Bend County Libraries To Close In Observance Of Easter Holiday
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch Library and the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, will be closed April 15 through 17, in observance of the Easter holiday. Regular library hours will resume on Monday, April 18. Your online library is always open at… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/04/05/fort-bend-county-libraries-to-close-in-observance-of-easter-holiday-4/
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Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Library’S Advisory Council
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. In April,… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/04/05/teens-earn-volunteer-service-hours-at-librarys-advisory-council/
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Crafting Enthusiasts Invited To Mission Bend Branch Library’s Craft Club
Crafting enthusiasts are invited to a monthly “No Glitter Please” Craft Club at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library on Thursday, April 21, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Conference Room of the library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road in northeast Fort Bend County. Share tips, get ideas and inspiration, and enjoy…
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Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library Launches New Needlework Club
People of all experience levels who enjoy any type of crocheting, knitting, or sewing are invited to attend to get other needlecrafters’ perspectives, critiques, and suggestions. Those attending should bring their own yarn, strings, and needles to start or finish a project, while chatting, networking, and enjoying the company… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/04/05/bob-lutts-fulshear-simonton-branch-library-launches-new-needlework-club/
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City of Richmond and Fort Bend County Collaborate On Streets Overlay Project
(Richmond, Texas) – Richmond citizens have enjoyed the results of sixteen street asphalt overlays due to the collaboration between the City’s Street Department team and Fort Bend County Road and Bridge team. They worked together to pave sixteen streets in Richmond this past month. Fort Bend County Road and Bridge has assisted cities over the…
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Baseball/softball round-up: Strong pitching performances drive local squads
It was a busy week last week for Fort Bend County baseball and softball teams, as the district season has kicked off its second leg. In baseball, the Ridge Point Panthers stayed undefeated in district play, while Travis continued to play strong despite suffering its first 20-6A defeat. Hunter Golden threw a no-hitter for the…
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County putting greater emphasis on investigating gangs
The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office and law enforcement agencies from across the region held a news conference last week to announce they had arrested almost 100 people as the result of a seven-week, anti-gang operation. Both at the news conference and during the days after, prosecutors were… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/crime/county-putting-greater-emphasis-on-investigating-gangs/article_f6153fec-b461-11ec-aa03-179bb5aad8a9.html
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Houston Newsmakers: Controversy over Fort Bend Grand Parkway Segment C between George Foundation, developer
Roger Adamson is the CEO of the The George Foundation, which for 77 years has been granting millions of dollars to organizations and residents of Fort Bend County. Adamson says that for 25 years the organization has planned for the eventual construction of the Grand Parkway through its land, saying that a toll road would…
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Ribbon Cutting
April 2022 – FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – The Central Fort Bend Chamber and the community will be celebrating the following Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies in the month of April for local businesses: April 1st, 2022, at 3:00 PM: QuickMed Primary Care and Wellness, PLLC (117 Lane Drive Suite #2 Rosenberg, TX 77471) April 7th, 2022,…
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Central Fort Bend Chamber April Ribbon Cutting Events
– The Central Fort Bend Chamber and the community will be celebrating the following Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies in the month of April for local businesses:. April 1st, 2022, at 3:00 PM: QuickMed Primary Care and Wellness, PLLC (117 Lane Drive Suite #2 Rosenberg, TX 77471) April 7th, 2022, at 11:30… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/04/01/central-fort-bend-chamber-april-ribbon-cutting-events/
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Eggcellent Easter egg hunts happening in the Houston area
Easter egg (KPRC 2/Canva) Hunting for some Easter fun? Here is a list of eggcellent egg hunts happening in the Houston area in April. Easter egg hunt and picnic at George Ranch Historical Park | Saturday, April 16 – “Celebrate Easter weekend with a colossal egg hunt and relaxing family picnic! The Egg Hunt for…
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FBISD Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees
Two positions on the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees will be up for a vote May 7. Positions 3 and 7 will be on the ballot for consideration by voters as, in accordance with the Texas Elections Code, Fort Bend ISD calls board elections on the first Saturday in May of each year, according…
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April 2022– Out & About in the Heart of the Bend
The Fort Bend Education Foundation (FBEF) held its 29th annual gala on March 5th at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land. “International Ball – Journey Around the World” was the ultimate global experience exploring different countries and cultures. Gala co-chairs Terri Wang and Cindy Cheng proudly announced that the gala raised over $433,000 in support of…
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‘A no-brainer for no bond’: Families furious after capital murder suspect released on bond twice
HOUSTON — Two Houston-area families are demanding answers after the suspect charged with murdering their loved ones was released on bond twice. Devan Jordon, 21, posted a $1 million bond Wednesday in Galveston County where he was charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a League City businessman during a robbery last June.…
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Supply chain issues still causing heartburn for many Houston area school districts
HOUSTON, Texas — Lingering impacts of the pandemic are still on the menu in many school cafeterias. “We’re still dealing with certain food item shortages,” said Fort Bend ISD Child Nutrition Executive Director Matt Antignolo. He told us chicken products, in particular, remain challenging. But shortages are… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/houston-area-school-lunches-supply-chain-issues/285-d5fd6e10-9257-4ddc-acfc-110a69a49472
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Central Fort Bend Chamber to host Candidate Forum for the City of Rosenberg
The Central Fort Bend Chamber is set to host a City of Rosenberg Candidate Forum on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The forum will be held at the Rosenberg Civic Center located at 3825 Hwy 36, Rosenberg, Texas. This is a free event and open to the public to attend. Original…
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Nibbles and Sips: New Mediterranean spot opens in Sugar Land
Another unique restaurant is now offering its cuisine in Fort Bend County. CAVA, a new Mediterranean restaurant, opened its doors at 2260 Lone Star Dr. in Sugar Land on March 25, according to a Facebook post from the restaurant. The Sugar Land restaurant is the company’s 29th location in Texas and its third Greater Houston…
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Montgomery County names committee to oversee federal COVID relief funds
Montgomery County commissioners officially appointed members to a new committee that will oversee and keep track of federal funds received from the government to help with the recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the committee would include Precinct 3 Manager of Precinct Projects Andy Dubois, Keough’s Chief of Staff… Original Article: https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/moco/news/article/Montgomery-County-names-committee-to-oversee-17045876.php
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Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Conversation Circles
The Conversation Circles will take place at multiple locations in the Fort Bend County library system in April. The schedule is as follows:. Mission Bend Branch Library– 8421 Addicks Clodine Road. o Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27; 2:00-3:00 pm, Conference Room. Cinco Ranch Branch Library– 2620 Commercial Center… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/03/30/learning-english-get-practice-at-libraries-conversation-circles-17/
