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Wanna Get Away? Child Advocates of Fort Bend is Offering a Unique Opportunity
Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) is auctioning off a unique travel opportunity for a 7-night stay at an Italian Villa. The catch? Travel dates are firm – May 21-28, 2022. The 6 bedroom completely renovated villa sleeps up to 12 guests and features a contemporary kitchen, luxurious bath suites and a large lap pool.…
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Do you hear that? More than 30 species of dazzling warblers will be migrating through Houston area
More than 30 species of dazzling warblers will be migrating through our area in April — although none truly warble. Having flown an arduous journey from Latin America to get here, it seems the peewee songbirds would let forth a joyful melody — especially after the nonstop 500-600-mile trip across the Gulf of Mexico. Original…
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ULTIMATE LIST: Eggcellent Easter egg hunts happening in the Houston area
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 children 3 & under…
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Help us celebrate changing sports coverage
This week’s edition, believe it or not, will commemorate a special milestone in the history of the Fort Bend Star. Starting next week, our sports section will look significantly different each week. To sum it up, Fort Bend County is chock-full of interesting stories on and off the field…. Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/opinion/help-us-celebrate-changing-sports-coverage/article_c97f2e16-af7f-11ec-b409-bf376c7b46c5.html
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2022-23 school year: Fort Bend ISD board of trustees approves contract for 15 portable classroom relocations, installations
Citing a need to address overpopulation at several of its campuses, the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees approved a contract to relocate, install, and repair 15 portable classrooms across its district. Based on the projected enrollment from the district’s demographic firm, Population and Survey Analysts, FBISD may see anywhere… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/education/2022/03/29/2022-23-school-year-fort-bend-isd-board-of-trustees-approves-contract-for-15-portable-classroom-relocations-installations/
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Anti-gang operation in Fort Bend County nabs 93 arrests, 23 pounds of narcotics
RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) — A special anti-gang operation in Fort Bend County was able to conduct over 90 arrests in two months. Led by the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, the seven-week operation, dubbed Operation MARGO, worked with several law enforcement agencies in the county to get 93 arrests, including 28 wanted fugitives and…
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Nearly 100 suspects arrested under law enforcement operation in Fort Bend County, authorities say
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Law enforcement agencies from Fort Bend County and parts of Harris County came together Tuesday to announce the arrests of almost 100 suspects in their latest police operation. According to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, 93 people were taken into custody under… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/fort-bend-county-texas-anti-gang-operation-margo/285-a72453fc-83cc-4e56-8eb8-ea7b0ea86096
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Wanted fugitives, suspected gang members among nearly 100 arrested in Fort Bend County, authorities say
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Law enforcement agencies from Fort Bend County and parts of Harris County came together Tuesday to announce the arrests of almost 100 suspects in their latest police operation. According to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, 93 people were taken into custody under… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/fort-bend-county-texas-anti-gang-operation-margo/285-a72453fc-83cc-4e56-8eb8-ea7b0ea86096
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Candela subdivision expanding, new school beginning construction
Growth in the western part of Fort Bend County continues at an astounding rate, with the developers behind a subdivision recently purchasing an additional 120 acres and selling land for a new $26.7 million school. Representatives for Houston-based Johnson Development Services recently acquired about 117 acres of land that will… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/business_real_estate/candela-subdivision-expanding-new-school-beginning-construction/article_692c0b2a-af7e-11ec-aa76-e31798ca2be3.html
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Fort Bend County DA: ‘Gangs have targeted our communities, and we have targeted gangs’
RICHMOND, Texas – Fort Bend District Attorney Brian Middleton made it clear during a press conference Tuesday that while crime is on the rise across the nation, so are the local efforts to fight back against it, especially in his county. He made bold statements, sending stern messages to violent offenders who are putting the…
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Fort Bend County DA’s Office announces results of multi-week anti-gang operation
RICHMOND, Texas – A multi-week anti-gang operation in Fort Bend County resulted in over 90 arrests, including over 20 wanted fugitives, according to Fort Bend District Attorney’s Office. A press conference detailing the successful operation will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. KPRC 2 is carrying a livestream… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/03/29/multi-week-operation-results-in-over-90-arrests-including-over-20-wanted-fugitives-fort-bend-county-da-says/
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WATCH LIVE: Fort Bend County DA’s Office to announce results of multi-week anti-gang operation
RICHMOND, Texas – A multi-week anti-gang operation in Fort Bend County resulted in over 90 arrests, including over 20 wanted fugitives, according to Fort Bend District Attorney’s Office. A press conference detailing the successful operation will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. KPRC 2 is carrying a livestream… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/03/29/multi-week-operation-results-in-over-90-arrests-including-over-20-wanted-fugitives-fort-bend-county-da-says/
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Deputies search for sexual assault suspect in Fort Bend County
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas (KIAH) — Authorities in Fort Bend County are searching for a suspect in a sexual assault case that happened last week in Fresno. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said that they received a call on Tuesday afternoon, March 22 about a woman who said she was walking on the trail…
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Suspect wanted in connection to sexual assault in Fort Bend County
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is now looking for a man in connection to a sexual assault after they were contacted by a woman who was walking along a retention pond in Fresno. The woman told police she was walking along the trail… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/suspect-wanted-in-connection-to-sexual-assault-fort-bend-sheriffs-office
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FBISD: Here is who is running for two positions on the board of trustees
On May 7, Fort Bend ISD will hold a local election for board of trustees Positions 3 and 7. Early voting begins April 25 and ends May 3. The board, which is responsible for selecting and employing the superintendent, is also tasked with studying, evaluating and deliberating the policy issues of FBISD. Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/education/2022/03/28/fbisd-here-is-who-is-running-for-two-positions-on-the-board-of-trustees/
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Johnson Development acquires property for Candela extension
Johnson Development Services recently announced that it would extend its Candela community by over 100 acres. According to a press release, the company purchased 117.17 additional acres, which will accommodate 346 homes and offer a mix of 40-, 50- and 60-foot homesites. The land is located along FM 359, approximately… Original Article: https://houstonagentmagazine.com/2022/03/28/johnson-development-acquires-property-for-candela-extension/
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Camden Property Trust buys land in Fort Bend County for first build-to-rent community
Camden Property Trust (NYSE: CPT) is the latest Houston-based developer expanding into the booming build-to-rent sector. Houston-based CJ Development sold 16 acres of Grand Center at Long Meadow Farms to Camden for the single-family for-rent community. It will have between 180 and 200 two-story detached homes and duplexes with garages, according to CJ Development. Original…
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Former LCISD superintendent named George Foundation trustee
A longtime former local school administrator has been named to the board of one of the area’s prominent nonprofit organizations. The George Foundation announced Wednesday that former Lamar Consolidated ISD superintendent Thomas Randle has been appointed to serve as the organization’s newest trustee for a 10-year term beginning April 1. He will replace outgoing trustee…
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County hoops stars among Guy V. Lewis finalists
After a year in which they led their respective teams to soaring regular season heights, a couple of Fort Bend’s brightest boys’ basketball stars are on the short list for one of the Houston area’s premiere honors. Earlier this month, Elkins’ Chris Johnson and Marshall’s Jaland Lowe… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/sports/county-hoops-stars-among-guy-v-lewis-finalists/article_3c031d1e-ae43-11ec-bcd4-3b442d252d87.html
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Sketch released of man wanted in sexual assault case in Fort Bend County
FRESNO, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is calling on the public to help find a man wanted for a sexual assault case. The sheriff’s office said the attack was reported on Tuesday. A woman said she was assaulted by a man in Fresno. She was walking… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/man-wanted-sexual-assault-fort-bend-county-fresno-texas-march-22-2022/285-79b57ec3-9ab2-48b1-8eb4-911c6b367848
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FBCSO: Man wanted for sexually assaulting a woman in Fresno area
FRESNO, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is calling on the public to help find a man wanted for a sexual assault case. The sheriff’s office said the attack was reported on Tuesday. A woman said she was assaulted by a man in Fresno. She was walking… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/man-wanted-sexual-assault-fort-bend-county-fresno-texas-march-22-2022/285-79b57ec3-9ab2-48b1-8eb4-911c6b367848
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Fort Bend ISD Teacher of the Year Reception
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division celebrated the Fort Bend ISD Teacher of the Year nominees. This reception, moderated by Jim Rice, FBCC Education Division Chair, was held Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the Fort Bend Chamber office, 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77478 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Original Article:…
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Woman attacked, sexually assaulted while walking on trail in Fresno neighborhood, FBCSO says
FRESNO – Deputies are investigating after a woman claims she was attacked and sexually assaulted while walking on a trail in a Fresno neighborhood. On Tuesday, March 22, the Fort Bend County Sherriff’s Office responded to reports of an attack at a trail located in the 4000 block of the West Teal Run Estates subdivision.…
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Fort Bend ISD’s Lakeview Elementary School reopens after demolition, construction
After a demolition and construction process that began in June 2020, Fort Bend ISD’s Lakeview Elementary School, 314 Lakeview Drive, Sugar Land, has reopened for students. The school held an opening celebration March 21 for students returning from spring break, the district said in an email to Community Impact Newspaper. Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/education/2022/03/25/fort-bend-isds-lakeview-elementary-school-reopens-after-demolition-construction/
