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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Hosts Women’s History Month Celebration and Panel Discussion
(FORT BEND, TX) – Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host an inaugural Women’s History Month Celebration and Panel Discussion on Monday, March 21. The event will be held at the Fort Bend Museum, 410 S 5th St, Richmond, TX 77469 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Original Article: https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/your-county/news/fort-bend-county-judge-kp-george-hosts-womens-history-month-celebration-and-panel-discussion
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Gritty Broncos soccer riding high entering postseason
Bush High School boys’ soccer coach Gabriel Martinez-Gracida knows his team’s style might not be the most aesthetically-pleasing to watch play out. However, he said it doesn’t have to look pleasing to the eye – it just needs to be effective. “Winning by one goal doesn’t… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/sports/gritty-broncos-soccer-riding-high-entering-postseason/article_7cb18e54-a97a-11ec-9cd3-efd74a8d0f75.html
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Fort Bend County lowers COVID-19 risk level to green, encourages residents to stay vigilant
Fort Bend County Judge KP George has lowered the COVID-19 risk level for the county from yellow, or a moderate community risk, to green, or minimum community risk. This news comes from a press conference held March 21. Changing the risk level to green means that the possibility of exposure… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/coronavirus/2022/03/21/fort-bend-county-lowers-covid-19-risk-level-to-green-encourages-residents-to-stay-vigilant/
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Fort Bend County lowers COVID risk level to green
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Fort Bend County leaders have lowered the COVID-19 risk level to green for the first time since the start of the pandemic in 2020. County Judge KP George and the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Emergency Management announced the news on Monday. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/fort-bend-county-covid-risk-level/285-8c95671a-ba9e-4ceb-8015-58109886a12e
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George lowers COVID-19 risk level from yellow to green
FORT BEND, Texas – Fort Bend County Judge KP George lowered the county’s COVID-19 risk level from yellow to green Monday afternoon. Two years ago on March 4, the first confirmed COVID-19 case in Texas was discovered in Fort Bend County. As a result of the cases found during the pandemic, a shutdown of a…
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Fort Bend County’s COVID-19 risk level drops to lowest category
RICHMOND, Texas – Fort Bend County’s COVID-19 risk level was lowered to the lowest category – Green – on Monday. This is the second time this month that the risk level has been lowered. It dropped from Orange to Yellow on March 4. The new, lowest level… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/fort-bend-countys-covid-19-risk-level-drops-to-lowest-category
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George to provide update on lowering COVID-19 risk level Monday
FORT BEND, Texas – Fort Bend County Judge KP George, along with the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Emergency Management, will hold a media briefing Monday to give an update on lowering the County’s COVID-19 risk level. The press conference will take place… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/03/21/fort-bend-county-judge-kp-george-to-provide-update-on-covid-19-risk-level-monday/
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George to provide update on COVID-19 risk level Monday
FORT BEND, Texas – Fort Bend County Judge KP George, along with the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Emergency Management, will hold a media briefing Monday to give an update on lowering the County’s COVID-19 risk level. The press conference will take place… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/03/21/fort-bend-county-judge-kp-george-to-provide-update-on-covid-19-risk-level-monday/
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Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya opens in Katy
There is a new Japanese ramen restaurant open in Katy. According to the company, Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya opened a restaurant in Katy earlier this month at 22330 Grand Circle Blvd. The company has 13 other U.S. restaurants in Oregon, Indiana and Washington, though the Katy restaurant is the company’s first Texas location. Original Article:…
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BORN FOR THIS: Soccer Is A Family Affair For Fort Bend Austin’s Iyoriobhe
SOCCER IS ALL EJ IYORIOBHE HAS KNOWN. The Fort Bend Austin senior forward/midfielder was introduced to the game while growing up in his native Ireland. His granddad, Victor Oduah, played on the Nigerian national team and taught Iyoriobhe the ins and outs of fútbol. His brother, Eromose Iyoriobhe, played… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/sports/local/2022/03/18/born-for-this-soccer-is-a-family-affair-for-fort-bend-austins-iyoriobhe/
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Richmond woman accused of shooting husband
A Richmond woman is accused of shooting her husband when he tried to leave the home after an argument, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Adonia Martinez, 32, of Richmond, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection to the shooting, according to court records. Her bond is not…
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Home Clean Heroes Partners with First Responders’ Children’s Foundation in Houston to Help Widow of Fort Bend County Police Officer
The residential cleaning company is working to positively impact Houston with their new mission-based Heroes First initiative and mother of four Eden Rule is receiving a free cleaning. Since the day residential cleaning brand Home Clean Heroes opened its doors, the company has been on a mission to help others… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/03/17/home-clean-heroes-partners-with-first-responders-childrens-foundation-in-houston-to-help-widow-of-fort-bend-county-police-officer/
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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Seeks Information from 19 Companies That May be Boycotting Fossil Fuel Industry
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar sent letters to 19 major financial companies whose entire operations effectively may be boycotting the fossil fuel industry. He is seeking to clarify their fossil fuel investment policies and procedures. Hegar also requested from these companies a list of any mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in their portfolios that prohibit…
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Child Advocates of Fort Bend To Hold Light Of Hope Ceremony
Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) is asking the community to wear blue and join them at Wessendorff Park in Richmond from 6-8pm on Friday, April 1st to kick off April Child Abuse Prevention Month. “We’re teaming with the City of Richmond for a family fun night. Families are invited… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/03/17/child-advocates-of-fort-bend-to-hold-light-of-hope-ceremony/
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Fort Bend County Suburb Celebrates 25 Years
Sienna, one of the biggest master-planned communities in Fort Bend County, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, marking a quarter of a century of home sales in the development. Located in Missouri City, Sienna is home to over 20,000 residents and features many amenities including a 190-acre golf club, over… Original Article: https://www.houstoniamag.com/home-and-real-estate/2022/03/sienna-houston-community-celebrates-25-anniversary
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State of the Texas Power Grid
Will host an informative panel discussion titled “State of the Texas Power Grid” on Thursday, April 7th from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce with University of Houston’s and Zero Carbon Cycle, LLC, Ed Hirs, District 26 Representative, Jacey Jetton, Fort Bend County Emergency Management Coordinator, Mark Flathouse and Bill…
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Fort Bend Roundup: Foster’s King tosses 4 perfect innings against Kempner
The Lady Falcons made short work of Kempner in Sugar Land Tuesday night, 18-0. Foster’s Mickayla Tosch and Ella McDowell each collected three hits in the win. Bailey Lechler and McDowell each hit a home run. Alina Satcher hit a triple, while Tosch, Emily Naivar, Madison King and Jordan Tosch each hit a double. Original…
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Adonia Martinez
A domestic squabble has landed a Richmond woman in jail, authorities reported. On March 10, 2022, Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Adonia Martinez, 32, who allegedly shot her husband after a domestic dispute. At around 6:50 a.m., sheriff’s detectives were dispatched to a domestic disturbance call in… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/police_beat/adonia-martinez/article_b9c2d999-9168-551d-933d-988cd83c04b5.html
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Houston homelessness sees 19% spike in 2022; coalition cites housing programs for overall decline during pandemic
The Coalition for the Homeless’ annual homelessness count conducted Jan. 24 suggests pandemic response efforts may have helped keep rates of homelessness down in Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties. A March 16 news release from the coalition reported more than 3,200 people were experiencing homelessness during the January… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair/government/2022/03/16/houston-homelessness-sees-19-spike-in-2022-coalition-cites-housing-programs-for-overall-decline-during-pandemic/
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Houston’s unhoused population decreased due to a $200 million investment, a new report says
Unhoused people in the Houston area are being placed in permanent housing at an increased rate after the city of Houston and Harris County invested nearly $200 million to reduce homelessness in the area, according to an annual count of the region’s homeless population. The Coalition for the Homeless of… Original Article: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/houston/2022/03/16/421190/houstons-unhoused-population-dropped-due-to-a-200-million-investment-a-new-report-says/
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Houston’s unhoused population dropped due to a $200 million investment, a new report says
Unhoused people in the Houston area are being placed in permanent housing at an increased rate after the city of Houston and Harris County invested nearly $200 million to reduce homelessness in the area, according to an annual count of the region’s homeless population. The Coalition for the Homeless of… Original Article: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/houston/2022/03/16/421190/houstons-unhoused-population-dropped-due-to-a-200-million-investment-a-new-report-says/
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KPRC 2 Senior Scholarship: Emilee McCoy’s future as an Aggie is bright thanks to her hard work in high school
KPRC 2 and American Furniture Warehouse are surprising 20 deserving high school seniors with scholarships in 2022. All students selected for scholarships have been nominated by their high schools. The eighth $2,500 scholarship winner of the year is Emilee McCoy who will be graduating this spring from Kempner High School… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/03/16/kprc-2-senior-scholarship-emilee-mccoys-future-as-an-aggie-is-bright-thanks-to-her-hard-work-in-high-school/
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Fort Bend County woman arrested, charged with shooting husband
RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) – A woman was arrested and charged with aggravated assault after allegedly shooting her husband in a domestic dispute in Fort Bend County last week. Adonia Martinez, 32, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, family violence, the Fort Bend Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday. She remains in custody in the Fort…
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Gardeners educate the community
The chilly weather did not deter many eager residents ready to get their desired vegetables or herbs plant from the Fort Bend Master Gardeners. Gardeners began their long road to Saturday’s sale at the end of December to early January and were greeted by hundreds of residents ready to expand their green thumb. Original Article:…
