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Fort Bend ISD to receive $20,000 technology donation, blue light screen protectors
Fort Bend ISD is one of five school districts across the country that is not only receiving a $20,000 technology donation but is also eligible to receive new blue light screen filters to install across its existing digital devices. UnitedHealthcare is donating the funds, while American technology and research company… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/technology/2022/01/19/fort-bend-isd-to-receive-20000-technology-donation-blue-light-screen-protectors/
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Kochan-Reed House transfers to Brenham Residential Historic District s
The Kochan-Reed House located in Decker Park began its two day moving process Tuesday evening by Cherry House Sales. The first half was set in route for Brenham’s Residential Historic District and the second half will be moved Wednesday. The restoration of Richmond’s Railroad Depot which remains at Decker Park is completed, but not occupancy…
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Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital introduces innovative technique for brain surgery
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is the first in Fort Bend County to use an innovative, minimally invasive technique to treat chronic subdural hematomas, a serious bleeding in the membrane between the skull and the brain caused by head trauma. Board-certified neurosurgeon Tsz Yeung Lau, M.D., recently performed a successful… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/health/houston-methodist-sugar-land-hospital-introduces-innovative-technique-for-brain-surgery/article_efc03bdc-79d7-5964-8006-b7886519a2bb.html
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Fort Bend County mulch fire fills sky with smoke
PECAN GROVE, Texas — Mounds of mulch caught fire sometime Wednesday morning at a Fort Bend County nursery, sending a plume of smoke into the sky. It happened on FM 359 in the Pecan Grove area. Firefighters worked to contain the smoldering material at Frank’s Nursery, a landscaping and… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/mulch-fire-fort-bend-county-pecan-grove/285-3094637b-d9c4-44a9-8b33-aab2b72cfb06
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Video leads DA to investigate possible animal abuse, cruelty
ARCOLA — The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office is investigating possible animal cruelty and abuse after a video posted on social media showed a trainer picking a dog up by its leash and slamming it to the ground. The video went viral with many people calling on… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/video-leads-da-to-investigate-possible-animal-abuse-cruelty/article_90a776ba-7871-11ec-a25b-9b77ec043b06.html
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Foster, Fulshear and George Ranch cheerleading squads reach state finals
Spirits were high this past week at the Fort Worth Convention Center for the 2022 UIL Spirit State Championships. Fort Bend area cheer programs competed in the 2022 UIL Spirit State Championship and it was a banner weekend for Lamar Consolidated ISD programs. Foster, Fulshear and George Ranch all finished… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/foster-fulshear-and-george-ranch-cheerleading-squads-reach-state-finals/article_2c9caace-787f-11ec-b4fa-775f79670a82.html
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Fort Bend County COVID-19 updates for Jan. 18: Confirmed cases grow 3.5% over week
As of Jan. 18, 115,870 Fort Bend County residents are confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began. In a one-week period from Jan. 11-18, the number of confirmed cases increased by 3.5%, up from 111,895 cases reported Jan. 11, according to a COVID-19 data dashboard from Fort Bend County Health &…
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Fun in Fort Bend: Fort Bend Home & Garden Show brings home improvement to life
If you’ve ever wondered what goes on at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds when the Fort Bend County Fair is over, the answer is: plenty. The most recent event — the Fort Bend County Home & Garden Show — was hosted primarily indoors last Saturday and Sunday and was well-attended despite gusts of wind that…
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Lamar CISD teacher caught on video insulting students, saying she ‘wants to be fired’
A teacher from Lamar Consolidated Independent School District was recently heard on video spewing disturbing comments and insulting students. The teacher’s rant took place at Wright Junior High School in Richmond and Fort Bend County, the district said in a statement. Fox 26 reported that a student recorded it all on camera. It’s not clear…
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Fun in Fort Bend: Fort Bend Home & Garden Show
If you’ve ever wondered what goes on at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds when the Fort Bend County Fair is over, the answer is: plenty. The most recent event — the Fort Bend County Home & Garden Show — was hosted primarily indoors last Saturday and Sunday and was well-attended despite gusts of wind that…
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Increased demand for blood donations prompts surge of pop-up drives across county
In response to a surging demand for blood donations, pop-up collection events are springing up across Fort Bend County. Cameron Palmer, spokesperson for the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center (GCRBC), said there has been an increase in hospital usage for blood and blood products now that elective surgeries that were postponed in the earlier stages…
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Get out and help your Fort Bend community
Looking back over my first months as managing editor of the Fort Bend Star, my favorite days have been those where I’ve had the opportunity to get out and meet people in the community. I can, for example, still remember vividly that mixture of excitement and nervousness (I didn’t… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/opinion/get-out-and-help-your-fort-bend-community/article_57f0cd98-77cd-11ec-8e39-0fb83126c30c.html
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FBISD advances on Sugar Land 95 exhibit
Fort Bend ISD is moving forward with its plans to build an exhibit and cemetery to honor the 95 people whose remains were discovered on school district property, known as the Sugar Land 95, and could have an exhibit ready for the public as soon as this spring, according to the district. Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/schoolnews/fbisd-advances-on-sugar-land-95-exhibit/article_13c39fcc-77c5-11ec-aa9d-5f5cccc7ee43.html
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George touts pandemic performance as primaries near in Fort Bend County
Nearly four years after Democrats won many Fort Bend County elections in a so-called blue wave, the Republican Party is vying to regain control of the county’s top leadership role. County Judge KP George is seeking a second term, he said, to build on his administration’s progress in such… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/George-touts-pandemic-performance-as-primaries-16783364.php
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New COVID-19 testing site opens in Missouri City
There is another site available for Fort Bend County residents to get tested for COVID-19 as the county attempts to make testing more accessible. Fort Bend Health and Human Services announced the opening of a COVID-19 testing site Thursday morning at the Landmark Community Center, 100 Louisiana St. in Missouri City. This is the second…
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Ridge Point girls win I-10 Shootout title
Multiple Fort Bend ISD girls’ soccer teams headed north to Katy for the I-10 Shootout last weekend, and several area teams produced strong showings, but one stood out above the rest. The Ridge Point Lady Panthers paced the area’s girls squads, going 3-0 on the weekend to claim a… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/sports/ridge-point-girls-win-i-10-shootout-title/article_54ddcaa6-7684-11ec-9270-4f3ea559831a.html
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Humble man charged in apparent Richmond robbery
Police have arrested a man in connection to a Richmond home invasion-style robbery that occurred late last month, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Derwin Keon Clark, 23, of Humble, has been taken into custody and charged with aggravated robbery in connection to the incident. Clark remained in jail as of Thursday, according…
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County fair accepting scholarship applications
Local students involved with the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo still have a chance to apply for a scholarship through the fair to help with paying for a college education. The Fort Bend County Fair is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program until Jan. 27, according to a news release from the organization.…
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Fort Bend County invites area nonprofits to sign up for Family Protection Fee Grant
Area nonprofits are encouraged to sign up for the Family Protection Fee Grant which supports domestic violence survivors and their children. The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court is asking nonprofit organizations that deal directly with family violence issues or the abuse or neglect of a child to apply. Grants of… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-County-invites-area-nonprofits-to-sign-16777263.php
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State-ranked Buffs hoops continue district dominance
The Marshall Buffalos boys’ basketball team has looked strong early in the season, and they are serving notice to the area that their early season play was not a fluke as they continue to take the Fort Bend hoops scene by storm. Marshall continued its domination in District 24-5A… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/sports/state-ranked-buffs-hoops-continue-district-dominance/article_5762b53c-768b-11ec-ac6e-271389fddedb.html
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Pandemic helps young boy discover disc jockey talent and skills
HOUSTON – What is a better way to use the down time that the COVID-19 pandemic provided to all of us than to learn a new skill? DJ Ryan, an 11-year-old Fort Bend County resident who attends the WIDE School in Missouri City, decided to learn how to DJ during the pandemic. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/houston-life/2022/01/17/pandemic-helps-young-boy-discover-disc-jockey-talent-and-skills/
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New COVID-19 mega testing site opens in Missouri City
There is another site available for Fort Bend County residents to get tested for COVID-19 as the county attempts to make testing more accessible. Fort Bend Health and Human Services announced the opening of a COVID-19 mega testing site Thursday morning at the Landmark Community Center, 100 Louisiana St. in Missouri City. This is the…
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Dog Trainer Under Investigation After Disturbing Video of Abuse
A Fort Bend County dog trainer is currently under investigation after a disturbing video surfaced on social media. The video revealed the dog trainer slamming a dog on the ground during a training session. The video was allegedly recorded at the TyCalK9 Dog Training Center in Arcola, but the facility… Original Article: https://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/dog-trainer-under-investigation-after-disturbing-video-of-abuse/
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Fort Bend County Master Gardeners have their annual fruit tree sale coming up in February
Plums, apples, and peaches are just some of the fruit trees that will be sold at the upcoming 22nd annual sale from 9 a.m. until noon (or until sold out). Learn more at https://fbmg.org/fruit-tree-sale/. The sale will be at the George Pavilion of the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 Hwy…. Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/01/16/fort-bend-county-master-gardeners-have-their-annual-fruit-tree-sale-coming-up-in-february/
