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Meet the new Fort Bend ISD superintendent: Christie Whitbeck takes the reigns of the district
Christie Whitbeck took the helm of Fort Bend ISD in September 2021. She took over the position from former superintendent Charles Dupre, who announced on November 16 his intention to resign by December of 2021. Whitbeck comes to the district having served four-and-a-half years as superintendent of 16,000-student Bryan ISD, deputy superintendent of Fort Bend…
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Fort Bend ISD art students show of creativity at annual Rodeo Art Show
Fort Bend ISD’s Fine Arts Department held its annual Rodeo Art Show at Dulles High School on Saturday, Jan. 8. Held in collaboration with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the event showcased 650 pieces of artwork submitted by students of all grade levels from 76 Fort Bend ISD schools. Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-ISD-art-students-show-of-creativity-at-16777076.php
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Fort Bend Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kwabena Mensah approved as District’s Chief of Schools
Fort Bend Board of Trustees approved the appointment of FBISD’s assistant superintendent Dr. Kwabena Mensah as the District’s Chief of Schools. “This role allows me to have a greater impact in the work I do to positively influence the lives of our children. The goal is to provide equitable opportunities for the 75,000 plus students…
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The top-selling master-planned communities in the Houston area
In another sign of how hot Houston’s real estate market has been in the pandemic, 10 of the area’s major neighborhood developments made it onto a national list of the 50 top-selling master planned communities in 2021. A peek at the list provides insight into what neighborhoods new home buyers are flocking to in the…
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FOX 26 Investigates: Dog trainer caught on camera slamming puppy to ground shattering its leg
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A shocking video shows a Fort Bend County dog trainer slamming a puppy to the ground and allegedly shattering its leg. An anonymous source tells this disturbing incident happened at TyCalK9 training facility in Arcola, Texas. The source also says, the man was seen viciously… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/fox-26-investigates-dog-trainer-caught-on-cam-slamming-puppy-to-ground-shattering-its-leg
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FOX 26 Investigates: Dog trainer caught on cam slamming puppy to ground shattering its leg
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A shocking video shows a Fort Bend County dog trainer slamming a puppy to the ground and allegedly shattering its leg. An anonymous source tells this disturbing incident happened at TyCalK9 training facility in Arcola, Texas. The source also says, the man was seen viciously… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/fox-26-investigates-dog-trainer-caught-on-cam-slamming-puppy-to-ground-shattering-its-leg
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Fort Bend basketball roundup – Tuesday, Jan. 11
Freshman guard Ruke Ogbervire will be remembered as the first Charger to record a triple-double in school history in Fulshear’s 63-24 win over Marshall Tuesday night. Fulshear did not allow Marshall to get out of the box Tuesday as the Chargers outscored their opponents in every quarter. Ogbervire finished… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/fort-bend-basketball-roundup—tuesday-jan-11/article_d2b72552-7ae7-59be-83d7-8e306d02048a.html
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‘It’s disgusting’ | Investigation underway after video of puppy slammed to the ground surfaces at local dog training center
ARCOLA, Texas — New video of a dog allegedly being abused in Arcola is sparking outrage on social media. The video surfaced earlier this month and is reportedly shot inside TyCalK9 Dog Training Center. Now an animal cruelty investigation is underway in Fort Bend County. The video shows how… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/arcola-puppy-slammed-dog-training-center-social-media-investigation/285-c35ff536-f418-4237-9fad-e96f1fed2ff9
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Assistance info for Fort Bend County residents and businesses available Jan. 15 amid pandemic
Fort Bend County residents and businesses negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can learn about available county resources on Saturday, Jan. 15, at Gus George Academy in Richmond. Per a news release, the Fort Bend County Grant Expo will offer information on programs including emergency and supportive food assistance; mortgage,… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Assistance-info-for-Fort-Bend-County-residents-16773833.php
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FBISD: Staffing challenges persist in some hard-to-fill roles
As districts across the country face staffing shortages, Fort Bend ISD has maintained its teachers—but officials said other district roles are harder to fill. According to the district, the number of teachers increased from 4,844 during the 2018-19 school year to 5,262 in 2020-21—but substitutes and bus drivers have not seen the same staffing increases.…
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FREE COVID-19 TESTING SITES IN HOUSTON
Free COVID testing sites in Houston, Harris County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County and others. With recent surges in Omicron related Covid cases, the need for people to get tested regularly is more important than ever. Houston area still offering free COVID tests. But make sure to call or check your county’s website for any…
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Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Fresno Man for Sexual Assault of a Child
A 44-year-old Fresno man was arrested the day after Christmas on a charge of sexual assault of a child, Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office reported. Detectives with the office’s special crimes unit arrested Felipe Juarez Saucedo after an initial investigation was conducted on Dec. 26. “Detectives continue to… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/police_beat/sheriffs-detectives-arrest-fresno-man-for-sexual-assault-of-a-child/article_df0f31ff-97df-529d-ab9c-98b4eac5cd8e.html
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Fort Bend County to open new mega COVID test site in Missouri City
MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Fort Bend County is launching its latest mega COVID-19 testing site on Thursday. Officials will open a drive-thru site at the Landmark Community Center in Missouri City (100 Louisiana St.). Testing will be available by appointment Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m…. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/missouri-city-texas-drive-thru-mega-covid-testing-site/285-13d20217-e048-4422-bc30-dd0854ba46b8
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Fort Bend County ready to open second mega COVID testing site
Less than a week after Fort Bend County opened its first mega COVID-19 testing center in Sugar Land, the county is opening a second in Missouri City. On HoustonChronicle.com: Fort Bend County Fair accepting applications for 2022 scholarships. According to a news release, Fort Bend County Health & Human Services… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-County-ready-to-open-second-mega-COVID-16771324.php
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Fort Bend County Fair accepting applications for 2022 scholarships
Fort Bend County students are encouraged to apply for the Fort Bend County Fair scholarship program, according to a news release. High school seniors and those students who received a fair scholarship in 2021 are eligible to apply for the $4,000 scholarships. Up to 50 students will receive the funds, the release stated. Original Article:…
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FBISD to open Sugar Land 95 exhibit this spring, hold community sessions on future revitalized cemetery
An educational exhibit for students and the general public detailing the story of the Sugar Land 95 is slated to open this spring at Fort Bend ISD, according to an announcement made to the district’s board of trustees during its Jan. 10 meeting. The exhibit will serve as the… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/education/2022/01/12/fbisd-to-open-sugar-land-95-exhibit-this-spring-hold-community-sessions-on-future-revitalized-cemetery/
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Archeological Society speaker to discuss Bowser Mound
The Fort Bend Archeological Society will meet Thursday to discuss artifacts found at an ancient burial site near Fulshear in 1996. Dan Worrall will speak on the “Bowser Mound, Northwestern Fort Bend County, and the Nature of Long Distance Exchange Networks” at 7 p.m. at the Fort Bend Museum, 410 S. Fifth St. in Richmond.…
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I-10 shootout set to start Thursday
The 2022 I-10 shootout is set to start tomorrow in a tournament that will feature some of the state’s strongest teams. Seven Lakes, which is ranked the No. 1 team in the greater Houston Area Rankings by Lethal Enforcer soccer. Also in the tournament are No. 2 Ridge Point, No. 4 Bridgeland, No. 5 Grand…
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Opinion: Texas abortion law resurrects Jim Crow tactic used for Fort Bend’s white primary
Texas has a legal fantasy that it can evade Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 abortion case. State officials claim that its new abortion law — which took effect in September and bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy — is constitutional because the law is enforced only by private citizens, not the state. But…
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3rd ANNUAL GEORGE RANCH RODEO TO HONOR FORT BEND COUNTY’S BLACK COWBOY LEGACY
RICHMOND – Discover the enduring legacy of African American cowboys in Fort Bend County history on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the third annual George Ranch Rodeo! Featuring all the favorite rodeo events (including bull-riding, team roping and steer-riding) plus kids’ activities, entertainment and vendors, this Rodeo will be a fun-filled day at the Ranch…
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Fort Bend ISD students, parents invited to learn about CTE programs
Fort Bend ISD career and technical education programs can provide an advantage entering the workforce. District students and parents can learn more about CTE on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Per a district news release, the “What is CTE?” event will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the James Reese… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-ISD-students-parents-invited-to-learn-16768119.php
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Fort Bend County COVID-19 updates for Jan. 11: In one-week span, confirmed cases jump over 14%
As of Jan. 11, 110,135 Fort Bend County residents are confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began. In a one-week span from Jan. 4-11, the number of cases increased 14%, up from the 96,509 cases reported on Jan. 4, according to a COVID-19 data dashboard from Fort Bend County Health &…
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Kwabena Mensah named new Fort Bend ISD chief of schools
Fort Bend ISD has a new person at the helm as its chief of schools. Kwabena Mensah was appointed as the district’s chief of schools and then subsequently approved by the district’s board of trustees following a closed meeting Jan. 10. Mensah currently serves as the assistant superintendent… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/education/2022/01/11/kwabena-mensah-named-new-fort-bend-isd-chief-of-schools/
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Time to put political differences aside, focus on Harvey aid
Last weekend I couldn’t help but think of an old quote from Molly Ivins, the late newspaper columnist, author and political commentator: “All anyone needs to enjoy the state legislature is a strong stomach and a complete insensitivity to the needs of the people. As long as you don’t think about what that peculiar body…
