A new mega testing site is now open in Fort Bend County. Fort Bend County Health & Human Services is now administering COVID-19 tests at a new drive-thru testing site at Bravos River Park, 18427 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, the county announced on Jan. 6. The county has opened the… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/health-care/2022/01/07/fort-bend-county-launches-covid-19-mega-test-site-in-sugar-land/

Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) members recently presented a check for a portion of the proceeds of their recent Sugar Plum Market to Child Advocates of Fort Bend. The agency actively recruits and trains volunteers to serve in its Children’s Advocacy Center and as CASA Advocates who are appointed as Guardians ad Litem for…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Fort Bend County has opened a mega drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in Sugar Land in response to the growing demand for testing services. The site is located at Brazos River Park at 18427 Southwest Freeway. It will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Original Article:…

Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renewing books or placing holds, downloading e-books or music, streaming movies, or using the research databases. For additional information, contact the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734. Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/01/07/fort-bend-county-libraries-to-close-in-observance-of-martin-luther-king-jr-holiday-4/

Chancellor White’s 100th game at Foster ended in victory for his squad as the Falcons overcame a 10-point deficit to beat Willowridge Tuesday night, 68-54. Since the first time White came into a Foster High School basketball practice as a “squeaky-voiced freshman,” Head Coach Rueben Fatheree has watched him develop into a great player and…

Fort Bend County – Fort Bend County is the latest Houston-area community to launch a drive-thru COVID-19 mega testing site. Leaders say the site is a necessity, citing “the exponential increase” in demand by residents for COVID testing because of the rapid spread of the omicron variant. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/01/07/fort-bend-county-set-to-launch-first-covid-mega-testing-site/

Chancellor White’s 100th game at Foster ended in victory for his squad as the Falcons overcame a 10-point deficit to beat Willowridge Tuesday night, 68-54. Since the first time White came into a Foster High School basketball practice as a “squeaky-voiced freshman,” Head Coach Rueben Fatheree has watched him develop into a great player and…

HOUSTON — A year since the United States Capitol fell under attack by a pro-Trump mob, two Houston area congressmen are sharing their memories of that day. “It’s a black eye, a black eye on America,” said U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls. Nehls, a first-term Republican, remembers the moment he… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/politics/houston-area-congressmen-troy-nehls-al-green-capitol-attack-year-later/285-5d8c6b2a-e0f9-46df-b6fd-bf750a14fbf8

Fort Bend County officials are urging residents seeking free COVID-19 testing to be patient as the demand for testing has increased due in part to the Omicron variant. County officials said the number of COVID-19 tests performed at county testing locations has almost tripled. In November, Fort Bend Health & Human Services performed less than…

Deputies with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office are sporting new dark blue uniforms after more than five decades in their trademark brown and tan uniforms — and the new look isn’t sitting well with some folks. The new uniforms feature a dark blue shoulder patch and… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-blue/article_04254802-6f1b-11ec-876e-9bcaa4fbad72.html

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Many school districts are heading into the new year with the same roadblock — having enough bus drivers to transport students to and from campus. “COVID really did take the bottom out from under us,” Fort Bend ISD Executive Director of Transportation Demetrius Martin said. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/houston-school-districts-bus-driver-shortage/285-d9d93e62-962d-48d5-a815-791884afdbd3

Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of Jan. 5. Note: The following stories were published Jan. 3-4. Houston metro. As of Jan. 4, 96,509 Fort Bend County residents are confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19 since… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/austin/na/dallas-fort-worth/2022/01/05/ci-texas-roundup-fort-bend-county-sees-record-covid-19-cases-round-rock-isd-considering-placing-superintendent-on-leave-and-more-top-news/

The Coastal Prairie Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) program will offer a new Spring Class which runs from February 22 through May 7. The program offers residents of Fort Bend, Waller and Wharton Counties the opportunity to join a corps of volunteers dedicated to the beneficial management of the natural resources and wildlife…

A 13-year-old was honored as sheriff for one day by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Tayden Ybarra has been battling brain cancer since she was 6 years old. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office planned a special day for Ybarra, rolling out a red carpet and allowing her to take a seat behind the…

Fort Bend ISD said bus route delays were expected as students headed back to class on Wednesday. The district said delays were expected “due to continuing nationwide driver shortage and absences.” Wednesday is the first day back for students following the winter break. As the new semester begins, the district… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/fort-bend-isd-bus-route-delays-return-winter-holiday-break

Fort Bend County has officially selected a construction company to begin work on the right turn lane being installed at South Fry Road. After previously going to bid, Jerdon Enterprise was unanimously chosen at the Jan. 4 Fort Bend County Commissioners Court. The Stafford-based company put forth a bid price of almost $291,000 compared to…