More than a dozen Fort Bend County businesses recently received grant assistance to help with serving their customers as the recover from effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Nov. 23, Comcast announced more than 100 recipients of the second round of Comcast RISE Investment Fund grants, which included 13 Fort Bend County businesses. Each recipient…

A young Hightower squad, of whom little was expected entering this season, stands just a game from its first trip to state since 2011. But standing in the way is a regional juggernaut, one which handed the Hurricanes one of their two losses in a 55-7 blowout earlier this season. Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/sports/hurricanes-seek-revenge-trip-to-state-against-paetow/article_64e96c18-53aa-11ec-a2ad-df11841c5e32.html

HOUSTON – At least one person has died in a crash in Fort Bend County, Houston police say. The crash occurred Thursday morning on U.S. 90 Alternate at Cravens Road. All southbound lanes of U.S. 90 Alternate are closed, according to police. Authorities urge the public to find an alternate… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/deadly-crash-on-u-s-90-alternate-in-fort-bend-county

More than 400 walkers and runners showed up for the annual 5K Turkey Trot fundraiser in Pecan Grove on Thanksgiving morning. The rain stopped minutes before the 8 a.m. start and didn’t return until after the event, which is organized annually by The Thankful Ones and sponsored by individuals and businesses. Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/rain-doesn-t-keep-walkers-runners-from-turkey-trot/article_9c34f370-5311-11ec-bc77-9beb149f6080.html

No matter how you proceed through the holiday season — dancing like an obsessive jolly elf, exemplifying Ebenezer, or strolling with the same amount of pep as you would have any other day — understand that it hits people separately than the rest of the year. For some, it’s a… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/opinion/remember-others-this-holiday-season/article_93c0577e-529a-11ec-9a19-b3736ccf16d1.html

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a fatal crash in Needville. It happened on Beard Road at Brumbelow Road some time before 2 p.m. and involved two vehicles, according to deputies. The road will be blocked for roughly an hour. This is… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/fatal-crash-needville-beard-road/285-c1c5a773-76ee-4d32-a897-25aa77596d5e

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will present an online local-history program, “A Brief History of the San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad,” on Monday, December 13. This video presentation will be pre-recorded so that it can be viewed at any time after the scheduled date. In this video episode in… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2021/12/01/libraries-local-history-program-in-december-focuses-on-san-antonio-aransas-pass-railroad/

December of every year is a special time in Fort Bend. We all find some way to celebrate the life we’ve been given, the family and friends who love us, and the blessings we share living in Fort Bend. These celebrations have many names: Bodhi Day (Rohatsu), Hanukkah, the Solstice (Dongzhi), Christmas, Boxing Day, Kwanzaa,…

Leaders from across Fort Bend County will serve on a new committee meant to connect residents with local officials and government programs, according to the county. Judge KP George on Tuesday announced the launch of a community engagement group composed of nearly two dozen people from various backgrounds. It will act as a liaison between…

This fall, we invited readers to our website to take an online survey to tell us. who their Fort Bend Favs are in nine different categories:. AUTO SERVICES • SCHOOLS • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • PET SERVICES. • HOME IMPROVEMENT • HEALTHCARE SERVICES •. ENTERTAINMENT • SHOPPING. And boy, did they… Original Article: http://www.fortbendfocus.com/9th-annual-focus-favs-readers-choice-of-fort-bends-favorites/

Since anxiety can affect children and teens, Fort Bend ISD encourages its students, parents, staff and community to watch “Angst,” a documentary that sheds light on the issue. According to a news release, the IndieFlix original film that focuses on anxiety in youth and families features younger children, teens and… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-ISD-sheds-light-on-student-anxiety-by-16664105.php

Fort Bend ISD’s safety and security projects funded by the 2018 bond are nearing completion, the district announced in a news release. Voters approved $14.9 million for safety and security measures during the November 2018 elections. Over the past three years, the school district has made the following security upgrades: Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/FBISD-close-to-completing-safety-projects-funded-16664097.php

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Healthcare Division is hosting The 2021 State of Healthcare with a panel of hospital CEO’s on Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Safari Texas Ranch, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX. This event is presented by our Title Sponsor, Cartera Health. Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2021/11/30/the-2021-state-of-healthcare-trends-challenges-and-the-future-of-the-industry-3/