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Republicans solidify control over Texas’ 22nd Congressional District in Fort Bend County with redrawn map
People of color accounted for 95% Texas’ population growth over the past 10 years. Yet, when lawmakers met to redraw the state’s congressional maps, they actually created more white-majority districts. Nowhere was that more evident than in Fort Bend County, southwest of Houston. The county, which sits at the heart… Original Article: https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/republicans-solidify-control-over-texas-22nd-congressional-district-in-fort-bend-county-with-redrawn-map/
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Jacey Jetton Announces Re-Election Bid
State Rep. Jacey Jetton is seeking election to a second term as representative of House District 26, which includes Fort Bend County. Jetton was elected to his first term of office in November 2020. Filing deadline is Nov. 13. Jetton said he is seeking re-election to build “on the successes… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/news/jacey-jetton-announces-re-election-bid/article_d2acd2df-c1f1-5446-9b08-2d1f0b58e889.html
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Fort Bend ISD presents proposed attendance boundaries for Sonal Bhuchar Elementary School
Fort Bend ISD staff presented the proposed attendance boundaries for Sonal Bhuchar Elementary School to the board of trustees during the Nov. 8 meeting. Located at 5503 Thompsons Ferry Road, Missouri City, Bhuchar Elementary School is being built to alleviate overcrowding at Commonwealth Elementary School, said Scott Leopold, an executive director at educational planning firm…
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DNA Grant to Help FBCSO Identify Suspect in an Unsolved Cold Case Murder
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is reopening a cold case thanks to a $10,100 grant from a nonprofit organization that provides providing funding to law enforcement agencies to help solve cold cases. Season of Justice provides grants for advanced DNA testing, including forensic genealogy and next generation sequencing. The… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2021/11/09/dna-grant-to-help-fbcso-identify-suspect-in-an-unsolved-cold-case-murder/
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LCISD students learn about manufacturing, tech careers
After graduating from Boling High School, Syndey Zahradnik thought she wanted to become a nurse. But after finding out nurses often had to deal with, well, the nastier side of the human body, Syndey decided to change her choice of careers. A professor persuaded her to consider a career in… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/school_news/lcisd-students-learn-about-manufacturing-tech-careers/article_92e2177c-4186-11ec-bec2-07fc883f96da.html
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Student discovers passion for welding at TSTC
(ROSENBERG, Texas) – After Brian Salinas graduated from high school, he started to search for a career — literally. He learned about welding online, saw how close his home in Katy, Texas, was to Texas State Technical College’s campus in Fort Bend County, and decided to go for it. “It… Original Article: https://www.tstc.edu/news/welding-brian-salinas/
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Ft. Bend County Links: Providing life-changing community service
Members of the Fort Bend County Chapter of the Links, Inc. have put the world on notice that not even a global pandemic can stop them from providing life-changing community service via efforts geared at a variety of big issues. “We’re committed to delivering impactful, sustainable and transformational programs within… Original Article: https://defendernetwork.com/news/local-state/ft-bend-county-links-providing-life-changing-community-service/
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Homeless students a concern in county, experts say
By official U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development numbers, there are only about 12 homeless people living in Fort Bend County. But that deceptively small number neglects the 1,500 or more students in the county who have turned to couch surfing, living in buildings without power or water and even staying in storage units…
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Reflect on the past with veterans in community
One of the perks of working in journalism is all the people and characters you get to meet, from politicians and entertainers down to residents and people striving to make their communities better. But of all the people I’ve gotten to interview and learn about, some of my favorites time… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/opinion/reflect-on-the-past-with-veterans-in-community/article_bfc12aa2-40fb-11ec-9c54-63bb0883c841.html
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Fun in Fort Bend: Celebrating Diwali in Stafford
Last Thursday, Hindus ventured from across the Houston area and as far away as Austin and Dallas to celebrate Diwali in Stafford. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 1150 Brand Lane, is a campus containing a Hindu temple and has served as a spiritual home for Hindus since it opened to the public in 2004 and…
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Review: Suya Hut brings taste of Nigeria to Meadows Place
Since 2005, Suya Hut has been operating in a quiet corner of sleepy Meadows Place, tucked away in a shopping center near the corner of Kirkwood Road and Airport Boulevard. The purveyor of West African and Northern Nigerian cuisine has essentially operated as a ghost kitchen since the COVID-19 pandemic began, only accepting phone and…
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County commissioners approve new precinct maps
The bitter, partisan fight over redistricting has come to Fort Bend County. After weeks of the debate, the Fort Bend County commissioners court late last week voted to approve a new precinct map along party lines, with County Judge KP George and Democratic commissioners Grady Prestage and Ken DeMerchant voting in favor, with Republican commissioners…
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Diversity mural unveiled at UH-Sugar Land
A local college campus is now home to a new piece of artwork aimed at continuing to celebrate and embrace Fort Bend County’s melting pot of cultures, people, and backgrounds. On Nov. 4, officials with the University of Houston, Sugar Land Economic Development Council and County Judge KP George’s office… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/culture/diversity-mural-unveiled-at-uh-sugar-land/article_3d83cab6-40f8-11ec-ad34-9fa85fd86890.html
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City celebrates new ‘Diversity Over Division’ mural at UH-Sugar Land
Elected officials and Sugar Land community leaders met Thursday afternoon to celebrate the unveiling of the “Diversity of Division” mural at the University of Houston-Sugar Land. “The goal is to celebrate the diversity of culture, language and perspectives that we each share that makes us, Fort Bend County and the… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/City-celebrates-new-Diversity-Over-Division-16603866.php
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3 dead in crash involving two 18-wheelers, vehicle and boxcar in Fort Bend County
FORT BEND COUNTY – Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a deadly crash involving two 18-wheelers, a vehicle and a boxcar. Deputies said the deadly crash happened around noon at Vincik Ehlert Road and FM 360 in Beasley. Deputies said a car ran a stop sign near the… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/11/08/deputies-responding-to-deadly-crash-involving-two-18-wheelers-vehicle-and-boxcar-in-fort-bend-county/
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3 dead after head-on collision involving multiple vehicles in Fort Bend County, authorities say
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Three people were killed Monday in a crash in Fort Bend County, according to authorities. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office tweeted about the crash just after 2 p.m. and said it happened around noon at Vincik Ehlert Road and FM 360 in Beasley, which is between Wharton and Rosenberg.…
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3 killed in fiery collision involving 2 big-rigs in Fort Bend County
Three people were killed Monday after a collision involving two big-rigs and two other vehicles near Rosenberg. Two 18-wheelers, a passenger vehicle, and a boxcar were involved in the crash about noon at Vincik Ehlert Road and FM 360 in Beasley, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office tweeted. Three people were killed. Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/3-killed-in-fiery-collision-involving-2-big-rigs-16603361.php
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Republicans solidify control over Texas’s 22nd Congressional District in Fort Bend County with redrawn map
People of color accounted for 95% Texas’ population growth over the past 10 years. Yet, when lawmakers met to redraw the state’s congressional maps, they actually created more white-majority districts. Nowhere was that more evident than in Fort Bend County, southwest of Houston. The county, which sits at the heart… Original Article: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/in-depth/2021/11/08/412702/republicans-solidify-control-over-texass-22nd-congressional-district-in-fort-bend-county-with-redrawn-map/
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HomeAid looks to finalize builder for Fort Bend Women’s Center housing addition
Fort Bend Women’s Center (FBWC), the area’s primary provider of free, integral support services for survivors of abuse, will be adding additional housing to their Rio Bend campus, that will ultimately include four beds for domestic abuse and sexual assault survivors. HomeAid Houston is finalizing the search for a Builder Captain to construct the 3225…
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2022 Fort Bend Marshall WR Chris Marshall commits to Texas A&M
Texas A&M has closed out one of their top in-state targets today with the verbal commitment of Fort Bend Marshall WR Chris Marshall. The Aggies now stand at 16 total members in their 2022 class, and Dameyune Craig adds a second receiver with Marshall joining Noah Thomas. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CV8iOBxDgtM/. It wasn’t… Original Article: https://texags.com/s/40301/2022-fort-bend-marshall-wr-chris-marshall-commits-to-texas-am
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Fort Bend County approves new precinct maps
Most Fort Bend County residents will soon find themselves in a new county precinct, after officials voted to approve new precinct maps at a Nov. 5 meeting. Redistricting, a process that usually takes place after U.S. Census data indicates populations changes, will lead to almost all of Fort Bend County seeing a shift in both…
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20th Sugar Plum Market rings in holidays while supporting Fort Bend charities
In its 20th year, the Sugar Plum Market attracted people ready to shop and help the Fort Bend Junior Service League raise money for area charitable organizations. The 2020 market was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so vendors and attendees alike were excited for this year’s in-person event held Nov. 4-6 at the…
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Texans still have time to apply for these rent relief programs
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With the economy on the rebound, some economists say it’s time to end boosted benefit programs, but there are some that may need to last until 2022. Friday evening was the last time Texans could apply for the state’s rent relief program. Participants who started the process by 5:00 p.m. can…
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Fort Bend County’s young ladies encouraged to participate in inaugural “Little Miss Pecan” contest at Pecan Harvest Festival
Fort Bend County’s young ladies are encouraged to participate in Richmond’s inaugural “Little Miss Pecan” contest at this year’s Pecan Harvest Festival. Contestants must be Fort Bend County residents. The competition comprises four age group categories:. Age 3-4 — Little Miss Peanut. Age 5-6 — Little Miss Acorn. Age 7-8… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-County-s-young-ladies-encouraged-to-16596639.php
