Autumn in Fort Bend County is a time of tradition. The Arc of Fort Bend’s Best in the West is one of our time-honored activities. Once again the presenting sponsor for this year’s dinner, dance and auction is Prosperity Bank. Under the leadership of chairpersons Jenny Gortney, James Patterson, Debbie Peterson and Ann Smith, this…

Learning how to navigate being a single twin mom, working a full-time job, and managing a child with special needs wasn’t what Sarah Pitman had in mind when the pandemic hit in 2020. However, working from home had a silver lining. She spent more time with her children and recognized the signs of autism spectrum…

Our nation gives a collective “thanks” on the fourth Thursday of every November – Thanksgiving. That’s special. But here in Fort Bend County, we know that one day each year to give thanks is not enough. Our feelings come from being the most diverse, most prosperous county in Texas, America and the world. Here are…

LSA (6-3, 2-2) concludes its regular season next week at The Woodlands Christian Academy. Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/pearland/sports/article/Fort-Bend-Christian-pops-Lutheran-South-Academy-16576644.php

In 2020, 183 women in Harris, Fort Bend and Waller Counties were murdered by an intimate partner. The youngest victim was 14. The oldest was 90. Behind each statistic is a name and a story. Each year, Katy Christian Ministries hosts “Silent Witness: A Night to Remember Those Lost to… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/katy/article/Katy-Christian-Ministries-Silent-Witness-16575583.php

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will offer an online option for book-club meetings this fall – all book-club meetings will take place online through Webex/Zoom so that readers can interact with others in real time and participate from home!. Fort Bend County Libraries’ book clubs represent a wide variety of… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2021/10/29/cinco-ranch-literary-lunch-league-to-discuss-before-we-were-yours-online-in-november/

Hung Dang and Grace Payton, Fort Bend Christian Academy seniors, have been named National Merit Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. These students are being recognized across the nation for their exceptional academic promise. Commended students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of students who entered the… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2021/10/29/fort-bend-christian-academy-seniors-named-national-merit-commended-scholars-2/

As they begin their law enforcement career, Sheriff Eric Fagan congratulated 10 trainees who will be graduating this afternoon from the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, Gus George Law Enforcement Academy (GGLEA). The 10 cadets are part of Cadet Class #43, who passed a rigorous training regimen, meeting all requirements of the Texas Commission on…

Local high school football teams are coming down the home stretch, and there is still plenty left to decide around the area with regards to playoff spots and seeding. Several matchups on this week’s slate have some sort of implication on the playoff race, headlined by some District 20-6A action when Ridge Point (7-1, 5-0…

Fort Bend County Libraries will present an online gardening program, “Tree Care Basics,” on Tuesday, November 16, beginning at 2:00 pm. Part 8 of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office’s Landscape Success series for homeowners, this program will be live-streamed via Webex; it will NOT be in person. James (Boone) Holladay,… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2021/10/28/libraries-host-online-gardening-program-on-tree-care/

On Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 9:00am CDT, immigration experts will meet to discuss needed immigration reforms during a webinar hosted by the Center for Houston’s Future, the George W. Bush Insititue, and the Rice University Baker Institute Center for the United States and Mexico. See information about the free webinar provided by the Baker…

Plans to build an overpass over the railroad trestle separating Rosenberg and Richmond have been further delayed by the discovery of an unexpected underground gas line, TxDOT reported. The Texas Department of Transportation is working with the energy company to have the gas line moved so that construction on the… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/news/txdot-outlines-689m-in-traffic-projects/article_1157a184-37f6-11ec-9691-a7b70f055c11.html

Braeden Abboud, Austin: Abboud matched a career high with three touchdown passes, completing 22 of 37 passes without an interception for 253 yards. Daniel Oloso caught two of the scoring strikes, with Jamal Franklin catching the other. Marcus Darnell, Clements: The Rangers had ample standouts in a win against Austin,… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-area-football-stars-from-Week-9-16571732.php

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A Fort Bend County man is now facing 10 years in prison after he stole $4,000 from a bank and threatened bank employees that he had a bomb, authorities said Thursday. The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office said the incident happened at a Brazos… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/10/28/i-didnt-think-yall-would-get-here-so-fast-man-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison-after-stealing-4k-in-cash-threatening-bank-employees-in-fort-bend-county/

RICHMOND—Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan congratulated 10 trainees who graduated Tuesday from the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy at the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. The three women and seven men comprise Cadet Class #43. They passed a rigorous training regimen, and met all requirements of the Texas Commission… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2021/10/27/fort-bend-county-sheriffs-office-congratulates-fall-2021-class-of-basic-peace-officer-academy-graduates/

Fort Bend ISD is looking for stakeholder feedback on its updated Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services plan, according to a news release. The district has adapted the plan to modify procedures to counter COVID-19’s impacts on the district and ensure that schools are safe and secure and asks that stakeholders offer their…

As they begin their law enforcement career, Sheriff Eric Fagan congratulated 10 trainees who graduated Tuesday from the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, Gus George Law Enforcement Academy. The 10 cadets are part of Cadet Class No.43, who passed a rigorous training regimen, meeting all requirements of the Texas Commission… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/police_beat/fall-2021-class-of-basic-peace-officer-academy-graduate/article_8fe99740-379d-11ec-b711-c323285df680.html