Missouri City’s Texas Parkway Corridor is a hub of diverse family-owned restaurants, including Grace’s Cafe — which Grace Reynolds-Grant and her husband Prento opened in 2004, according to the restaurant’s website. At Grace’s, you’ll find a laid-back vibe with a painting of an idyllic beach scene painted on a wall… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/culture/review-grace-s-cafe-dishes-out-authentic-jamaican-staples/article_ae6c50bc-35eb-11ec-9ad6-cb6da0b945f4.html

Fort Bend County, one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most diverse counties, is a place brimming with activity. One need only peruse news and think piece articles on Google to understand that fact intellectually. People everywhere are paying attention to what’s happening here. But the events of last week, at… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/opinion/what-a-week-we-ve-had-in-fort-bend-county/article_253ec374-35d7-11ec-b4e4-2be1bdf6502e.html

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host an enlightening event spotlighting updates from Lamar CISD with Superintendent, Dr. Roosevelt Nivens and Board President, Ms. Joy Williams. This informative session will be held Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM and is generously sponsored by Linebarger Law Firm, LLP and…

Steve Bassett will become a Fort Bend ISD deputy superintendent after the board of trustees approved his appointment to the role Oct. 18 in a 6-1 vote, with trustee Angie Hanan voting against the motion. Bassett was FBISD’s chief financial officer from November 2013 to July 2019, according to a… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/education/2021/10/24/fort-bend-isd-board-appoints-former-chief-financial-officer-steve-bassett-as-deputy-superintendent/

State Rep. Phil Stephenson said he will not pitch a fit over the proposed redistricting map approved by the Texas Legislature last week, and he will simply find a home within the new boundaries of House District 85. The proposed map, awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature, calls for District 85… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/news/redistricting-map-forces-state-rep-stephenson-to-search-for-new-home/article_89fdcf64-439a-520f-934a-a639f724eb18.html

The Mustangs were able to hang with District 10-5A DII leader Montgomery for three quarters on Friday at the Bears’ home field. Lamar Consolidated outgained Montgomery (188 to 130) at halftime despite two turnovers. Dylan Garrett connected with Jameil Robinson a 25-yard touchdown to open the Mustangs scoring. Joe Campbell… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/fort-bend-football-roundup-lamar-pushes-montgomery-clements-takes-down-austin/article_091af600-33d8-11ec-8432-a3b58b3e15fb.html

Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced that the county’s redistricting process would be extended after local activists demanded more time to provide community input. Initially, Commissioners Court was scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote over proposed precinct maps on Oct. 26, but the meeting has been pushed back to at least Nov.…

Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced Friday that the county’s redistricting process would be extended after local activists demanded more time to provide community input. Initially, Commissioners Court was scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote over proposed precinct maps on Oct. 26, but the meeting has been… Original Article: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2021/10/22/411579/fort-bend-county-extends-redistricting-process-after-activists-push-for-more-community-input/

Superintendents from three local school districts addressed colleagues, stakeholders and community members at the 14th annual State of the Schools address held last week at Safari Texas Ranch. Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Christie Whitbeck, Stafford Municipal School District Superintendent Robert Bostic and Lamar CISD Superintendent Roosevelt Nivens discussed their districts’… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-County-school-officials-look-back-on-16554694.php

Predictions often come back to haunt you, but it seems to me like federal judges might end up redrawing some of the new Texas House, Senate and Congressional districts. Republicans in the Texas Legislature have the majority in both houses, and it’s expected for them to have an advantage after redistricting. But they’re giving themselves…

Fort Bend County will break ground on its 195,000-square-feet multiuse facility the EpiCenter in the next 30-45 days, officials involved in the project said during an Oct. 21 Fort Bend Economic Development Council meeting. Located in Rosenberg near the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds on Hwy. 59, construction on the EpiCenter… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/development/2021/10/22/construction-on-fort-bend-county-epicenter-to-begin-before-years-end/