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Teens Can Earn Volunteer-Service Hours With Libraries’ Online Advisory Councils
This fall, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will offer fun, online programs specifically designed for high school-age teens in grades 9 through 12. In November, the programs will be either live-streamed via Webex or pre-recorded videos. Registration is required for the live-streamed programs only. An email with the link for the Webex meeting will be…
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‘I’m new at this:’ Fort Bend ISD trustee denies allegations in board rebuke, rejects call for resignation
A Fort Bend ISD trustee accused by her fellow board members of misconduct and making inappropriate comments about a district employee’s sexuality, said she is saddened by the allegations made against her because she considers herself an ally to LGBTQ+ people. “The (allegations) read as if I’m homophobic and that’s… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/I-m-new-at-this-Fort-Bend-ISD-trustee-16553085.php
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Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is first in area to use new remote monitoring device for heart failure patients
A Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital physician was the first in the Fort Bend area to use a breakthrough remote monitoring system to treat a patient with heart failure. Board-certified cardiologist Yassir Sonbol, M.D., implanted the new CardioMEMS device, manufactured by Abbott, in a patient’s pulmonary artery via a catheter in a non-invasive procedure. The…
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Sugar Land to begin work on $1.9 million drainage project
A $1.9 million drainage project meant to reduce flooding in Sugar Land’s Greatwood subdivision by replacing inlets and installing new storm sewer infrastructure, among other improvements, will begin soon. The city council this week signed off on the project in Greatwood, using funds from the $90.76 million bond propositions that… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/sugar-land-to-begin-work-on-1-9-million-drainage-project/article_04aca270-328f-11ec-90c6-ef61249e3198.html
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Miss Texas Czech-Slovak visits Fort Bend County Czech Heritage Society
At the recent membership meeting of the Fort Bend County Czech Heritage Society, Historian Glenn McDonald spoke of Josef Ludvik Ressel, a true Czech treasure who is considered the inventor of both a ship’s propeller and a steamship. Glenn also exhibited the certificates from the mayors of Needville and Rosenberg proclaiming October as Czech Heritage…
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Wanted fugitive captured in Mission Bend of Fort Bend County
A wanted fugitive is behind bars after being captured following a short foot race in the Mission Bend area of Fort Bend County. According to a news release from the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, 29-year-old Johnny Ray Rodgers was arrested about 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20. He reportedly is connected with a robbery in…
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Commendations awarded to Fort Bend County Sheriff’s personnel
Three Fort Bend County sheriff’s deputies who rescued a man from a burning vehicle in June have been commended for their heroic actions. Deputies Simon Garcia, Ruben Hancock and Zachary Pruitt were among 26 sheriff’s office personnel to receive commendations for going above and beyond the call of duty. “The… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/police_beat/commendations-awarded-to-fort-bend-county-sheriff-s-personnel/article_0bfa2e7b-c488-5746-8b76-8f9dcb19fc7e.html
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Map divides Fort Bend County into 3 congressional districts
Fort Bend County may be sending three U.S. representatives to Washington, D.C., for the first time in the near future under a redistricting map approved by the Texas Legislature on Friday. Presently, two U.S. Congressmen represent Fort Bend County in Congress: U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Richmond) and U.S. Rep. Al… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/map-divides-fort-bend-county-into-3-congressional-districts/article_7f3ceef8-3269-11ec-a197-2f9297d2a8af.html
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High School Student Injures Teacher in ‘Aggressive’ Classroom Attack—Officials
A Texas high school student has allegedly attacked and injured a teacher inside the classroom, according to reports. The alleged attack happened at Elkins High School, in Fort Bend County, at about 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, according to ABC13. Fort Bend Independent School District (ISD) police said the student engaged… Original Article: https://www.newsweek.com/texas-high-school-teacher-injured-student-attack-texas-1641239
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Fort Bend area football stars from Week 8
Treylon Beloney, Hightower: The first-place Hurricanes were fairly balanced on both sides of the ball in a one-sided shutout. Beloney recorded two sacks, three tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, while Robert Staton and Dailon Ellis both had two sacks and Jeremy Strawder added a pick six. Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-area-football-stars-from-Week-8-16550138.php
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Honors for Dr. Thomas E. Randle, Recently Retired Superintendent of Lamar Consolidated ISD, at Fort Bend’s Mamie George Community Center Gala
Gratitude was the theme as friends and donors gathered for the annual Mission of Love Gala, benefiting the Mamie George Community Center (MGCC), the Fort Bend location for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The event celebrated MGCC’s 10th anniversary of service to Fort Bend County residents. “We are… Original Article: https://catholiccharities.org/honors-for-dr-thomas-e-randle-recently-retired-superintendent-of-lamar-consolidated-isd-at-fort-bends-mamie-george-community-center-gala/
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‘Rude, reprehensible and indefensible’: Fort Bend ISD trustees vote to denounce board member
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A lot of recent drama related to school boards has come from the outside. But a majority of the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees blame colleague Denetta Williams for inciting major disruption. “Trustee Williams used disparaging language to refer to district staff and trustees,… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/fort-bend-isd-trustees-denounce-board-member/285-e88f3b36-5974-44f0-84bf-1a5849ebb77f
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Kyanka provides premier service no matter the circumstance
Marcia Kyanka successfully navigated 2020 for her buyers and sellers while never changing her dedication to their needs in the ever-changing world we know as the COVID-19 pandemic. Kyanka approached 2021 with the same determination and dedication, seeing continued growth in her real estate career as her company, Berkshire Hathaway… Original Article: https://www.theleadernews.com/real_estate/kyanka-provides-premier-service-no-matter-the-circumstance/article_6c11bc18-31ed-11ec-9f72-ab250189b17b.html
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George delivers state of the county address for Fort Bend Co.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George delivered a State of the County address on Oct. 14 at Safari Texas Ranch focusing on the county’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to develop the county’s economy. “The challenges we face are real, but so are the opportunities to overcome them… Original Article: http://katytimes.com/stories/george-delivers-state-of-the-county-address-for-fort-bend-co,5257
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‘Aggressive’ student injures teacher at Elkins High School, FBISD officials say
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A teacher was injured Wednesday after being attacked at Elkins High School, according to Fort Bend Independent School District officials. Around noon, FBISD officials said a student “engaged in aggressive behavior and injured a teacher.” The district said it happened inside a classroom at Elkins. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/aggressive-student-injures-elkins-high-school-teacher/285-7b93e0f7-05be-4788-9516-71abff91085f
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County Judge lowers COVID-19 threat level
Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced Oct. 14 that the county’s COVID-19 threat level has been downgraded. It has been downgraded from red to the orange level, that is defined as “moderate/significant community risk” according to George, meaning community members should still aim to minimize contact with others according the county. Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/county-judge-lowers-covid-19-threat-level/article_cb509540-31e4-11ec-bb1f-9badfa939d9a.html
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Denise Adams
Plain or fancy, I love museums and historical venues. They allow visitors to walk through time, seeing first-hand the tools, clothing and books people used in their every-day lives. Museums often get a bad rap for being quiet and, let’s face it, boring. I’ve been to some of those. But… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/opinion/denise-adams/article_458a4d37-014f-56df-a862-9e135ace74e9.html
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Fort Bend ISD rebukes trustee accused of questioning employee’s sexuality, ‘Hitler’ name-calling
The Fort Bend ISD school board voted this week to denounce Trustee Denetta Williams and call for her resignation from the board, accusing her of harassing a district employee, violating the Texas Open Meetings Act, deriding constituents on social media and referring to at least two board members as Nazis. Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Fort-Bend-ISD-rebukes-trustee-accused-of-16549227.php
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Richmond man gets 25 years for Ponzi scheme
A Richmond man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 70 victims over a three-year period, according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. Mejdi Mahmoud Abousaoui, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of fraudulently… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/richmond-man-gets-25-years-for-ponzi-scheme/article_cb4260e0-311e-11ec-9abc-0f06f9e4b078.html
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Sugar Land 95 could become Sugar Land 300; researcher says convict leasing program had more victims
After poring through thousands of records, a Rice University researcher claims there are now nearly 300 victims of the convict-leasing program who died in Sugar Land and are possibly buried in the area. It’s a dramatic increase from the 95 bodies in unmarked graves, known as the “Sugar Land 95,”… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/article/Sugar-Land-95-could-become-Sugar-Land-300-16548613.php
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TSTC welding instructor shares real-world advice with students
(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Jason Tong, a Welding Technology instructor at Texas State Technical College’s Fort Bend County campus, is full of pieces of advice for students in the program. “Pretty doesn’t pass,” for instance, encourages students to get over the notion that their welds have to look like popular videos… Original Article: https://www.tstc.edu/news/tstc-welding-instructor/
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Fort Bend County funds rural transportation program
The state awarded Fort Bend County $415,695 to fund public transportation projects in rural parts of the county through the Rural Area Federal Formula Program. County commissioners accepted the funding at its Sept. 7 meeting. The program was created to provide people living in rural areas access to health care,… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/transportation/2021/10/20/fort-bend-county-funds-rural-transportation-program/
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TERRIFYING TOURS | Redrum Fear Park
RICHMOND, Texas — Tucked in the woods off Highway 90 in Richmond, Redrum Fear Park is waiting for you. “It is the first and only haunted theme park in Fort Bend County,” said owner Mike Caruso. “We started out as a real small mom-and-pop business. We had a staff of… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/terrifying-tours-redrum-fear-park-haunted-house-richmond/285-12548105-9556-4682-9587-9777a560cba2
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Latest COVID-19 numbers for Houston: active cases decreasing, but threat level remains high
HOUSTON (KIAH) – As of Wednesday, the COVID-19 positivity rate for Houston and Harris County is at 8.4%. The updated threat level is now at red, which means anyone that is not vaccinated is advised to stay home and social distance. In Harris County, there are 22,762 active cases. In Montgomery… Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/coronavirus/latest-covid-19-numbers-for-houston-active-cases-decreasing-but-threat-level-remains-high/
