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Cinco Ranch Sting Operation Uncovers Fake CPR Card Ring; Sheriff Asks Residents to Review Cards
An individual in Cinco Ranch has been arrested and charged with selling fraudulent CPR paper cards. Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office received a tip and launched an investigation with an undercover officer. Sheriff Fagan asks people with suspicious cards to come forward as it is a “matter of life and death.” Original Article: https://www.katymagazineonline.com/post/cinco-ranch-sting-operation-uncovers-fake-cpr-card-ring-sheriff-asks-residents-to-review-cards
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County leaders hold beam signing ceremony for new emergency operations center
The Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management’s new emergency operations center in Richmond is expected to be completed by March 2022, according to the Office of County Judge KP George. Community leaders and OEM staff met Tuesday for a beam signing ceremony, which marks a milestone in the construction… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/County-leaders-hold-beam-signing-ceremony-for-new-16533095.php
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office arrests man for issuing fake CPR certifications in Cinco Ranch
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Cinco Ranch man and issued a warning to employers who may have relied on his service. According to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office, its Fraud and Special Crimes Units with the Criminal Investigations Division did an undercover sting operation in Cinco Ranch. The goal…
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THROUGH THE LENS: Fort Bend ISD Cross Country
Fort Bend ISD speedsters have been putting in the miles since June and are seeing their hard work pay off this fall. Fort Bend Austin junior Maggie Lowry has her sights set on getting to state after a strong sophomore season. Also, keep an eye on Austin senior Nishil Shah,… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2021/10/14/through-the-lens-fort-bend-isd-cross-country/
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Fort Bend ISD seeks qualified candidates for fall job fair
Fort Bend ISD is searching for qualified people to lead and support education and plans to host its “Touchdown for Top Talent” job fair Saturday, Nov. 13, according to a news release. On HoustonChronicle.com: Fort Bend ISD’s student-operated restaurant ready to reopen. The fair will be from 10:30 a.m. to… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-ISD-seeks-qualified-candidates-for-fall-16532496.php
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Fort Bend County authorities discuss undercover sting involving CPR certification fraud
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Fort Bend County authorities are expected to hold a news conference Thursday to discuss an undercover sting operation in Cinco Ranch involving what authorities said involved fraudulent CPR certifications in Fort Bend County. Sheriff Eric Fagan, Lt. Rodney Glendening, and Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/10/14/fort-bend-county-authorities-discuss-undercover-sting-involving-cpr-certification-fraud/
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BIPOC Arts Network And Fund Announces $2 Million Grants For Communities Of Color In Houston
A bold, new initiative, the Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Arts Network and Fund, or BANF, welcomes eligible organizations and fiscally-sponsored artist collectives in Greater Houston’s Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern and other communities of color to apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. Original Article: https://theboxhouston.com/10391079/bipoc-arts-network-and-fund-2-million-grants-houston-communities-of-color/
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MATCH POINT! Fort Bend ISD Tennis Photo Gallery
Fort Bend ISD tennis stars have hit the court this fall in the team tennis portion of the season and later this year will compete individually in the spring. See who the best of the best are on the hardtop in 2021-2022. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2021/10/14/match-point-fort-bend-isd-tennis-photo-gallery/
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Stafford man sentenced to 42 years in prison for sexually abusing former girlfriend’s 9-year-old child, DA says
FORT BEND COUNTY – A 32-year-old Stafford man has been sentenced to 42 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency of a child, Fort Bend County District Attorney confirmed Wednesday. On Sept. 28, Jose Antonio Argueta-Santos was sentenced to 22 years in… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/10/13/stafford-man-sentenced-to-42-years-in-prison-for-sexually-abusing-former-girlfriends-9-year-old-child-da-says/
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Andrew James “A.J.” Wleczyk
Andrew James “A.J.” Wleczyk returned home to play guitar with the angels on October 10, 2021. He was born to parents Andrew and Nellie (Mazen) Wleczyk on June 28, 1936 in Rosenberg, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Ester Wleczyk; his daughter-in-law Shawn Wleczyk and grandsons… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/obituaries/andrew-james-a-j-wleczyk/article_c9cd5b07-e290-5a9a-b81b-5e0256fc582f.html
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Democrats in Fort Bend, Harris counties protesting new election boundaries
HOUSTON – At the Texas Capitol, the Republican majority is busy “packing and cracking” new Congressional Districts to their advantage. It is the consequence, the “political spoils”, so to speak, of GOP success in the 2020 election. “If the Democrats had a majority in the House, Senate and controlled the… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/democrats-in-fort-bend-harris-counties-protesting-new-election-boundaries
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George voices opposition to redistricting
Fort Bend County Judge KP George took a stance against the proposed new congressional districts, according to an Oct. 11 letter to the Texas House of Representatives, joining other local Democratic officials such as U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District and U.S. Rep. Al Green of the 9th Congressional District. Original…
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VYPE Live’s Week 7 Play of the Week
This Weeks play of the week, voted on by you, comes from Friday’s matchup between Fort Bend Christian and The Woodlands Christian. Check out the play! Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2021/10/13/vype-lives-week-7-play-of-the-week/
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Katy tops Houston area rankings for eighth straight week
Katy remained in first in this week’s Class 6A Houston Area high school football media rankings, getting all 12 first place votes from voters. Tompkins remained at No. 10 for the second straight week. Westfield moved up to No. 2 in the poll, Atascocita, North Shore and C.E. King rounded… Original Article: http://katytimes.com/stories/katy-tops-houston-area-rankings-for-eighth-straight-week,5184
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Stafford man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing girlfriend’s child
STAFFORD, Texas – A Stafford man has been sentenced to prison after he was caught sexually abusing his girlfriend’s child. Jose Antonio Argueta-Santos pled guilty to the offenses of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact. Argueta-Santos, 32, was sentenced to 22 years… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/stafford-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-sexually-abusing-girlfriends-child
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Lamar CISD kindergarten teacher charged with indecency with a child, school district says
KATY, Texas – A kindergarten teacher at Tamarron Elementary School was arrested and charged with indecency with a child. The felony charge against Troi Phillip Moore, 45, stems from an alleged inappropriate interaction between Moore and a Tamarron Elementary student, Lamar Consolidated Independent School District wrote in a statement to parents Tuesday. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/10/13/lamar-cisd-kindergarten-teacher-charged-with-indecency-with-a-child-school-district-says/
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Fort Bend area football stars from Week 7
Wilson Batiste, Ridge Point: Batiste was one of several standouts in a rout of Dulles, hauling in four passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns. Bert Emanuel threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns while Ezell Jolly scored three times and Marvin Session amassed 135 yards on four catches. Tyton… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-area-football-stars-from-Week-7-16530496.php
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Stafford man gets 22 years for sexual assault
A Stafford man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old child in June 2020, prosecutors announced Wednesday. Jose Antonio Argueta-Santos, 32, of Stafford, has pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated sexual assault of a child and one count of indecency with a child by sexual contact and been…
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TSTC’s diesel program gives students the hands-on drive they need to succeed
(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Texas State Technical College’s Diesel Equipment Technology program is seeing its biggest session yet this semester on the Fort Bend County campus. Nearly 50 new students have started their technical training, learning in a hybrid format of online learning and hands-on training. “They can experience more and… Original Article: https://www.tstc.edu/news/tstcs-diesel-program/
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Student-led restaurant reopens doors to public
An option for Fort Bend ISD students wanting to get real-world experience in the culinary arts is now reopen to the community. According to a news release posted on FBISD’s website, The Grill at the Reese Center – FBISD’s student-run restaurant – was set to reopen to the Fort Bend community on Tuesday at the…
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Annual Herb & Vegetable Plant Sale still a big dill, shoppers say
Dozens of gardeners waited patiently on Saturday for the start of the annual fall herb and vegetable plant sale, hosted by the Fort Bend County chapter of the Texas Master Gardeners. The early birds knew well what newcomers didn’t: the plants go quickly. “We sold out of dill in six… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/annual-herb-vegetable-plant-sale-still-a-big-dill-shoppers-say/article_6cc0af77-8db9-5ee6-bc0b-2cbaef2c307c.html
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Need help paying for child care?
Many Fort Bend families are eligible for additional child care assistance via Workforce Solutions’ 12-month financial aid program for working men and women. Programs such as these were typically offered to low income leaving many in the service industry without the assistance they may have needed. Gingerbread Kids Academy Director… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/need-help-paying-for-child-care/article_06b65666-2b9a-11ec-b229-2bab25645b6a.html
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Fort Bend County cities continue economic rebound
Fort Bend County cities are largely in line with the rest of the state when it comes to rebounding tax receipts. According to the Texas Comptroller’s Office, for the month of September, sales tax revenue in the state was $3.15 billion. The total represents a rise of more than 22.3 percent compared to September 2020.…
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City Proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Katy City Council Monday issued a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which Mayor Bill Hastings will present later this month at a dinner honoring those who work to address domestic violence in the Katy area. Katy Christian Ministries hosts the Silent Witness Dinner, which is from… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2021/10/12/city-proclaims-october-as-domestic-violence-awareness-month/
