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Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo, celebrating 85 years, is returning in all its glory
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo returns for its 85th year starting Friday, Sept. 24 and runs through Oct. 3. That includes the carnival and all the fun food that comes with it. Entertainers this year include Jake Worthington, Jon Stork, La Mafia /… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/community/fort-bend-county-fair-rodeo-celebrating-85-years-is-returning-in-all-its-glory/285-8c8d29cd-9c4e-4153-b170-263cb032c77f
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Are mask mandates helping Houston school districts slow the spread of COVID-19?
Houston-area school districts that require students and staff to wear face masks generally have experienced fewer COVID-19 cases, a Chronicle analysis of school-reported data shows. Some districts without mask mandates but located in counties where more individuals are fully inoculated against COVID-19 also have logged fewer COVID-19 cases per capita,… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/mask-mandates-Houston-school-districts-COVID-cases-16483283.php
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Week 5 preview: Fort Bend team to divide into contenders and pretenders in district
Terry Rangers (1-3, 0-2) vs. Angleton Wildcats (4-0, 2-0) District 10-5A-DI, Thurs., Sept. 23, 7 p.m., Guy K. Traylor Memorial Stadium. It has been a rough two weeks for Terry. The Rangers lost to Hightower and Manvel, giving up 40 points in each contest. But the road doesn’t get any… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/week-5-preview-fort-bend-team-to-divide-into-contenders-and-pretenders-in-district/article_08fc62b4-1ca7-11ec-b97f-d7db104f1dd5.html
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Comcast offering grants for small businesses owned by people of color in Harris, Fort Bend counties
Small business owners of color in Harris and Fort Bend counties could land a total of $1 million in support from Comcast during a challenging pandemic. From Friday, Oct. 1, through Thursday, Oct. 14, owners who are Black, Indigenous, Hispanic or Asian American, among others, can apply to receive a $10,000 grant from the global…
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Little compares to Fort Bend County’s nature
It was a balmy 95 degrees on Monday, the humidity in full swing, and I went hiking. I hadn’t planned to go hiking, exactly. It was more an accident of circumstance than anything. We were piecing together the Star’s latest edition and I went looking for a spot to snap… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/opinion/little-compares-to-fort-bend-county-s-nature/article_be82899c-1cc0-11ec-ba9a-cbd1e96f9b54.html
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Waltrip aims for upset, first win of year
Waltrip High School has spent the past few years trying to regain traction in District 11-5A, having missed the UIL football playoffs in three straight seasons and dropping each of its first two district contests in 2021. The Rams (0-3) will look to get back on track to the postseason… Original Article: https://www.theleadernews.com/sports/waltrip-aims-for-upset-first-win-of-year/article_36be9c84-1ca8-11ec-810c-575305cdb5e7.html
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Comcast Rise Investment Fund to award small business grants in Harris, Fort Bend counties
Comcast announced it will award $1 million to small businesses owned by people of color in Harris and Fort Bend counties in a Sept. 16 press release. This effort is part of the Comcast Rise Investment Fund program, a multiyear, multifaceted initiative launched in late 2020 to support small businesses owned by people of color.…
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Sheriff’s office works to fight uptick in serious car crashes in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County drivers are getting into more serious car crashes this year, amid an uptick of construction across the county, compared to 2020, according to the sheriff’s office. More than 15 drivers in Fort Bend County have died since the start of the year, compared to 11 in the… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/sheriff-s-office-works-to-fight-uptick-in-serious-car-crashes-in-fort-bend-county/article_130d17f2-1c94-11ec-aea9-8fe706e575af.html
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Police looking for answers after man gunned down in Missouri City 4 years ago
MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Police are offering up to a $10,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of a suspect who gunned down a man in Missouri City four years ago. On February 2, 2017, at about 11:40 p.m., Alvin Richard Roberts was standing near his vehicle in… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/alvin-richard-roberts-shot-killed-missouri-city/285-ecfed4a9-b5d3-4394-bb6d-3dae3067ade4
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The City of Richmond and the City of Rosenberg Presents the “Tradition Returns” Parade
The City of Richmond and the City of Rosenberg will be presenting the “Tradition Returns” Parade in honor of the 85th Fort Bend County Fair. The Parade will be on Friday, September 24, 2021, on the traditional day known as Fair Day at 9:00 AM. This announcement comes as a collaborative effort between the cities…
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FREE ADMISSION: Fort Bend County Fair is back with the “Tradition Returns” parade
HOUSTON, Texas (KIAH) – The “Tradition Returns” parade is back to kick off the 85th Annual Fort Bend County Fair. The traditional day, known as “Fair Day”, is happening Friday, September 25th, 2021 at 9 a.m. The parade route will start at the Historic Court House, 401 Jackson Street, in Richmond and will proceed west…
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16 traffic fatalities reported year to date in Fort Bend County, up from 2020
There have been more total crashes, major crashes and traffic fatalities in Fort Bend County so far in 2021 than during the same timeframe last year, according to a Sept. 22 press release from the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. From Jan. 1-Sept. 15, 16 traffic fatalities occurred on Fort… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/public-safety/2021/09/23/16-traffic-fatalities-reported-year-to-date-in-fort-bend-county-up-from-2020/
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Free Fort Bend Rental Assistance Event
The pandemic is still ongoing and thousands of area residents are still struggling with job cutbacks and salary reductions. Thankfully, Fort Bend County is offering millions of dollars in aid to help working people in our region at risk of losing their homes. On Thursday, September 23rd from 3-7 pm,… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2021/09/23/free-fort-bend-rental-assistance-event/
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The Show Must Go On
I love small-town spirit. It’s one of the very things that I believe makes – and has made – our country great. I love going to small-town events and seeing my community leaders show up on a Saturday afternoon. I love attending gatherings of community organizations and seeing volunteers from all walks of life come…
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KPRC 2 Investigates: Police say thieves targeting catalytic converters at higher rate than ever before
Houston – Thieves are targeting catalytic converters over any other car part at an unprecedented rate in Houston, leaving thousands of dollars of damage behind for the victims. Catalytic converters decrease vehicle emissions and have become the prime target of thieves because of the precious metals that are in short… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/investigates/2021/09/23/kprc-2-investigates-police-say-thieves-targeting-catalytic-converters-at-higher-rate-than-ever-before/
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Sheriff’s Office: Traffic Fatalities Up in Fort Bend County
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said fatal car crashes in that county have increased compared to 2020 crash rates. The statistics include those that cause injury to drivers and passengers, the sheriff’s office said. According to the sheriff’s office, 16 fatalities occurred on Fort Bend County roads between Jan…. Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2021/09/22/sheriffs-office-traffic-fatalities-up-in-fort-bend-county/
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Richard John Frankie
Richard John Frankie, age 50, of Sugar Land, passed away on September 17, 2021. Richard was born in Bay City, Texas, on January 23, 1971, to Jean and Tony Frankie. Richard’s calling was to serve his community and make a positive impact in the lives of students. Richard joined the Houston ISD Police Department and…
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Fort Bend County authorities report sharp increase in traffic accidents, fatalities in 2021
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that it plans to step up enforcement after seeing a sharp increase in traffic fatalities compared to 2020. Statistics show that 16 fatalities have occurred on county roads this year alone, representing a 45% increase over the same… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/09/22/fort-bend-county-authorities-report-sharp-increase-in-traffic-accidents-fatalities-in-2021/
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Sheriff’s Office reports fatal car crashes on the rise in Fort Bend County
The roads of Fort Bend County are becoming less safe for area drivers, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office reports that between Jan. 1 and Sept. 15 there were 16 fatal crashes in Fort Bend County. During the same period in 2020, there were 11. The figure reflects a 45…
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Fort Bend area football stars from Week 4
Jalen Austin, Foster: The Falcons decisively earned their first district win of the season against Milby. Austin scored on passes of 51 and 73 yards from J.T. Fayard, also scoring twice on two-point conversion runs to contribute to a balanced effort. Mason Dossett, Ridge Point: Dossett had a team-high 112… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-area-football-stars-from-Week-4-16479544.php
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Houston chef, founder of Lucille’s builds holistic vision with one-year-old nonprofit
On a drizzly afternoon in early August, chef Chris Williams drives by Kendleton Grocery, a small, quaint-looking blue structure at an intersection just off U.S. 59. Inside, it’s a simple convenience store that sometimes sells burgers and fried chicken, but as Williams explains, it’s the only food store that serves the town of Kendleton in…
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Freshman Bulow exceeding expectations for Eagles
Fort Bend Christian Academy volleyball coach Alex Edwards had an idea of what she’d be getting before freshman Layne Bulow ever slipped on a green and gold uniform. Edwards had watched Bulow play club ball for Houston Skyline in middle school. “I knew she’d come in and have an immediate… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2021/09/22/freshman-bulow-exceeding-expectations-for-eagles/
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Fort Bend ISD adopts tax rate, amends budget for FY 2021-22
Fort Bend ISD adopted an ad valorem tax rate of $1.2101 per $100 for fiscal year 2021-22 during a board meeting Sept. 20. The school district also approved revenue adjustments to the FY 2021-22 budget based on the receipt of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds. The changes to… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/education/2021/09/22/fort-bend-isd-adopts-tax-rate-amends-budget-for-fy-2021-22/
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Boy’s Choir music magic returns after lengthy hiatus
After being inoperative for about a year, the Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas’ program for its youngest members is booting up again. The Music Magic program, for six and seven-year-old boys, went dormant during the onset of the pandemic and remained so primarily because of the decline in the choir’s membership. Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/boys-choir-music-magic-returns-after-lengthy-hiatus/article_46be3fbb-1f2f-5fac-8b4a-543e88e79b23.html
