The first time I interviewed Bill Adams, the choir that he founded was entering its 35th year. I had heard of the Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas, but at the time I profiled the organization, I didn’t know much about it. I mistakenly understood it to be a typical choir. Just for boys. Original…

Those wishing to participate in the Get Hired program should meet the following criteria and apply for the program through the website noted below. •Business or nonprofit is located and generating revenue in Fort Bend County. •Organization must have been active as of Dec. 31, 2020. •Revenue must be between… Original Article: http://katytimes.com/stories/fort-bend-county-offering-hiring-incentives-to-help-small-businesses,4913

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of events across Fort Bend County, including the 2021 Fort Bend County Fair. As things have slowly returned to normal and with some precautions in place, the fair is scheduled to return beginning Sept. 23 for a 10-day run. Events take place daily at the fairgrounds at 4310…

During a special meeting Thursday, the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees named Dr. Christie Whitbeck as the district’s new superintendent. Whitbeck will officially start her new position on Oct. 6. “Returning to the district in the role of superintendent is a huge honor, and I thank the board for… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/09/17/fort-bend-isd-appoints-christie-whitbeck-as-new-superintendent/

Alfred Edd Dobson, Jr., age 75, went to be with our Heavenly Father on September 12, 2021. Alfred was born on November 5, 1945, in Houston, to Alfred Edd Dobson, Sr. and Marie Marjorie Dobson. After graduating Mt. Carmel High School, he served in the United States Coast Guard. After his service with the Coast…

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Business and Professional Division will host an informative event, “The Story We Tell Ourselves” with speaker, independent film maker, and author, Rob Cross. This session, moderated by King Banerjee, FBCC Business & Professional Division Chair, will be held Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at…

Christie Whitbeck has officially been named Fort Bend ISD’s new superintendent. The district’s board of trustees in a 6-0 vote late Thursday appointed Whitbeck to be the district’s next superintendent, replacing former Superintendent Charles Dupre who announced he would be resigning. in November 2020 and left the district in June. Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/schoolnews/whitbeck-will-be-fbisd-s-next-superintendent/article_5cac7d0e-17cf-11ec-a79d-4b39f6917c40.html

The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo kicks off next week with one entertainer change up. Moe Bandy will be playing on Sunday, October 3, replacing an ill Johnny Rodriguez. Moe returns to our Fort Bend County Fair and brings his classic country sound to the stage. Joining Bandy in the lineup are Jake Worthington,…

Terry Rangers (1-2, 0-1) vs. Manvel Mavericks (2-1, 1-0) District 10-5A-DI – Thursday, Sept. 16 – 7 p.m. – Guy K. Traylor Memorial, Stadium. There are positives and negatives of playing in one of the toughest 5A districts in Texas. A positive is Terry gets prepared for a potential playoff… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/week-4-preview-district-play-begins-in-district-20-6a/article_d366e8c8-170f-11ec-96ad-6f49979d8bed.html

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Fort Bend ISD has appointed a new superintendent Thursday with the Board of Trustees voting to approve Dr. Christie Whitbeck. According to a press release from the district, Dr. Whitbeck is regarded statewide as an experienced, award-winning leader and innovator, who has served on several state committees to support public…

The cold case of a man found dead in 2007 has found a little bit of closure for the man’s family. According to a news release, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office reopened the case late in 2020 after a tip led to additional DNA testing. The man was subsequently identified as 40-year-old Patrick Thomas…

While power has been restored to six of the seven Fort Bend ISD schools that were closed Sept. 15 due to power outages caused by Hurricane Nicholas, Fort Settlement Middle School remains without power and is closed Sept. 16, according to the district. Baines Middle School, First Colony Middle School,… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/education/2021/09/16/fort-bend-isds-fort-settlement-middle-school-remains-closed-without-power-sept-16-following-hurricane-nicholas/