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Autopsy: Instagram model strangled, concussed
An autopsy has found that the well-known Instagram model who was killed last week in Richmond died of strangulation and traumatic concussions, according to the Fort Bend County Medical Examiner’s Office. Medical investigators have determined that Jenae Gagnier’s death last week was a homicide, said Stephen Pustilnik, the chief medical… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/autopsy-instagram-model-strangled-concussed/article_9c5dd96c-11a2-11ec-b982-0f38c1af35b2.html
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office seeks help in identifying theft suspects
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is looking for numerous suspects in a rash of thefts at Ulta Beauty stores in Richmond. According to a news release, the suspects targeted Ulta Beauty stores in the Aliana and Bella Terra developments in Richmond. “Anyone with information regarding the identity of these… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-County-Sheriff-s-Office-seeks-help-in-16446911.php
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Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands doling out breakfast for those with food insecurity in west Fort Bend County
Whether it is due to the ongoing pandemic, loss of job or any other unfortunate circumstance, food insecurity is a problem. With residents in the west Fort Bend County area currently unsure of where their next meal is coming from, Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands is looking to help. During Hunger Action… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Rosenberg-Richmond-Helping-Hands-doling-out-16446680.php
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MORE MONEY: Need a Job with a Bonus? An employee incentive program helps businesses provide big bonuses for new employees
HOUSTON, Texas (KIAH) Times are difficult for a lot of people and a lot of businesses too. Many businesses can’t find enough employees, for the jobs they have available. So, one county is stepping up to the plate, to help out. Fort Bend County is launching the “Get Hired” Employee… Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/more-money-need-a-job-with-a-bonus-an-employee-incentive-program-helps-businesses-provide-big-bonuses-for-new-employees/
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Bike ride raises funds for Fort Bend County domestic violence survivors
As domestic violence often goes hushed and hidden, more than 200 cyclists gathered on Sept. 4 to ride, give light to the issue and support survivors in Fort Bend County. The first “Bike Ride for Survivors” began at Brazos River Park in Sugar Land and brought out friends, coworkers and people who love to ride.…
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Fort Bend area football standouts from Week 2
Between Fort Bend ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD and private schools, eight undefeated football teams remained after Week 2 in the Fort Bend area. Clements, Dulles, George Ranch, Ridge Point, Fulshear, Marshall and Fort Bend Christian Academy were all 2-0, with Logos Prep winning its season opener last week. District play… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-area-football-standouts-from-Week-2-16445973.php
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LIBRARIES HOST ONLINE GARDENING PROGRAM ON LANDSCAPE PESTS & DISEASES
Fort Bend County Libraries will present an online gardening program, “Controlling Landscape Pests & Diseases,” on Tuesday, September 21, beginning at 2:00 pm. Part 6 of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office’s Landscape Success series for homeowners, this program will be live-streamed via Webex; it will NOT be in person. Fort… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/libraries-host-online-gardening-program-on-landscape-pests-diseases/article_43e83a14-cd7f-5df5-9555-dbe5941ea89d.html
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Fort Bend extends contract under COVID-19 Health Disparities Grant
The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court approved the extension of a contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services under the COVID-19 Health Disparities Grant at a Sept. 7 meeting. The responsibilities of the county under the grant include identifying individuals who have contracted COVID-19 and conducting contact tracing;… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/government/2021/09/08/fort-bend-extends-contract-under-covid-19-health-disparities-grant/
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FBCSO seeking two in LaCenterra LensCrafters theft case
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is seeking two people of interest involved in the reported theft of multiple pairs of eyeglasses from the LensCrafters location in the LaCenterra shopping center. Anyone with information regarding the individuals pictured above should call Fort Bend Crimestoppers at 281-342-7477. Original Article: http://katytimes.com/stories/fbcso-seeking-two-in-lacenterra-lenscrafters-theft-case,4826
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Fort Bend County’s largest school districts report jump in COVID-19 cases
Just one day after indicating COVID-19 cases in Fort Bend County’s largest school districts had declined, the numbers have shot back higher than 2,000 combined active cases. Fort Bend, Katy and Lamar Consolidated ISDs report there are 2,064 active cases as of 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, in their districts with each district indicating at…
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Katy remains on top of Houston area media rankings
Katy remained atop the Houston area high school media poll this week after beating Cy-Woods last Saturday. The Tigers received nine first place votes while Spring received one first place votes. Atascocita moved up to No. 2 in the poll after its big win over Allen while North Shore dropped… Original Article: http://katytimes.com/stories/katy-remains-on-top-of-houston-area-media-rankings,4824
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Family of Fort Bend man hoped his jailing might lead to a fresh start. Instead, he died in custody.
In June, Esmeralda Trigo walked away from the Fort Bend County jail with a plastic bag of her brother’s belongings. Later, sorting through it in her Rosenberg home, she pulled out flip flops, some commissary snacks and a book of New Testament psalms in which Albert Ramirez had neatly jotted down a few phone numbers.…
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Are Mask Rules Why Houston ISD Has Tallied Fewer COVID Cases Than Way Smaller Fort Bend ISD?
One, two, three, four — Those aren’t just the first four numbers Houston ISD’s youngest students are taught. Throw them all together in a row and you end up with 1,234, the total cumulative number of COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday afternoon among HISD students and staff members since the school year began back on…
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Houston’s Grand Parkway is getting third lane along free stretch in Cinco Ranch
The only piece of the Grand Parkway that is free is likely getting bigger. The Texas Department of Transportation, which maintains most of the giant third loop road in the Houston region, plans to add a third lane in each direction along Texas 99, the road’s technical name, from the Westpark Tollway north to Interstate…
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LIBRARY’S HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH ONLINE EVENT RECOGNIZES HPD’S CHICANO SQUAD
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, Fort Bend County Libraries will host an online presentation of “HPD’s Chicano Squad” on Thursday, September 16, beginning at 3:00 pm. The program will be presented live via Webex, so that it can be viewed from home. Dr. Natalie Garza, a… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/library-s-hispanic-heritage-month-online-event-recognizes-hpd-s-chicano-squad/article_4c5e37e2-b09c-5fdc-9ef2-f720cf0e7dfe.html
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County offering no appointment vaccinations
All Fort Bend County run COVID-19 vaccine sites now accept walk-up vaccinations. Residents no longer have to schedule an appointment to receive a vaccine. Currently, each FBC Health & Human Services COVID-19 vaccination clinics are accepting walk-in visits for moderately-to-severely immunocompromised people seeking to receive their third dose of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Original…
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Longhorns finish fourth at Seven Lakes Showcase
Teams from across Fort Bend, including George Ranch, Foster, Fulshear and Kempner, traveled to the Seven Lakes Showcase for the Gary Derks Memorial 5,00-meter varsity events Saturday at Seven Lakes High School. The Longhorns girls team finished fourth overall in the team standings, trailing only Kingwood (58), Stratford (78) and… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/longhorns-finish-fourth-at-seven-lakes-showcase/article_010206e0-1004-11ec-b755-bf5391f22511.html
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John Christopher Grudziecki
John Christopher Grudziecki, 70, passed away Saturday, September 4,2021 in Sugar Land. He was born December 21, 1950 to John and Lucille Grudziecki. John was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and retired from the Fort Bend County Drainage district. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Grudziecki, 3 children,… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/obituaries/john-christopher-grudziecki/article_fbfdd65a-d1c0-5e68-84af-c40ba9bd147e.html
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Fun in Fort Bend: Sugar Land cyclists celebrate new Brazos River Park trails with ‘Bikes & Brews’
If you ask someone to think about trailblazers in Houston, they are likely to tilt their head to the skies, a recognition of the area’s legacy in the field of space flight and aeronautical engineering. But a different group of pioneers are looking to the soil beneath their feet, cutting… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/community/fun-in-fort-bend-sugar-land-cyclists-celebrate-new-brazos-river-park-trails-with-bikes/article_337033d0-1005-11ec-9eef-339dd2ed8e68.html
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Fort Bend County school districts report drop in active COVID-19 cases
With the start of school after the Labor Day weekend, active COVID-19 cases have dropped slightly according to dashboards from Fort Bend County’s three largest school districts. Katy, Fort Bend and Lamar Consolidated ISDs report 1,721 total active cases of COVID-19 among students and staff. More than 900 of the… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-County-school-districts-report-drop-in-16440950.php
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Community leaders team up to coordinate Louisiana hurricane relief drive at Gallery Furniture in Fort Bend County
Gallery Furniture has opened its Grand Parkway location as a donation site for Hurricane Ida victims. “We’re gonna have a huge drive to raise needed supplies for the people of Louisiana,” said Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, owner of Gallery Furniture. “Thanks for the great people of Fort Bend County have already responded very generously.” Original…
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Fort Bend Deputies Arrest, Charge Houston Man with Theft
Fort Bend County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Houston man last Thursday after he tried to flee a home construction site with stolen construction materials. Deputies responded to a citizen call of a theft in progress in the 11400 block of Cypress Elm in Richmond. The caller said someone was loading construction materials into a van.…
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies catch alleged construction site thief in the act
Thanks to a call from a concerned reside, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office were able to capture an alleged thief at a residential construction site in Richmond. Jose Villa, 52, of Houston was arrested and charged with theft. His bond was set at $500 and he has a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement hold.…
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Three Fort Bend residents honored with a DeMerchant Spotlight Award
Three Fort Bend residents received a DeMerchant Spotlight Quarterly Award on Friday, August 27. This quarter’s honorees included John Lin, Shaizad Chatriwala and Robin Arlene Cole. Fort Bend County Commissioner Ken DeMerchant hosted the Q2 award ceremony at the Fort Bend County Library – University Branch. Winners received a proclamation… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Three-Fort-Bend-residents-honored-with-a-16440502.php
