The events of Sept. 11, 2001 still resonate in the minds of many in America, including in Fort Bend County, for myriad reasons. One local first responder in particular will always remember the terrorist attacks on the United States after being on the ground in New York in the aftermath of the collapse of the…

A new donation drop-off center to benefit survivors of Hurricane Ida has opened in Richmond. The site, organized by Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale and Fort Bend County, accepts toiletries, bottle water, pet food, non-perishable food and other items to help those impacted by Ida at the Gallery Furniture located at 7227 West Grand Parkway South.…

With schools back in session, the Fort Bend County Libraries has a series of fun programs planned for high school students in grades 9 through 12. Family Story Time programs will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Bilingual Story Time in English and Spanish will be pre-recorded and available for viewing on…

The American Volleyball Coaches Association released its All-American Watch List and Phenom List for the 2021-22 school year, with more than 30 players from eight Fort Bend area schools honored. The All-American Watch List was composed of seniors, with awards scheduled to be released Nov. 9. Three teams of 50… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-volleyball-standouts-earn-AVCA-honors-16434083.php

Panthers’ senior quarterback Bert Emanuel Jr. raced to a 73-yard touchdown with 2:15 remaining in Thursday’s game at Freedom Field to ice a 42-36 victory over Dickinson. Ridge Point took advantage of two critical fumbles by the Gators and 555 yards of offense to improve to 2-0. Emanuel ran for… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/fort-bend-football-roundup-ridge-point-marshall-clements-win-big-on-thursday-night/article_a6edce20-0ce1-11ec-aaf4-43b1733e0dea.html

By the time you’re reading this, we’ll be fresh off of the Labor Day holiday weekend. I, for one, will have spent the weekend out on the lake – grilling, reading and enjoying the end of summer. As I prepared for the long weekend, however, I couldn’t help but think… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/opinion/reflections-on-the-meaning-of-labor-day/article_7297f348-0cf1-11ec-92f4-efbf37927e71.html

The smoke stacks rising from the W.A. Parish Generating Plant are big enough that one can see them from as far away as Brazos Bend State Park – some 17 miles away. The coal and natural gas plant, which sits in the largely unpopulated southeastern part of Fort Bend County, might escape the notice of…

Third doses of the fully-approved Pfizer vaccine as well as the Moderna vaccine which is still under emergency use authorization – or coronavirus booster shots – are being administered in Memorial Hermann Health System hospitals and clinics throughout Greater Houston to immunocompromised individuals as judged by criteria from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

With more people finding homes in west Harris and Fort Bend counties, more people are looking for options when it comes to their final resting places. Service Corporation International — North America’s largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services, and its brand, Dignity Memorial — have announced the development of a new cemetery to…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A Fort Bend County resident has been infected with the West Nile virus, according to the county’s health department. This is the first West Nile virus case reported in a Fort Bend County resident this year. The resident’s symptoms are unknown but they’re reportedly recovering from the infection. Original Article:…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Fort Bend Independent School District began offering limited remote instruction for students in grades Pre-K through 6th grade due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. The district sent out a letter to parents this month announcing that there would be limited spaces for the… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/features/2021/09/03/fort-bend-isd-to-offer-limited-virtual-instruction-to-qualifying-students-what-parents-need-to-know-if-their-child-is-eligible/

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement have launched a “No Refusal” initiative over the Labor Day weekend. The initiative will begin Friday night through Sunday night. Law enforcement will be looking for drivers who are impaired by alcohol or other substances. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/09/03/fort-bend-county-launches-no-refusal-initiative-over-labor-day-weekend/

Seven days into school, Lamar CISD is reporting comparatively fewer active positive COVID-19 cases than other nearby school districts. Most cases are from elementary campuses. More by Tracy Maness: Lone Star Flight Museum to open exhibit honoring those killed in 9/11. The district’s COVID-19 dashboard reports on Aug. 31 that… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Lamar-CISD-reporting-relatively-fewer-COVID-cases-16426051.php