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Paws for Heroes pairs veterans with FREE emotional support dogs
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Paws for Heroes is a local non-profit that rescues homeless dogs and trains them to become emotional support dogs for veterans. The rescue serves Greater Houston in Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Brazoria and Galveston counties. The mission is to help train homeless dogs into service dogs…
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Fort Bend Superintendent Departure Is A Mystery
The sudden retirement of Dr. Christie Whitbeck, superintendent of Fort Bend ISD, is accompanied by mysterious allegations of impropriety. During a Monday meeting of the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees, they voted 5-1 to accept the resignation of Whitbeck. The move was unexpected. Whitbeck’s contract had recently been re-approved through 2026, and she even…
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Democratic congressional candidate Pervez Agwan faces sexual harassment lawsuit by former staffer
A former staffer for Democratic congressional candidate Pervez Agwan is suing him for alleged sexual harassment. Campaign officials for Agwan, who is challenging Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher from the left in next March’s Democratic primary, deny the charges. Mara Chishtey joined the Agwan campaign as an intern in July, then worked…
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Fort Bend County Libraries Hosts Third Annual Gingerbread-House Contest
Fort Bend County Libraries is looking for the best Gingerbread-House makers in Fort Bend County! Area residents are encouraged to create a gingerbread-house masterpiece, take a picture, and submit it via email for the library system’s third-annual Gingerbread-House Contest. The deadline for submission is December 26, at 11:59 pm.
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Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Executive Team
ABOVE: Qiara Suggs of TDECU, 2024 Fort Bend Chamber Chair. The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce (FBCC) recently announced the appointment of its 2024 Executive Officers—a group of accomplished individuals renowned for their expertise and strategic vision. The new representatives join the Fort Bend Chamber at an exciting time, as the organization continues to work…
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One Arrested in October Shooting Incident in Fort Bend County That Left Teen Dead
In the evening hours of Sunday, October 29, 2023, Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a shooting incident in the parking lot of a convenience store located in the 8600 block of FM 1464 Rd, Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas. The incident resulted in the death of a 17-year-old male and left an…
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Unidentified Issue Leads To The Unexpected Resignation Of Fort Bend And Former Bryan ISD Superintendent Christie Whitbeck
Former Bryan ISD superintendent Christie Whitbeck, who left in 2021 to take the superintendent’s job at Fort Bend ISD in Sugar Land (FBISD), is leaving following an unidentified conflict. Whitbeck said she was “blindsided” by the undisclosed issue, which she said occurred 19 hours after the November election where…
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Fort Bend ISD approves superintendent’s early retirement, amid accusations she was forced out
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve the early retirement of Superintendent Christie Whitbeck during a heated meeting Monday where Whitbeck and others accused the board of forcing her out. The retirement came as a surprise to many in the school district, as the board of trustees…
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SPARK Park dedication held at Rosa Parks Elementary School in Fort Bend ISD on Friday, Dec. 1
HOUSTON, December 5, 2023 – More than 50 people attended the dedication ceremony for Fort Bend ISD’s Rosa Parks Elementary School SPARK Park on Friday, Dec 1. The festive event was attended by SPARK staff and board members, school personnel, including principal Anitra Wilson, elected officials, foundation representatives, and other stakeholders. Of special significance is…
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Texas High School Boys Basketball Schedule, Live Streams in Fort Bend County Today – December 5
Mark your calendars for the high school basketball action taking place in Fort Bend County, Texas today. For a complete list of the local high school games and how to watch them, continue reading. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or…
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Fort Bend ISD’s superintendent retires, unexpectedly; Here’s why that’s important to parents and students
FORT BEND COUNTY – Parents and guardians who have children who attend school in Fort Bend County may soon see daily changes after the superintendent shared that she would soon be stepping into retirement in an unexpected announcement on Friday. According to a letter written by superintendent Dr. Christie…
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Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck’s retirement approved
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Dr. Christie Whitbeck’s retirement as Superintendent of the Fort Bend Independent School District was approved on Monday evening, according to a release. After six years with Fort Bend ISD, four as deputy superintendent and two as Superintendent of Schools, Whitbeck’s last day in the district…
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FBISD board votes to oust Whitbeck in forced retirement
In what proved to a wild finish to an otherwise dry meeting, a majority of the Fort Bend ISD board voted to approve a forced retirement of Superintendent Christie Whitbeck after just over two years at the helm of the district. The vote came after an executive session to discuss…
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Catholic Charities offers counseling services during the holiday season
While the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for most, it can trigger seasonal depression for others. “If people have experienced a recent loss, whether that be of a loved one, a relationship, or a job, the holidays can be mentally tough to navigate,” Anna M. Gonzales, LMSW, director of counseling services…
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Fort Bend ISD board to consider approving Superintendent Christie Whitbeck retirement
The Fort Bend ISD trustees will consider approving Christie Whitbeck’s request during their working session Dec. 4. (Courtesy FBISD) With two years remaining on her contract, Christie Whitbeck, superintendent of Fort Bend Independent School District, announced her intention to retire in a statement made Dec. 1. Fort Bend ISD…
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The Joint Chiropractic to offer adjustments from Fort Bend Town Center
The Joint Chiropractic will open a new location in Fort Bend Town Center. (Courtesy Pexels) The Joint Chiropractic is set to open a new location soon in the Fort Bend Town Center. The Joint is a national chain that has licensed chiropractors who aim to provide relief for symptoms and…
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Information sought on suspects in Richmond shootings in October
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the public about additional suspects in a shooting death and aggravated assault at a Richmond convenience story on October 29. According to a news release from the department, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at approximately 7:24 p.m. to a convenience store…
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Fort Bend libraries offer free family movie matinees in December
Fort Bend County Libraries will feature free Family Movie Matinees at several locations in December. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The libraries’ licensing agreement for public showing of films prohibits them from releasing the name of the movie outside of the library.
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Former kindergarten teacher sentenced to 10 years for indecency with a child
A Fort Bend County jury on November 16 convicted a former Lamar CISD kindergarten teacher of indecency with a child by contact and by exposure involving one of his students. Troi Phillip Moore, 47, agreed to a 10-year sentence in years state prison on each case with the sentences to be served consecutively and waived…
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New SPARK Park dedicated at FBISD’s Parks Elementary
On December 1, a SPARK Park that opened in October at Fort Bend ISD’s Rosa Parks Elementary School was officially dedicated during a program that included students, district leaders, staff, community partners and SPARK Park leaders, according to news release from the district. “Before SPARK came to this campus…
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Fort Bend school board voting on voluntary retirement of Superintendent Christie Whitbeck tonight
Christie Whitbeck, superintendent of Fort Bend Independent School District, has decided to retire with two years remaining in her contract. The Fort Bend ISD board of trustees will consider approving Whitbeck’s voluntary retirement agreement during tonight’s board meeting. Additionally, the board may appoint an acting superintendent. Article continues…
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Fort Bend ISD’s superintendent wants to retire, unexpectedly; Here’s why that’s important to parents and students
FORT BEND COUNTY – Parents and guardians who have children who attend school in Fort Bend County may soon see daily changes after the superintendent shared that she would soon be stepping into retirement in an unexpected announcement on Friday. According to a letter written by superintendent Dr. Christie…
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Photos: Fort Bend holiday events
The holiday season got into high gear this weekend with events all across Fort Bend County. Our camera was at the Christmas Tree lighting event at Sugar Land Town Square and the Snowfest Parade in Missouri City.
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Fort Bend Chamber Announces the 2024 Executive team
Bringing Diverse Expertise to Advocate, Elevate and Lead. The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce (FBCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2024 Officers, a group of accomplished individuals renowned for their expertise and strategic vision. The new representatives join FBCC at an exciting time, as the organization continues to work behind the scenes…
