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Ex-Lamar CISD kindergarten teacher sentenced for sexually abusing 6-year-old student
KATY, Texas — A former elementary school teacher in Lamar CISD is going to prison for sexually abusing a six-year-old student. Jurors in Fort Bend County convicted Troi Moore, 47, of indecency with a child by sexual contact and indecency with a child by exposure. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison on each…
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Successful FBISD Prop A – VATRE Election Results Now Official
The votes from the district’s successful November 7th Proposition A – Voter Approval Tax Rate Election were canvassed by the FBISD Board President, Secretary and a Trustee on November 17th making election results official. Board President Judy Dae, Board Secretary David Hamilton and Board Member Rick Garcia canvassed…
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
It’s often said this is “the most wonderful time of the year.” Holiday gatherings with family and friends, planning for a new year, cooler temps – I tend to agree. In this final issue of 2023, we bring you some wonderful things. First and foremost, the winners of our annual Readers’ Choice awards! So many…
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Property Tax Statements Still On Their Way For Some Greater Houston Area Homeowners
Fort Bend and Harris County residents are waiting to receive their 2023 property tax statements amid slow returns related to new laws, November’s election and pending certification by appraisal districts, respectively. According to Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen P. Turner, statements have yet to be mailed out or…
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The Spirit of Giving In Fort Bend ISD
I am not going to talk about the Sugar Land 95. I am not going to talk about VATRE. I am not going to talk about school vouchers. This column has never been about politics, and I am not going to start now. I am going to talk about the Fort Bend Independent School District…
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Iconic Fort Bend EDC faces closure
The Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council, which made Fort Bend County “Greater Houston’s finest address” over the last 40 years, will be shut down. The Executive Committee of the EDC last week decided to recommend to the board to dissolve the FBEDC on or before June 30, 2024.
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FBISD tax rate increase election: Fair or foul
The just concluded mega bond election of Fort Bend County and the tax rate increase election of Fort Bend ISD were unprecedented, both in size and in the scope of the propositions. Also, unprecedented was the aggressive pressure campaign launched by “the government,” namely, the county judge and the FBISD…
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Mother Fights for Justice After Daughter’s Alleged Assault in School
In the Fort Bend community, a local mother’s legal battle against Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) concerning the alleged sexual assault of her special education daughter is on the doorstep of the nation’s highest court. The mother’s lawsuit claims the district failed to uphold its duty, leaving her daughter vulnerable to attacks by a…
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Fort Bend County Animal Services at more than double capacity for dogs
Fort Bend County Animal Services is housing more than twice the number of dogs that the shelter was built to hold. The shelter has become so oversaturated in recent months that at one point, employees feared they might have to euthanize for space. “At one point, we had no idea…
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Texas High School Boys Basketball Schedule, Live Streams in Fort Bend County Today – November 28
If your plans today include seeing the local high school basketball games in Fort Bend County, Texas, then there is some important info you need to know. Find out how to watch or stream today’s high-school action in the piece below. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS…
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Fort Bend holiday events get into full gear this weekend
The holiday season is in full swing, and there are a host of activities in coming days to celebrate them. On Friday, December 1, the City of Sugar Land Town Square will host the popular Christmas Tree lighting event at Sugar Land Town Square. Attendees will be able to enjoy…
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Fort Bend libraries to offer introductory genealogy programs in December
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Genealogy & Local History Department at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond, will offer two programs in December to help family-history buffs begin their genealogy search. The class “Family-History Research: Using Google for Genealogy Research” will take place on Saturday, December 9, from 10:30-11:30 am,…
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Mother suing FBISD after she says district failed to protect her daughter from student who sexually assaulted her
FORT BEND COUNTY – A Houston area mother is suing the Fort Bend Independent School District claiming educators failed to protect her daughter from another student. The lawsuit says the woman’s daughter was sexually assaulted by a fellow student on two separate occasions, even though safeguards were in place to ensure neither student was left…
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Sugar Land branch library to host progam on Baroque art on Dec. 2
Fort Bend County Libraries host the latest installment of its “Art & Architecture” series with a program on Baroque Art,” on Saturday, December 2, from 2-4 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge, Sugar Land. In this segment, architecture professor Sheba Akhtar will discuss…
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Fort Bend County approves $850,000 to Boys & Girls Club
Three locations for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston Inc. will be receiving more than $850,000 shared between them from Fort Bend County after commissioners approved a new agreement with the organization. (Community Impact staff) Three locations for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston Inc. will…
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Behind the scenes on Cyber Monday at busy Amazon warehouse in Fort Bend County
RICHMOND, Texas — So many people do their holiday shopping without ever leaving home these days, so Black Friday and Cyber Monday kick off the peak season for online retailers. While millions of you are busy shopping from the comfort of your couch, a small army of people and…
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Fort Bend ISD tax rate election passage now official; district to provide raises
From left, trustees Rick Garcia, Judy Dae and David Hamilton canvassed the tax rate election results Nov. 16. (Courtesy Fort Bend ISD) Fort Bend ISD officials canvassed the votes of the Nov. 7 tax rate election Nov. 16, making the results official. Passage of the proposition will provide funding for…
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Mother claims Fort Bend ISD violated IEP protocol, resulting in daughter’s sexual assault
FORT BEND COUNTY – A Houston-area mother says the Fort Bend Independent School District’s failure to follow federally mandated protocols for children with disabilities resulted in her daughter’s sexual assault. The woman has filed a lawsuit against Fort Bend ISD alleging her daughter was sexually assaulted by…
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LIBRARIES FEATURE FESTIVE ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS & ADULTS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
The activities are free and open to the public. For more information or to register, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) or call the branch library or the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734. Materials for these activities are made possible by the Friends of the Library.
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LIBRARIES’ “ART & ARCHITECTURE” SERIES FOCUSES ON GOTHIC CATHEDRALS IN DECEMBER
In this segment in the series, architecture professor Sheba Akhtar will talk about the design origins of Gothic Cathedrals, which flourished in Europe during the High and Late Middle Ages, originating in 12th-century France and lasting into the 16th century. Hear about how characteristics of the Gothic period — including…
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Photos: Fort Bend Diwali
Fort Bend Diwali, presented by Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Vedic Fair 111 and Indo-American Hindu Organizations was held at Sugar Land Town Square on Nov. 19. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by many of the religions of the Indian subcontinent, including Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. The holiday represents…
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Fort Bend Fire Chief dies while fighting fire
Forest Bend Fire Chief John Norris, a dedicated leader with 40 years of service, passed away Saturday morning after returning home from fighting a fire in Friendswood.
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Family wants answers after Missouri City cyclist struck by hit-and-run driver who ran red light
MISSOURI CITY, Texas — John Abughazaleh is an avid cyclist who’s been riding for 20 years. But the last time he was on a bicycle, he almost lost his life. Abughazaleh was riding through Fort Bend County with friends the morning of Nov. 4 when he said a speeding driver in a white SUV ran…
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Family demanding justice for Missouri City cyclist hit by driver who ran red light and then left the scene
MISSOURI CITY, Texas — John Abughazaleh is an avid cyclist who’s been riding for 20 years. But the last time he was on a bicycle, he almost lost his life. Abughazaleh was riding through Fort Bend County with friends the morning of Nov. 4 when he said a speeding driver in a white SUV ran…
