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Fort Bend property tax statements delayed until December
There will be a delay in the mailing of Fort Bend County property tax statements due to the recent constitutional amendment election in Texas, Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen P. Turner announced in a press release. The November 7 election included Proposition 4, which raised the mandatory homestead exemption for school district…
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Sugar Land, Missouri City, other Fort Bend cities getting tons of park upgrades after bond approval
Fort Bend County will prepare to build new pickleball and cricket fields, playgrounds, dog parks, indoor facilities and more after voters approved the county’s $153 million parks bond. There is no set timeline yet, according to Tami Fraizer from the office of Fort Bend County Judge KP George. “It’s up…
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Middle school students invited to participate in National Civics Bee
Fort Bend County middle school students from public, private, charter, and home schools are invited to participate in the 2004 National Civics Bee, sponsored the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. The National Civics Bee is an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.
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Texas High School Boys Basketball Schedule, Live Streams in Fort Bend County Today – November 17
Looking to watch today’s high school basketball games in Fort Bend County, Texas? For all of the details on how to watch or stream the action, continue reading. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Fort…
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Stray Dog From Texas Steps Up As Surrogate Mom For Abandoned Puppies
“This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.”. A Great Pyrenees, found wandering the streets of Fort Bend County, Texas, just became the most loving surrogate mom and savior to six abandoned puppies in late October. Nova the…
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I-69 closings to complicate weekend traffic in Greenway Plaza, Sugar Land
Closings along Interstate 69 in two places could complicate traffic from Greenway Plaza to The Galleria and in Sugar Land this weekend, with officials urging people to reconsider their routes. Northbound lanes of I-69 will be closed from Loop 610 to Edloe for bridge repairs, according to the Texas Department…
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UPDATE: Fort Bend County animal shelter over 250% of capacity, not considering euthanasia to save space
Fort Bend County’s animal shelter is facing overcrowding. (Courtesy Fort Bend County Animal Services) Editor’s note: The article has been updated with comments from Shelter Director Rene Vasquez and Kaila Williams, director of communications for Fort Bend County Health & Human Services, clarifying comments made Nov. 15 regarding Fort Bend County Animal Services’ policy on…
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Fort Bend County animal shelter beyond capacity, forced to crate pets in hallways
The shelter in Rosenberg said they’ve become overcrowded over the past several years. They can handle about 90 dogs but have more than 230 right now.
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Houston, Harris County address concerns of violent crimes against AAPI community
The pandemic and recent conflicts in the Middle East have contributed to an increase in hate crimes nationwide, city officials said on Wednesday. During a press conference on public safety, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said eight crimes have been reported as hate crimes in the city in the past year, but none have been…
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Former FBISD trustee Kristin Tassin plans to run for school board
Former Fort Bend ISD Trustee Kristin Tassin plans to seek election to the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees, Position 6. Tassin says it is her unwavering commitment to students, especially those most vulnerable, that has driven her to serve on the Board again. In a statement, Tassin said, “In…
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Fort Bend ISD receives ‘A’ rating for fiscal accountability from TEA
FBISD received an A rating for financial accountability by the TEA. (Asia Armour/Community Impact) The Texas Education Agency has again awarded the Fort Bend ISD administration an “A” rating for “superior achievement” in its financial management of the district’s instructional resources in the Texas Schools Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas for the 2022-23 school…
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Cross Creek Ranch, Cross Creek West seasonal campaign supports local charities.
For the next two months, the Fulshear communities of Cross Creek Ranch and Cross Creek West are hosting a joint Give Back, Build Hope campaign to benefit four local charities. The two communities will make a monetary donation to four Fort Bend charities for every home sold during November and December — Abigail’s Place, Family…
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Riverstone Holiday Market Returns November 17
Riverstone will help holiday shoppers find unique gifts for everyone on their list when the community’s annual Holiday Market returns 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 17th. Dozens of merchants will offer distinctive items at The Club at Riverstone, located at 18353 University Boulevard, including décor items, custom jewelry, apparel for adults and children, baked…
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Fort Bend County animal shelter considers euthanizing dogs for space as facility faces overcrowding
Fort Bend County’s animal shelter is facing overcrowding where shelter staff are considering euthanizing dogs for space. (Courtesy Fort Bend County Animal Services) Fort Bend County’s animal shelter is more than 255% full—leading shelter officials to consider euthanizing dogs to make room for others. “We have had an…
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Join us this Saturday as we help the Fort Bend Women’s Shelter with their food shortage.
Missouri City Police Department Food ShortageJoin us this Saturday as we help the Fort Bend Women’s Shelter with their food shortage.Bring your non-perishable food items to assist. If you are unable to attend, our Department’s front lobby is available to you for donations until Saturday. WHO WE ARE We Provide Healing and Hope for SurvivorsOur MissionAssist, Protect,…
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Houston-area counties look to balance shortfalls as ARPA funding concludes
Counties such as Harris, which received nearly $1 billion in federal funding, are now working to ensure programs and employees are not affected by the loss of ARPA funds. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact) Following the disbursement of over $350 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funding to states and counties in…
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Child Advocates of Fort Bend and its Partner Agencies to Celebrate National Adoption Day
Child Advocates of Fort Bend and its Partner Agencies to Celebrate National Adoption Day, November 17. Fort Bend County Kicks Off National Adoption Day This Friday, the Fort Bend County 328th, 387th, and 505th District Courts are joining forces with courts across the country opening their doors on National Adoption Day to finalize adoptions of…
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Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Galveston Houston to Host Food Fair on Nov. 18 at Mamie George Community Center
WHAT: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will host a food fair for families in Fort Bend County seeking assistance putting on the table this Thanksgiving holiday. WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 18. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. *The best time for media opportunities is between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. WHERE: Mamie…
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Child Advocates of Fort Bend and its Partner Agencies to Celebrate National Adoption Day, November 17
This Friday, the Fort Bend County 328th, 387th, and 505th District Courts are joining forces with courts across the country opening their doors on National Adoption Day to finalize adoptions of children from foster care and to celebrate all families who adopt. There are more than 100,000 children across the country waiting to be adopted…
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Retired Apollo program physcist to speak at First Colony Branch Library on Nov. 18
Retired NASA physicist F. Don Cooper will share his experiences creating the technology that helped launch Apollo 11 in 1969, and the efforts that his team went through to successfully bring the Apollo 13 crew home safely in 1970 in a program titled “Apollo to the Moon & Back with F. Don Cooper,” at Fort…
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Fort Bend ISD: 2nd survey finds no human remains at site of future elementary school
The remains of 95 individuals were found on the site of the James Reese Career and Technical Center. (Daniel Weeks/Community Impact) The second archeological survey at the site of a new Fort Bend ISD elementary school has found no evidence of human remains or past burials sites on the property, according to a Nov. 10…
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Fort Bend County Master Gardeners to host webinar on winter plant protection
Fort Bend County Master Gardeners will offer a free online class called “Winter Protection,” designed to help gardeners protect their plants against freezing temperatures, on Friday, November 17, beginning at 2 p.m. The 90-minute class is part of the “Landscape Success” series and will be taught by Deborah Birge, who…
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Texas High School Boys Basketball Schedule, Live Streams in Fort Bend County Today – November 13
Is there high school basketball on the agenda today in Fort Bend County, Texas? You bet there is. To make sure you don’t miss a play, we have details on how to watch the games in the article below. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep…
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The Reid Feed: Live painting comes to Fort Bend
Editor’s note: This week we introduce “The Reid Feed,” a Fort Bend County arts and culture column. Ryan Lee Reid, “The Piano Cowboy”, and Janet Sue Reid, “The Culinary Cowgirl”, are artists and creators. They transform space and time to move and heal people through art. They live in Sugar Land with their children. Find…
