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Libraries’ Book Festival Encourages Children to Become Writers
Fort Bend County Libraries’ (FBCL) Book Festival is not just for adults! Children who dream of one day becoming writers will find encouragement and inspiration at this annual event, which will take place on Saturday, November 18, at George Memorial Library in Richmond. A broad range of programs and…
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UPDATE: Man found dead tentatively identified
UPDATE: The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office states that a deceased man was found in the Brazos River and has tentatively been identified as Pengfei Yang. Investigators do not suspect foul play at this time. Original story: The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating…
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Fort Bend County Judge need not respond to queries from the public
If a Fort Bend County resident asks Fort Bend County Judge KP George a question about the upcoming mobility and parks bond, the county judge is not obligated to respond under the Texas Public Information Act, according to the Fort Bend County Attorney’s office. After questions from this newspaper…
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Joaquin Adrian Lima sentenced to 20 years for fatal hit and run
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Joaquin Adrian Lima received a 20-year prison sentence from a Fort…
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Public’s help sought in locating missing person
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating Pengfei Yang, 57, who was last believed to be near the 38300 block of FM 1093 in Wallis. Yang is described as 5’11”, approximately 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At this time, his clothing description is unknown.
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Puttshack, 7 Brew among new businesses planned in Fort Bend County
Several restaurants and businesses, including popular coffee chains, are gearing up to open new locations in Fort Bend County. Gyro Republic and 7-Brew recently registered projects in Missouri City and Sugar Land with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Though details from the TDLR filing are subject to change, here’s more information about the…
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Fort Bend ISD responds to parents’ criticisms about Goodman Elementary
Fort Bend ISD released a statement addressing various concerns regarding Goodman Elementary. (Community Impact Staff) At a Fort Bend ISD board meeting on Oct. 16, the trustees heard over a dozen complaints from parents whose children attend Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School, with many citing concerns related to safety, visitation opportunities and the classroom environment.
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Geroge Ranch Frontier Days set for Oct. 21
The George Ranch and the Fort Bend History Association have partnered to present the new George Ranch Frontier Days, a day of family fun on Saturday, Oct. 21. “George Ranch Frontier Days will showcase 150 years of Texas history in a festive atmosphere that has something for everyone,” FBHA Executive Director Madeleine Calcote-Garcia said in…
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Hundreds attend dedication of Alyssa Ferguson Elementary School
MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Hundreds of people attended the dedication of Fort Bend ISD’s Alyssa Ferguson Elementary School over the weekend. Alyssa Ferguson Elementary is located in the Sienna neighborhood and was named after a former FBISD student who died from a brain tumor at the age of 15.
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How to Stream the Bush High School – Fort Bend vs. Clements High School Football Game – October 19
On Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 PM CT, Clements High School will host Bush High School – Fort Bend in a game between 6A – Region 20 teams. Follow high school football this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Bush…
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Stafford school district wants voters to approve tax rate increase for teacher pay, school programs
Stafford’s school district is asking voters to approve a tax rate increase that would fund raises for staff and help maintain school district programs. If approved, the measure would increase the rate by 12 cents. Texas voters are also expected to pass a measure that would increase the state homestead exemption, offsetting some of the…
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Where to vote early in Katy-area elections
Early voting lasts from Oct. 23 -Nov. 3. Here are locations you can visit to vote in Katy ISD and Fort Bend County bond elections. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Early voting for the Nov. 7 election starts Oct. 23. Here are the polling locations that will be available during the early voting period lasting until Nov.…
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Growing Fort Bend Business.
Below are local Fort Bend area businesses and organizations offering Fort Bend Chamber Members special promotions and valuable information. We are excited to extend an invitation to you for a special event that will impact lives significantly: “Creep it Real: A Fundraising Event by Rainbow of Love.” Our mission is crystal clear and filled with…
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Fort Bend ISD plans to build a school over a former prison farm. Critics say it’s ’embarrassing.’
Fort Bend ISD is planning to build a new elementary school in Richmond, on land which may have been a prison cemetery for leased convicts, sparking outrage among social justice advocates in the county. Set to be constructed by 2026 on the former site of the Harlem Prison Farm, the…
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Fort Bend County man sentenced after deadly hit-and-run, called friend after
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – In Fort Bend County, one man was sentenced to two decades in prison for leaving the scene of a deadly crash. Joaquin Adrian Lima, 29, of Rosenberg will spend 20 years in prison for his involvement in a hit-and-run incident that killed Austin Reese in 2021.
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Fort Bend ISD dedicates Sonal Bhuchar Elementary and Alyssa Ferguson Elementary schools
Hundreds of community members and dignitaries attended the dedication of two new Fort Bend ISD schools this past Sunday. The Bhuchar and Ferguson families attended the dedication of Sonal Bhuchar Elementary School on 5503 Thompson Ferry Road in Missouri City, behind Elkins High School and Alyssa Ferguson Elementary School, 1300 Heritage Park Drive at Sienna…
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FBISD school named after student who died from brain cancer
Alyssa Ferguson Elementary School is the only school in Fort Bend ISD named in honor of a student.
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Fort Bend ISD to hold career and technical expo event
Fort Bend ISD will hold an expo at the James Reese Career and Technical Center to showcase its career and technical education programs Oct. 18. at 6 p.m. (Courtesy FBISD) Fort Bend ISD will hold an expo at the James Reese Career and Technical Center to showcase its career and technical education programs Oct. 18.…
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Defendant in fatal hit and run in Sugar Land on Dec. 20, 2021 found guilty and sentenced
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Monday a Fort Bend County jury found Joaquin Adrian Lima, 29, guilty in the hit and run death of Austin Reese in 2021. Today the jury sentenced Lima to 20 years in prison. Austin Reese, 37, was killed in the hit and run on Dec….
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Fort Bend County gas leak: University Boulevard closed, air quality being monitored
HOUSTON – A hazmat team is on the scene of a gas leak in Fort Bend County on Tuesday. Details are limited at this time, but the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal confirmed there is an active gas leak in the 11500 Block of University Boulevard. FOX 26 Houston is…
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“Community Reads” Author Rubén Degollado To Headline Libraries’ Book Festival
Fort Bend County Libraries’ (FBCL) annual Book Festival will have a Hispanic flair in 2023, featuring Tejano headliner Rubén Degollado, a performance by Ballet Folklorico, and a presentation on Latin American cuisine, in addition to a special line-up of writing workshops. The keynote address by Rubén Degollado will…
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Fort Bend County residents have chance to learn about more than $700M bond
The bond, proposition A is for county roads. Prop B, for $153M, is for county parks. County leaders are holding an informational session for residents.
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Parents allege abuse at Fort Bend Co. elementary school after bruises found on child with autism
PECAN GROVE, Texas – Kimberly Pittard looked on as her kids played at the Waterside Estates playground across the street from Oakland Elementary School near Pecan Grove. At the school, Pittard’s youngest child’s classroom had recess. Several students talked to the second graders through the fences before a teacher called them away.
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Parents allege abuse at Fort Bend Co. school after bruises were found on child with autism; District denies allegation
PECAN GROVE, Texas – Kimberly Pittard looked on as her kids played at the Waterside Estates playground across the street from Oakland Elementary School near Pecan Grove. At the school, Pittard’s youngest child’s classroom has recess. Several students talked to the second grader through the fences before a teacher called them away.
