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Woman sentenced to 50 years for abusing 12-year-old daughter who died after receiving ‘numerous’ third-degree burns
RICHMOND, Texas – A Sugar Land woman was sentenced to 50 years in prison for abusing her daughter, who died from sepsis after receiving third-degree burns, the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. On July 24, 36-year-old Khierra Sada Walker was sentenced to 50 years in…
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Learn About Yoga For Gardeners At Library Program
In this interactive exercise class, Fort Bend County Master Gardener and certified yoga instructor Suma Mudan will talk about the ways that yoga can help in stretching and strengthening the muscles and joints that are most involved in gardening. She will demonstrate gentle stretches that will focus on the muscle groups that are most involved…
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What’s Going Around: Fort Bend, Houston seeing similar rise in these illnesses
From breathing troubles to contagious viruses, here’s what doctors across our area say is “what’s going around.”. Dr. Christine Le from Kelsey-Seybold Memorial Villages Campus said, “Asthma exacerbations are up especially in kids and young adults. August is the most common month for asthma. Very important to fill and keep taking asthma medicines as directed,”…
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Trucker arrested in Texas after 2 stolen pickups found inside trailer
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A truck driver has been arrested after Texas authorities found two stolen pickup trucks inside their trailer. According to a Twitter posting from the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Southeast Division, a trooper certified in commercial vehicle enforcement recovered the stolen vehicles, both of which appeared to be brand…
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Fort Bend ISD board rejects proposed student code of conduct
After a lengthy discussion, the Fort Bend ISD board last week overwhelmingly rejected a student code of conduct put forward by the administration, largely related to concerns that the proposed code did not sufficiently emphasis discipline in the classroom. The proposed code of conduct included new language on classroom culture…
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Fort Bend County Libraries educates seniors on scam prevention
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch will offer educational classes for seniors to learn about scam prevention in August. (Courtesy Pexels) The Missouri City Branch of the Fort Bend County library system is gearing up to host a vital program aimed at safeguarding seniors from the rising trend of targeted scammers.
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Highway 90 closed for several hours due to fuel leak caused by 3-vehicle crash involving 18-wheeler near Rosenberg
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A fuel leak has shutdown the westbound lanes of Highway 90 and FM 1875 following a major accident involving an 18-wheeler, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. The three-vehicle crash was reported around 10:18 a.m. It is unknown if any injuries…
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AT&T customers experiencing outage in parts of the Houston area
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — AT&T customers are experiencing an outage in parts of Fort Bend and Harris counties since Sunday afternoon, according to the company’s outage tracker. A map of the outage still shows customers in Richmond, Cinco Ranch and northwest Harris County experiencing an outage in…
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Camp makes gardening fun for kids
The sound of hammering recently filled Building D at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds as 25 elementary-age students used rubber mallets to pound flowers in an ancient Japanese technique to create patterns on paper. It was all part of the 12th annual Earth-Kind™Kids Camp presented through Texas A&M AgriLife by…
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George Memorial Library offers geneological research programs in August
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Genealogy and Local History Department at George Memorial Library will present two programs in August to help the beginning family-history researcher pursue their genealogy search by exploring land records and death records. The class “Family-History Research: Finding Your Ancestors in Deed Records” will take place…
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School safety to be the topic at chamber event on Aug. 4
School safety has been of paramount concern to educators and parents in Texas and across the country in recent years. On August 4, three Fort Bend area school superintendents will discuss school safety at an event presented by the Fort Bend County Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Christie Whitbeck of Fort…
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Missouri City library to present program on avoiding scams on Aug. 4
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library will present “Savvy Seniors Scam Prevention” – a program in the Active Adult series for older adults and their family members — on Friday, August 4, from 2-3 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 1530 Texas Parkway.
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Israel conflict, expanding broadband access, exposing youth to Major League Baseball, and more on Houston Newsmakers
Khambrel Marshall dives into questions about Israel’s democracy. A Precinct 4 Fort Bend County Commissioner discusses his plans to provide more broadband internet access to people. Discover more about a Houston program that exposes underserved youth to Major League Baseball. Watch Houston Newsmakers on KPRC 2+ and KPRC 2…
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Jordan Ranch residents face water shortages
FULSHEAR, TX – (Covering Katy News) – Water restrictions in Fulshear’s Jordan Ranch neighborhood are so severe that residents could have their water service turned off if they don’t follow the drought contingency plan. Jordan Ranch is one-mile south of I-10 in north Fort Bend County near the City of…
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Crews investigating fire at home in Fort Bend County
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Emergency crews responded to the scene of a house fire near the Damon community in Fort Bend County Saturday. According to the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire happened at a home in the 18300 block of River Oaks Road. Several…
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Corporate Volunteer Days at SIRE: Give Back and Grow
Corporate volunteer days, also known as corporate volunteering or employee volunteer programs, have become an increasingly popular trend in the business world. Companies typically allocate a day or a specific period of time for its employees to engage in various volunteer activities for the betterment of local communities or charitable organizations.
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Fort Bend ISD considers seeking voter approval on tax rate hike to pay for staff raises
Fort Bend ISD is considering an election to raise its tax rate to pay for increased teacher and staff compensation. (Community Impact staff) As school districts across Texas await state legislative action to receive financial support in the face of ever-tightening budgets, Fort Bend ISD is considering alternative methods to afford increasing pay for its…
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Sail Away on the “Faith Hope and Love Boat” – Benefiting Catholic Charities Services in Fort Bend County
All aboard! You are cordially invited to sail away with us for the 10th annual Mission of Love Gala. The “Faith, Hope, and Love Boat” will disembark from Safari Texas Ranch on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 6pm. We welcome everyone to join us to help struggling families and seniors in Fort Bend County.
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The Jaybird/Woodpecker War
Why am I standing in a very old cemetery getting bitten by ants? After reading a series of articles my father wrote in The Fort Bend Reporter in 1958, I wanted a first-hand look at a monument I remember as a child. The “heroes” in this case were men who died between 1888 and ’89…
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Missouri City father frustrated after his daughter’s car was stolen, crashed in TikTok trend
A Fort Bend County father says he had no idea when he purchased a blue Kia for his daughter in 2021, it would become a target.
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Grass Arts Organization is on a Mission to Showcase Stories of Black Texans
GRASSROOTS ARTS ORGANIZATION IS ON A MISSION TO SHOWCASE STORIES OF BLACK TEXANS. Stacey Allen, award winning Founder/Artistic Director of Nia’s Daughters Movement Collective, creates dance theater and arts experiences for families. Recently completing a Texas Tour of “The Fairytale Project”, she will bring the dance troupe to her local community of Fort Bend County.…
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Get Rockin’ at Central Green Back to School Bash
Central Green’s annual Back to School Bash, featuring live student and young adult bands and cheer performances, is a great event to celebrate summer with friends and family before hitting the books. Eleven professional singing careers have been launched from the Central Green stage, so come join the fun and maybe even hear a star…
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Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels appoints new executive director
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels has appointed a new executive director. The leadership transition took place July 24. (Courtesy Meals on Wheels Central Texas) Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels officials have announced the appointment of their new executive director. The leadership transition took effect July 24. The details.
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Missouri City father frustrated after his daughter’s car was stolen, crashed in ‘Kia boyz’ TikTok trend
MISSOURI CITY, Texas — A Fort Bend County father says he had no idea when he purchased a blue Kia for his daughter in 2021, it would become a target. “I had no idea what kind of car to get and saw this cute Kia and said, ‘She would love this’,” said Joseph Young of…
