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Sugar Land Branch Library to host presentation on Texas Revolution soldiers on March 9
In recognition of Texas History Month in March, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sugar Land Branch Library will present a program for teens (grades 9-12) on “Soldiers of the Texas Revolution” on Saturday, March 9, from 2-2:45 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 550 Eldridge. Young Audiences…
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SPRING BREAK BLAST
Gear up for an explosive burst of joy and wonder as Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center’s Spring Break Blast ignites the stage with electrifying energy!. (Closed Sunday, March 10) Hold onto your hats and buckle up for a wild ride of excitement at the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery…
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Dr. David Lanagan Named Child Advocate of the Year
Dr. David Lanagan was named Child Advocates of the Year for 2023 at Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s Annual Volunteer Celebration on February 22, 2024 at the Fort Bend Epicenter. The event was attended by nearly 200 volunteers, community partners and staff. He is a true “servant leader”, stated…
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Judicial candidate forum set for Feb. 28
On Wednesday, February 28, from 6-7:30 p.m., the Sugar Land and Missouri City chapters of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., will host a candidate forum featuring candidates in several Fort Bend County judicial primary races. The forum will be held at the offices of the Fort Bend County Chamber of Commerce,
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Man, 22, charged with campaign sign vandalism
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies recently arrested a 22-year-old man for campaign sign vandalism. On February 24, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office arrested Axel Banega for campaign sign vandalism after a spate of such incidents were recently reported, according to a press release from the office. Investigators followed leads…
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Fort Bend County Fair Junior Leadership Council debuts
The Fort Bend County Fair Association is debuting a new youth leadership council, the group announced in a February 14th press release. The Fort Bend County Fair Junior Leadership Council (JLC) seeks applicants for this inaugural year of the program, which is designed to give participants hands-on experience with the functional aspects of one of…
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Man arrested for vandalizing campaign signs in Fort Bend County
SUGAR LAND, Texas – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office arrested man who allegedly vandalized political campaign signs in the Sugar Land area. Axel Banegas, 22, is charged with criminal mischief for allegedly destroying campaign signs outside of a shopping plaza on State Highway 6. Suspect barricades himself…
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Sugar Land and Missouri City among 2024’s best cities to walk your dog
Sugar Land and Missouri City in Fort Bend are among the cities in the nation with impressive trails and safe conditions for dog walking. To mark National Walk Your Dog Day on Feb. 22, LawnStarter ranked 2024’s Best Cities to Walk Your Dog. LawnStarters states that almost 480 of…
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FBISD honors Principals of the Year
Fort Bend ISD announces the selection of Baines Middle School Principal Elizabeth Williams and Brazos Bend Elementary School Principal Dr. Felicia Bolden as the district’s 2024 Principals of the Year. Chosen by their peers, these educators exemplify strong school leadership and dedication to their students and staff. Williams became…
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Neglected residents discovered at Fort Bend County group home
SUGAR LAND, TX (Covering Katy News) – The owner and operator of a Fort Bend County group home was arrested on Friday after Sheriff’s Deputies say they found several physically neglected people at the facility in unincorporated Sugar Land. The group home was inside of a house in the Townewest subdivision.
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Residents in Fort Bend County neighborhood claim to have seen ‘suspicious activity’ from group home
Residents in a Sugar Land neighborhood say they’ve complained to the homeowners association for years about an unpermitted group home, where nine people with “obvious signs of neglect” were found Friday morning. Five people in the home were hospitalized for additional care, according to a previous report. HOUSTON MORTGAGES: Houston…
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Group home operator arrested after residents found living in ‘deplorable conditions,’ officials say
Several adults living in the home on New Village Lane needed medical attention, according to the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office.
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People found malnourished in unpermitted group home
Several people were found inside a Fort Bend County boarding home malnourished and in need of serious help. The operator was arrested for running a business without a proper permit. FOX 26’s Sherman Desselle spoke to neighbors about the incident.
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Fort Bend County woman arrested for operating unpermitted boarding house
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A Fort Bend County boarding home operator was arrested by deputies Friday morning. Sheriff’s Eric Fagan’s office reports on Feb. 23 around 6:45 a.m., deputies responded to a distress call in the 13700 block of New Village Lane concerning an aggressive loose dog in the vicinity.
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9 people found malnourished with injuries inside Fort Bend County group home
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Multiple people were rescued from a Fort Bend County group home Friday morning, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. The discovery was made after county units responded to a call at 6:45 a.m. for service regarding a loose aggressive dog, located in the 13700 block of New Village…
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Group home operator arrested in Fort Bend County after residents found living in ‘deplorable conditions,’ officials say
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Several adults living at a group home in Fort Bend County were removed Friday due to “deplorable conditions,” according to the fire marshal’s office. When the operator of the home in the Townewest subdivision showed up at the scene, she was arrested, the Fort…
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Multiple people found malnourished inside Fort Bend County group home
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Several people were rescued from a Fort Bend County group home Friday morning, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. The discovery was made after county units responded to a call for service regarding a loose aggressive dog, located in the 13700 block of New Village Lane.
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Fort Bend County, TX High School Girls Basketball Schedule, Streaming Live Today – February 23
We have high school basketball action in Fort Bend County, Texas today, and the inside scoop on how to watch these matchups is available in this article. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Fort Bend…
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Fruit tree sale draws shoppers
People lined up early the morning of Feb. 10 at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds (Barn H) to purchase fruit trees from the Texas Master Gardeners of Fort Bend County. Master Gardener/Chairperson Barbara Brannon said, “We were blessed with the best and warmest weather we have ever had. Things started out slow but moved along…
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AI: Now what?
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce presents “AI: Now what?” with panelists Hend Ezzeddine, Ph.D with Humantech, Chris Wilke with AKW Ventures, and Ben Williams with Velocity Technology Associates. Join us for a discussion on the broad applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This event will take place at the Fort Bend Chamber office on Tuesday,…
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Funds allocated to repair Cole Theatre in downtown Rosenberg after historic landmark donated to Fort Bend County
ROSENBERG, Texas — In the heart of downtown Rosenberg sits a piece of history filled with stories to last a lifetime. “It served as a meeting point for the community for a number of years until television came along and kind of put the quietus on all the movie theaters,” said Bill Butler, owner of…
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Historic Cole Theatre in downtown Rosenberg donated to Fort Bend County
ROSENBERG, Texas — In the heart of downtown Rosenberg sits a piece of history filled with stories to last a lifetime. “It served as a meeting point for the community for a number of years until television came along and kind of put the quietus on all the movie theaters,” said Bill Butler, owner of…
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Fort Bend ISD has strong performance at Destination Imagination Tournament
SUGAR LAND, TX (Covering Katy News) – Fort Bend ISD teams competed in the Gulf Coast Regional Destination Imagination Tournament this past weekend which the district hosted at Dulles High School, and nine teams placed first or second to advance to the state finals. Students participate in Destination Imagination…
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Fort Bend County to celebrate Lunar New Year this weekend
The celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Tang City Plaza. Fort Bend County will host a Lunar New Year festival on Saturday as the 15-day celebration comes to a close. The celebration will be held in the Tang City Plaza, the self-described Asia…