Tag: Needville

  • Heavy truck fire closes roads in both directions on SH 36 at Rybak north of Needville

    Heavy truck fire closes roads in both directions on SH 36 at Rybak north of Needville

    FORT BEND COUNTY – A heavy truck fire has closed the roadways in both directions at SH 36 at Rybak north of Needville, according to TxDOT Houston. Drivers are being asked to reroute and use Williams School Road as a detour. The cause of the fire is unknown. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/04/12/heavy-truck-fire-closes-roads-in-both-directions-on-sh-36-at-rybak-north-of-needville/

  • Four seek Position 1 seat on Needville school board

    Four seek Position 1 seat on Needville school board

    With the March 1 Primary Election in the rear-view mirror, focus is turning to the May 7 General Election. Early voting is set for April 25 through May 3 at numerous locations throughout Fort Bend County, but voters must cast ballots in their assigned precincts on Election Day. For Needville… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/school_news/four-seek-position-1-seat-on-needville-school-board/article_73d8e7d2-567b-5c68-9836-0879e9245769.html

  • Area powerlifters headed to regionals

    Area powerlifters headed to regionals

    The powerlifting teams from Fort Bend will compete in regional meets this weekend. Needville, Stafford, Brazos and East Bernard will have double-digit lifters at regionals and here is a closer look at meet:. Boys. The Texas High School Powerlifting Association Region IV-Division II meet for Needville and Stafford boys will… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/area-powerlifters-headed-to-regionals/article_fcd9f702-9934-11ec-b6e1-e3e08aa8a8db.html

  • Vallie Marie Teykl

    Vallie Marie Teykl

    Vallie Marie Teykl of Needville, Texas, went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2022 in Sugarland, Texas at the age of 88. Vallie was born on February 6, 1933, in Oldenberg, Texas in Fayette County and in 1942 moved to Fort Bend County near Damon, Texas, with her family. Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/obituaries/vallie-marie-teykl/article_2af7998b-3a98-5d3a-8365-6d446d6c0067.html

  • Grass, hay fires send firefighters scrambling

    Grass, hay fires send firefighters scrambling

    NEEDVILLE — The Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office responded to a brush fire in the Needville area earlier this month. More than 250 round bales of hay caught fire. Firefighters found it difficult to gain access to fire and water source.The hay continued to burn until heavy equipment was brought in to assist with…

  • he Needville ISD 2021-2022 calendar was approved by trustees at their Jan. 19 board meeting.

    Students’ first day of class for the school year is set for Aug. 22, with graduation May 19 and the last day of school May 25. Major holidays include Thanksgiving Break Nov. 21-25, Christmas Break Dec. 19 through Jan. 2, and Spring Break March 13-17. Trustees also adopted an… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/school_news/he-needville-isd-2021-2022-calendar-was-approved-by-trustees-at-their-jan-19-board/article_ece35d30-970b-5e70-a455-762d52d3f99f.html

  • Stafford bounces back against Needville

    Stafford bounces back against Needville

    NEEDVILLE — Tuesday’s District 24-5A contest featured two Fort Bend County programs heading in different directions. An inexperienced Needville team hosted a No. 14 state-ranked Stafford program, and the Spartans won 66-35. Coming off of a crushing defeat by Brazosport on Friday, the Spartans wasted little time dispatching… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/stafford-bounces-back-against-needville/article_93c16be1-ea34-5bbe-bb6f-ac3af2ac3e77.html

  • Dona Joyce Stransky

    Dona Joyce Stransky

    Dona was born in Frankston, TX on August 15th, 1945 to Louise and Dewitt Dansby. After graduating high school in Frankston she attended and graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. After graduating, she went on to pursue a career in business working in oil and gas before transitioning into…

  • Needville student named Little Miss United States Agriculture

    Needville student named Little Miss United States Agriculture

    Needville Elementary student and 2021 Fort Bend County Little Miss United States Agriculture Carsyn Sloan, age 9, will begin her Thanksgiving Break by traveling to Temple for the Texas Miss United States Agriculture Pageant. The event takes place Nov. 19 through 21. The winner of that contest will represent Texas… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/needville-student-named-little-miss-united-states-agriculture/article_8f165080-b99c-5577-b9d2-58a0a7bc765c.html

  • Accused marijuana grower won’t serve time in joint

    A Needville man arrested in January 2019 and charged with growing marijuana next door to a church and across the street from the high school has had his case dismissed. Michael Ferguson successfully completed a pretrial intervention program and charges were dismissed in September, the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office reported. Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/news/accused-marijuana-grower-won-t-serve-time-in-joint/article_d7b7081a-3dc4-5ff4-98eb-a6c60009c639.html

  • Fort Bend cross country roundup: Blue Jays win title at Bandera Bulldog Invitational

    Fort Bend cross country roundup: Blue Jays win title at Bandera Bulldog Invitational

    The Needville High School cross country team traveled to Bandera City Park in Bandera Saturday to compete in the Bulldog Invitational, and the Blue Jays returned with major hardware. The Needville boys won the team title with 67 points, edging out La Vernia (73) and Bandera (77). Sophomore Andrew Pollard… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/fort-bend-cross-country-roundup-blue-jays-win-title-at-bandera-bulldog-invitational/article_6e093930-14f4-11ec-9a37-dfb18c59eff2.html