Tag: Richmond

Homeowners and the 2021 Christmas Home Tour Committee are busy with final preparations for the 30th annual Child Advocates of Fort Bend Christmas Home Tour. Set for Friday, December 10 and Saturday, December 11, the tour will feature homes in Sienna, First Colony Sweetwater and Hillcrest Estates in Richmond. Tickets are available online at www.cafb.org…

A gym utilizing the training techniques of one of the most well-known boxers is making its way to Fort Bend County next year. Los Angeles-based. Mayweather Boxing + Fitness announced Nov. 23 that the gym is planning to open a facility at 22377 Bellaire Blvd. in Richmond in early 2022. A news release from the…

A new 850,000-square foot Amazon fulfillment center has opened in Richmond that may one day generate more than 1,000 new jobs in Fort Bend County, according to the Fort Bend Economic Development Council. The fulfillment center, which has been in development since 2020, will ship books, electronics and toys and… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/business_real_estate/new-amazon-fulfillment-center-opens-in-richmond/article_7577538e-5160-11ec-b299-6f8167f83e48.html

The recently renovated Fort Bend Museum, located in the heart of historic downtown Richmond, will feature the artwork of local artist, Charles Weiss, in an exhibit that officially opens on Friday, Nov. 4. To mark the occasion, “An Evening with the Artist” will take place that night from 6-8 p.m…. Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/arts_and_entertainment/museum-to-host-artist-charles-weiss-nov-4/article_8b621db8-3b7c-11ec-b29d-93f433e317d7.html

The Halloween Weekend is upon us! I hope everyone got the chance to see our City, Richmond, featured on KHOU Channel 11 News Wednesday. In case you missed it, you can find it on the City’s Facebook page or at this link https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/ghost-hauntings-richmond-texas/285-b4f8e2ef-d75c-42c2-a50c-32fe8242fdbb. Did you know that Fort Bend County… Original Article: https://www.richmondtx.gov/Home/Components/News/News/8090/17?backlist=%2fdepartments%2fadministration

A Richmond man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 70 victims over a three-year period, according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. Mejdi Mahmoud Abousaoui, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of fraudulently… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/richmond-man-gets-25-years-for-ponzi-scheme/article_cb4260e0-311e-11ec-9abc-0f06f9e4b078.html

RICHMOND, Texas — Tucked in the woods off Highway 90 in Richmond, Redrum Fear Park is waiting for you. “It is the first and only haunted theme park in Fort Bend County,” said owner Mike Caruso. “We started out as a real small mom-and-pop business. We had a staff of… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/terrifying-tours-redrum-fear-park-haunted-house-richmond/285-12548105-9556-4682-9587-9777a560cba2

A Richmond man is headed to prison after pleading guilty to securities fraud which cost victims millions of dollars. Mejdi Mahmoud Abousaoui, 37, was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree securities fraud, the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release on Tuesday. Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Richmond-man-gets-25-years-in-prison-after-4-16546015.php

A Richmond man has been arrested and accused of selling fraudulent CPR certifications as part of a seven-year fraud scheme, local authorities announced Thursday morning. Ubadire Sampson Anosike, of Richmond, has been charged with Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information according to Fort Bend County court records. The charge, if proven, carries a prison…

Bridgette Smith-Lawson watched in awe as engineers with cranes hoisted the stone obelisk from the tip of the Jaybird-Woodpecker Monument and dismantled a symbol of white supremacy that stood for 125 years beside Richmond City Hall. It was an emotional moment for the first Black woman elected as Fort Bend… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Fort-Bend-County-Richmond-remove-Jaybird-16527491.php

Richmond City Commission voted recently to require a conditional use permit for massage establishments to prevent illicit massage businesses from operating in the city, according to a news release. On HoustonChronicle.com: Fort Bend County Fair names 15-year-old Elkins High School student as fair queen. During its Sept. 20 meeting, the… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Richmond-City-Commission-works-toward-stamping-16499450.php

(Richmond, Texas)- Richmond City Commission adopted an amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) to include a Conditional Use Permit requirement for Massage establishments at the September Commission meeting. A Conditional Use Permit requires approval by City Commission and includes specific design and operations related requirements for Massage Establishments. This follows a presentation given to…

Ahead of the fiscal year with starts Oct. 1, the Richmond City Commission has adopted a $41.5 million budget. The budget calls for lowering the property tax rate from $0.687772 to $0.68. However, with rising property values, a $250,000 home will see an increase of about $24.25. “While the tax… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/City-of-Richmond-adopts-2022-budget-and-tax-rate-16486383.php

The City of Richmond and the City of Rosenberg will be presenting the “Tradition Returns” Parade in honor of the 85th Fort Bend County Fair. The Parade will be on Friday, September 24, 2021, on the traditional day known as Fair Day at 9:00 AM. This announcement comes as a collaborative effort between the cities…

I love small-town spirit. It’s one of the very things that I believe makes – and has made – our country great. I love going to small-town events and seeing my community leaders show up on a Saturday afternoon. I love attending gatherings of community organizations and seeing volunteers from all walks of life come…

First Watch restaurant opened Monday at 10505 West Grand Parkway, Ste. 100, Richmond, Texas, brunch fans in Fort Bend County will notice some elevated options on its menu. First Watch’s curated menu takes an elevated approach to traditional and innovative offerings made-to-order, using farm fresh ingredients. The menu includes crave-able items such as Avocado Toast,…

Daytime café opens at the new Aliana Shopping Center, Richmond, TX. RICHMOND, Texas, Sept. 21, 2021 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // – First Watch restaurant opened Monday at 10505 West Grand Parkway, Ste. 100, Richmond, TX, brunch fans in Fort Bend County will notice some elevated options on its menu. First… Original Article: https://www.franchising.com/news/20210922_first_watch_opens_in_richmond_tx.html

When Meritage Homes had the land that would become the new Mandola Farms approved and under contract before the coronavirus pandemic, the developers were drawn to Richmond because of its low tax rate and home affordability, according to Kyle Davison, division president for the group. But now that the development… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/business_real_estate/housing-boom-comes-to-richmond-via-mandola-farms/article_dc8b5d88-1a68-11ec-95db-633521d5c521.html

A Richmond pizza restaurant held its soft opening Wednesday in the Harvest Green subdivision. Twisted Pizza, 11131 Harlem Road Ste. 150, is a fusion pizza spot that incorporates American classics with Desi Indian flavors. The restaurant announced its soft opening in a Facebook post Tuesday, and said in the post… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/business_real_estate/nibbles-sips-twisted-pizza-opens-in-harvest-green/article_522b353a-17e5-11ec-9ab8-3f995144166c.html

(Richmond, Texas)- The City of Richmond and the City of Rosenberg will be presenting the “Tradition Returns” Parade in honor of the 85th Fort Bend County Fair. The Parade will be on Friday, September 24, 2021, on the traditional day known as Fair Day. This announcement comes as a collaborative effort between the cities staff…