Tag: Rosenberg
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Fort Bend nonprofits present plan for center that would serve parents, young adults at risk of homelessness
The Flourishment Center will be located at a former church building in Rosenberg and hopes to open its doors in May or June of next year. A group of nonprofits is months away from breaking ground on a new center for parents and young adults at risk of homelessness in Fort Bend County.
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Master Gardeners to offer growing tips for vegetables, herbs
Learn about “Cool Season Vegetables & Herbs” in a free class offered next month by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. The 90-minute session is the sixth and last class in the Grow Your Own Series and will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at 1330 Band Road in Rosenberg.
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Fort Bend County to Host Food, Water and Cleaning Supplies Drive at Fort Bend Epicenter
On Sunday, July 14, 2024, the Fort Bend Epicenter, located at 28505 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg, TX 77471, will transform into a lifeline for residents still coping with the devastating effects of Hurricane Beryl. The destructive hurricane swept through the area on Monday, July 8, leaving many residents without power and causing dangerous conditions with sweltering…
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Chariots and Culture: Hindu Rath Yatra Festival Rolls into Rosenberg and Red Deer, Showcasing Ancient Traditions in North American Communities
The time-honored Hindu festival of Rath Yatra, known for its grand chariot processions, brings a slice of ancient traditions to local communities in North America. In Fort Bend County, the Houston Chronicle reports that devotees will gather on Sunday at the Jagannath Hindu Temple of Rosenberg for a vibrant celebration from 4 to 9 p.m.,…
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Construction workers find body in ditch between Rosenberg and Needville in Fort Bend County
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said it’s investigating after a body was found in a drainage ditch on Tuesday. They said construction workers discovered the body along FM 361 at Pine Meadow Lane, which is just off Highway 36 between Rosenberg and Needville.
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Construction workers find body in ditch between Rosenberg and Needville
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said it’s investigating after a body was found in a drainage ditch on Tuesday. They said construction workers discovered the body along FM 361 at Pine Meadow Lane, which is just off Highway 36 between Rosenberg and Needville.
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MISSING: 18-year-old last seen in Rosenburg
ROSENBERG, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a missing teen last seen early Saturday morning. Mya Mitchell, 18, was last seen wearing gray and white pajamas on door cam footage, leaving a home on Trinity Trail Lane near Ricefield Road in Rosenberg around 4:30 a.m.
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Fort Bend County, Rosenberg intend to attract hotel development near Fort Bend Epicenter
Commissioners gave the go-ahead for the county and city of Rosenberg to enter into a nonbinding memorandum of understanding to attract a hotel developer on land adjacent to the Fort Bend Epicenter near I-69 and Hwy. 36. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact) Editor’s note: The story has been updated to include more…
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In the heart of downtown Rosenberg, Fort Bend county hopes to restore Historic Cole Theatre
The cinema showed films for 64 continuous years, making it one of the longest-running theatres in the country. Growing up in Rosenberg, Bill Butler has fond memories of the Cole Theatre. As a kid, he would hang out in the heart of downtown Rosenberg. Sometimes, he would cause trouble, spitting…
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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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THE CENTRAL FORT BEND CHAMBER CELEBRATES ITS MEMBERS AT THE SALUTE TO BUSINESS CELEBRATION
(ROSENBERG, TEXAS) On February 8, 2024, the Central Fort Bend Chamber held their Salute to Business Celebration at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land with over 150 guests in attendance. For more than 114 years, the Central Fort Bend Chamber has been a leading catalyst for the…
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Annual Men Who Cook Fundraiser to benefit Lamar Educational Awards Foundation
ROSENBERG, TX (Covering Katy News) – The Lamar Consolidated Independent School District staff, community members and business partners are putting on their aprons and chef hats to compete in the tastiest event in Fort Bend County, the annual Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (LEAF) Men Who Cook fundraiser. This year’s…
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‘It does become a family’: From a downtown Rosenberg theater, members of Cast Theatrical Company bring shows to life
Cast Theatrical Company started in a Richmond library in 1989. Now, its members say it’s the longest continually running community theater in Fort Bend County. Roger Bauer, who played the lead male role in the company’s most recent show, joined Cast Theatrical in 1991 after seeing an ad for auditions in the Fort Bend Herald.
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TSTC provost discusses 2023 while looking forward to the new year
The year 2023 was a big one for Texas State Technical College across the state and at the Fort Bend County campus in Rosenberg. With record enrollment, the groundbreaking for a new building and the addition of some programs, the campus had a lot happening. Bryan Bowling, provost for the…
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MISSING: Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office looking for teen with intellectual disability last seen in Rosenberg
ROSENBERG, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 15-year-old with an intellectual disability who was last seen Friday night in Rosenberg. Officials said Kyden Wilkerson, 15, was last seen around 6:30 p.m. on Graham Bend Lane, which is in a neighborhood off Minonite Road.
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TSTC students meet industry reps in employment event
Representatives from La Porte-based Titan Quality Power Services visited with some Texas State Technical College Electrical Power and Controls students during an employer spotlight at TSTC’s Fort Bend County campus in Rosenberg on December 6. The students are nearing their final semester of the program, according to a TSTC…
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Rosenberg man found guilty of sexual abuse of a child, sentenced to 35 years behind bars
RICHMOND, Texas – A 49-year-old Rosenberg man will spend the next 35 years behind bars after being found guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a young child. According to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, George Gonzales was sentenced last week. Officials said evidence presented by prosecutors Charann Thompson…
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Kelsey-Seybold to open new clinic in Rosenberg
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic officials in a news release announced plans to build a new clinic in Rosenberg. (Rendering courtesy Kelsey-Seybold) Houston-based health care provider Kelsey-Seybold Clinic will open a new clinic in Rosenberg at 23337 Southwest Freeway in the Brazos Town Center, according to a news release. A timeline for the construction was not provided in…
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Racing to the 87th Annual Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo
The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo kicks off this Friday, September 29th and runs through Sunday, October 8th at the fairgrounds in Rosenberg. Jennifer Williams, Fort Bend County Fair President chats about what fairgoers can expect from this year’s festivities and its community impact. Plus, some of the…
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San Jose Clinic opening pharmacy in Rosenberg to extend health care access
The new Rosenberg pharmacy will dispense a wide range of prescription drugs, medical supplies and over-the-counter medications to underserved communities in Fort Bend County for a low or no cost. (Courtesy Pexels) To continue its mission of providing quality health care to the uninsured, San Jose Clinic will open its…
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Suspects out on bond arrested after crashing into concrete barrier while attempting to flee following bank jugging
ROSENBERG, Texas – Rosenberg authorities said two men who sent them on a brief police chase have been arrested after they were reportedly bank jugging. According to RPD, a concerned citizen near the 2610 block of Avenue H noticed a vehicle burglary in progress and called 911. Officers said…
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Suspects out on bail for capital murder and aggravated robbery nabbed in bank jugging case
ROSENBERG, Texas — Two men, out on bail for serious offenses in Harris County, were arrested following a high-speed chase and attempted escape on foot in the vicinity of Hwy 59 and FM 2218. An alert citizen, witnessing a motor vehicle burglary in progress, dialed 911, leading to the…
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Tears Over Face of ‘Sweet Sad’ Dog, Thought To Be 14, Abandoned at Shelter
Senior Chihuahua mix Buddy was abandoned outside a Texas animal shelter amid sweltering temperatures