Tag: Sugar Land

Tuesday night, community members and officials from Fort Bend Independent School District crowded into a windowless math classroom at Clements High School in Sugar Land. They were there to discuss a $1.26 billion bond the school board has on the ballot for the election this May, which would go toward updating each of the district’s…

SUGAR LAND – Buses in the Fort Bend Independent School District have looked the same for decades, but that potentially may be changing. However, the transformation has less to do with looks and more to do with a new layer of school security centered on monitoring kids to and from school,

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will host the 2023 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities, on Saturday, April 15, at Fluor Corporation, One Fluor Daniel Dr., Sugar Land. Twenty middle school student finalists will take part…

The Sugar Land Animal Shelter will be closed for the next four to six weeks after it was discovered that a dog recently taken in tested positive for distemper, a highly contagious disease. In an unrelated development, the Sugar Land City Council last week approved an interlocal agreement with Fort…

The city of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County have joined forces to ensure that stray and homeless animals receive proper veterinary care. The interlocal agreement would allow a city-employed veterinarian to use the surgical room at the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter for specific veterinary surgical procedures. According to…

Emergency and sterilization surgeries for animals at the Sugar Land animal shelter will be conducted at Fort Bend County’s surgical suite after City Council action April 4. (Courtesy Pexels) The city of Sugar Land and its animal shelter approved an interlocal agreement with Fort Bend County to provide certain veterinary…

Following complaints of an unpleasant odor Monday morning from residents in Sugar Land and other parts of Fort Bend County, the city has reported that a variety of monitors indicate the area’s air quality is in the normal range. The city said it was checking with other jurisdictions to determine…

Fort Bend County Libraries will host a performance by the North America Youth Chinese Orchestra on Saturday, April 1, from 2-3 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Sugar Land Branch Library, l550 Eldridge Road. Directed by Changlu Wu, the North America Youth Chinese Orchestra consists of talented young Chinese-American…

Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host the latest edition of his “Fort Bend Forward” events on March 16, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land. The event will feature several speakers on topics related to the future of Fort Bend County. They…

Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host the latest edition of his “Fort Bend Forward” events on March 16, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land. The event will feature several speakers on topics related to the future of Fort Bend County. They…

FORT BEND COUNTY, TX (Covering Katy News) – Two Houston residents are charged with murdering a Sugar Land man. Anthony Francisco Hajecate, 29, and Kassidy Ray Hoover, 22, are accused of shooting James Lee Tilotta, 34, in his home. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a deceased male…

Well, they aren’t the reigning champs for nothing. Fort Bend Christian Academy appeared utterly dominant in this past weekend’s Lutheran South Academy Invitational. They can quite literally “go the distance” given the performance they displayed against several other competitive teams, including some powerhouse TAPPS rivals — namely TWCA, LSA, and Concordia.

After an impressive regular season, Fort Bend Christian Academy Girls Soccer is set for their matchup in the Area Round of the TAPPS State Playoffs. The Eagles face their next obstacle today at 5:00 pm against St. Mary’s Hall. If they emerge with a win, FBCA will only be three wins away from a State…

On Saturday, February 18, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the Society of Justice & Equality for the People of Sugar Land will commemorate the fifth anniversary of the discovery of the “Sugar Land 95,” victims of convict leasing whose remains were discovered during construction of a Sugar Land high school on February 19, 2018.

Fort Bend ISD and community partners will host two events on Sunday, February 19, to commemorate the five-year anniversary of the Sugar Land 95 discovery. Both events will be held at the James Reese Career and Technical Education Center, 12300 University Blvd. Sugar Land, and are free and open to the public.

SUGAR LAND, TX (Covering Katy News) – The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees approved a $1.2 billion bond election at a special meeting Thursday. The vote will take place May 6, 2023. If approved the bond will fund major projects throughout the district, enhancing every campus in Fort Bend…

The southbound lane of Grand Parkway toward Sugar Land will be closed by the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority for repairs. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The southbound lane of the Grand Parkway will be closed between West Airport Boulevard and Hwy. 90A beginning Friday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. for crews to make roadway repairs,…

Non-profit applications: Fort Bend Junior Service League is now accepting applications from local qualifying 501c3 organizations to be considered as a Core Placement for our 2023-2025 league years. This process occurs every two years. Fort Bend Junior Service League serves Fort Bend County and its people through volunteerism and charitable fundraising. Application and position statements…

When I moved to Sugar Land in 2007, I chuckled when I heard our “unofficial” city motto: “In Sugar Land, our Imperial Sugar is so sweet that we have no Equal.” Making fun of a sugar substitute was a witty way to remind the entire world that Sugar Land’s and Fort Bend County’s prosperity will…

Local entrepreneur and business owner, takes the reins of the 5-star accredited Chamber in one of the most diverse counties in the United States- Sugar Land, TEXAS (January 19, 2023) – The owner of the Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More location in Sugar Land, Texas celebrates four years in business this month while simultaneously…