Lamar CISD Names New School in Cross Creek West

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) has named Elementary #36 now under construction now in Cross Creek West. Slated to open in fall 2025, Haygood Elementary is named for local husband and wife LCISD teachers James “Dick” Richard and Marinella Haygood. In addition to teaching, the pair...

New and Expectant Moms Invited to the Community Baby Shower at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land is excited to invite new and expectant mothers to a special community baby shower on Friday, August 2 from 10 am to 2 pm. This free event will take place in the Brazos Pavilion Conference Center on the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital campus. The...

U.S. News & World Report ranks Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital as No. 6 in Houston

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital the No. 6 hospital in Houston and No. 9 hospital in Texas. The rankings are based on scores in patient care, patient safety, outcomes, nursing, advanced technology and reputation. “We are deeply honored to be recognized by U.S....

Fort Bend County Fair 2024 Entertainment Lineup Announced

The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo has announced its 2024 entertainment lineup. Ten musical artists will perform and bring their diverse talents to our Fair during the BBQ cookoff weekend and the Fair’s 10-day run. From September 20 to October 6, artists representing the Texas Music scene, Traditional...

Houston Methodist Welcomes Malika Stewart, MD, MPH to Rosenberg Clinic

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group is pleased to welcome Dr. Malika Stewart, who has joined the Rosenberg clinic located at 4050 FM 762 Rd., Rosenberg, TX 77469. Stewart is board-certified in family medicine, with clinical expertise in acute and chronic condition management, including cholesterol and...

Sugar Land to Celebrate the Fourth of July with a BOOM

The city of Sugar Land’s Red, White and Boom Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, July 4, from 5-9 p.m., at The Crown Festival Park, 18355 Southwest Freeway. Fireworks will close out the event at approximately 9 p.m. Attendees will enjoy an evening full of patriotic fun with activities for all ages and a...

Fort Bend Chamber Earns Top Marks Again!

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce has earned its third 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.   This is the highest level of achievement that places them among the top one percent of all chambers of commerce nationwide. “This rigorous review includes all aspects of a chamber’s...

The George Foundation Announces Expansion To Grantmaking Team

Internal Promotions Designed to Strengthen Grantmaking Strategy and Programs, Help Assist More Fort Bend County Causes and Citizens The George Foundation is pleased to announce an expansion of our grantmaking team to further strengthen our grantmaking strategy and programs in pursuit of our mission to...

Embark on an Archaeological Adventure in Mystery of the Mayan Medallion

The secrets of an ancient world await in Mystery of the Mayan Medallion, which opened at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land (HMNS at Sugar Land) on May 24th, 2024. In this immersive exhibit, visitors are transported to Palenque, Mexico, where an archaeological team has mysteriously...

Fort Bend ISD Update with Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host “Fort Bend ISD Update with Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith” on Wednesday, June 12th from 11:30 AM to 1 PM at the Fort Bend Chamber office. This event is generously sponsored by Durotech, Inc., Jamail & Smith Construction, PBK...

Fort Bend Education Foundation awards $771,448 to Fort Bend ISD!

During its annual Grants Awards Ceremony, held May 14 at Kempner High School, the Fort Bend Education Foundation presented Fort Bend ISD with a check for $771,448! For the past 32 years, the Education Foundation has awarded grants to the school district to support teachers and schools, which ultimately...

Houston Methodist welcomes Prathibha Thomas, MD, to Sienna Clinic

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group is pleased to welcome Prathibha Thomas, M.D., who is joining the Sienna clinic located at 8330 Hwy. 6, Suite 110, Missouri City, TX 77459. Thomas is board-certified in family medicine, with clinical expertise in acute and chronic condition management, including...

Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship Celebrates a Monumental 10th Anniversary Derby Day Party with Committed Supporters and Fundraising Success

Reining Strength, commemorated a decade of service with its highly anticipated 10th Anniversary Derby Day Party on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The milestone event, held at the JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria, witnessed an incredible turnout of over 500 enthusiastic supporters, marking a resounding celebration...

Dulles High School Academic Decathlon Team Earns Third Place in National Competition

Dulles High School’s Academic Decathlon team earned third place at the 2024 National Competition, held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this May. Dulles remains a dominant team in the Decathlon, earning third place at last year’s national competition and second place in 2022, among its many state and regional...

Corelli’s Hits It Out of the Park! Sponsors 55 Fort Bend Foster Children to a Space Cowboys Game

Corelli’s Italian Cafe and General Manager Adam Sanchez have changed the game for 55 local foster children by providing tickets to a Space Cowboys game.  While  the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services provides many things for foster children, special events such as this are real game...