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A groundbreaking ceremony in front of the Fort Bend Museum’s original building was held on Thursday, November 19th, formally kicking off the construction phase of an ambitious $2 million renovation campaign.
The project, dubbed “History Rising,” has been in the planning and fundraising stage for the...
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The Fort Bend Education Foundation is pleased to announce the theme for its 28th annual gala presented by Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP. “A Night at the Races” will run on March 6th, 2021, at Constellation Field on the open-air concourse. The evening is sure to be a win for...
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Local nonprofit Hope For Three Autism Advocates is hosting their annual Felicia Smith Jigsaw Puzzle Competition, Saturday, January 23rd from the comfort of participant’s homes. The family-fun event, presented by LearningRx Sugar Land and The Engleman Family, is in its fourth year of raising funds and...
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Fort Bend Hope is proud to announce it is a recipient of a $2,000 grant from the Sugar Land Skeeters Baseball Foundation. The Skeeters Baseball Foundation promotes youth education and healthy activities for culturally, racially and economically diverse populations in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. ...
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Fort Bend ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) Enterprise Learning Labs – Automotive, Culinary, Cosmetology and Early Education Childcare services – are now open for public patrons, giving students real-world experience and benefitting Fort Bend community.
Students will operate the Enterprise...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has re-shaped the concept of “vacationing.” Taking a family vacation, or simply enjoying some time off, has become more of a challenge while maintaining social distancing and other safety measures.
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will share some helpful ideas for vacationing...
Posted on Nov 23, 2020 in
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Free student meals will be available for the entire school year, as a result of a waiver from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). All students, including those not enrolled in Fort Bend ISD (FBISD), can receive one free breakfast and/or lunch meal per school day.
Students will only need to go through...
Posted on Nov 23, 2020 in
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Fort Bend County Libraries presents a series of online, craft and hobby themed video demonstrations. These demonstration videos can be viewed at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us.
Holiday Book Art – December 12th and 15th: Library staff will demonstrate how to take an old book and make a tree and a snowman by folding...