The Great Pumpkin Round Up: Open Saturdays October 14th through November 25th at The George Ranch

Just in time for the Fall season and fabulous photo ops, The George Ranch’s popular fall-themed event, The Great Pumpkin Round Up, presented by Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, returns this October, bigger and better than ever! For the third year, The George Ranch will showcase a fantastic Fall...

Jonathan Chapman Earns the Preeminent CExP™ Designation for Exit Planning

Jonathan Chapman, CFP®, CExP™, member of The BEI Network of Exit Planning Professionals™, recently earned the designation of a BEI Certified Exit Planner (CExP™).  The BEI CExP™ designation is the standard for Exit Planning certification. Through training, rigorous testing and...

Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Announces 2023 President and New Board Members

The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation (SLHF) announced the recently elected president for 2023 and the addition of three new board members. Elected to serve as board president was retired engineer Carolyn Gilligan.  When asked why she serves on the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation board, Gilligan stated, “We...

The George Foundation Welcomes Chief Grants Officer Shannan Stavinoha

The George Foundation is pleased to announce Shannan Stavinoha as Chief Grants Officer. In her role, Stavinoha will lead the Foundation’s grantmaking strategy and programs in pursuit of its mission to positively impact Fort Bend County and its residents. Stavinoha will work closely with Foundation staff,...

Joint Workshop on Mixed-Use Code Updates Set for July 19

Sugar Land City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a joint workshop to discuss recommended updates to a draft mixed-use zoning code and review community feedback. No action will be taken during the meeting, which is scheduled for July 19, at 6 p.m., at Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town...

Where’s Ali?

SNAP A PHOTO WITH ALI TO WIN! Find Ali and SNAP a selfie. Post selfie to your Facebook or Instagram. Tag and check in to George Ranch Historical Park to verify your entry. Good luck and get SNAPPIN’! Don’t worry – Ali doesn’t really bite! Find Ali the Alligator – the George Ranch’s newest...

Medicare 101 Workshop

Eileen Westbrook, CEBS, with Benefit Concepts Plus is hosting a free workshop to learn about Medicare options on Tuesday, August 8th.  Westbrook has a Medicare consulting practice in Fort Bend and has been providing consulting services for the healthcare industry and employee benefits for over 25...

More Than 16,000 students at FBISD Title I Campuses to Receive Free School Supplies

All students at Fort Bend ISD (FBISD) Title I campuses will receive free school supplies at the start of the new school year in August thanks to existing federal funds from the Every Student Succeeds Act (Title I).  The supplies will be given to more than 16,000 students at the beginning of the school year,...

School Safety with Fort Bend County Superintendents

                The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host School Safety with Fort Bend County Superintendents on Friday, August 4th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Chamber office, located at 445 Commerce Green Blvd. in Sugar Land. School safety...

Fort Bend ISD Board Approves Construction Managers for Elementary School Rebuilds as Part of 2023 Bond Package

During its Regular Business Meeting last night, the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees approved the construction managers for the Mission Bend Elementary and Briargate Elementary school rebuild projects that voters approved as part of the 2023 Bond.  Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. has been...

Literacy Council of Fort Bend County Announces Appointment of new Executive Director, Dedre Smith

The Board of Directors of the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County is pleased to announce the appointment of Dedre Smith as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective May 30, 2023. “After an extensive search, we’re excited to welcome Dedre as the Executive Director to lead our adult literacy...

FBCA Fine Arts and Writing Students Awarded with Eight Gold Keys and Six Silver Keys at HCDE Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

On Wednesday, May 3rd, nine Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) students were recognized by the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) for their exemplary art at the Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Ceremony in the Cullen Theater at the Wortham Center in Downtown Houston. The Scholastic Art...

Congratulations to the Fort Bend Leadership Forum, Class of 2023!

Congratulations to the 54 graduates of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Forum Class of 2023 generously sponsored by Audi of Sugar Land. Under the direction of Division Chairs Dr. Jay Neal, University of Houston, and Breah Campbell, Si Environmental, the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce...

48th Annual Houston Glass Club Vintage Glass and Antique Show and Sale

The Houston Glass Club is pleased to announce its 48th annual Vintage Glass and Antique Show and Sale.  The show begins on Saturday, August 19th from 9 am to 5 pm and continues on Sunday, August 20th, from 10 am to 4 pm.  The event will be held at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, located at 4310 Highway...

Fort Bend Junior Service League Awards a Community Assistance Grant

ARTreach has been awarded $1,650 for ear set microphones to help upgrade their sound equipment. ARTreach programs serve children at risk, including homeless, troubled youth and families in transition. They combine mentoring, education and life skills with the arts. Programs and performances designed for...