Posted on Sep 28, 2023 in
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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...
Posted on Sep 11, 2023 in
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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...
Posted on Sep 5, 2023 in
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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...
Posted on Aug 28, 2023 in
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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,...
Posted on Jul 13, 2023 in
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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...
Posted on Jul 13, 2023 in
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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...
Posted on Jul 4, 2023 in
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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...
Posted on Jul 4, 2023 in
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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,...
Posted on Jul 4, 2023 in
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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...
Posted on Jun 28, 2023 in
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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...
Posted on May 31, 2023 in
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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...
Posted on May 29, 2023 in
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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...
Posted on May 29, 2023 in
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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...
Posted on May 29, 2023 in
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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...
Posted on May 29, 2023 in
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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...