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...

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...

Cast Theatrical Announces Cast and Creative Team for The Butler Did It While Celebrating Recent Sold Out Production

In its 34-year history, Cast Theatrical Company has never sold out an entire production before opening weekend.  Enter Doublewide, Texas. The lighthearted comedy, written by Jones, Hope and Wooten and directed by Kristen Mulkey, ran in April at Cast Theatrical’s home on the second story of the historic...

Dhanani Private Equity Group Celebrates Corporate Headquarters Opening with $7 Million Distribution Event

Dhanani Private Equity Group (DPEG) hosted a grand celebration on April 29th, 2023 at their new corporate office at The Fountains on the Lake Shopping Center in Stafford. The event served as a dual purpose for Team DPEG: The Grand Opening of their new corporate headquarters and the first quarterly...

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...

Fort Bend Education Foundation awards $769,574 to Fort Bend ISD!

For the 31st consecutive year, the Fort Bend Education Foundation has awarded grants to support Fort Bend ISD teachers and schools! During the annual Grant Awards program, held May 9 at Kempner High School, the Education Foundation presented Fort Bend ISD with a check for $769,574. That amount...

Dog Shelter Facing Possible Closure Due to Over Crowding

As of May 3rd, the city of Sugar Land’s dog shelter has exceeded capacity, a crisis that may soon prevent the facility from accepting more pets. Should the situation continue, the city will be forced to close the shelter for any new animals. The shelter is currently housing 65 dogs and 43 cats; however,...

Sugar Land Regional Airport Installs Apiary

The Sugar Land Regional Airport (SLRA) recently installed bee hives on its undeveloped property as part of an effort to make a positive impact on the community and environment. Bee encounters at the airport have become more common in recent years mainly because airports are ideal bee habitats. A hive was...

Cast Theatrical Announces Cast Kids On Stage Summer Camps 

Cast Theatrical Company is excited to announce theatre summer camps for youth ages 8-14 years beginning June 26th. The camps will provide children with the opportunity to experience the creative process offered by live theater through a Performance Camp and a Theatre Crafts Camp. CAST offers full and...

CEO Foundation Awards 100 Tickets to the Children’s Discovery Center to Nery’s Promise

The children and families of Nery’s Promise are excited to receive 100 tickets to the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center from the CEO Foundation! At the inaugural gala of the CEO Foundation Live Auction, the Foundation uniquely auctioned off experiences to benefit other organizations that align with...