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Fort Bend ISD Shines Nationally with 14 Students Awarded College-Sponsored Merit Scholarsh...

Fort Bend ISD Shines Nationally with 14 Students Awarded College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships
Posted on Jun 11, 2025
Fourteen Fort Bend ISD students were named winners of National Merit® Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities, bringing the...
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“A Blessing in Disguise”: Nurse Credits New Robotic Technology and Rapid Care ...

“A Blessing in Disguise”: Nurse Credits New Robotic Technology and Rapid Care with Catching Lung Cancer Early
Posted on Jun 11, 2025
When longtime nurse Riki Granger went in for an abdominal CT scan, she never imagined the results would reveal something life-changing – a small...
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The George Foundation is Excited to Announce Deresha Gibson as Program Officer

The George Foundation is Excited to Announce Deresha Gibson as Program Officer
Posted on Jun 4, 2025
The George Foundation is excited to announce Deresha Gibson as Program Officer.  In her role, Deresha will be responsible for evaluating grant...
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Opinion Editorial: Sugar Land City Leadership: A Critical Choice Now and for Our Future

Opinion Editorial: Sugar Land City Leadership: A Critical Choice Now and for Our Future
Posted on May 21, 2025
By: James Thompson, Former Mayor of Sugar Land and Fort Bend Business Coalition Member The May 2025 election resulted in an important event for the...
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Your Italian Summer Getaway Awaits with Ciao Bambini!

Your Italian Summer Getaway Awaits with Ciao Bambini!
Posted on May 21, 2025
New exhibit at HMNS at Sugar Land offers a taste of Italy for families to enjoy Get ready to say “Ciao!” to an unforgettable cultural...
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Fort Bend ISD Hosts Two Free Community Events at Wheeler Fieldhouse Thursday, May 15

Fort Bend ISD Hosts Two Free Community Events at Wheeler Fieldhouse Thursday, May 15
Posted on May 14, 2025
Fort Bend ISD will hold two free community events at Wheeler Fieldhouse, located at16403 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479, this Thursday, May...
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Sugar Land Branch Library Launches New Community Pollinator Garden

Sugar Land Branch Library Launches New Community Pollinator Garden
Posted on May 14, 2025
Fort Bend County Libraries invites the public to help launch the library system’s new Community Pollinator Garden at the Sugar Land Branch Library...
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Congratulations to the Fort Bend Leadership Forum, Class of 2025!

Congratulations to the Fort Bend Leadership Forum, Class of 2025!
Posted on May 6, 2025
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the graduation of 55 exceptional individuals from the Leadership Forum Class of 2025,...
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800+ Run for the Rosé in Sienna

800+ Run for the Rosé in Sienna
Posted on Apr 30, 2025
Community to Donate $10,000 to Child Advocates More than 800 racers recently took to the streets in Sienna for the annual Run for the Rosé 5K,...
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Opinion Editorial: School Boards Matter for Children AND Business

Opinion Editorial: School Boards Matter for Children AND Business
Posted on Apr 9, 2025
By: Bill Jameson, School Board Committee Chairman, The Fort Bend Business Coalition This May 3, 2025, Fort Bend voters will go to the polls to elect...
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Derby Day is Here!

Derby Day is Here!
Posted on Apr 2, 2025
Dust off those boots and pull out your fanciest hats as you “get ready to derby” at Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship’s 11th annual...
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Taking Steps Towards Relief: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Hosts Joint Pain Semina...

Taking Steps Towards Relief: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Hosts Joint Pain Seminar
Posted on Apr 1, 2025
Is joint pain holding you back from the activities you love? Whether it’s struggling to keep up with your morning routine, feeling stiffness in...
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Child Advocates of Fort Bend Hosts Annual Light of Hope Ceremony to Launch National Child ...

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Hosts Annual Light of Hope Ceremony to Launch National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Posted on Mar 25, 2025
Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) is partnering with the City of Sugar Land to host its Annual Light of Hope Ceremony on Friday, April 4th at...
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Wildflowers! Bloom at The George Ranch April 19th

Wildflowers! Bloom at The George Ranch April 19th
Posted on Mar 19, 2025
Featuring Easter Egg Hunts, Baby Chicks, Shetland Sheep and More! It’s Spring in Texas, and at Richmond’s historic George Ranch, that means one...
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Fort Bend Business Coalition Launches “Key Vote” Initiative with House Bill 20

Fort Bend Business Coalition Launches “Key Vote” Initiative with House Bill 20
Posted on Mar 19, 2025
The Fort Bend Business Coalition (FBBC) has launched a “Key Vote” initiative during the Texas 89th Legislative regular session.  The FBBC State...
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Fort Bend ISD Shines Nationally with 14 Students Awarded College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships Fourteen Fort Bend ISD students were named winners of National Merit® Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities, bringing the district’s total number of 2025 National Merit Scholarship winners to 34, so far. Winners include: Nathaniel P. Chacko, Ridge Point High School, Texas A&M...
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Lamar CISD Board Approves Namesakes for Six New Campuses At the December Board meeting, the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees approved six names for new campuses including elementary schools 35-38, middle school 7 and a future campus site. In the next phase, these elementary schools will be matched with the respective namesake. Namesakes selected include: Antonio...
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