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Men’s Health Month: What Men Aren’t Talking About That Could Put Their Health at Risk

June marks Men’s Health Month. While routine screenings and early detection are known to be critical lifesaving factors, men are statistically...
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ACHIEVE Fort Bend County Distributes Free Books for Annual Summer Reading Program Book Giv...

Free books of interest meant to help encourage exiting 1st grade struggling readers to be more confident and better prepared for 2nd grade. Over the...
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Sienna in Bloom Tour Debuts 14 Model Homes

Sienna is opening the doors to its new model home village during the Sienna in Bloom grand opening July 1-31, at 1902 Crown Wood Drive, Missouri...
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Houston Methodist Breast Cancer Survivor Says Routine Mammograms Saved Her Life

One out of every 18 Americans is a cancer survivor. In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Month this June, Houston Methodist is highlighting...
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Fort Bend ISD Students Earn National Recognition Through College-Sponsored Merit Scholarsh...

Nineteen Fort Bend ISD students were named winners of National Merit® Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities, bringing the...
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Builders Begin Pre-sales in The George – Model Homes Under Construction

Pre-sales have started and model home construction is underway in The George, Johnson Development’s newest master-planned community. Inspired by...
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Child Advocates of Fort Bend to Host MOU Signing Ceremony for Fort Bend County Child Sex T...

Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) hosted the official signing ceremony for the Fort Bend County Child Sex Trafficking (CST) Care Coordination...
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It’s a 10th Birthday Bash! Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center Celebrates a Decade...

Join us for a “Goal Rush 10-Kicks Birthday Ceremony” inspired by world’s biggest soccer game! Saturday, May 30, at 11 am Sponsored by Caldwell...
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Crawford High School Senior’s FIFA-Themed Artwork Flies High at Sugar Land Regional Airpor...

Crawford High School senior Sincere Williams created the original artwork featured on a banner celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2026 coming to the...
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Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest Calls on Artists to Join a Celebration of Creativity

The Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest is officially issuing its Call for Artists, inviting painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, ceramicists,...
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Sienna’s Run for the Rosé Draws 1,000

Community to Donate $10,000 to Child Advocates Sienna is raising a glass to another successful Run for the Rosé 5K, with this year’s event...
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The George Foundation Announces Joe R. Zimmerman as New Trustee

The George Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe R. Zimmerman as its newest Trustee. Mr. Zimmerman will serve a 10-year term on...
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Reining Strength’s Best Derby Party to Date

Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship claimed the winner’s circle at their Derby Day Party with the help of Run for the Roses Sponsor Houston...
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40-Year-Old Survivor Urges Others to ‘BE FAST’ During Stroke Awareness Month

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers from a stroke. May is Stroke Awareness Month, and Houston Methodist encourages the community to learn...
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Open Auditions and Spring Concert for the Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas

Our Singing Boys – Making Every Note Count! The Fort Bend Boys Choir concludes their 44th concert season with a Spring Concert on Saturday, May...
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recent from PUBLISHER'S PREVIEW The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year It’s often said this is “the most wonderful time of the year.”  Holiday gatherings with family and friends, planning for a new year, cooler temps – I tend to agree. In this final issue of 2023, we bring you some wonderful things.  First and foremost, the winners of our annual Readers’ Choice...
recent from On the Porch with Patti Summertime Livin’
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recent from FORT BEND STRONG The Spirit of Giving In Fort Bend ISD
The Spirit of Giving In Fort Bend ISD I am not going to talk about the Sugar Land 95.  I am not going to talk about VATRE.  I am not going to talk about school vouchers.  This column has never been about politics, and I am not going to start now.  I am going to talk about the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD).  I want to...
recent from NEWSWORTHY Men’s Health Month: What Men Aren’t Talking About That Could Put Their Health at Risk
Men’s Health Month: What Men Aren’t Talking About That Could Put Their Health at Risk June marks Men’s Health Month. While routine screenings and early detection are known to be critical lifesaving factors, men are statistically less likely than women to seek preventive care, often due to stigma or fear surrounding certain health topics. This reluctance can result in delayed diagnoses and...
recent from FEATURES Lamar CISD Board Approves Namesakes for Six New Campuses
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...
recent from OUT & ABOUT FT. BEND September 2023– Out & About in the Heart of the Bend
September 2023– Out & About in the Heart of the Bend The Finest and Bravest Foundation of Sugar Land (FBFSL), an organization formed to support all of Sugar Land’s First Responders – Police, Fire and EMS – has announced their first annual event.  “Red & Blue United – A Sugar Land First Responders Tribute” is scheduled for Sunday, October 15th,...