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Poncik Earns Historic PRCA National Nomination Honor

The Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo proudly recognizes 2025 President Bobby Poncik for earning a nomination for the “2025 John Justin Standard of...
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The Power of One Safe Adult How Our Community Prevents Child Abuse

April is Child Abuse Prevention month. Every child is just one “safe adult” away from a completely different life story. While child...
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Fort Bend ISD Holds Annual District-wide Job Fair Saturday, April 11

Fort Bend ISD will hold its annual district-wide job fair on Saturday, April 11 at the James Reese Career and Technical Center, located at 12300...
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Harvest Green Community Garage Sale Sprouts April 25

The Harvest Green Spring Community Garage Sale is sprouting up again, promising bargains galore 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 25. Treasure...
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Child Advocates of Fort Bend Honors “Shining Stars” at Annual Volunteer Celebr...

Under the theme “Starry Night,” Child Advocates of Fort Bend honored the dedicated volunteers who serve as a guiding light for children...
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Spring Break at The George Ranch!

Saddle up your pony and ride on out for some good old-fashioned western fun during Spring Break! Follow the ranch cowboys as they wrangle, wrestle,...
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We Rock the Spectrum – Sugar Land Steps Up to the Plate as Presenting Sponsor of Ina...

Hope For Three proudly announces We Rock the Spectrum – Sugar Land as the Presenting Sponsor of the inaugural Home Runs for Autism at the...
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Wildflowers! In Bloom at The George Ranch This Spring

Featuring Easter Egg Hunts, Coastal Cowboy Exhibit, Mother’s Day Tea and Fields Sown with Over 20 Types of Wildflower Seeds It’s Spring in...
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Sugar Land Kicks Off Free Soccer Pop-Ups Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

The City of Sugar Land Parks & Recreation Department is kicking off a series of free pop-up soccer experiences designed to spark youth...
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Harvest Green Farmers Market Springs Into Freshness March 14th

Spring has sprung and it’s “thyme” to celebrate at the Harvest Green Farmers Market Spring Kickoff, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March...
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Lamar CISD Superintendent Dr. Roosevelt Nivens Named 2026 AASA National Superintendent of ...

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Roosevelt Nivens has been named the 2026 AASA National Superintendent of the Year....
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Fort Bend ISD Invites Job Seekers to Take the Wheel at Bus Driver Hiring Event

Fort Bend ISD is actively recruiting dedicated individuals to join its Transportation Department at an upcoming hiring event. Applicants interested...
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Annual Sienna Toddler Fair Returns March 7th

Little Fort Bend residents are in store for big fun during the 18th Annual Sienna Toddler Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7th, at Sawmill...
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The George Foundation awards over $20 million in Charitable Support in 2025

The George Foundation recently announced that it provided more than $20 million in charitable support during 2025. In line with its charitable...
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Future of Education with TEA Commissioner Mike Morath

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will host Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath for an exclusive luncheon focused on the future of...
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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 The Inequities of It All
The Inequities of It All By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher For centuries women have fought for equality.  Equality with their male counterparts.  But here’s the rub.  Men and women are not equal.  The female species is far superior to the male species, which is precisely why men have fought so vehemently for decades to...
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 Poncik Earns Historic PRCA National Nomination Honor
Poncik Earns Historic PRCA National Nomination Honor The Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo proudly recognizes 2025 President Bobby Poncik for earning a nomination for the “2025 John Justin Standard of the West Committeeman of the Year Award,” a prestigious national honor recognizing outstanding volunteer leadership in professional rodeo. Created by Justin...
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,...