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It’s a 10th Birthday Bash! Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center Celebrates a Decade...

It’s a 10th Birthday Bash! Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center Celebrates a Decade of Discovery With Confetti, Music, Circus Fun and Hands-on Play!
Posted on May 27, 2026
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’s FIFA-Themed Artwork Flies High at Sugar Land Regional Airport
Posted on May 27, 2026
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

Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest Calls on Artists to Join a Celebration of Creativity
Posted on May 27, 2026
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

Sienna’s Run for the Rosé Draws 1,000
Posted on May 20, 2026
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 Announces Joe R. Zimmerman as New Trustee
Posted on May 20, 2026
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’s Best Derby Party to Date
Posted on May 13, 2026
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

40-Year-Old Survivor Urges Others to ‘BE FAST’ During Stroke Awareness Month
Posted on May 13, 2026
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

Open Auditions and Spring Concert for the Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas
Posted on May 6, 2026
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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Fort Bend County Libraries Honored During National Library Week ‘For its enduring legacy a...

Fort Bend County Libraries Honored During National Library Week ‘For its enduring legacy and its rising future’
Posted on Apr 29, 2026
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the Office of the Fort Bend County Judge hosted a Proclamation Ceremony recognizing the Fort Bend County Libraries...
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Houston Methodist Opens Comprehensive Care Center in Cinco Ranch

Houston Methodist Opens Comprehensive Care Center in Cinco Ranch
Posted on Apr 21, 2026
Houston Methodist has officially opened its new comprehensive care center (CCC) in Cinco Ranch, expanding access to coordinated, high‑quality care...
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Unleashing Courage and Compassion at the 2026 “Where the Wild Things Are” Gala

Unleashing Courage and Compassion at the 2026 “Where the Wild Things Are” Gala
Posted on Apr 8, 2026
Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) invites the community to embark on a night of wonder, courage, and storytelling at its 2026 “Where the Wild...
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Sugar Land Ranks 3rd on Livability’s 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Live

Sugar Land Ranks 3rd on Livability’s 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Live
Posted on Apr 8, 2026
Affordable living, skilled workforce and excellent medical care keep the city at the top of the list for another consecutive year For a second year...
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Poncik Earns Historic PRCA National Nomination Honor

Poncik Earns Historic PRCA National Nomination Honor
Posted on Apr 7, 2026
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

The Power of One Safe Adult How Our Community Prevents Child Abuse
Posted on Apr 1, 2026
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 Holds Annual District-wide Job Fair Saturday, April 11
Posted on Mar 25, 2026
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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