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Fort Bend County Fair Announces 2026 Fair Honorees

Fort Bend County Fair Announces 2026 Fair Honorees
Posted on Jun 24, 2026
The Fort Bend County Fair Association is proud to announce the O’Canas family as the 2026 Fort Bend County Fair Honorees, recognizing a family...
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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
Posted on Jun 17, 2026
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...

ACHIEVE Fort Bend County Distributes Free Books for Annual Summer Reading Program Book Giveaway
Posted on Jun 17, 2026
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 in Bloom Tour Debuts 14 Model Homes
Posted on Jun 17, 2026
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

Houston Methodist Breast Cancer Survivor Says Routine Mammograms Saved Her Life
Posted on Jun 10, 2026
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...

Fort Bend ISD Students Earn National Recognition Through College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships
Posted on Jun 10, 2026
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

Builders Begin Pre-sales in The George – Model Homes Under Construction
Posted on Jun 3, 2026
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 to Host MOU Signing Ceremony for Fort Bend County Child Sex Trafficking Care Coordination
Posted on Jun 3, 2026
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...

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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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
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