25 years Fort Bend Education Foundation Celebrates Anniversary of Support to Teachers and Schools

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Fort Bend Education Foundation (FBEF), a powerful catalyst for extraordinary academic achievement. Since its inception in 1992, the Foundation has provided educators with opportunities to enrich and enhance the quality of education for all students in Fort Bend...

The History of Valentine’s Day

By Zeenat Kassam Mitha – Have you ever wondered about the origins of the beautiful celebration of love observed on February 14th? When we present our loved ones with cards, chocolates, flowers and gifts and plan special dinners, do you ever think about how Valentine’s Day began and why? What did it...

Fort Bend Chamber Announces New Leadership for 2017

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce (FBCC) is proud to introduce a new slate of members to the Chamber Board of Directors, including a new Chairman of the Board, as terms began in January. Dr. Sterling Carter, president and chief executive officer of Sterling Physical Therapy & Wellness, is the next...

Fort Bend Charities, Inc. Vehicle Raffle Ford F150 Truck Winner

It is Commissioner Andy Meyers’ favorite time of the year – the time to present the much needed funds to charities that benefit from Fort Bend Charities, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that the Commissioner began many years ago. After 10 years of hosting a Charity Golf Tournament, in 2015,...

Fort Bend Sweetheart

By Patti Parish-Kaminski – I know it seems like we just said, “Happy New Year,” but here we are in February already – the “month of love.” This month, our Cultural Columnist Zeenat Mitha tells us all about the history and origin of Valentine’s Day.  So, now that we know where Cupid’s...

The Fort Bend Boys Choir Presents 35th Anniversary Gala I LOVE the 80s

Yo dude! Guests will have an awesomely bodacious time on Saturday, February 4th at 6:30 pm in the Safari Lodge at Safari Texas! How do we know that?  Because, like, the Fort Bend Boys Choir is totally chillin’ for their 35th anniversary! For this gnarly, 1980s flashback-themed gala event, the Tour Choir...