Opinion Editorial: School Boards Matter for Children AND Business

By: Bill Jameson, School Board Committee Chairman, The Fort Bend Business Coalition This May 3, 2025, Fort Bend voters will go to the polls to elect school board trustees in several districts, including Fort Bend ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD and Katy ISD. Traditionally voter turnout for these elections is...

Johnson Development Names New Fort Bend Community

The George Honors Legacy of The George Foundation and Family Just weeks after breaking ground on a new 1,500-acre Fort Bend County master-planned community, Johnson Development is announcing the community’s name — The George. Announced last week at The George Ranch, the name honors the George family...

Derby Day is Here!

Dust off those boots and pull out your fanciest hats as you “get ready to derby” at Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship’s 11th annual Derby Day Party. This fabulous yearly fundraising event is bringing the Kentucky Derby to Fort Bend County with a live showing of the 151st Kentucky Derby...

Taking Steps Towards Relief: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Hosts Joint Pain Seminar

Is joint pain holding you back from the activities you love? Whether it’s struggling to keep up with your morning routine, feeling stiffness in your knees after a long day, or wincing at every step on the stairs, joint pain can make life challenging. But relief is possible. Next month, Houston Methodist...

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Hosts Annual Light of Hope Ceremony to Launch National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) is partnering with the City of Sugar Land to host its Annual Light of Hope Ceremony on Friday, April 4th at Sugar Land Town Square, beginning at 7 PM. This family-friendly event marks the start of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and aims to bring the community...

Wildflowers! Bloom at The George Ranch April 19th

Featuring Easter Egg Hunts, Baby Chicks, Shetland Sheep and More! It’s Spring in Texas, and at Richmond’s historic George Ranch, that means one thing:  Wildflowers! The perfect family-friendly outing debuting Saturday, April 19th, The George Ranch brings Wildflowers! to the ranch featuring spectacular...

Fort Bend Business Coalition Launches “Key Vote” Initiative with House Bill 20

The Fort Bend Business Coalition (FBBC) has launched a “Key Vote” initiative during the Texas 89th Legislative regular session.  The FBBC State Committee, led by Chairman Marvin Marcell, will identify bills that are “Key Votes” in support of Fort Bend business, and a campaign supporting the bills...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Announces Sarah Fleming as new Chief Nursing Officer

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital announces the appointment of Sarah Fleming, MBA, BSN, RN, NE-BC, as the new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), effective April 21, 2025. With extensive leadership experience within the Houston Methodist hospital system, Fleming brings a deep understanding of hospital...

Spring Break Blast

Step right up for a wild ride of fun and adventure at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center’s Spring Break extravaganza! March 8 – 16, 2025 Hold onto your hats and buckle up—this is one Spring Break you won’t want to miss! Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center is rolling out the red carpet...

FRIENDS of Child Advocates of Fort Bend Host Spring Fling

FRIENDS of Child Advocates of Fort Bend, an auxiliary volunteer group supporting Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB), will host its annual spring social at 834 Bel Mar St. in Sugar Land on Thursday, April 10 from 6pm until 8pm. All are welcome to attend and join in the fun! In addition to socializing and...

FBISD to Hold Hiring Event for Special Education Teachers March 5

Fort Bend ISD will host a hiring event for certified special education teachers to support student instruction during the 2025-26 school year on Wednesday, March 5 at Dulles High School (550 Dulles Ave., Sugar Land, 77478) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Registration is currently open at...

The George Ranch Hosts “The Grand Finale Toast to the 200th” Unveiling 200th Anniversary Campaign Results: Campaign Goal Exceeded by Nearly $13,000

Friends, supporters and staff gathered at The George Ranch Visitor Center on February 18th to unveil the results of The George Ranch’s 200th Anniversary Campaign at “The Grand Finale Toast to the 200th.” The goal for the campaign was set in January 2024 at $200,000, and the year-long campaign exceeded...

Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest Returns for a Weekend of Creativity, Culture, and Community

–Fourth Annual Event Features an Eclectic Array of Talented Artists and Muralists– The Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest, hosted by the Sugar Land Cultural Foundation, returns to Smart Financial Centre on April 26 and April 27 for a weekend full of creativity, culture, and inspiration. Now in its...

Sugar Land Unveils Innovative Pet Finder Application to Reunite Lost Pets with Their Families

The City of Sugar Land has launched Sugar Land Pet Finder, a new virtual tool that allows the community to take an active role in reuniting pets and their family. Over the years, the dedicated team at the Animal Shelter, volunteers, and community partners have successfully reunited countless pets with their...

Lamar CISD Board of Trustees Announced as Finalists in 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

H-E-B recently announced the five early childhood facilities, five public school boards and eight school districts across Texas that have been named as finalists in the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program. The list of finalists for the 2025 awards includes the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees,...