A Special Honor for The George Ranch Ahead of This Friday’s Fort Bend County Fair Parade!

Richmond Mayor Becky Haas recently presented The George Ranch’s Adrienne Barker and Roger Adamson with a proclamation recognizing The George Ranch as the 2026 Fort Bend County Fair Parade Grand Marshal. Now it’s almost time to celebrate. Join us this Friday, September 25 at 9 AM as The George Ranch...

Judge Ken Cannata: Saved By The Bell

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Four-Time Grammy Winner Lizzo Reads Inspirational Children’s Book to Jones Elementary Students

Four-time Grammy Award winner Lizzo made a surprise appearance at the Missouri City Branch Library to read her children’s book, Lil Lizzo and Sasha B. Flootin’, to first-grade students from Fort Bend ISD’s Jones Elementary School. The inspirational story follows a bubbly young girl who...

Fort Bend Junior Service League Announces Momentum BMW Southwest as the Valet Underwriter Partner for the 25th Annual Sugar Plum Market

The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) is proud to announce that Momentum BMW Southwest will serve as the Valet Underwriter for the 2026 Sugar Plum Market. As FBJSL’s premier fundraising event, the Sugar Plum Market directly benefits nonprofit organizations throughout Fort Bend County, helping...

Houston Methodist Prostate Cancer Survivor Turns Grim Prognosis Into Message of Hope

September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month When Barry Chautin was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, he was initially told he may only have six to 12 months to live. Today, the 66-year-old is in remission, sharing a message of hope during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. A routine...

Houston Methodist Physician Shares Back-to-School Heat Safety as New UIL Rules Take Effect

As students head back to school and after-school sports practices kick into full gear amid near triple-digit temperatures across the Houston area, Houston Methodist experts are offering guidance on the new University Interscholastic League (UIL)’s heat safety rules and how student-athletes can stay safe in...

Fort Bend ISD Names Kristopher Lynn as Chief Financial Officer

Fort Bend ISD named Kristopher Lynn as the district’s new Chief Financial Officer. He brings more than two decades of K-12 finance, operations, budget management and strategic planning experience to the role. Lynn most recently served as Assistant Director of Preconstruction with Stewart Builders,...

Fort Bend County Fair – 2026 Parade Grand Marshal – THE GEORGE RANCH

As the Fort Bend County Fair celebrates its landmark 90th Anniversary, one of the county’s most treasured institutions will lead one of its most cherished traditions. The Fort Bend County Fair Association is proud to announce The George Ranch as the 2026 Parade Grand Marshal, leading the official...

Grange Partners With CAP for September Paws and Porches Home Tour

House hunting gets heartwarming at Grange where 10 model homes and 10 adoptable pets will take center stage during the Paws and Porches Home Tour, September 1-30.   In partnership with Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP), a non-profit that shelters, rescues and places homeless animals for adoption with...

Racers Invited to Lace Up for the CUREageous 5K Fun Run October 24

Runners can lace up at Cross Creek West to raise funds to help cure Inflammatory Breast Cancer during the 3rd annual CUREageous 5K Fun Run, 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026. The race will be held at 4803 Garden Crest Lane in Fulshear. Early-bird registration costs $30 through September 1, then rises...

Lamar CISD Celebrates Terry High School’s A Rating, Campus Achievements in 2026 TEA Accountability Results

Lamar CISD is celebrating significant campus achievements following the release of the 2026 Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability ratings, highlighted by B.F. Terry High School earning an A rating after receiving a B in 2025. The achievement marks an important milestone for Terry High School and...

OutRun Hunger Race Sets the Pace at Harvest Green October 3rd

Runners, walkers and stroller pushers can kick off their weekend with a little cardio and set the pace to help local families in need at the ninth annual OutRun Hunger 5K Family Walk & Run at Harvest Green Saturday, October 3rd. Race activities start at 7 am at the Richmond community’s Farmhouse,...

Fort Bend County Judge Robert “Bob” Ellington Hebert

“I tried to leave every organization I worked with better off. If you can do that, I think that’s a success” – Former Fort Bend County Judge Robert “Bob” Ellington Hebert   Husband, father, community servant, leader, statesman. All describe the man who was the longest sitting county judge...

Houston Methodist Hospital Recognized Among Country’s Best in U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll

Named No. 1 hospital in Texas for 15th year; 5 community hospitals achieve statewide rankings Houston Methodist Hospital was named to U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll (best hospitals in the country) for the 10th time and is the No. 1 hospital in Texas, marking the 15th consecutive year at the...

Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) Sustainer Membership Committee Invites Potential Members to Sustainer Kick-off Event

Fort Bend County women age 50 and older are invited to attend the Fort Bend Junior Service League’s (FBJSL) Sustainer New Member Coffee, hosted by the FBJSL Sustainers. Women interested in learning more about Sustainer membership are encouraged to attend this event to hear an overview of the upcoming...