FBCA Fine Arts and Writing Students Awarded with Eight Gold Keys and Six Silver Keys at HCDE Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

On Wednesday, May 3rd, nine Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) students were recognized by the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) for their exemplary art at the Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Ceremony in the Cullen Theater at the Wortham Center in Downtown Houston. The Scholastic Art...

Congratulations to the Fort Bend Leadership Forum, Class of 2023!

Congratulations to the 54 graduates of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Forum Class of 2023 generously sponsored by Audi of Sugar Land. Under the direction of Division Chairs Dr. Jay Neal, University of Houston, and Breah Campbell, Si Environmental, the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce...

Fort Bend Education Foundation awards $769,574 to Fort Bend ISD!

For the 31st consecutive year, the Fort Bend Education Foundation has awarded grants to support Fort Bend ISD teachers and schools! During the annual Grant Awards program, held May 9 at Kempner High School, the Education Foundation presented Fort Bend ISD with a check for $769,574. That amount...

Dog Shelter Facing Possible Closure Due to Over Crowding

As of May 3rd, the city of Sugar Land’s dog shelter has exceeded capacity, a crisis that may soon prevent the facility from accepting more pets. Should the situation continue, the city will be forced to close the shelter for any new animals. The shelter is currently housing 65 dogs and 43 cats; however,...

Cast Theatrical Announces Cast Kids On Stage Summer Camps 

Cast Theatrical Company is excited to announce theatre summer camps for youth ages 8-14 years beginning June 26th. The camps will provide children with the opportunity to experience the creative process offered by live theater through a Performance Camp and a Theatre Crafts Camp. CAST offers full and...

Sugar Land Regional Airport Installs Apiary

The Sugar Land Regional Airport (SLRA) recently installed bee hives on its undeveloped property as part of an effort to make a positive impact on the community and environment. Bee encounters at the airport have become more common in recent years mainly because airports are ideal bee habitats. A hive was...

CEO Foundation Awards 100 Tickets to the Children’s Discovery Center to Nery’s Promise

The children and families of Nery’s Promise are excited to receive 100 tickets to the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center from the CEO Foundation! At the inaugural gala of the CEO Foundation Live Auction, the Foundation uniquely auctioned off experiences to benefit other organizations that align with...

Sugar Land Celebrates Largest Playground and Pavilion at Brazos River Park

The city of Sugar Land will hold a grand-opening celebration for the third phase of Brazos River Park, 18427 Southwest Freeway, on April 11th at 4:30 pm. The event will include a ribbon cutting ceremony and brief comments from city officials. Families are encouraged to bring picnic baskets and blankets to...

Beach Blanket Boys Choir Gala Auction Event Raises $40K!

The Fort Bend Boys Choir’s Beach Blanket Boys Choir Gala Auction event in late February was a big success. Generously underwritten by the Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation, the event’s nostalgic nod to those classic 1960s beach songs raised $40,000 for the organization. Beach Blanket Boys Choir...

Fort Bend Leadership Forum Class of 2024 Now Accepting Applicants

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Fort Bend Leadership Forum is now accepting applicants for the Class of 2024. The Title Sponsor for the Class of 2024 is Audi Sugar Land – A Sewell Company. With limited spots, the unique program fills up quickly, and the early registration discount deadline is...

Hightower High School Student Awarded $100,000 Scholarship in Surprise Presentation

Hightower High School senior Jasmin Esemu was awarded the $100,000 C. Jackson Scholarship Award from American Productivity & Quality Center (APQC) in a surprise presentation on March 21st. Esemu is one of only four students to receive the award this school year, and the first Fort Bend ISD to be honored...

First Class Vocal Training with the Fort Bend Boys Choir – Call for an Audition!

The Emmy-nominated Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas is holding auditions by appointment now and throughout the summer months for their upcoming 2023-2024 performance season starting August 2023. Their unique vocal music education program for boys is designed for the unchanged voice. Besides a love of music and...

Shrimp Fest is Back!

Those who’ve lived in the area for a while have fond memories of The Sugar Land Rotary Shrimp Fest. It was the family event of the year for many years – a night where moms, dads and kids of all ages came together for fun and games, and of course, delicious food. Sugar Land Rotary President...

Dominique Sachse to Headline Fort Bend Literacy Council’s Ninth Annual “Reading Between the Wines”

The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County is excited to announce Dominique Sachse as the featured speaker at its “Reading Between the Wines” on Friday, March 31st at Safari Texas. Co-chaired by Helen Bow and Kirin Wells, the event is sponsored by The Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation.  The Literacy...

Children’s Museum Houston Announces New CEO

Board appoints Rayanne Darensbourg as Chief Executive Officer Darensbourg brings more than 20 years of experience in the non-profit and education sectors to her new role, including her most recent position as Chief Operating Officer of the Neuhaus Education Center.  She succeeds Executive Director Tammie...