Sugar Land to Host Winter Wonderland-Themed Christmas Tree Lighting

Ring in the holiday season at Sugar Land’s 20th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Sugar Land Town Square on December 2nd. The city welcomes families to enjoy festive musical and theatrical performances at this year’s winter wonderland-themed holiday celebration from 5-8 pm. In addition to musical...

Ugly-Sweater Workshop at Mamie George Branch Library

Sweater weather is here, and the holidays are near! Bring on the holiday cheer with a tacky sweater of your own creation. Fort Bend County Libraries’ (FBCL) Mamie George Branch Library will have an “Ugly-Sweater-Making Workshop” on Wednesday, December 14th, beginning at 10:30 am, in the Makerspace area...

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year with the Fort Bend Boys Choir’s 41st Holiday Concert! Friday, December 9th, 2022

Do you hear what I hear? It’s the sound of singing boys inviting you to the Fort Bend Boys Choir’s Christmas Musicale! Mark your calendars for Friday, December 9th, 2022 at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church-Missouri City, 3900 Lexington Blvd. Tickets are available at the door, but purchasing online...

Riverstone Holiday Market Returns on November 18th

A Fort Bend tradition now in its 12th year, the Riverstone Holiday Market returns 5 to 9 pm on Friday, November 18th at The Club at Riverstone, 18353 University Boulevard. Nearly four dozen vendors will be onsite showcasing an array of gift and holiday items, including candles, wreaths, clothing, toys,...

Fort Bend Communities Win Trophies During Recent Awards Program

Fort Bend County was well represented in the recent Houston’s Best PRISMS Awards hosted by the Greater Houston Builders Association, with three Johnson Development communities taking home numerous awards. Jordan Ranch in Fulshear was named Community of the Year and also won Community Amenity Center of the...

Sugar Land Dedicates Traffic Box Wrap Designs by Local Artists

The city of Sugar Land recently dedicated its third installment of vinyl traffic box wrap artworks in collaboration with the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation (SLCAF). This year marks the third phase of partnership between the city and the SLCAF on the Traffic Box Wrap project, with previous rounds...

Poland Named Sugar Land Police Department (SLPD) Police Chief

Sugar Land City Manager Michael W. Goodrum selected Loudoun County Undersheriff/Colonel Mark J. Poland to serve as Sugar Land’s next police chief. He is expected to begin November 1st. Poland was identified through an extensive, nationwide search. He replaces Eric Robins, who retired in July after 33 years...

Forever Friends Looking Forward to First-Ever PAWp Up Shop Event

The city of Sugar Land’s first ever PAWp Up Shop will be held November 19th, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the animal shelter, 101 Gillingham Lane. The event is an opportunity for the community to learn more about shelter operations, volunteer opportunities and meet the adoptable pets available at the facility....

OutRun Hunger 5K Raises More Than $30,000 for Charity

Hundreds of people turned miles into meals during this year’s OutRun Hunger 5k Family Walk and Run hosted by Harvest Green, raising more than $30,000 to feed hungry Fort Bend families. This is the most money the event has raised since its inception in 2018. The annual race benefits East Fort Bend Human...

Cross Creek Ranch Celebrates Art, Architecture on October 22nd

Local art and well-appointed model homes will be on display during the Cross Creek Art Market & Home Tour, 11 am to 3 pm, Saturday, October 22nd, at the Cross Creek Welcome Center, 6450 Cross Creek Bend Lane. Art lovers can browse and purchase original creations by artists and artisans from the First...

Education On The Ballot

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host an informative luncheon “Education on the Ballot” on Tuesday, October 25th from 11:30 – 1:00 pm at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about the Fort Bend ISDs and Lamar CISDs ballot proposals. Fort Bend ISD Superintendent,...

Sugar Land Dedicates Traffic Box Wrap Designs by Local Artists

The city of Sugar Land recently dedicated its third installment of vinyl traffic box wrap artworks in collaboration with the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation. This year marks the third phase of partnership between the city and the SLCAF on the Traffic Box Wrap project, with previous rounds installed in...

National Non-Profit, Founders First CDC, Opens Applications for the 2022 Stephen L. Tadlock “Vetpreneurs” Grant to Veteran Small Business Owners

Founders First CDC (Founders First), a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, is pleased to announce that applications are open for qualified individuals to apply to its 2022 Stephen L. Tadlock Fund – a grant program to...

15th Annual State of the Schools

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host the 15th Annual State of the Schools event on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at Safari Texas Ranch. This event is generously presented by Title Sponsor Stantec. The State of the Schools brings together the...

Fort Bend Women’s Center is Hosting Rodeo at the Ranch

It is the first of its kind for Fort Bend Women’s Center (FBWC)! Rodeo at the Ranch is being held on Saturday, November 12th, 2022, at George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 Fm 762 Rd, Richmond, Texas, in support of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Gates open at 5 pm. Please join Fort Bend...