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Fort Bend Christian Academy Track team had a monumental season, breaking numerous school and state records, and culminating in a TAPPS 5A State Championship for the girls team. This marks the first State Championship win for girls track in school history with a team score of 138 points to win the State...
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Newly elected Fort Bend ISD Board members David Hamilton and Rick Garcia were sworn in during the Monday night Regular Business meeting, which also included the election of Board officers.
Garcia was elected to Position 3, formerly held by Jim Rice, and Hamilton was elected to Position 7, formerly held by...
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In conjunction with the Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sienna Branch Library will host Sea Center Texas for a fun family event, “Life in the Intertidal Zone,” on Tuesday, June 28th, beginning at 2 pm, in the Meeting Room and outside of the library, located at 8411 Sienna Springs...
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Fort Bend ISD will host a job fair for candidates who will support district operations for the 2022-23 school year. The event will be held at the FBISD Administrative Annex, located at 3119 Sweetwater Blvd. in Sugar Land from 5 – 6:30 pm.
Custodians and facilities staff, crossing guards, bus drivers,...
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Fort Bend ISD’s annual “Grand Slam” Job Fair is planned for June 7th as the District looks to fill campus-based positions, such as teachers, instructional aides and school nurses.
Campus representatives and hiring managers will be present to meet with candidates during the event, which will be held...
Posted on Apr 30, 2022 in
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Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will continue its annual tradition of welcoming newborns to the wonders of books. Every Fort Bend County baby born during FBCL’s Children’s Book Week – June 5th through 11th, 2022 – may receive a special baby book bag, courtesy of the Friends of Fort Bend County...
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Fort Bend Rainbow Room is pleased to announce Federal Maintenance Services, Inc. as the Title Sponsor for the 11th Annual Pot of Gold Classic. “We have been involved with the Fort Bend Rainbow Room since 2010 because we felt it was in our best interest to associate with a program in our local community....
Posted on Apr 30, 2022 in
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Jennifer Lane is seeking re-election to a third term for Sugar Land City Council. In 2018, Lane was first elected and in 2020 ran unopposed to serve as At-Large Position 2 City Councilmember.
“As I continue to serve the residents of Su-gar Land, I am truly honored to have the support of the community,...
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On Friday, May 6th, Fort Bend Seniors (FBS) is hosting a Friend Day Round Up at each of its eight senior congregate locations from 9 am – 12:30 pm. Current center attendees are encouraged to bring a fellow senior, 60 years or older, to enjoy a morning of free activities, lunch and door prizes.
“We have...
Posted on Apr 30, 2022 in
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Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading challenges during the summer to encourage reading among children from birth and up, as well as teens and adults. “Oceans of Possibilities” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Online registration for the 2022 Summer Reading...
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Nothing but good luck will be happening on Friday, May 13th. Why? The Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas is celebrating their 40th Ruby Anniversary with a Spring Concert Celebration! Take note of the 7 pm start time of this exceptional event at Christ Church Sugar Land at 3300 Austin Parkway.
The Town-Training...
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Dr. Betty Baitland was recently honored as the Child Advocate of the Year for 2021 at Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s Volunteer Celebration at Sugar Creek Country Club. More than 220 volunteers, community partners and staff attended.
“This advocate has gone above and beyond, and her actions will have a...
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Hope For Three Autism Advocates in collaboration with Access Health is honored to announce an intimate session with world-renowned doctors Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D., father of an autistic daughter, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and co-director of the Texas...
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La Cocina Mexican Restaurant and Catering is gearing up for its 15th Annual Cinco de Mayo fundraiser benefiting Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels (FBS). Nearly 300 people are expected to attend the event, held at La Cocina in Richmond on Saturday, May 7th from 5 – 10:30 pm.
“One of the sayings we’ve...
Posted on Apr 29, 2022 in
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Our Voice WonderWeek • May 3 to 7
For over 50 years, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards have recognized the outstanding works of African American authors and illustrators who celebrate African American life and culture. The award is named for Coretta Scott King, wife and partner of Dr. Martin Luther King,...