Registration Open for FBISD’s June 7th Grand Slam Hiring Event

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...

Newborns Born June 5th to 11th Receive Special Welcome from Libraries For Children’s Book Week

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...

Fort Bend Rainbow Room and Federal Maintenance Services, Inc. Announce Partnership for the 11th Annual Pot of Gold Classic

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....

Lane Seeks Re-Election for Sugar Land City Council At-Large Position 2

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,...

Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels to Host Friend Day Round Up

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...

Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge Starts May 30th

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...

40 Years … Still Strong in Song! A Fort Bend Boys Choir Spring Concert Celebration

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...

Dr. Betty Baitland Named Child Advocate of the Year

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...

Peter Hotez, MD, Ph.D and Dr. Emily Hotez, Ph.D. COVID-19 in the Autism Community Live Zoom Session on May 17th

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...

La Cocina Mexican Restaurant Begins Planning 15th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration Benefiting Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels

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...

Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center May 2022 Happenings

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,...

Patrons of the Arts

Brands that support the Sugar Land Arts Fest 2k22 The Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation is grateful to all Sponsors of the Inaugural Sugar Land Arts Fest 2k22 presented by The Cathy Stubbs Team! The Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation and the City of Sugar Land will celebrate the annual event’s...

Dr. Thomas Randle Appointed as Trustee of The George Foundation

The Trustees of The George Foundation recently elected Dr. Thomas Randle to serve as Trustee for a ten-year term effective April 1, 2022.  Dr. Randle replaces outgoing Trustee John Null, who was first appointed to the board in 2008 and served a total of 13 years including a special three-year term.  Mr....

FBJSL Supports Kids and Art Culture

The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) continues to make a difference within the Fort Bend community through its Community Assistance Fund. The Fund can provide grants of up to $5,000 per League year, per agency, to local Fort Bend non-profits that need financial support to fund a critical need, pilot a...

Grand Opening of Texana Café and Fulshear Campus

Texana Center proudly hosted the grand opening of their new Texana Café and Fulshear Campus recently.  The Fulshear Katy Area Chamber of Commerce also joined in the grand opening celebration with an official rope cutting. “The Fulshear campus and the Texana Cafe is a new chapter for Texana that will...