Joel Rose Named Manager for the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo

The journey to becoming the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo’s new Fair Manager has taken Joel Rose from his father’s dairy farm in upstate New York to the halls of military leadership, aboard Air Force One and Air Force Two, and ultimately back to the agricultural roots where his story first began. The...

Cinco Ranch High School Makes Their Mark at Future Business Leaders of America Nationals

By Christina Le Cinco Ranch High School students traveled to San Antonio, Texas as Texas representatives to the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)National Leadership Conference. Four Students Rise to Top Ten After competing at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in March, fourteen hard-working,...

Fort Bend County Fair Queen Candidates Announced

The tradition of the Fort Bend County Fair Queen Scholarship Contest is officially underway as 20 outstanding young women from across Fort Bend County have begun their journey toward the crown during the Fair’s landmark 90th anniversary celebration. Representing high schools from across the county,...

The Beehive is Buzzing: The 17th Annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee

The Literacy Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to adult literacy education. Their mission is to improve community, family, and professional lives through adult literacy education. The beehive is buzzing with excitement for the 17th Annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee, happening Thursday,...

Final National Merit Scholarship Announcement Brings Fort Bend ISD’s 2026 Total to 41 Winners

The National Merit® Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced the final group of 2026 National Merit Scholarship recipients, bringing Fort Bend ISD’s total to 41 scholarship winners. The announcement marks the fourth and final round of winners in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship...

Harvest Green Opens ‘Zesty’ Amenity Complex

Harvest Green in Richmond has opened the community’s second amenity complex, The Slice. Designed by SWA Houston and following a citrus theme that reflects orchards throughout the community, The Slice features a colorful water play area with two pools shaped to look like grapefruit slices, two water slides,...

Houston Methodist Experts Urge Precautions Amid Record Mosquito Surge

Fort Bend County officials have declared a health emergency Heavy rain across the greater Houston area in recent weeks has created ideal breeding conditions and led to a record surge of mosquitoes. Fort Bend County officials have declared a public health emergency in response and are preparing for aerial...

Fort Bend Junior Service League Opens 2026 Sugar Plum Market Event Beneficiary Applications and Highlights Year-Round Community Assistance Fund Support

The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) is pleased to announce that Event Beneficiary Applications for the 2026 Sugar Plum Market are now available on the League’s website. Local nonprofit organizations serving Fort Bend County are encouraged to apply for funding consideration. Each year proceeds from...

Fort Bend County Fair Announces 2026 Fair Honorees

The Fort Bend County Fair Association is proud to announce the O’Canas family as the 2026 Fort Bend County Fair Honorees, recognizing a family whose dedication, service and love for the Fair exemplify the values that have defined the organization for 90 years. Honored during the Fair Association’s...

Men’s Health Month: What Men Aren’t Talking About That Could Put Their Health at Risk

June marks Men’s Health Month. While routine screenings and early detection are known to be critical lifesaving factors, men are statistically less likely than women to seek preventive care, often due to stigma or fear surrounding certain health topics. This reluctance can result in delayed diagnoses and...

ACHIEVE Fort Bend County Distributes Free Books for Annual Summer Reading Program Book Giveaway

Free books of interest meant to help encourage exiting 1st grade struggling readers to be more confident and better prepared for 2nd grade. Over the last few weeks of May, 2,174 book bags containing 10 books each were delivered by the Fort Bend County Constable Offices to 1st grade students in Fort Bend...

Sienna in Bloom Tour Debuts 14 Model Homes

Sienna is opening the doors to its new model home village during the Sienna in Bloom grand opening July 1-31, at 1902 Crown Wood Drive, Missouri City, Texas. Visitors can tour 14 new, professionally decorated model homes as they enjoy Bloom & Snap social stations, summer sips and sweet treats,...

Houston Methodist Breast Cancer Survivor Says Routine Mammograms Saved Her Life

One out of every 18 Americans is a cancer survivor. In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Month this June, Houston Methodist is highlighting the story of Queenie Freeman, a 61-year-old breast cancer survivor who rang the ceremonial bell this spring after her last radiation treatment at Houston...

Fort Bend ISD Students Earn National Recognition Through College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships

Nineteen Fort Bend ISD students were named winners of National Merit® Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities, bringing the district’s total number of 2026 National Merit Scholarship winners to 40, so far. Winners include: AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Ejonamen G. Iyoriobhe, University of Texas at...

Builders Begin Pre-sales in The George – Model Homes Under Construction

Pre-sales have started and model home construction is underway in The George, Johnson Development’s newest master-planned community. Inspired by the legacy of the historic George Ranch, the community is planned to offer a blend of natural beauty, modern living and authentic Fort Bend County heritage. Five...