Winners of Libraries’ Bridging Differences Photo Contest Announced

Winners of Fort Bend County Libraries’ amateur photo contest, Bridging Differences, were announced on Monday, February 1st. All of the entries will be on display in a virtual gallery on the Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) throughout March. Amateur photographers of all...

Teen’s Huddle Together to Build Autism Awareness, Acceptance and Support

A group of about 25 teen volunteers makeup Hope For Three’s Teen Huddle program with a mission to, “increase autism awareness and acceptance among teens.” Traditionally, they provide two bi-monthly programs to local families, Parents Time Out and Sibling Sessions. These programs offer a well-deserved...

Winners of Libraries’ Bridging Differences Photo Contest Announced

Winners of Fort Bend County Libraries’ amateur photo contest, Bridging Differences, were announced on Monday, February 1st. All of the entries will be on display in a virtual gallery on the Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) throughout March. Amateur photographers of all...

Libraries Present Online Local History Programs for Texas History Month In March

In recognition of Texas History Month, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Local History and Genealogy Department will present two online programs in March for local history buffs. On Monday, March 15th, Carol Beauchamp will present “The Story of the Runaway Scrape.” After word of the fall of the Alamo reached...

Fort Bend Education Foundation 18th Annual Zuhnë Education Expedition a Recommended Ride

Grab your cycling gear and join the 18th Annual Zuhnë Education Expedition Bike Ride! On Saturday, March 27th, the Fort Bend Education Foundation will host its 18th annual bike ride. Whether you are training or just wanting a great day with friends, this is the ride for you. Riders take off at 7:30 am from...

Receives $236,500 for Housing

CommunityBank of Texas, N.A. and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) have awarded a $236,500 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidy to Fort Bend Women’s Center (FBWC) for a $3.8 million expansion of its longer-stay housing community. FBWC helps survivors of domestic violence and sexual...

Fort Bend Chamber Adds Two Valuable Programs for Members

Companies are only as successful as their ability to attract a viable workforce. Although employees may be drawn to the company’s reputation, recruiting and retaining an impactful team predicts future success. One way to accomplish this is to offer a robust benefits package to employees. However, benefits...

City Council Accepts Donation for Plaza Development and Patio Improvements

Sugar Land City Council accepted donations totaling $118,856.66 for the development of the Eagle Plaza at Sugar Land Memorial Park and outdoor patio improvements at the T.E. Harman Center. The donations came from the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation, a 501(c)3 that works with those interested in making donations...

Fort Bend Christian Academy Hosts Boots, Blues and BBQ Featuring Keb’ Mo’

Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) will be hosting Boots, Blues & BBQ on February 20th. FBCA invites the community to gather at Constellation Field, Home of the Sugar Land Skeeters, for a fun evening out. This special evening will include a live performance by Grammy Award Winner of Best Americana Album...

Fort Bend County Clerk Announces Keepsake Marriage Certificate

County Clerk Laura Richard is pleased to make available a new way to commemorate your memorable life event.  Just in time for Valentine’s Day or any special day of the year, the new “Certificate of Marriage” certifies that a couple’s marriage license is legally filed with the Fort Bend County...

Incoming Elected Officials Visit Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s Davis George Campus

Fort Bend County Sheriff-Elect Eric Fagan and Fort Bend County Attorney-Elect Bridgett Smith-Lawson visited Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) in December to meet CAFB leadership, tour the new Davis George Campus and discuss how best to serve children who have been abused and their families.  Detectives...

Dulles High School JROTC Cadets Awarded Scholarships

Dulles High School Air Force JROTC cadets Joshua Wang and Chloe Choudhury were recently awarded scholarships to continue their educational pursuits. Wang, a junior at Dulles, received a scholarship to attend an accredited aviation university participating in a private pilot license training program for the...

Dr. Temple Grandin Joins Forces with Hope For Three on February 20th

Dr. Temple Grandin, the world renowned animal-behavior expert, writer and autism advocate, joins forces with local nonprofit Hope For Three on February 20th to celebrate the organization’s 10th anniversary and efforts to advance autism awareness. Dr. Grandin, a professor at Colorado State University, is...

The Search Is On! Need Volunteers For Your Organization?

The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) is now accepting applications from local qualifying 501c3 organizations to be considered as a Core Placement for their 2021-2023 league years. The process occurs every two years. Fort Bend Junior Service League serves Fort Bend County and its people through...

Municipal Court Administrators Earn Certification; Beverly Wins Award

The Texas Court Clerks Association (TCCA) has selected Sugar Land Municipal Court Administrator Kendra Beverly as the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Service Award. Additionally, the National Center for State Courts’ Institute for Court Management (ICM) certified Beverly and Deputy Court Administrator...