Jacey Jetton Announces Staff Selections

State Representative Jacey Jetton (R-Sugar Land) announced his team for the 87th Legislative Session. Jetton is a Freshman in the Texas House of Representatives, representing a key district in Fort Bend County. “I am honored the people of House District 26 placed their trust in me to represent them in...

Fort Bend Museum Groundbreaking Sets the Stage for New $2 Million Renovation Project

A groundbreaking ceremony in front of the Fort Bend Museum’s original building was held on Thursday, November 19th, formally kicking off the construction phase of an ambitious $2 million renovation campaign. The project, dubbed “History Rising,” has been in the planning and fundraising stage for the...

Fort Bend Hope Receives $2,000 Grant from the Sugar Land Skeeters Baseball Foundation

Fort Bend Hope is proud to announce it is a recipient of a $2,000 grant from the Sugar Land Skeeters Baseball Foundation. The Skeeters Baseball Foundation promotes youth education and healthy activities for culturally, racially and economically diverse populations in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. ...

Bet on the Future with the Fort Bend Education Foundation at “A Night at the Races”

The Fort Bend Education Foundation is pleased to announce the theme for its 28th annual gala presented by Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP.  “A Night at the Races” will run on March 6th, 2021, at Constellation Field on the open-air concourse.  The evening is sure to be a win for...

The Missing Link Felicia Smith Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Local nonprofit Hope For Three Autism Advocates is hosting their annual Felicia Smith Jigsaw Puzzle Competition, Saturday, January 23rd from the comfort of participant’s homes. The family-fun event, presented by LearningRx Sugar Land and The Engleman Family, is in its fourth year of raising funds and...

CTE Enterprise Learning Labs Open to Public

Fort Bend ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) Enterprise Learning Labs – Automotive, Culinary, Cosmetology and Early Education Childcare services – are now open for public patrons, giving students real-world experience and benefitting Fort Bend community. Students will operate the Enterprise...

Share Tips on Vacationing with Social Distancing

The COVID-19 pandemic has re-shaped the concept of “vacationing.” Taking a family vacation, or simply enjoying some time off, has become more of a challenge while maintaining social distancing and other safety measures. Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will share some helpful ideas for vacationing...

Free Student Meals Will Continue Through School Year

Free student meals will be available for the entire school year, as a result of a waiver from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). All students, including those not enrolled in Fort Bend ISD (FBISD), can receive one free breakfast and/or lunch meal per school day. Students will only need to go through...

Remodel Your Kitchen in Only 1-5 Days Kitchentune-up

“It takes too long.” “It costs too much money.” “Who do I trust?” “Where do I begin?” These phrases do not have to be barriers to getting the kitchen of your dreams. Joe and Amanda Boyd, owners of Kitchen Tune Up Sugar Land, offer five different ways to quickly and affordably update or...

Libraries Present Online Demonstrations for Craft and Hobby Enthusiasts

Fort Bend County Libraries presents a series of online, craft and hobby themed video demonstrations. These demonstration videos can be viewed at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us. Holiday Book Art – December 12th and 15th: Library staff will demonstrate how to take an old book and make a tree and a snowman by folding...

Fort Bend Christian Academy Produces Shadow Play for Deaf Community

Sugar Land’s Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) is excited about bringing the community a play like no other, The Taste of Sunrise, by Suzan Zeder. It is a tale of two worlds, Deafness and Hearing. This play will be bringing two departments together. The FBCA American Sign Language department, led by Tony...

Fort Bend County Libraries Host Virtual Book Fest Author Kevin Kwan to Highlight Festival

Fort Bend County Libraries is excited to host a virtual Book Fest on Saturday, November 14th, from 10 am to 4:30 pm. This event will be live-streamed through WebEx; it will not be in person. Kevin Kwan, author of the international bestselling novel Crazy Rich Asians, joins the festival as a special guest...

Virtual OutRun Hunger 5K Raises $15,000 for Charity

Hundreds of runners took to sidewalks, parks and trails for a virtual version of the annual OutRun Hunger 5K Family Walk and Run, raising $15,000 for East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. Ongoing public health concerns with COVID-19 threatened to cancel the event but organizers decided to experiment with a...

Free Flu Shot Drive-Thru to Benefit Santa’s Exchange Offered at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

With fall around the corner and the holiday season not far behind, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is once again offering Fort Bend and surrounding area residents the opportunity to donate a gift and receive a free flu shot. Houston Methodist Sugar Land, in collaboration with the Exchange Club of Sugar...

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Partners with AccessHealth and Harris Health System to Open Medical Clinic

Child Advocates of Fort Bend is excited to partner with AccessHealth and Harris Health System to open a medical clinic dedicated to child victims of sexual abuse.  The clinic will be housed at AccessHealth in Richmond and provide sexual assault exams to children referred by Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s...