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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...