The George Foundation is Excited to Announce Deresha Gibson as Program Officer

The George Foundation is excited to announce Deresha Gibson as Program Officer.  In her role, Deresha will be responsible for evaluating grant requests and making funding recommendations to the Board of Trustees.  Additionally, Deresha will partner with grantees and other stakeholders to address critical...

Opinion Editorial: Sugar Land City Leadership: A Critical Choice Now and for Our Future

By: James Thompson, Former Mayor of Sugar Land and Fort Bend Business Coalition Member The May 2025 election resulted in an important event for the future of the City of Sugar Land: a run-off election for three seats scheduled for June 7, 2025.  Voter turnout for the May election was dismal at best –...

Your Italian Summer Getaway Awaits with Ciao Bambini!

New exhibit at HMNS at Sugar Land offers a taste of Italy for families to enjoy Get ready to say “Ciao!” to an unforgettable cultural journey. The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest, utterly charming exhibit, Ciao Bambini! This...

Fort Bend ISD Hosts Two Free Community Events at Wheeler Fieldhouse Thursday, May 15

Fort Bend ISD will hold two free community events at Wheeler Fieldhouse, located at16403 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479, this Thursday, May 15, from 6 – 8 p.m. FBISD’s Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Showcase will be held inside the fieldhouse and feature interactive displays...

Sugar Land Branch Library Launches New Community Pollinator Garden

Fort Bend County Libraries invites the public to help launch the library system’s new Community Pollinator Garden at the Sugar Land Branch Library on Saturday, May 31, from 10:30 am to noon. Join special guests Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers, Library Director Roosevelt Weeks, and...

Congratulations to the Fort Bend Leadership Forum, Class of 2025!

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the graduation of 55 exceptional individuals from the Leadership Forum Class of 2025, generously sponsored by Audi Sugar Land. Dr. Jay Neal of the University of Houston and Breah Campbell of Si Environmental served as the dedicated Division Co-Chairs...

800+ Run for the Rosé in Sienna

Community to Donate $10,000 to Child Advocates More than 800 racers recently took to the streets in Sienna for the annual Run for the Rosé 5K, benefiting the Child Advocates of Fort Bend. Sienna will donate $10,000 in proceeds to Child Advocates of Fort Bend, a non-profit organization in its 34th year that...

Opinion Editorial: School Boards Matter for Children AND Business

By: Bill Jameson, School Board Committee Chairman, The Fort Bend Business Coalition This May 3, 2025, Fort Bend voters will go to the polls to elect school board trustees in several districts, including Fort Bend ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD and Katy ISD. Traditionally voter turnout for these elections is...

Johnson Development Names New Fort Bend Community

The George Honors Legacy of The George Foundation and Family Just weeks after breaking ground on a new 1,500-acre Fort Bend County master-planned community, Johnson Development is announcing the community’s name — The George. Announced last week at The George Ranch, the name honors the George family...

Derby Day is Here!

Dust off those boots and pull out your fanciest hats as you “get ready to derby” at Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship’s 11th annual Derby Day Party. This fabulous yearly fundraising event is bringing the Kentucky Derby to Fort Bend County with a live showing of the 151st Kentucky Derby...

Taking Steps Towards Relief: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Hosts Joint Pain Seminar

Is joint pain holding you back from the activities you love? Whether it’s struggling to keep up with your morning routine, feeling stiffness in your knees after a long day, or wincing at every step on the stairs, joint pain can make life challenging. But relief is possible. Next month, Houston Methodist...

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Hosts Annual Light of Hope Ceremony to Launch National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) is partnering with the City of Sugar Land to host its Annual Light of Hope Ceremony on Friday, April 4th at Sugar Land Town Square, beginning at 7 PM. This family-friendly event marks the start of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and aims to bring the community...

Wildflowers! Bloom at The George Ranch April 19th

Featuring Easter Egg Hunts, Baby Chicks, Shetland Sheep and More! It’s Spring in Texas, and at Richmond’s historic George Ranch, that means one thing:  Wildflowers! The perfect family-friendly outing debuting Saturday, April 19th, The George Ranch brings Wildflowers! to the ranch featuring spectacular...

Fort Bend Business Coalition Launches “Key Vote” Initiative with House Bill 20

The Fort Bend Business Coalition (FBBC) has launched a “Key Vote” initiative during the Texas 89th Legislative regular session.  The FBBC State Committee, led by Chairman Marvin Marcell, will identify bills that are “Key Votes” in support of Fort Bend business, and a campaign supporting the bills...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Announces Sarah Fleming as new Chief Nursing Officer

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital announces the appointment of Sarah Fleming, MBA, BSN, RN, NE-BC, as the new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), effective April 21, 2025. With extensive leadership experience within the Houston Methodist hospital system, Fleming brings a deep understanding of hospital...