Get Job-Search Survival Tips at Library Workshops

Have you been searching for a job and not having any luck? Maybe it’s time for a change in your game plan. Fort Bend County Libraries’ will present a free, two-part “Job-Search Survival Workshop” at two locations in September. The workshop will take place at the First Colony Branch Library on Tuesday...

KnILE Center Hosts Havana Nights Fundraiser to Give Back to Local Parkinson’s community

To commemorate its 10 year anniversary, KnILE Center, a private boutique style school that offers a myriad of educational and social programs for children in grades one to 12, is excited to announce a Cuban-themed fundraising event called Havana Nights on September 21st from 7 to 11 pm at Cindy’s Palace,...

Fort Bend Christian Academy Names Head of Middle School

Mrs. Melisa Carroll has been appointed Fort Bend Christian Academy’s (FBCA) Head of Middle School beginning the 2018-2019 school year. “Mrs. Carroll comes to FBCA with years of successful administrative experience in Texas public-school systems,” Head of School Dr. Pitre said. “She has served as...

Houston Metro Area Students Win National Speech and Debate Championships

Houston metro area students won big at this year’s National Speech and Debate Championship, taking finalist placement in high school Congressional Debate and 11 middle school awards. Jun-Yong Kim, from Seven Lakes High School, made it to the prestigious final round of the national tournament. ...

Registration Opens for Sienna Youth Sports Leagues

Fall registration for youth sports leagues operating within Sienna Plantation is now open with play set to begin September 4th. Area youth can register for co-ed flag football and girls’ volleyball teams. Registration is open to non-residents. All participants will receive a uniform, non-trophy...

Victor Rivas Rivers to Speak at Annual Healing and Hope Luncheon

Hollywood actor and survivor of childhood domestic violence Victor Rivas Rivers will be the guest speaker at the Fort Bend Women’s Center Healing and Hope Luncheon at Sweetwater Country Club in Sugar Land on October 11th. Rivers, his siblings and mother experienced unspeakable physical abuse at the hands...

Missouri City, AccessHealth and Fort Bend County Partner to Host Annual “Back-to-School” Health Fair

Continuing the tradition of community unity, the “Show Me City” is once again partnering with AccessHealth and Fort Bend County to host the 2018 Back-to-School Health Fair and Backpack giveaway on Saturday, August 11th, from 9 am to noon, at the Fort Bend County Annex, located at 307 Texas Pkwy. “Over...

Vel Lewis Partners with Fort Bend Education and Edison Arts Foundation to Jazz Up Music in FBISD

On June 25th, Vel Lewis, a local resident of Sugar Land and International Contemporary Jazz artist, joined efforts with Fort Bend Education Foundation and Edison Arts Foundation to establish an Instrument Fund Program benefitting Fort Bend ISD (FBISD) students enrolled in music programs. The goal of the...

The Exchange Club of Missouri City Awarded $48,000 in Scholarships to Fort Bend Students

Twelve local Fort Bend seniors each  received $4,000 scholarships at the Exchange Club of Missouri City’s annual scholarship breakfast meeting on May 24th. The students submitted an application to the scholarship committee and then were personally  interviewed. Each student introduced themselves to the...

Fort Bend Cares Grants $184,000 to Area Non-Profits

Fort Bend Cares supporters gathered on June 14th at Safari Texas Ranch to award $154,000 in grants to local non-profits committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged children in Fort Bend County. An additional $30,000, raised through Paddles Up at Fort Bend Cares’ annual Road Trip event, was awarded to...

Join the Fort Bend County Libraries’ Summer Reading Clubs

Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading clubs, ongoing until August 31st, to encourage reading among readers of all ages. There is no charge to join the Summer Reading Clubs (SRC). Participants may register at any Fort Bend County library, or they may register online at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us and...

Yoga Demonstration at University Branch Library

Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library will present an introductory class, “All About Yoga,” on Friday, July 27th, beginning at 10 am, in Meeting Room 1 of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. Registered yoga instructor Ashley Schmidt will...

Auditions Ongoing For The Fort Bend Boys Choir “Boy … Can They Sing!”

If a boy has a talent and desire to sing, he should definitely audition for the Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas for their 37th concert season! Many opportunities exist for young boys with an unchanged voice to audition for this nonprofit boychoir organization. Boys should be at least eight years of age or...

Explore Abilities Hour Celebrates Families with Special Learning Needs

The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center  –  A Very Special Project of the Children’s Museum of Houston –  will host an exclusive hour for families and children with special learning needs. Explore Abilities Hour is an all-new event, which will give these families an opportunity to explore the...

Catch the Wave . . . Golf “fore” Student Success! Back to School Scramble Benefiting the Fort Bend Education Foundation

Plan now to golf “fore” education in the Fort Bend Education Foundation’s (FBEF) 19th Annual Back to School Scramble golf tournament, scheduled for Monday, August 27th at Sweetwater Country Club. Schlumberger is presenting the Back to School Scramble chaired by Chris Barton and Jeremy Alberty. ...