Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit Announce Spring Tour Date at Smart Financial Centre

Two-time Grammy Award winner Jason Isbell and his mighty band The 400 Unit have announced a Spring 2018 tour stop on May 2nd at Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land in support of their highly acclaimed album The Nashville Sound (Southeastern Records). The legendary guitarist Richard Thompson has been slated...

FRIENDS of Child Advocates of Fort Bend to Host Missions and Martini Night

FRIENDS of Child Advocates of Fort Bend, an auxiliary volunteer group supporting Child Advocates of Fort Bend, will host its annual Mission and Martinis Night in the home of Judy and Paul Maddison on Thursday, March 8th at 6 pm. In addition to socializing, martinis, hors d-oeuvres and learning about the...

Ted Cruz to Keynote Fort Bend Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner

The Fort Bend County Republican Party is pleased to announce that former presidential candidate and current United States senator from Texas, Ted Cruz, will be the keynote speaker for the annual Lincoln Reagan Dinner on February 9th. The dinner will take place at Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond. “Senator...

Bike the Bend for Literacy Raises Over $21,000

Sunday, January 7th was a beautiful day to ride in the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County’s annual Bike the Bend for Literacy.  Presented by Houston Federal Credit Union, the event was the first official BP MS 150 Recommended Training Ride of the year. Nearly 280 riders assembled at Foster High School...

Hope For Three is Roundin’ Up Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors Saddle Up for Autism

Hope For Three Autism Advocates Seventh Annual Luncheon, presented by Daugherty Insurance, is set for February 8th at Safari Texas Ranch, located in Richmond. Friends and neighbors can join for a casual mix and mingle in their western wear with a cowboy’s appetite lunch served at 11:30 am. Wranglers have...

Maks, Val & Peta Live on Tour: Confidential

Following a smash hit first tour, Maks and Val, the hottest stars of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars are back with an all new spectacular show, and this time the family has grown.  Joining them in their brand new show Confidential, the stunningly talented, Peta Murgatroyd, two time Dancing With The...

Duke Elected Fort Bend County Fair President

James B. Duke has been elected President of the Fort Bend County Fair Association. Duke has been a life member of the Fair since October 1998, and he has been a constant figure throughout the Fair’s year-round activities and events. “I am honored and excited to be part of this board and all the good it...

Congratulations to FBISD’s 2018 Campus Teachers of the Year

Congratulations to the Fort Bend ISD (FBISD) 2018 Campus Teachers of the Year, who were selected by their peers to represent their individual campuses. These educators represent the best in their field, and they were selected for inspiring and equipping students for futures beyond what they can...

George Memorial Library to Celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year with Lantern Festival

In recognition of the Chinese Lunar New Year, Fort Bend County Libraries will celebrate with a Chinese Lantern Festival on Sunday, February 25th, from 2 to 4 pm, in the lobby of George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Dancing lions from the Soaring Phoenix Dragon & Lion Dance...

DIY Network’s Catrina Kidd Brings Renovation Expertise to Home & Garden Show

Mark your calendar for January 27th and 28th, 2018, and make plans to attend the 8th Annual Sugar Land Home & Garden Show at the Stafford Centre, located at 10505 Cash Road in Stafford.  An annual destination for homeowners in and around the Sugar Land area, the show continues to educate attendees on...

Coventry Homes Starts Presales in Sienna Plantation

Coventry Homes is expanding its building program, starting presales in December 2017 in Sienna Plantation in Fort Bend County. Coventry offers 11 floor plans in Sienna’s Logan Pass neighborhood. The home designs — ranging from 3,200 to 4,671 square feet — are priced from the $480,000s. With the...

Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees Names New Directors

The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees approved two leadership positions at its December 11th Board Meeting. Dr. Megan Evans was named Director of Innovation and Continuous Improvement, and Clarissa Rodriguez was named as the new Director of Enriched Learning Opportunities. Dr. Megan Evans most recently served...

Texana Center Receives $10,300 Grant from the Fort Bend Junior Service League

Texana Center was delighted to receive a $10,300 grant for the autism program in Rosenberg. These funds will be used to purchase a shade for a playground structure, which the Fort Bend Junior Service League donated to Texana Center in 2013. Texana recognizes the importance of fresh air and exercise for a...

The Fort Bend Aggie Moms’ Club Scholarship Application Is Now Open

Every year, the Fort Bend Aggie Moms’ Club raises funds  throughout the year to award scholarships to deserving students attending Texas A&M University – College Station, Galveston or Blinn TEAM. The Scholarship Program seeks to recognize and reward Texas A&M University students who are...

Fort Bend County Fair Scholarship Application Deadline Set

The Fort Bend County Fair is giving back through their scholarship program, and now is the time to apply. The opportunity to earn a Fair scholarship is open to a wide range of qualifying students. The Fair will provide $4,000 scholarships to 45 Fort Bend County students. Since 1979, the Fort Bend County Fair...