The George Ranch Receives $16,595 Gift from Fort Bend Junior Service League for Educational Programs

The 200-year-old George Ranch has been awarded a significant gift from the Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) to assist with underwriting a portion of one of their most popular programs:  cowboy and agriculture education. Over 25,000 students visit The George Ranch each year to participate in unique...

Fort Bend ISD’s Austin High School Leads Nation in Students Selected to Attend Elite Naval Flight School

Fort Bend ISD’s Austin High School leads the nation in the number of students selected to attend the elite Commander of Naval Air Forces Flight Academy with the recent announcement that Naval JROTC cadet Precious Ukah will attend the 2025 summer camp. Naval JROTC cadet Hayley Soo was named as an alternate...

The Search is On: Fort Bend Junior Service League Accepting Applications for 2025-2027 Volunteer Partnerships

The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) is excited to announce that applications are now open for local qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations to be considered as a Core Placement, Event Placement, or Difference in a Day for the 2025-2027 League years. These opportunities are designed to support nonprofits...

Fort Bend Christian Academy Announces Appointment of Stephen Novotny as New Head of School

Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Novotny as its next Head of School, following an extensive nationwide search. Joining the school in the coming months, Stephen will bring exceptional leadership skills and decades of experience in Christian education to...

2025 LUNAR NEW YEAR Slither into fun at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center’s Year of the Snake Celebration! Saturday, Jan. 25

WHAT:  Hisssss-tory is in the making as Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – A Very Special Project of Children’s Museum Houston, invites you to celebrate the Year of the Snake with a fang-tastic Lunar New Year event! With sss-sensational activities and dazzling performances that are sss-sure to...

Run for Office in Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County is calling for leaders to step up for the upcoming local elections. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in our community. Why it matters: Participating in local elections shapes the future of our neighborhoods, influencing decisions on education, infrastructure, and...

Lamar CISD Celebrates School Board Recognition Month 

Lamar CISD is proud to join communities across Texas in celebrating January 2025 as School Board Recognition Month. This annual observance honors the dedicated service of school board members who play a vital role in shaping the future of education. This year’s theme, “Leadership for Tomorrow’s...

Harvest Green Hosts Chili Cook-Off February 1st

Twelve local teams armed with secret recipes will go head-to-head to claim chili supremacy at the third annual East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry’s Chili Cook-Off hosted by Harvest Green on Saturday, February 1st. The fun begins at 1 pm at The Farmhouse, located at 3400 Harvest Corner Drive, where guests...

Homeless Pet Placement League Announces Third Annual Gala, The Ultimate “Tailgate” Party, January 25th, 2025

Rescue dog Maxwell and his foster mom Kimberly Williams are ready to join Homeless Pet Placement League (HPPL) Vice President Eileen Akerson at HPPL’s third annual gala.  The Ultimate “Tailgate” Party will be held on January 25th, 2025, at the Sugar Creek Country Club in Sugar Land,...

Better Together with Mayor John Whitmire

The Fort Bend Chamber will host Mayor John Whitmire for “Better Together: Houston to Fort Bend” on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Safari Texas Ranch – Magnolia Ballroom, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407. Title Sponsor for this event is TDECU. Mayor John Whitmire was sworn...

The Fort Bend Business Partnership Leads as the Voice of Business in Fort Bend County

A collaboration between the Fort Bend Economic Development Council (FBEDC) and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce (FBCC) has led to the formation of a new initiative, The Fort Bend Business Partnership (FBBP).  The FBBP will unite members of the FBEDC and the FBCC’s Chairman’s Circle within the FBCC to...

City of Richmond, Texas Earns “Cutest Christmas Towns” Honors

The City of Richmond, Texas, has officially been recognized by Southern Living Magazine as one of the South’s “Cutest Christmas Towns” for 2024. This prestigious accolade highlights Richmond’s unique blend of holiday charm, festive spirit and community warmth, making it a must-visit...

Sugar Land Musician Signs with Rick Rubin’s Publishing Company and Releases Debut Single “California Blues”

Sugar Land’s Alex Amen is on the verge of an exciting breakthrough in his music career. He recently signed a publishing deal with American Records, led by the legendary producer Rick Rubin. American Records welcomed Amen to their roster of songwriters, impressed by the songs he crafted for his...

FBISD Board Approves Names of New Campuses

The names of new FBISD campuses were approved at the district’s November business meeting with plans for one of the schools to bear the name of a legendary high school coach who recently passed away. The newly constructed campus for Blue Ridge-Briargate Elementary School will be named after George Bush...

Literacy Council of Fort Bend County: 11th Annual Reading between the Lines event featuring J.R. Martinez

The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County is proud to announce that J.R. Martinez will be the featured author for the 11th Annual ​Reading ​Between the​ Lines​ event to be held at Safari Texas Ranch on Friday, March 28, 2025.  Co-chaired by Zia Anklesaria and Joe Niles, the event is sponsored by...