FBJSL Accepting Educational Scholarship Applications

The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its annual Scholarship Awards. Every year FBJSL awards $6,000 in college scholarships. Volunteer Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to up to six female high school seniors from Fort Bend County...

Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Announces 2024 “Night at the Museum” Honoring Jimmy Thompson

The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation is pleased to announce the 3rd annual “Night at the Museum” on February 29, 2024, at the Sugar Land Heritage Museum in Sugar Land! This exciting event will be highlighted by a selection of fine wines graciously provided by John and Diana Null, Joe and Ann...

Saddle Up for 200 Years of Texas History at The George Ranch with a Year-Long Celebration

Texas history is alive and well at The George Ranch, as this year, 2024, marks the 200th Anniversary of the Ranch believed to be the oldest and largest ranch in Texas. Established in 1824, this significant milestone in Texas history was kicked off with a champagne toast for the Planning Committee in the...

Lamar CISD Board Approves Namesakes for Six New Campuses

At the December Board meeting, the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees approved six names for new campuses including elementary schools 35-38, middle school 7 and a future campus site. In the next phase, these elementary schools will be matched with the respective namesake. Namesakes selected include: Antonio...

Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Announces 2023 Ornament on Sale

The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation is excited to announce the 2023 Holiday Ornament in honor of the Laura Eldridge Hospital.  Keep your collection current with the new 2023 Laura Eldridge Hospital Ornament! The ornaments are $25 each and can be ordered at Shop – Sugar Land Heritage Foundation...

Successful FBISD Prop A – VATRE Election Results Now Official

The votes from the district’s successful November 7th Proposition A – Voter Approval Tax Rate Election were canvassed by the FBISD Board President, Secretary and a Trustee on November 17th  making election results official. Board President Judy Dae, Board Secretary David Hamilton and Board Member...

Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation Seeks Talented Artists to Participate in 3rd Annual Sugar Land Arts Fest

The Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation has opened the call for artists to participate in the 2024 Sugar Land Arts Fest, a two-day festival highlighting the cultural and artistic diversity of Fort Bend County and beyond. Created by the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation and presented by PrimeWay Federal...

Riverstone Holiday Market Returns November 17

Riverstone will help holiday shoppers find unique gifts for everyone on their list when the community’s annual Holiday Market returns 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 17th. Dozens of merchants will offer distinctive items at The Club at Riverstone, located at 18353 University Boulevard, including décor items,...

Harvest Green Hosts Food Drive November 1st thru 30th

Harvest Green will do its part to help families in need this holiday season by hosting a food drive November 1st thru 30th benefitting the East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. The public is invited to drop off non-perishable food items at any of the Richmond community’s 13 model homes. Model homes are open...

Future of Fulshear with Mayor Aaron Groff

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Relations Division will host Mayor Aaron Groff for the Future of Fulshear. This event will take place at Safari Texas Ranch, located at 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407, on Thursday, December 14th  from 11:30 am to 1 pm. The Title Sponsor for this event is...

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Announces 2023 Christmas Home Tour Dates

This event began 32 years ago as a fundraiser to keep Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s (CAFB) doors open. A group of volunteers opened their homes, decorated for Christmas, baked cookies and charged admission. The tour was a success and has since become a Fort Bend County holiday tradition. “We have lots...

The Key to Surviving Thanksgiving

the drunken cyclist | By Jeffrey M. Kralik, Ph.D. www.thedrunkencyclist.com – As almost all of you realize, Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and that presents a host of different emotions. For many (most?) it represents what it is “supposed” to be: a day of thanks punctuated by a fabulous...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital to host Comprehensive Neuroscience Seminar

Neurological disorders can significantly impact the quality of life for individuals and their families. Understanding these conditions, their treatment options and how they affect daily life is important. To address these concerns, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is inviting the local community to join...

The Great Pumpkin Round Up: Open Saturdays October 14th through November 25th at The George Ranch

Just in time for the Fall season and fabulous photo ops, The George Ranch’s popular fall-themed event, The Great Pumpkin Round Up, presented by Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, returns this October, bigger and better than ever! For the third year, The George Ranch will showcase a fantastic Fall...

The George Foundation Welcomes Chief Grants Officer Shannan Stavinoha

The George Foundation is pleased to announce Shannan Stavinoha as Chief Grants Officer. In her role, Stavinoha will lead the Foundation’s grantmaking strategy and programs in pursuit of its mission to positively impact Fort Bend County and its residents. Stavinoha will work closely with Foundation staff,...