Central Fort Bend Chamber to Host 33rd Annual Business Links Golf Tournament

Preparations are well underway for the 33rd annual Business Links Golf Tournament on Tuesday, July 10th hosted by Black Hawk County Club. Central Fort Bend Chamber is pleased to announce Finnegan Auto Group as the Presenting Sponsor for the Business Links Golf Tournament. This year the Chamber will be...

Freedom Shrine Dedicated at Richmond’s Gallery Furniture

On May 25th, the Exchange Club of Fort Bend held a dedication and installation of the Freedom Shrine. The Freedom Shrine is a display of copies of 23 historical documents, which were instrumental in shaping American History. The shrine was co-sponsored by Jim “Mattress Mac” McIngvale and the Exchange...

Needville Native is Part of Navy’s “Silent Service”

A Needville, Texas native and 2012 Needville High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world’s most advanced nuclear-powered submarines, USS Providence. Petty Officer 3rd Class Dakota Grier works as an electronics technician serving aboard the Groton-based submarine in the U.S....

Join the Fort Bend County Libraries’ Summer Reading Clubs

Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading clubs now 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...

Local Firefighter Chief Walleck Retires

February 28th marked a sad, yet happy occasion at the Richmond Fire Department as Firehouse Battalion Chief Tom Walleck retired from the Richmond Fire Department after 36 years with the department. The morning began with a breakfast prepared by Walleck’s crew, along with stories enjoyed by his crew, City...

Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship Honored at Houston Livestock and Rodeo

Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship was honored to be named Reserve Top Club at the Houston Livestock Rodeo. Reining Strength worked with Rodeo Houston’s Special Children’s Committee who rolled out the red carpet for individuals with disabilities. The Reining Strength team is a 501(c)3...

50th Anniversary Kicks Off with Inaugural Richmond Ramble 5K

Since 1968, the Richmond State Supported Living Center (RSSLC) has served individuals living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.  This year RSSLC kicks off its Golden Anniversary with the inaugural Richmond Ramble 5k Run, Walk or Roll scheduled for Saturday, April 14th at 8 am. Sponsorships...

Bill Rickert Announces Candidacy for Fort Bend County Treasurer

Bill Rickert announced he is running for position of Fort Bend County Treasurer.  “My extensive work and background in the areas of business and finance, as well my long history of community service to Fort Bend County, has fully prepared me for this position,” said Rickert. Rickert received an MBA...

Harvest Green Kicks Off Street Eats on Saturdays Beginning January 13th

Move over Food Truck Fridays, and get ready for Street Eats Saturdays at Harvest Green beginning Saturday, January 13th from 11 am to 2 pm. Food trucks will roll into the community’s model home park, located at 618 Vineyard Hollow Court, every second Saturday of 2018 to dispense sweet and savory treats....

T.W. Davis YMCA Receives Funding for After School Scholarships

The T.W. Davis YMCA has received $50,000 in funding to provide scholarships to approximately 60 children in the Fort Bend area for After School programs through the end of the school year. Since Hurricane Harvey flooded hundreds of residences in the area, many parents are needing assistance with childcare,...