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,...

OakBend Medical Center’s Patchwork of Life Benefits Jackson Street’s Fourth and Fifth Floors

OakBend Medical Center has announced this year’s Patchwork of Life event.  The event is dedicated to “Making Room to Heal” and will benefit OakBend Medical Center’s Jackson Street 4th and 5th patient floors. The honorees for this year are the nurses who work at OakBend Medical Center.  Without...

34th Annual Texian Market Days Festival Features Re-Enactments, Artisan Market and More

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of more than 100 years of Texas history at the 34th annual Texian Market Days festival! Set for Friday, October 20th and Saturday, October 21st, the festival is open Friday for school groups and the public from 9 am to 3 pm and to everyone Saturday from 9 am to 5...

The Needville Harvest Festival Set for October 20th and 21st

The 34th Annual Needville Harvest Festival will bring two days of fall fun to Harvest Park, located at 3001 Violet Street, on Friday, October 20th and Saturday, October 21st. Gates will open at 5 pm Friday for an evening of live music and the annual barbecue cook-off, sponsorship dinner and margarita...

The Downtown Stomp Returns to Historic Downtown Rosenberg

Wine lovers and shopping mavens are invited to come out and enjoy the annual Downtown Stomp. The evening is set for Saturday, August 5th at 5 pm. Over 300 people attended the event last year. Shopping after hours, wine tasting and raising money for a good cause is the goal of the Downtown Stomp. The Fort...