Retired Nasa Scientist to Share Memories of Apollo Launches

NASA launched Apollo 11 to the moon 50 years ago on July 16, 1969. What exactly did it take to accomplish this successful, history-making mission? Hear a behind-the-scenes account from one of the NASA scientists who helped make that dream a reality, at a special program, “The Apollo Mission: To the Moon...

Fort Bend County Fair Honorees Named

The Schulze Family will be recognized as the 2019 Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo Honorees. Actively supporting the fair for decades as sponsors, buyers, exhibitors and fair-goers, the Schulze family has passed its commitment to the Fort Bend County Fair from generation to generation. The Schulze family owns...

Needville Helping Neighbors

In 2017, Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston area and left so much destruction that changed peoples’ lives forever. Being from a small town outside of Houston, it was hard to see and listen to all of the heartache this dangerous storm caused. In the mist of feeling helpless, three friends – Carlile...

TSTC Development Officer, Local Leader Earns Prestigious Award

Field Development Officer John Kennedy, who has been with Texas State Technical College (TSTC) since the expansion in Fort Bend in 2014, has recently been named a Chancellor’s Excellence Award recipient. The Sugar Land native has worked diligently with TSTC donors to raise funds for scholarships, has...

Richmond Parkway Took Effect on March 25th

The City of Richmond has moved closer to achieving a key goal of its Comprehensive Master Plan. The Master Plan recognizes the importance of increasing awareness of the dynamic city in the region and creating a signature gateway into Richmond is a priority to accomplishing this goal. As a result, the City...

Fort Bend County Helicopter Fleet Showcased at Rotary Richmond, Texas

Sheriff Troy Nehls brought his team of pilots to the Rotary Club of Richmond’s program to share how efficient this fleet has been assisting in various Sheriff County Department needs. Two helicopters were acquired through a federal program and the department was able to bring on three pilots from Houston...

Annual Art Walk & Motor Madness Set for Saturday, May 4th

Historic Richmond Association (HRA) is proud to partner with the downtown merchants to bring the 3rd Annual Art Walk & Motor Madness to Downtown Richmond on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 from 10 am to 4 pm. Both events will take place along the stretch of Morton Street between Second – Fifth Streets....

Derby Day, A Kentucky Derby Party Benefitting Reining Strength May 4th

The 5th Annual Derby Day Party will be held on Saturday, May 4th at Safari Texas, located at 11627 FM 1464 Road in Richmond from 3:30 to 7:30 pm. Look for an evening of fun and the Kentucky Derby! There will be a Best in Show Ladies’ Hat Contest, The Men’s Boots & Bowties Contest, Roll for the Roses...

H‑E‑B Brings Holiday Meal and Good Cheer with Feast of Sharing to Local Seniors 

On December 4th, 2018, H-E-B presented their Feast of Sharing at Fort Bend Seniors (FBS) Meals on Wheels for nearly 200 seniors across Fort Bend and Waller counties. The celebration was held at R.L. “Bud” O’Shieles Community Center at 1330 Band Road in Rosenberg from 10 am-12:30 pm. “The holiday...

Blue Jean Ball Hosted by Needville Education Foundation

In five short years, the Needville Education Foundation (NEF) has awarded over $220,000.00 in educational resources to the classrooms in the Needville Independent School District. Executive Director Shelley Krauss, under the direction and assistance of Superintendent Curtis Rhodes, established NEF to bridge...