The George Foundation Appoints Sandra Compton as New CFO

The George Foundation is pleased to announce Sandra Compton as our new Chief Financial Officer. Sandra brings more than 20 years of experience from a Houston-based public accounting firm, where she developed deep expertise in financial auditing, tax preparation and review, and strategic financial advisory...

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Elevates Awareness During Human Trafficking Awareness Month

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a light on the tragedy of human trafficking and the continued efforts to end the exploitation of children. Human trafficking is defined as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of individuals through force,...

Homeless Pet Placement League Announces The Ultimate “Tailgate” Party on January 24, 2026

Former rescue dog, Maxwell, now in his forever home, along with current foster kitties Garth Brooks and Sebastian, are ready to join Homeless Pet Placement League (HPPL)’s Gala Co-Chairs Jennifer Devine, Vicki Stevenson and HPPL President, Eileen Akerson at HPPL’s fourth annual gala.  The Ultimate...

Richmond Hires New Development Corporation Executive Director

The City of Richmond has announced the appointment of Lacie Chambers as the new Executive Director of the Development Corporation of Richmond (DCR). Chambers was selected following an extensive search and brings more than three decades of experience in business development, project management, fundraising,...

New Year – New Baby!

Welcome to 2026!  The first baby born in the new year from Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was Rowen Allen Reed.  He was born to parents Mackenzie Harper and John Reed III at 3:14 am on January 1, 2026. Welcome to the world Rowen, and congratulations to the proud...

Local Nonprofits Receive Grants from 2025 Sugar Plum Market

Fort Bend County, Texas: The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL), with the support of title sponsor Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, successfully raised $317,000 at this year’s Sugar Plum Market, as announced during a check presentation on December 16, 2025. A total of 31 local nonprofits received grants...

2025 POLAR PALOOZA Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center turns down the temps and turns up the fun for chills, thrills and winter skills Now through January 4th

The winter forecast is in, and it’s calling for flurries of fun, giggles galore, and zero need for snow boots! From now through January 4, Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center invites families to bundle up their curiosity and slide into Polar Palooza, a season packed with festive programming, cultural...

Opinion Editorial: Representing Texas with Proven Leadership: House Representative Stan Kitzman, District 85

By: The Honorable Pete Olson, Former Congressman, Texas Congressional District 22 and State Committee Member, The Fort Bend Business Coalition On March 3, 2026, Texas House District 85 constituents will go to the polls to vote for their choice to represent their district for two more years in Austin. This...

Houston Methodist’s Dr. Choudhury Discusses Flu Season and How to Protect Yourself

As flu season ramps up, Dr. Tiyashi Choudhury, a board-certified primary care physician at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, is available to answer questions about the flu, including symptoms, vaccinations and how to keep oneself and others safe. There are several types of flu vaccines...

Cross Creek West CURE-Ageous 5K Raises $20,000 for The IBC Network Foundation

The second annual CURE-Ageous 5K Fun Run broke records this year, raising $20,000 for The IBC Network Foundation. Approximately 350 runners, joggers and walkers cruised the streets of Cross Creek West Oct. 18, following a route through the community past the new model home park that featured homes decked in...