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March/April 2017 – Out & About in the Heart Brazos

Over 90 golfers participated in Calvary Episcopal Preparatory’s annual golf tournament at Pecan Grove Country Club. A total of 42 individual and...
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Meet Bobby Crow

By Joan Frances – Robert “Bobby” Crow, a senior at George Ranch High School, has accomplished undeniable success in academics and...
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Hometown Heroes: Bobby Zepeda

By M.G. Angulo – The crack of a bat connecting with the ball. The muffled “whump” of a baseball in a glove. The furious taps of feet...
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The Fort Bend County Museum Association Presents 28th Annual Lone Star Stomp

Get ready for a groovy time at the Fort Bend County Museum Association’s 28th Annual Lone Star Stomp! Set for Saturday, April 8th at the George...
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Superintendent Dr. Thomas Randle Honored in Washington, D.C.

Lamar CISD Superintendent Dr. Thomas Randle was one of six superintendents from across the nation recognized in Washington, D.C. for his commitment...
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Hometown Heroes: Nery Salazar

By M.G. Angulo – When she was a child, Nery Salazar lived a life in Honduras that was in a word, undesirable. She did not have access to a good...
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2017 Toyota Prius

absolutely! AUTO REVIEW | By Steve Kursar – The 2017 Toyota Prius gets 54 miles per gallon. That’s not a typo. The new Prius really does...
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The Cattle Industry and Branding in Fort Bend County

A LITTLE PIECE OF HISTORY | By Joan Frances – When the early settlers of Fort Bend County began prospering in the area, growing cotton and...
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Meet Stephen C. Buffamante

By Joan Frances – Asenior at Lamar Consolidated High School, Stephen Buffamante has not had a conventional high school career. Growing up,...
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January 2017 Events

January 8th, 8 am Bike the Bend for Literacy Bike the Bend for Literacy features three lengths – 20 miles, 35 miles or 62 miles – throughout...
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