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Civil War Repercussions in Fort Bend County

A LITTLE PIECE OF HISTORY  | By Joan Frances | Images from Fort Bend County Texas – When settlers came to Fort Bend County, they had the...
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Two Local Foundations Give to Texas State Technical College Students

Two large foundations in the Fort Bend County area, the George Foundation and the Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation, have made significant donations...
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Meet Daevion Staples

By Joan Frances – Benjamin Franklin Terry High School in Lamar Consolidated Independent School District has a vision for all students to...
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Foster Art Teacher to Study Renaissance Painting in Italy

Most teachers spend their summers honing their skills, preparing themselves for a new school year. Foster High School teacher Melanie Coffee is no...
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July 2016 Events

July 4th, 9 am An American Tradition There’s no better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with hot dogs, games and a scavenger hunt! Come to the...
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Robert Gracia Joins Keller Williams Southwest Market Center

Robert Gracia, a Real Estate sales professional in Sugar Land, has joined the Keller Williams Southwest Market Center. “We are ecstatic to have...
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Rear Visibility Standard

To reduce the risk of devastating backover crashes involving vulnerable populations, especially very young children, KidsAndCars.org and their...
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Save Lives with Backover Precautions

Every week in the United States, at least 50 children are backed over because a driver could not see them. The state of Texas ranks the second...
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July 2016 – Out & About in the Heart Brazos

Fort Bend businesses stepped up to sponsor and compete in AccessHealth’s 4th Annual Community Challenge Tournament. The event raised over $25,000...
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2016 KIA Sorento

absolutely! AUTO REVIEW | By Steve Kursar – The 2016 Kia Sorento was completely redesigned for this model year, and it is now one of the best...
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recent from EDITOR'S POV Holiday Cheer is Here!
Holiday Cheer is Here! The holiday season brings a unique energy, from bustling days of gift shopping to festivals and social events, to momentous family trips and heartwarming celebrations. In this flurry of activity, let’s remember to be thankful, grateful and blessed for our family and friends. Spending time with family...
recent from CALENDAR Happy Birthday America!
Happy Birthday America! Richmond Independence Day Celebration Saturday, July 2nd  9 am – 5 pm George Ranch Historical Park Celebrate our great Nation at the George Ranch. Come and let Freedom Ring together! Step back in time and experience the history of an authentic American cattle ranch and learn about the local people who...
recent from NEWSWORTHY Child Advocates of Fort Bend Elevates Awareness During Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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,...
recent from FORT BEND STRONG School Has Started and You Have Homework!
School Has Started  and You Have Homework! It is September 2023. Many of you are enjoying peace and quiet at home – the kids are back in school! For seven to eight hours each school day, you have some time to do things you want to do for yourself. Parents still have to keep the kitchen pantry full, drive car pool and wash the family’s clothes,...
recent from FEATURES Lamar CISD Board Approves Namesakes for Six New Campuses
Lamar CISD Board Approves Namesakes for Six New Campuses At the December Board meeting, the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees approved six names for new campuses including elementary schools 35-38, middle school 7 and a future campus site. In the next phase, these elementary schools will be matched with the respective namesake. Namesakes selected include: Antonio...
recent from MEDICAL FOCUS Taking Steps Towards Relief: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Hosts Joint Pain Seminar
Taking Steps Towards Relief: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Hosts Joint Pain Seminar Is joint pain holding you back from the activities you love? Whether it’s struggling to keep up with your morning routine, feeling stiffness in your knees after a long day, or wincing at every step on the stairs, joint pain can make life challenging. But relief is possible. Next month, Houston Methodist...