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June 2015 Events

All Month Summer Reading Club Fort Bend County Libraries present special reading clubs during the summer to encourage reading among children, teens...
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Common Threads’ “Hope on the Brazos” Clothing Donation Campaign

Common Threads, a program in Lamar Consolidated ISD (LCISD) that gives out free, gently used clothing, uniforms, new socks and underwear, as well as...
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The Key to Knowledge: Libraries in Fort Bend County

A LITTLE PIECE OF HISTORY | By Joan Frances –   How many places in this world can one go to escape the harsh realities of the day? There is a...
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Family Road Trips

TRAVEL | By Christopher Hill – As the summer vacation planning season dawns, we are left with some very important questions, the most...
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May 2015 Events

May 1st, 6:30 pm Surf’s Up, School’s Out This evening of fun benefiting Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (L.E.A.F.) includes a chicken-fried...
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2015 Hyundai Genesis

absolutely! AUTO REVIEW  | By Steve Kursar – The Hyundai Genesis sedan underwent a complete and spectacular transformation for the 2015 model...
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OakBend Medical Center Run To Attack Poverty 5K and Kids K Slated for May 16th

Registration for the Third Annual OakBend Medical Center Run To Attack Poverty 5K is open! This family-focused, health-based event is expected to be...
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Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels to Raise Funds with 10th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebratio...

Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels is gearing up for its 10th Annual Cinco de Mayo fundraising event. The event will be held at La Cocina Mexican...
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Garden-Inspired Gifts for Mom

If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for a mom who has it all or just the right way to express your love and appreciation, this Mother’s...
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May 2015 – Out & About in the Heart Brazos

The Fort Bend Junior Service League honored sponsors of Spring Fling 2015 by hosting a VIP Sponsor Party at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at...
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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 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
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...
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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...
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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...