City News Shown are Hal and Fran Knueppel, owners of The Morton Street Gallery.

Fort Bend County and Texas is losing a treasure »

The  Morton Street Gallery is closing Richmond and Texas are about to lose a treasure, The Morton Street Gallery. For over a decade, Richmond, Texas has had a star artist, Fran Knueppel, housed in…

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Deadline approaching – Sign up Now for Rosenberg’s 2012 Citizens Police Academy »

The purpose of the Academy is to provide Rosenberg citizens with a better understanding of the daily operation of the Police Department, through educational sessions about different aspects of law…

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Job search assistance offered at Missouri City Library »

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway, will present a series of free Job-Search Assistance programs in February. A representative from Texas Workforce Solutions will offer…

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University Branch Library presents Monday night movies »

Enjoy a free movie night out at the University Branch Library every Monday night in February. A different romantic comedy will be shown in the Large Meeting Room of the…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Quail Valley Quails meeting set for Feb. 2 »

Quail Valley Quails is a social organization of women who were former members of the Quails and/or presently residing in Quail Valley. The meeting begins at 10 a.m., with a…

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ABWA Fort Bend presents Veronica Wasek at February meeting »

The American Business Women’s Association, Fort Bend chapter will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 2, with a social gathering beginning at 5 p.m. and the meeting commencing at…

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Fort Bend ISD Superintendent gets contract extension and bonus »

By Betsy Dolan Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Dr. Timothy Jenney will be with the district at least through 2016.  The…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Texas Instruments in Stafford to shut down by end of year »

Decision to shift operations will cost jobs here and in Japan By Elsa Maxey Texas Instruments (TI), the iconic 45…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

First sheriff candidate debate sees melt down during closing »

By LeaAnne Klentzman The first of many Republican Sheriff candidate’s forums has come and it ended with a bang. In…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Affordable housing plan causes concern in Greatwood/Canyon Gate »

By Betsy Dolan A Dayton, Ohio developer has announced plans to build an affordable housing apartment complex near the Greatwood…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Fort Bend Boys Choir to open for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo »

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The Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas is excited to announce their Tour Choir was chosen to perform The National…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Vandals hit Pecan Grove Country Club »

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By LeaAnne Klentzman Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers, Inc. has issued an Alert pledging to pay up to $5,000 for…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

OPINION: Grin’n like an Opossum »

By LeaAnne Klentzman It has been brewing for years; if I were a betting person I would bet there is…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Crime

Not the dreaded highlighter! »

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By LeaAnne Klentzman Remember the torrential rains? Flooded streets? Tornadoes? Well, if you recall – that all hit about the time the FBISD buses were out driving your precious children to school. Not a bus was lost, not a child was injured and everyone got…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Sugar Land Police arrest one, investigating another, in robberies »

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By LeaAnne Klentzman On Sunday, January 15, shortly after 8pm., Sugar Land Police responded to a robbery at the Walgreens located at 17330 W Grand Parkway along State 99. According to Sugar Land Police spokesman Doug Adolph, employees told police that a man walked into…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Illegal plants found in Waterview Estates »

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By LeaAnne Klentzman Residents in Waterview Estates now have a new concept for “pot plants” in their neighborhood. A two month investigation into a marijuana growing operation in north central Fort Bend County has led to the arrest of one man. Tho Nguyen, 32, was…

Jan 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Three families destroyed by DWI accident »

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By LeaAnne Klentzman The lives of three families have been forever changed as a result of a suspected DWI accident just a few miles west of Fort Bend County on I-10. Early last Thursday, about 2:30 in the morning, Katherine Addison, 48, and her 12…

Jan 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Teen robbed at Mall »

By LeaAnne Klentzman A 17 year man was robbed as he got into his car at the First Colony Mall, Thursday evening about 5:30 pm. The teen was carrying bags containing clothing, an Ipod and an Iphone to his car. As he opened the car…

Jan 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Bev's Burner

Some’s Hot, Some’s Not 01/25/12 »

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Me and the Chamber…..I was worried that no one could replace the retiring Louis Garvin as executive director (or chairman of the board or whatever…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Sugar Land

University Branch Library presents Monday night movies

Enjoy a free movie night out at the University Branch Library every Monday night in February. A different romantic comedy will be shown in the Large Meeting Room of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd.…

Jan 25 2012 / Read More »
Missouri City

Job search assistance offered at Missouri City Library

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway, will present a series of free Job-Search Assistance programs in February. A representative from Texas Workforce Solutions will offer tips on a variety of topics…

Jan 25 2012 / Read More »
Stafford

Nunsense! Opening this weekend!

Opening this weekend, Fort-Bend Theatre’s production of the uproarious production of Nunsense at 2815 Main Street in Stafford, January 27 – February 5, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. Sister Julia, Child of…

Jan 25 2012 / Read More »
Richmond Shown are Hal and Fran Knueppel, owners of The Morton Street Gallery.

Fort Bend County and Texas is losing a treasure

The  Morton Street Gallery is closing Richmond and Texas are about to lose a treasure, The Morton Street Gallery. For over a decade, Richmond, Texas has had a star artist, Fran Knueppel, housed in a historical building just off Morton…

Jan 25 2012 / Read More »
Rosenberg

Deadline approaching – Sign up Now for Rosenberg’s 2012 Citizens Police Academy

The purpose of the Academy is to provide Rosenberg citizens with a better understanding of the daily operation of the Police Department, through educational sessions about different aspects of law enforcement. Classes will begin Monday, February…

Jan 25 2012 / Read More »
Meadows Place

City of Meadows Place capitalizing on location for retail growth

Location, Location, Location is the mantra of real estate. It’s also a key factor in economic development, and the City of Meadows Place is capitalizing on its location along U.S. Highway 59 off Beltway 8 to…

Dec 28 2011 / Read More »
Sick & Tired

I’m Sick and Tired… 09/21/11

I’m sick and tired of this president resorting to class-warfare and calling his latest $1,500,000,000 tax bill a “Jobs Act”. Maybe some of those tax dollars will be given to more fraudulent companies like the now…

Sep 21 2011 / Read More »
Nick's Picks

Nick’s Picks 01/25/12

NEED TO DISCARD NON WORKING ELECTRONICS? Try “Best Buy”. Check in with Greeter at front door. DID YOU KNOW? Children will wake up easier if Smoke Alarm calls out their name instead of just making a…

Jan 25 2012 / Read More »

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