On Jan. 14, McDonald’s released the nominees for its annual All American Games, to be played April 1 at Toyota Center in Downtown Houston. The list of nominees includes more than 900 of the top girls and boys high school seniors from across the United States. Four of the honored basketball players are from area schools. Ridge Point forward Foluwaso Fashoro was the area’s lone … [Read more...] about Area athletes among McDonald’s All American showcase nominees
County transportation facility grand opening set for Jan. 28
Fort Bend County Judge KP George and other county officials will take part in a grand-opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Fort Bend County Public Transportation Facility at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. Located at 3737 Bamore Rd. in Rosenberg, the $21 million facility will consolidate the country’s various transit department services, including its … [Read more...] about County transportation facility grand opening set for Jan. 28
New winery breaks ground in Richmond
Messina Hof Harvest Green Winery and Kitchen broke ground Jan. 17, launching construction of what will be the largest winery in Southeast Texas. The Bonarrigo family — owners and operators of Messina Hof Wine Cellars, Inc. — alongside Johnson Development team members and local dignitaries toasted the start of construction, which is estimated to take 10-12 months to … [Read more...] about New winery breaks ground in Richmond
County fair accepting scholarship applications
The Fort Bend County Fair is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, which will provide $4,000 scholarships to up to 50 graduating high school seniors from the area. The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 31. Scholarship recipients from 2019 are eligible to apply as second-year applicants and should call the fair office at 281-342-6171 for an application. … [Read more...] about County fair accepting scholarship applications
Kendleton man convicted of assault
According to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, 37-year-old Gene Petterway of Kendleton was convicted Jan. 15 on one charge of Assault Family Violence with a Previous Conviction and one charge of Assault Family Violence – Impeding Breath. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison and will not be eligible for parole. The district attorney’s office said Petterway’s … [Read more...] about Kendleton man convicted of assault