Excitement was in the air as 31 charities and numerous sponsors and volunteers gathered at Classic Chevrolet when Fort Bend Cares presented grants totaling $155,000 which brought the organization to a total of $1 million plus given. Now entering its ninth year, Fort Bend Cares continues to make a powerful impact on the disadvantaged children [...]
The family is coming over, and you’re dying to show them your vacation pictures from your digital camera. The only problem is you don’t know a megabyte from a mega-nibble. What do you do? Don’t panic! Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway, will present an introductory program, “Digital Photography Made [...]
Embark on a culinary adventure and discover flavors and cooking techniques of the past that are still thoroughly enjoyed in the present. Fireside Suppers are an exciting new Historic Foodways program presented by Chef Nick Castelberg, AKA “Cookie”, at George Ranch Historical Park. Chef Castelberg said, “The Fireside Suppers are a chance for guests to [...]
Liberty Mutual Insurance and Harmony School of Science Sugar Land High School are sending a powerful message to their classmates and community in preparation of the June 1st Summer break: drinking and driving is a deadly combination. To heighten awareness of this ever-present threat in surrounding areas and throughout the country, Liberty Mutual is providing [...]
Sugar Land’s American Idol-like competition, Sugar Land Superstar, is kicking off a new summer of local talent with open auditions on Wednesday, May 22 from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Plaza of Sugar Land Town Square. The 2013 Sugar Land Superstar will win a prize package features items from Town Square retailers and the [...]
Some days it just doesn’t pay to get out of bed. A truck caught on fire on Mothers Day on Highway 59, between Hwy. 6 and Williams Trace. This photo was taken as a Sugar Land fireman was putting out the blaze. Cause of fire was undetermined and no injuries reported.
Plans are underway for Fort Bend County citizens, county and city officials and civic organizations to come together in a countywide event to honor those who have given their lives for our country, our veterans as well as those who will be entering the Armed Forces in 2013. The event, “ Legacy of Freedom-Saluting Our [...]
Sugar Land Town Square presents the 3rd Annual Sugar Land Junior Superstar finale on Sunday, May 19 from 7 – 9:30 p.m. in the Plaza. Due to inclement weather, event organizers were forced to reschedule the popular event, originally slated for April 27. Auditions were held in March and the judges selected finalists, ages 9 [...]
“The Secret Gardens of Sugar Lakes” is the theme for this year’s Sugar Land Garden Club’s 14th annual Spring Garden Tour. On Saturday, May 18 from 9 am to 3 pm, the public is invited to tour nine unique private gardens in the Sugar Lakes subdivision. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased the day [...]
WHAT HAPPENED? 5.10.13 QV Middle School had an electrical issue causing a strong smell of smoke. Students were moved to gyms as a precaution. There was no fire. Then inclement weather occurred and they went into “shelter in place”. Fire Department and Centerpoint responded ASAP. Perfect example of a well-run school. RAIN DATE: Sugar Land [...]
