Longtime Sugar Land resident and community volunteer, Shanta Raguthaman, one of the founders of Asians Against Domestic Abuse (AADA), was awarded the prestigious Book of Golden Deeds Award 2013 by the Exchange Club of Sugar Land on May 29, 2013. Her husband Dr. Raguthaman and her son, Ramesh, spoke endearingly about Raguthaman and her work. [...]
Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) has begun its membership drive for the 2013 – 2014 League year. Provisional membership is available to women ages 23 and older. Women interested in learning more about the League are encouraged to attend our Bring a Friend Social on May 30 at PF Changs from 6p.m. to 8p.m. [...]
After months of committed planning, formal meetings and informal meet-ups, STARS, the Fort Bend County Women’s Center’s fundraising and special events support arm, presented the Women’s Center with a check for $127,650 at their general meeting on May 2, 2013. This amount represents the proceeds from this year’s annual Girlfriends Giggle. This level of funding [...]
Missouri City Branch, 1530 Texas Parkway, presents a variety of free children’s programs — Toddler Time, Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, and School-Age Programs — every month. These programs are free and open to the public. The summer schedule for June is as follows: Toddler Time — Tuesdays at 10:15 am — offers caregiver/child [...]
Mayor Allen Owen, Councilmen Floyd Emery, Bobby Marshall, & Danny Nguyen along with Missouri City Police and Fire supported the 12th Q. V. Proud (QVP) Annual Memorial Day Kids, Bike, Dog and Wagon Parade at the City Centre where kids of every age are reminded about the real meaning of Memorial Day. Q. V. Proud’s co-sponsors in [...]
Justin Tusing, 11, and his brother Jake, 3, climb aboard an armored security vehicle during Sugar Land’s 5th annual Memorial Day celebration at Sugar Land Memorial Park. The event included a military vehicle display from the Texas Army National Guard, a patriotic musical presentation, a military fly-over and a 21-gun salute.
Patsy Armbruster was recognized at a meeting of the Fort Bend Aggie Moms’ Club by presentation of a resolution to name the club’s first endowed scholarship in her honor. Patsy has been a member for over 35 years. During this time, she has served the club in many capacities, including President. In addition, she also [...]
NEEDED: Used band instruments requested by FBISD’s Fine Arts Department. Drop off: FBISD Administration Building (16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, 77479 )(during regular business hours 8 am to 4:30 pm. Donors will assist students, who otherwise could not afford a band instrument and give them a chance to participate in beginning band programs across the [...]
As part of Missouri City’s goal to protect property values and help keep our community one of America’s best, Code sweeps will continue this year throughout all neighborhoods. From June 1 to June 30, Code Enforcement inspectors will regularly visit Fondren Park to observe if any infractions exist. The goal of the sweeps is to [...]
The Fort Bend Infrastructure Summit will be presented by the Fort Bend Chamber in partnership with the Katy Area Chamber on Friday, May 31. This half day summit will take place from 7:30 am – 1:00pm at Safari Texas Ranch, Richmond, TX. Special guest speakers include Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert and economic expert [...]
