Dulles Elementary participated in the 2013 Blue Ribbon Competition to help raise awareness of child abuse. Organized by DES PTO president Lisa Moody, this years theme is “One Child at a Time.” The competition is judged by the Exchange Club of Sugar land. Go Little Vikes”
Where can a boy with vocal talent get the opportunity to sing for U.S. Presidents, collaborate with famous entertainers and sing high profile performances like the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo? The answer is … the Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas! Open auditions for the Fort Bend Boys Choir’s 32nd concert season will be [...]
By LeaAnne Klentzman Newly elected Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls shared his office for the day with long time Stafford resident and retired lawman J.P. “Pistol” Court. As the morning of April 10, 2013 dawned, J.P. Court arrived to serve his community just one more day, this time as “Sheriff.” While it was part [...]
Lake Olympia Middle School (LOMS) paired philanthropy with art in a project that gave students the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents while helping to feed members of our community. Through its Empty Bowls soup meal fundraising event, LOMS raised $2,105 in donations that will benefit Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels program. With a [...]
Fort Settlement Middle School (FSMS) students are continuing the legacy and tradition of math mastery after having won the 2013 Texas State Mathcounts Competition, held March 23 in Austin. The FSMS team included Eric Li, Kevin Rao, Jefferson Ren, Byron Xu, and Coach Kenneth Lee. Li, an eighth-grade student, became the newest Texas Mathcounts champion [...]
The First United Methodist Church, Missouri City welcomes back by popular demand the Fort Bend Boys Choir directed by Bill Adams. These very talented young boys will bring to the concert a combination by Bill Adams. The Fort Bend Boys Choir is one of the largest in the world. Their repertoire and nine CD releases [...]
Recently the Fort Bend Education Foundation held its 10th Annual Schlumberger Education Expedition bike ride. Over 600 riders gathered at Hightower High School for this BP MS 150 recommended ride. As a result of this successful ride the Foundation netted $22,000 benefiting the Fort Bend Education Foundation programs. Rest Stops/Lunch were staffed by volunteers including [...]
The 6th Annual Quail Valley Backyard Tour will be held Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. A $10 donation to see all gardens and the proceeds benefit community service. The 6th Annual Quail Valley Backyard Tour gardens provide a variety of alternatives how different families create magic in their gardens [...]
It’s officially spring at the Farmers Market at Imperial and there is big news at the Market! Keri Schmidt, President, Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, says, “We are very happy to announce that Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is our Sustainer Sponsor for 2013 -2014 year. We are so excited to have their support and commitment [...]
Hands and Hearts Foundation of Sugar Land, will host its 12th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament at Sugar Creek Country Club on Monday, April 29. Stan Wilkening serves as Hands and Hearts board president as well as chair of the golf committee. He invites individuals, companies and corporations to support this fund-raising event. Sponsorships range from [...]
