By Betsy Dolan The New Territory man who is crusading against Sugar Land’s red light cameras claimed victory this week when a petition with 3,300 signatures was delivered to the City Secretary. Captain H. F. Van Der Grinten, known as Captain Van, is hoping at least 2,835 of the signatures belong to verified City of [...]
By Karen Daniels For numerous years, the City of Stafford’s Fire Department has handled the fire services and emergencies that occur in the unincorporated section of Harris County that occupy part of Stafford. Each year the City enters into an interlocal agreement to cover Zones 4A, 4B and 4C, a pie wedge section of Stafford [...]
By Betsy Dolan Six candidates who are running for two positions on the Fort Bend ISD board faced off in a community forum at the University Branch Library April 18. Two trustees are seeking re-election – Jim Rice, position 3, and Dave Rosenthal, position 7. Rice also serves as board president. Vanesia Johnson is the [...]
By Elsa Maxey Fort Bend County Commissioners will be looking at a directional sign or a kiosk program for approval by the Texas Department of Transportation and administration by the county. Commissioners Court authorized negotiations with National Signs Plaza, Inc. this month. But, it was clear the commissioners did not want to lock themselves with [...]
By Elsa Maxey Let’s say you opted to rent a car for personal use instead of buying one. Right now, your name with the vehicle’s corresponding VIN number will show up on the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District’s (CAD) website as a taxable property listing. But, you are not subject to paying a tax if [...]
Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates invites you to join us at the Discovering Your Wellness 2013 community health fair. The event will be held on Saturday, April 27 beginning at 7 a.m. with a 5k walk and health fair from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. This is a community and citywide event geared toward adults [...]
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 [...]
By LeaAnne Klentzman The body dumped along US 59 in Rosenberg has been identified and the cause of death listed as homicide. On April 16, 2013 about 10 a.m., Rosenberg police were notified of the body of a man along Hartledge Road right off US 59 southbound. According to Rosenberg Assistant Police Chief Dallis Warren, [...]
OakBend Medical Center has been recognized by ABC Channel 13 for its exceptional service and care within the Senior Community. Earnestine Johnson, Community Education Director for the Senior Care Center at OakBend Medical Center, discussed ways with Melanie Lawson,(l), that OakBend’s Senior Care Unit can assist you and your family in providing the right care for your senior [...]
By Betsy Dolan The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved Charles Dupre as Superintendent of Schools for the state’s seventh largest school district. Dupre will officially assume the duties of Fort Bend ISD Superintendent on April 29. Dupre, 51,had been the Superintendent of Pflugerville Independent School District near Austin since 2006. Before that [...]
