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Hacking, grade changes probed
Interrogation of some Hightower students angers parents
It took three days but after issuing a non-statement Tuesday, April 29, concerning an investigation into students having “violated the district’s acceptable use policy regarding the use of district computers and other resources.”
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Election notice error righted
In an effort to save money, which is in short supply for Texas school districts, Stafford Municipal School District officials placed their election notice in an east Fort Bend County newspaper that recently began publishing.
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Tax statements leave residents in shock
Fort Bend Central Appraisal District says
county bucking national downturn—so far
Homeowners throughout Fort Bend County, with only a few exceptions, can expect their home assessments to show an increase this year, admits Fort Bend Central Appraisal District Chief Glen Whitehead.
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One current, 5 former trustees
send e-mail supporting 3 hopefuls
For the first time in memory, one current and five former Fort Bend ISD trustees have sent out a letter via e-mail supporting particular candidates in the Saturday, May 10 election.
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Arcola councilman still maintains
airport is out of compliance
Arcola city council member Tom Hilton is no more convinced now than before the city’s mayor received a letter from the Federal Aviation Administration saying Houston Southwest Airport is in compliance with FAA rules and McKeever Road is no problem.
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no conflict between McKeever Road and airport
The Federal Aviation Administration sent a letter last week in response to Arcola Mayor Tom Tuffly’s claim that Houston Southwest Airport seemed to be out of compliance with the safety standards set forth by the FAA.
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Soldier dies in Iraq rocket attack
A Fresno soldier was killed during a rocket attack in Iraq last week according to the United States Department of Defense.
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Weston Lakes residents will vote
on incorporation, results by May 10
Concerned about the growth in the western segment of the county, Weston Lakes residents are voting on whether to incorporate into a city.
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Bond set at $40,000
Sexual assault of a minor
filed against FBISD teacher
A former Fort Bend ISD teacher from Baines Middle School has been arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child after a reported inappropriate student/teacher relationship.
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Say it ain’t so!
So, this space is normally reserved for Dumb Criminals but... Last week an altercation on an FBISD school bus required the services of police. So, after the call for help a sergeant and patrolman responded to the Summerfield
neighborhood.
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Pinnock vs. Wyatt
Candidate’s wife files complaint against opponent
his past Thursday about 8:30 p.m. Missouri City council candidate Noel Pinnock’s wife, Tiffany, filed a complaint with the Missouri City Police Department alleging that her husband’s opponent, Councilman Jerry Wyatt, had a verbal altercation with her.
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Gates’ lawsuit against Child Protective
Services can go forward, court rules
Gary and Melissa Gates are still, after eight years, trying to right what they perceive as wrong on the part of Child Protective Services and a decision by the Texas Third Court of Appeals will allow a lawsuit filed seven years ago.
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Missouri City to revisit Robinson estate
Rehab of property appears to have stopped
The condemned buildings on nearly eight acres of land at 3033 Hampton in Quail Valley, known as the Robinson estate, are still standing even though Missouri City issued a demolition order last October.
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Open by 2009
Lowe’s to build on old Memorial-Hermann site
Five years ago Missouri City had a chance to bring Lowe’s to their town and “saw it go away,” said Mayor Allen Owen. This time city council seems determined not to let that happen again.
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Missouri City to get larger council chamber
About a year and a half ago Missouri City hired PGAL to help the city plan and strategize the best uses for city hall and the community center complex.
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Court approves alcohol variance
for Katy restaurant near school
Fort Bend County Commissioners approved a request granting a variance that will allow a Katy restaurant to serve alcohol near the school.
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Commissioners approve engineering
firm to do Ransom Road improvements
Fort Bend County Commissioners approved an engineering contract for the widening of Ransom Road last week. The widening effort will enhance the new county offices now under construction.
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Richmond police team with Fort Bend Seniors
To bring attention to National Volunteer Week the Richmond police held a press conference last Friday reiterating their commitment to volunteerism and encouraging others to lend a helping hand.
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Rosenberg officer honored by Exchange Club
The Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast District of the Exchange Club’s 43rd Annual Crime Prevention Gala, celebrated on April 19, Rosenberg Police Investigator Randall Leonhardt and other area law enforcement officers were recognized for their commitment to law
enforcement and their community.
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STORY Stafford Council to promote being
a ‘best place to live and launch’
Stafford City Council members have decided they will promote the city as they never have before. The occasion for promotion is the “Fortune Small Business Magazine” naming Stafford one of the nation’s top 100 best places to live and launch a business.
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STORY Voting locations approved for May election
The Fort Bend County Elections Division is gearing up for the May 10 city, school district, MUD and county elections. All systems are go and Fort Bend County Commissioners have given the nod for early voting locations in the county.
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Police kept at bay for eight hours
Katy man accused of killing
two men in Burleson County
A 35-year-old Katy man is being held in the Burleson County Jail after allegedly shooting two Snook, Texas residents and keeping law enforcement officers at bay for nearly 8 hours last Wednesday.
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The race is on...
Just like the George Jones song, “The race is on and here comes pride up the backstretch.....
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Sugar Land Public Safety Dispatchers recognized
Accidents happen – even in Sugar Land. With seconds making the difference between life, death and property loss, it’s often quick decisions of an important group of unsung heroes playing a decisive factor in the outcome of emergencies.
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