Joint birthday party becomes a
fundraiser to help homeless teens
If you are a homeless teen in Fort Bend County trying to survive on the streets, the last thing you are worrying about is who to invite to your Birthday Party
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Child Advocates of Fort Bend to hold
volunteer information sessions
Child Advocates of Fort Bend, one of the largest non-profit agencies in Fort Bend County, will be holding Volunteer Information Sessions on July 8 and July 13.
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the heat for Fort Bend Seniors
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels (FBS) is making a plea to the public for new or gently used oscillating or boxed fans or donations to purchase fans for 150 seniors.
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STORY FBISD seeking volunteers for Drop Out
Recovery Walk set for September 12
Fort Bend ISD is seeking volunteers to join in the Drop Out Recovery Walk 2009-2010, which will take place Saturday, September 12 from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
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FULL STORY New contest to debut at Fort Bend County Fair
On August 2, the Fort Bend County Fair will crown the first Fair Prince & Princess, Fair Dutch & Duchess and the 2009 Jr. Fair Queen.
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Aetna donation helps promote
good health
Healthy bodies help build healthy minds and Aetna Insurance has been helping Lamar CISD do both.
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Mamie George Branch Library
Sugar Creek Garden Club is pleased once again to support Mamie George Library.
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learning about livable cities
An international group of professional engineers and architects from Libya recently toured Sugar Land City Hall to learn about project development in the United States.
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Your Corner to host meeting
FBC Commissioner Morrison, Precinct 1, will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting in Arcola on July 9 at the Arcola City Hall located at 13222 Hwy 6 from 6:30 P.M. till 8:00 P.M.
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FBJSL awards $5,000 grant to DeWalt Heritage Center
Fort Bend Junior Service League was pleased to present a $5,000 Community Assistance Fund grant to the DeWalt Heritage Center
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Historical re-enactments at Freedom
Tree part of June 19 celebration
Fort Bend Junior Service League is pleased to announce that Amici and Sugar Land Town Square have generously partnered with the League to host the public launch party for its second cookbook.
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Keep One Jump Ahead of the crowds and purchase your tickets early for award-winning Fort Bend Theatre’s production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr.
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STORY Fort Bend CARES awards $181,000
in grants to Fort Bend County charities
Jim Rice, Chairman of the Fort Bend Cares Board of Directors and Jill Curtis, Director and Grant Committee Chair passed out checks totaling $181,000...
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FULL STORY Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation announces a Tax Credit of up to $2,000 through it’s Mortgage Credit Certificate Program
Rosenburg, TX – Buyers purchasing homes in Fort Bend County have access to a Mortgage Credit Certificate Program (MCC Program) issued by the Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation.
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Missouri City council members adopted the proposed 2010 budget last week and city officials say the budget reflects a fiscally conservative effort to keep the city strong and stable during these trying economic times.
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milestone with July 4th celebration
The award-winning Tejas Brothers Band will be on the main stage on July 4th to help Missouri City celebrate its 25th annual Independence Day celebration.
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FULL STORY Moms and sons welcome at
Missouri City’s Super Hero Lunch
Tickets are now on sale for Missouri City’s “Super Hero Lunch” for moms and sons, which will be held on July 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Community Center next to City Hall, 1522 Texas Parkway.
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Joins RE/MAX Fine Properties
Coming up on its 10 year anniversary, Sugar Land’s RE/MAX Fine Properties is preparing for the next decade in business.
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wins statewide recognition
Fort Bend ISD has been chosen as one of the first recipients of the 2008-2009 Award of Excellence for Local School Health Advisory Councils (SHACs), $2,000 grant award.
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Sugar Creek Garden Club installs officers
At the recent installation luncheon, these Sugar Creek Garden Club members were installed and will be planning an exciting new year.
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SLPD to increase DWI enforcement presence during July 4th holiday
The Sugar Land Police Department’s Independence Day initiative will increase drunk-driving enforcement along all major thoroughfares.
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display in Fort Bend County
The skies over Oyster Creek Park, 4033 State Highway 6 South, will be set ablaze during the City of Sugar Land’s 24th annual Red, White and Bluefest on Saturday, July 4, from 5-10 p.m.
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celebrate Independence Day with a free patriotic concert
The City of Stafford and the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra in conjunction with Impact A Hero invites everyone to the Stafford Centre for Freedom Rings 2009 Concert.
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Methodist Sugar Land Hospital welcomes Methodist Family Medicine Group
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is proud to announce a new affiliation with Ana Corteguera, Julie Hung, and Yana Finkelshteyn...
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STORY Chill out at Missouri City’s first water
Spray Park - opens June 26
Missouri City’s first water Spray Park is opening up on June 26 at 4 p.m., just in time to help residents cool down in this summer heat.
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$21,000 check from restaurant
After a successful fundraising event, Andres Novoa, owner of La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, and the event planning committee for the 4th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser...
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Brittany-Kay P. Martinez competed in Austin for the title of Mrs. Texas United America.
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Winners of the “Hat” contest
Pictured above are winners of the hat contest held by Loving Friends,a widow and widower social group.
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Loving Friends heard Rob Landes
Pictured are the oldest grandmother Louise Clark and the youngest grandmother Jen Johnson with the pianist Rob Landes
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Stafford & Fort Bend Symphony celebrate
4th of July with a free patriotic concert
The City of Stafford and the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra in conjunction with Impact A Hero invites everyone to the Stafford Centre for Freedom Rings 2009 Concert.
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Debuts at Des Moines Opera
Betsy Uschkrat wins vocal competitions
Sugar Land native, Betsy Uschkrat won several vocal competitions this past year and has been chosen as an apprentice at the Des Moines Metro Opera this summer.
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Save Our Strays Fort Bend is a newly formed non-profit animal rescue organization based in Sugar Land.
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Commissioners approve setting maximum
price for new justice center complex
Fort Bend Commissioners approved an agreement that sets the maximum price the county is committed to for the new county courthouse project.
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Community celebration set for June 27
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital will celebrate the opening of its new specialized Children’s Emergency Center with a community-wide celebration on Saturday, June 27 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
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Community mourns David
Joseph Stone’s passing
David Joseph Stone, a Fort Bend County attorney and community activist, died Wednesday June 3, 2009 at his home in First Colony of Sugar Land.
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magical menus for the 2009 Sugar Plum Market
Fort Bend Junior Service League is pleased to announce Executive Chef Soren Pedersen of Ray’s Grill as this year’s caterer for the 2009 FBJSL Sugar Plum Market presented by
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.
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The Fort Bend Junior Service League is pleased to announce that Julie Wilson has been named the 2008-2009 Volunteer of the Year.
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Fort Bend Boys Choir Sings for
Joy with $25k Matching Grant
The Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas has just announced that their scholarship program will receive $25,000 from The George Foundation in the form of a matching challenge grant.
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Kick-off reception held in
celebration of Juneteenth
The Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation held its annual “Kick-Off” reception on June 4 at Unity Bank on Texas Parkway to recognize those who gave their time and talent to make this week’s Juneteenth celebration a
success.
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A Star is born!
Two weeks ago Carol & Delbert Niemann traveled to California for the birth of their newest granddaughter Lorelei.
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Missouri City, in partnership with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments, is hosting an online survey about pedestrian and bicycle needs on select roadways in Missouri City.
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Sugar Land officers, community,
rally to aid of sick officer
Sugar Land Police officers have rallied the aid of the community in their quest to raise funds to help a fellow officer who is battling cancer.
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