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1959 Sugar Land:
A child’s perspective
We entered our house through a wooden screened door onto the porch and into the small living room.
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Fish City Grill to host fundraiser
supporting drug-free kids
Fish City Grill in Sugar Land Town Square will generously donate a significant portion of it’s sales on Tuesday
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2010 HAR Board of Directors Candidate
I believe that my years of HAR involvement, my current and historical leadership roles, my love for my Houston neighbors and our community.
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Brazos Bend Guardianship Services is now
offering Corporate Guardianship Services

Brazos Bend Guardianship Services (BBGS) announces they are providing Corporate Guardianship Services.
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Effects of drought-like conditions apply for July 4
Several weeks of clear, dry weather have created conditions that could lead to a drought and an increased danger of fires.
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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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Lights and Sirens - Be prepared in case of a fire
Do you know what to do if there is a fire in your home? You can survive a fire in your home if you plan and practice your escape!
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Massive sewer line rehab in progress
A $2 million project to rehabilitate and clean 10,500 linear feet of wastewater piping is underway in Sugar Land.
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Quail Valley Home Market Rebounding
This time last year there were over 100 homes for sale in the subdivisions of Quail Valley that surround and border the golf courses.
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Take CARE this Fourth of July
Celebrating our nation’s birthday is exciting, but motorists who choose to consume alcohol, speed and disregard traffic laws may find themselves talking to a state trooper.
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QV Hotline
The Hotline
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1959 Sugar Land: A child’s perspective
W. T. Eldridge took his management responsibilities in Sugar Land very seriously.
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Spending time with grandparents is fun!
Shirley and Dave Bennet’s grandchildren, Madison and Alex Dunigan.
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Camp E.D.G.E. presented by First United
Methodist Church Missouri City

First United Methodist Church Missouri City Vacation Bible School (VBS) invites you to Camp E.D.G.E. July 13-17 (9 a.m. until 12 p.m.)
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Effects of drought-like conditions on water supply
Several weeks of clear, dry weather have created conditions that could lead to a drought. With no rain predicted in the immediate future, the City of Sugar Land is promoting voluntary water conservation to help reduce peak usage.
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Fort Bend ISD will seek partnerships to build and operate proposed Global Center for Science and Technology
The board of trustees of the Fort Bend Independent School District moved one step closer to bringing a proposed interactive science and technology building to reality.
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Enjoying Sunday morning with family
Bob Fox and sons, Caleb (7), and Ethan (5), spend a Sunday morning at Jamaica Beach.
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QV Hotline
The Hotline
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1959 Sugar Land: A child’s perspective
I was seven years old in 1959 when the small company town of Sugar Land embarked on its journey toward incorporation.
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Disney’s Aladdin Jr . opens at Fort Bend Theatre
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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Auditions for Cinderella at Fort Bend Theatre scheduled
Award-winning Fort Bend Theatre will be holding auditions for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella to be performed at the Stafford Centre July 31, August 1 & 2.
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June Yard of the Month named
Qual Valley Garden Club June 2009 Yard of the Month goes to Charles and Peggy Distefano at 3922 East Club Creek Drive.
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May Brings Price Appreciation to Housing Market
Sales of single-family homes for the greater Houston area achieved the highest volume of 2009 in May, and average and median home prices climbed to the highest levels since August 2008
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Tax exemptions for 2009 approved by commissioners
Fort Bend County commissioners approved the 2009 property tax exemptions last week during regular session.
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QV Hotline
The Hotline
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Johnson Development Names Fort Bend Custom Home Team
Custom home buyers can now shop Fort Bend’s two top-selling communities with ease, as The Johnson Development Corp.
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100 Club donates night vision camera,
bullet proof vests to Missouri City PD

Missouri City police officers have a few more tools to ensure their safety as they protect citizens, thanks to The 100 Club’s donation of 10 bullet proof vests and a night vision camera to the police department.
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2009 Rose-Rich Area Chamber Annual
Golf Classic Winners announced
Nearly as esteemed as the 80+ year-old organization that hosts the event, the 2009 Rosenberg-Richmond Area Chamber Golf Classic took place Monday.
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County Attorney deems agenda briefings totally legal
When newly elected Precinct 1 Commissioner Richard Morrison ran for office this past year, he questioned the legality of the “agenda briefings” held weekly to familiarize the county staff with forthcoming agenda issues.
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“Get it on” says Mayor Allen Owen on
improvements to Hwy 6 intersections
Improvements to the intersections of 21 intersections along State Highway 6 apparently can’t begin soon enough for Missouri City Allen Owen, who commented “get it on” when council members approved an interlocal agreement with the city of Sugar Land last week.
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Imperial Redevelopment Project hires Johnson
Development Corporation as project manager
As part of an ongoing strategic review process, Cherokee Sugar Land Management, LLC (“CSLM”), as the Manager of the Imperial Redevelopment Project.
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Limited automobile transactions
to take place on June 12
Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector, Patsy Schultz would like to notify the public that on Friday, June 12, the Tax Office will only be able to process limited automobile transactions.
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Missouri City raises rates for
officers working off-duty security
Missouri City Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald asked council members to approve a modest increase in the hourly rate the officers get to work off-duty assignments to help entice the troops to volunteer for these assignments.
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Public town hall meeting about Imperial Project set for June 25
A Town Hall meeting has been scheduled for June 25 to provide residents an update on the Imperial redevelopment project. All interested members of the public are invited to attend.
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Water Shapes Sugar Land’s Future
Oyster Creek, the source of cooling water for the sugar refinery, was a shallow, meandering, swampy stream.
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Sugar Land's Roots
Service, Sacrifice Mark History of Sugar Land

The onset of World War II was deeply felt in Sugar Land.
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Future leaders complete Sugar Land 101
A group of citizens were recognized by Sugar Land City Council for completing a course designed to better prepare participants for leadership roles in the community.
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Donna Dagley named Vice President Branch
Manager for Coldwell Banker United
Donna Dagley was recently named as Vice President Branch Manager for Coldwell Banker United in Sugar Land, TX.
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U.S. Hwy 90A Beautification Project funded
Sugar Land City Council approved a $1.3 million contract with Bio Landscape and Maintenance for landscaping improvements along U.S. Highway 90A and State Highway 6.
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QV Proud Hotline
DOG PARK:
Fort-Bend County Parks Dept working on proposal to construct Dog Park at Kitty Hollow County Park (Hwy 6 at Sienna).
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RE/MAX Fine Properties
welcome 5 Sales Associates
Mario Rios and Minesh Patel, Owners of RE/MAX Fine Properties would like to welcome new agents Shelly Smith, Tramaine Chatman-Rose, Sam Ghassmi and Jennifer Kasper.
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Lights and Sirens - Focus on WATER SAFETY
Missouri City Fire and Rescue offers safety each month to raise the level of awareness regarding fire safety. This month we turn our attention to water safety.
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Roof Algae?

Let Crystal Clean take care of it
So, what’s that black stuff living on your roof? Most people think tree sap, pollution, granular loss, etc. is the black staining on their roof.
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