The human remains discovered at an abandoned cemetery in Fort Bend County last year will be returned to their original resting place, according to a plan announced Thursday by Fort Bend ISD. The school district said the 95 African Americans whose remains were unearthed during construction of its James Reese Career and Technical Center will be reinterned at the same site. As … [Read more...] about FBISD announces plan to return ‘Sugar Land 95’ to rest
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FBISD to provide money, land as part of cemetery agreement
Fort Bend ISD will pay the county $1 million to help with costs associated with reinterning and memorializing the remains of 95 African Americans that were discovered last year during construction of the district’s James Reese Career and Technical Center, FBISD said in a July 11 news release. As part of the agreement between the school district and Fort Bend County … [Read more...] about FBISD to provide money, land as part of cemetery agreement
‘Sugar Land 95’ site among discussed bond projects
This November, Fort Bend County voters could have decisions to make that will impact long-term infrastructure development, including one of the most notable interests in Sugar Land and Fort Bend ISD. According to minutes recorded from a June 19 special meeting of the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court, the county is considering putting a facilities bond on the upcoming … [Read more...] about ‘Sugar Land 95’ site among discussed bond projects
FBISD board approves agreement with county regarding ‘Sugar Land 95’ cemetery
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees approved the principal terms of an Interlocal Agreement that will transfer ownership of an abandoned and historic cemetery to Fort Bend County, following the passage of legislation that amended state law permitting the county to own and operate a cemetery. Based on an investigation of the site, which was discovered during construction of the … [Read more...] about FBISD board approves agreement with county regarding ‘Sugar Land 95’ cemetery
Compassion, collaboration bringing ‘Sugar Land 95’ closer to peaceful rest
From a young age, I’ve been taught to be compassionate to others. Whether it’s been from scriptural teachings or lessons derived from my parents’ constant reminders, I believe in doing everything in my power to help those in need. That’s especially true when it comes to helping those who are powerless to help themselves. Frankly, I don’t care what led to someone being in need. … [Read more...] about Compassion, collaboration bringing ‘Sugar Land 95’ closer to peaceful rest