Archive for February, 2009

Katy ISD Seeks To Cool Anger Over Cinco High Newspaper Article

Administrators, high school principals, students and parent support group leaders from across Katy ISD gathered Friday morning for a specially-called Superintendent’s Student Roundtable meeting to discuss the controversy surrounding a recent article in the Cinco Ranch High student newspaper.   …

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Winter Makes A Comeback This Weekend

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Big Area Farm Operations Could Take A Hit If Proposed Subsidy Cuts Pass Congress

Past presidents, including George W. Bush, have tried to pare back subsidy payments to American farmers, only to find a powerful farm lobby melded to an unwilling Congress. Now,

Missouri City Residents Encouraged To Check Batteries In Smoke Alarms

In just over a week, it will be time to “spring forward” one hour, and Missouri City residents are being reminded that Daylight Savings

Fort Bend ISD Chief Operating Officer Mike Seale Suddenly Departs The School District

Chief Operating Officer Mike Seale has suddenly exited Fort Bend Independent School District, but school officials are providing no information about what led to his departure. "Mike Seale is

While Fort Bend Eyes Tollway, Senate Considers New Taxing Authority To Build Local Roads

While Fort Bend and most other counties surrounding and including Harris seem prepared to develop the Grand Parkway as a local toll project, The Texas Senate is

Work Moves Fast On New Tax Department Building

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Big Decisions On Development Of Grand Parkway Likely To Be Made At Meeting Of 7 County Judges

Within two weeks, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett is expected to call a meeting with six of his counterparts, including Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert, to make

Rosenberg’s Travis Elementary To Host Health Fair Family Fun Night

Travis Elementary School will host its first Health Fair Family Fun Night on March 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Briscoe Junior High PASS Donation

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Briscoe Junior High PASS Program Receives $1,000 Grant

Briscoe Junior High’s PASS program was recently awarded a $1,000 grant from Sam’s Club. 

Get Ready For Gardening At Missouri City Branch Library

To help local gardeners get ready for spring, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library will present an exhibit of gardening books,

Journey Through Ireland At First Colony Branch Library

Library patrons can take a virtual tour of Ireland as Fort Bend County Libraries’ First Colony Branch features an exhibit of books, videos and