Archive for February, 2009
Fort Bend County Library System Launches New Online Obituary Database
After years of collecting cemetery and obituary information, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Local History and Genealogy Department is launching an online obituary database that will provide Internet access for people searching for family history information in Fort Bend County from …
Commissioners Court Votes To Put Fort Bend County’s Check Registry Online
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court members voted Tuesday to put the county's check registry online for viewing by the public. "This completes the third leg of transparency in government...
Plans For The Future Of Grand Parkway Segment C In Fort Bend County
Below are the verbatim draft terms and conditions for Segment C of the Grand Parkway, approved Tuesday by Fort Bend County Commissioners Court. Segment C (US 59 South
Plans For The Future Of Grand Parkway Segment D In Fort Bend County
Below are the verbatim draft terms and conditions for Segment D of the Grand Parkway, approved Tuesday by Fort Bend County Commissioners Court. Segment D (U.S. 59 to
Rosenberg Girl Safe At Home, Amber Alert Cancelled
A 15-year-old Rosenberg girl whom police feared had been kidnapped has returned safely to her home, the Rosenberg Police Department announced late Wednesday morning. Patricia Acevedo is safe and
Percussionist at Townewest Elementary
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Pact Approved By Court Calls For Tolls, Overpasses On Fort Bend’s Portion Of Grand Parkway
Updated: Presented as Fort Bend County's best shot to gain local control over the controversial Grand Parkway, an agreement approved Tuesday appears to insure segments C and D
Fort Bend Seniors Meals On Wheels Program Receives $10K Grant
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Meals On Wheels Association of America and the Wal-Mart Foundation.
Missouri City Offers Stormwater Tips To Help Keep Waterways Clean
Missouri City is reminding its residents to be aware of what they are washing down storm drains - and eventually into their
15-year-old Rosenberg Girl May Have Been Kidnapped; Police Issue Amber Alert
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A Rosenberg teenager may have been
After Heated Debate, Court Takes Step Proponents Say May Put Parkway Under Local Control
Over strenuous objections by two members, Fort Bend County Commissioners Court approved a complex agreement proponents said gives county officials their best shot at controlling development of the
Clements Style Show
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Mission West ARTreach Program
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