Archive for March, 2009
Missouri City Receives 240 More Trees From Apache Foundation
Apache Foundation has donated 240 more trees to be planted in Missouri City parks. The trees will be planted at Independence and StaMo Parks to help slow down erosion and flash flooding, create a large root grid that will …
Arrest Made In Rosenberg Shooting; Police Seek Another Suspect
Police arrested a Rosenberg man on Wednesday and charged him in a shooting on Seventh Street late Tuesday night. Ronald Lathers, 21, was at Rosenberg Police Department headquarters late
EDC Chief Says Enough Money Has Been Raised To Launch Countywide Branding Effort
Fort Bend County's private sector has barely been tapped, but already has committed $70,000 for a countywide economic development marketing campaign. To Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Director Jeff
March Flowers Await The Spring Showers
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Funeral Services Saturday For Missouri City Cousins Found Dead In Houston
Funeral services will be held Saturday for two Missouri City cousins who were found murdered early Friday in Houston. Deandre Goodson, 23, and Joey Bivins were missing since
Garbage Rates In Katy To Go Up – At Least For Now
As of April 1, Katy residents will see their garbage rates go up from $8.85 to $12.69 per month, but that increase may only
Katy Council Set To Establish Planned Development District For Katy Main Street Project
The ambitious Katy Main Street project took another step toward reality Monday night as the Katy City Council directed City Attorney Joe Hegar to
Rosenberg Police Issue 51 Citations During Spring Break ‘Wave’
Rosenberg police issued 51 citations between March 9-22, and accidents were down 49% comparied to normal periods, as the department concluded strong traffic enforcement made possible by a
Katy Excepted, Fort Bend Residential Property Taxes Not Likely To Rise Like In Years Past
Property taxes in Fort Bend County have climbed steadily for years, even after 2007 when a real estate bubble began bursting across much of the rest of the
A Look Back: From Company Town, Sugar Land Incorporates
Editor's Note: Below is the first in a series of articles written by City of Sugar Land employees, as that city celebrates its 50th anniversary throughout 2009. The
Valesquez Elementary Teacher, LCISD Both Named Finalists For HEB Education Award
Updated: Velasquez Elementary School teacher Sharon Horn, with 16 years of classroom experience, has been named among the 40 finalists for the HEB Excellence in Education Award. Her school
Fort Bend County Reserve Deputies Are Honored At Ceremony
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Sugar Land Couple Robbed At Gunpoint In Their Garage
A Sugar Land couple was robbed by two men early Sunday, one armed with a pistol and one wielding what appeared to be a rifle. The victims had just
