Archive for March, 2009
Fort Bend Ranked No. 14 Among Fastest-growing U.S. Counties; Population Tops 532,000
Fort Bend County was the 14th fastest-growing county in the United States between July 1, 2007 and July 1, 2008, just-released U.S. Census Bureau data shows. The ranking is based on percentage growth among U.S. counties with a population of …
Volunteer To Help Neighbors In Need
Volunteer Fort Bend is looking for people who are interested in helping local civic and nonprofit organizations. Here are some current needs.
No Cause Yet Determined In Death Of Katy Spring Breaker
Florida police are awaiting the results of toxicology and microscopic tissue examination results to determine the cause of death for a 21-year-old Katy spring
New Hours at the Missouri City Recreation Center
The Missouri City Recreation Center has announced new hours starting April 1.
The center, located next to city
HCC Southwest To Host Festival Celebrating Opening Of Missouri City Campus
Houston Community College Southwest will be hosting a festival this Saturday to celebrate the opening of their Missouri City Campus.
Police Release Sketch Of Suspect In Assault-robbery
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Rosenberg Woman Beaten, Robbed Outside Her Home
Police have released a sketch of a man who beat and robbed a Rosenberg woman outside her home early on the morning of March 16 as she was
Houston Man Could Face Prison Sentence After ‘Third Offense’ DWI Conviction
A Houston man faces from two to 10 years in prison after being convicted by a Fort Bend County jury for "third offense" driving while intoxicated. Frederick James Caesar,
Missouri City Urges Pet Owners To Help Protect Water Supply From Animal Waste
Missouri City’s Stormwater Management Coalition is reminding local pet owners that leaving animal waste on the ground is a sure way to damage water
Local Economic Indicator? County EDC Membership Dues Are More Than $145,000 In Arrears
The Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council, which has been trying to raise money for a countywide "branding" campaign, also finds itself struggling on another financial front. The EDC's
Fulshear May Consider Hiring Contract City Manager
Facing challenges brought about by significant growth from several large master-planned communities, Fulshear is considering contracting with a former Friendswood city manager to provide
‘Friend’ Pulls Knife, Robs Man During Trip To The Mall
A Fort Bend County man told Sugar Land police he was robbed at knife-point by an acquaintance on Thursday afternoon. The victim, didn't contact police until after 9 p.m.
NRG Energy’s Global Giving Program Presents Donation To Fort Bend Seniors
Fort Bend Seniors recently received a donation from the NRG Energy’s Global Giving Program at the WA Parish Plant in Thompsons.
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