Archive for April, 2009

Postal Inspectors Seek Public’s Help Solving Beasley Post Office Robbery

U.S. Postal Service investigators are asking the public for help solving an armed robbery at the Beasley Post Office. In a statement Thursday, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said a driver had come to the post office, at 7031 …

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Fulshear Council Tables Confusing Firethorne Sign Permit Request

The Fulshear City Council was on the verge of approving a sign permit requested by the Firethorne development when a question about the sign’s

Sugar Land Police Receive Donations For Honor Guard Uniforms, Fitness Equipment

The Sugar Land Police Department will be receiving a $1,250 grant for new honor guard uniforms and more than $7,000 in physical training equipment

Science Class At Sartartia Dissects Frogs

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Former Mo. City Councilman Endorses Elackatt In Race For His Former District C Seat

Former Missouri City councilman Bob Burton threw his support Wednesday behind Robin Elackatt, in Elackatt's race against incumbent Barbara Gibson for the District C council seat. Burton, who himself

Fulshear Moves Forward On Park Development Plan

During Tuesday’s meeting, the Fulshear City Council moved forward on developing the area adjacent to the Irene Stern Community Center into a community park.

Brazos Hall Dedication – Photo 3

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Three Fort Bend Students Named First Recipients Of TelfairLife Scholarships

A future lawyer, a nurse and a businesswoman are the first three recipients of a new college scholarship program for residents of Sugar Land’s

Prime Suspect In 2007 Weston Lakes Murder May Be In Yemen

A man considered the prime suspect in the 2007 murder of a retired Weston Lakes school teacher is rumored to be in the Middle East country of Yemen,

Brazos Hall Dedication, Photo 2

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Fort Bend Libraries Unveil New ‘Books, etc.’ Web Tool

The Fort Bend County Library System has unveiled its newest web tool, “Books, etc,” which provides additional personal service to library patrons with

Friends Of Missouri City Library To Host Morning Café And Book Sale

The Friends of the Missouri City Library will host a morning café and book sale at the library on Friday, April 24.

Missouri City Library To Present Program For Small-Business Owners

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library will present a program for small-business entrepreneurs, “Tight-Times Business Start-Ups.”