Archive for May, 2009

With Days To Go Before Appraisal Protest Deadline, CAD Office Phone, Web Site Goes Out

With Monday the last day that Fort Bend County residents can notify the county Central Appraisal District if they wish to protest their proposed property appraisals, the CAD office has been swamped. Complicating residents’ attempts to communicate with the appraisers, …

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George Memorial Library To Offer Introductory Computer Classes

Fort Bend County Libraries’ adult services staff at George Memorial Library in Richmond will present a series of free, introductory computer classes during the

Fort Bend Seniors Receive Donation

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Fort Bend Libraries Teen Summer Reading Club Begins June 1

“Time Twistin’” is the theme for this summer’s Young Adult Reading Club for Teens at all Fort Bend County Libraries.

Memorial Day Observed

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Dragon Boat Festival

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Lamar CISD To Provide Live Internet Streaming Of Graduation Ceremonies

For Lamar CISD graduates with relatives not able to attend commencement ceremonies, the district will be streaming live video of all

Tax Reform Group To Hold Meeting Wednesday In Fulshear

The newly-formed Citizens Against High Tax Appraisal organization will hold a “Knowledge is Power Workshop” on how to protest property taxes this Wednesday, May

Readers Theatre Returns To George Memorial Library In June

George Memorial Library will bring back Readers Theatre once again this summer, with local actors reading from plays performed both on and off

Young People Invited To Join Fort Bend Libraries’ Summer Reading Club

Registration for the 2009 Texas Summer Reading Club will begin on Monday, June 1, and continue through August at all Fort Bend County

Volunteer Fort Bend Looking For Guide Dog Trainers, Peer Counselors

Volunteer Fort Bend is looking for people who are interested in helping local civic and nonprofit organizations.  Here are some current needs:

LaCocina Presents $21K Check To Fort Bend Meals On Wheels

Andres Novoa, owner of LaCocina Mexican Restaurant has presented a check for more than $21,000 to Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels following

Sugar Land Council Approves $1.3 Million Beautification Project

The Sugar Land City Council has approved a $1.3 million contract with Bio Landscape and Maintenance for landscaping improvements along Highway