Archive for June, 2009

Fort Bend CORPS Offering Free Energy Efficiency Program For Qualified Homeowners

As power costs begin to climb in the face of increasing summer heat, the Fort Bend CORPS has announced it is continuing its energy efficiency program this summer.   The goal of the initiative is to provide comprehensive, whole-house repair …

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Showers In Today’s Forecast, Area May See Slight Relief From Heat

Moving into the Fourth of July weekend, Fort Bend County may see at least some relief from triple-digit temperatures with a 40 percent chance

Cinco Ranch Board Vote On New Office Building Not Valid, Attorney Says

During Wednesday night’s meeting, the Cinco Ranch Property Owners Association board of directors thought it had voted to move ahead with the construction of

Paul Co-Sponsors Legislation To Repeal 110-Year-Old ‘Temporary’ Tax

Rep. Ron Paul (R-Lake Jackson) is co-sponsoring the Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2009, a bill that would do away with a

AG Charges Company With Running Bogus Filing Fee Scheme

The Texas Attorney General’s Office has charged two Californians with operating a fraudulent direct mail business that targeted mostly small businesses in an attempt

Stepped-Up Code Enforcement In Full Swing In Missouri City

Since stepping up its code enforcement program about a month ago, Missouri City has been citing property owners who break any of

Missouri City Sprayground

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Fort Bend Libraries Closed July 3-5 For Independence Day

All branches of the Fort Bend County library system will be closed July 3-5, in observance of Independence Day. 

Fort Bend Seniors Asks Public To Donate Fans For Needly Elderly Residents

Fort Bend Seniors' Meals on Wheels program officials have issued a plea to the public for new or "gently used" oscillating or box fans - or for donations

Needville ISD Appeals To 5th Circuit For Right To Control How American Indian Boy Wears His Hair

Six months after a federal judge ruled they violated the constitutional rights of a kindergarten student for not letting him wear his hair according to his Native American

National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory For Fort Bend Area

With daily high temperatures continuing to reach or exceed the century mark, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Fort Bend

Heat Advisory

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Cinco Ranch Board Approves Trail Agreement With Fort Bend County

In a split vote, the Cinco Ranch Property Association’s board of directors approved an agreement with Fort Bend County to include the community’s existing