Archive for July, 2009
Beginning Next Month Fort Bend Residents Qualify For Discount Prescription Cards
Beginning Aug. 11, Fort Bend County residents may have access to discount cards allowing them to obtain prescription drugs at about a 22% discount. The discount cards, available beginning on that date, can be used by any county resident, “regardless …
Kathy Nida Becomes Weston Lakes’ New City Secretary
During Tuesday evening’s city council meeting, the City of Weston Lakes introduced Kathy Nida as the municipality’s new city secretary. Nida replaces former city secretary Joan Robertson, who recently
Texana Center Awarded $400,000 Challenge Grant For West Campus Project
The Texana Center is $400,000 closer to its goal for building a learning center at its Rosenberg location, thanks to a foundation grant. The center recently received notice from
Rosenberg Police Seek Suspect In Penney’s Burglary
Rosenberg police detectives are asking the public's help in locating a suspect in the burglary of a local JC Penney store. The Rosenberg Police Department issued a statement Wednesday
A Hot Day For The Flowers But Not Much Else
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McDonald’s Video Released To Retaliate For Complaint Against Deputies, Woman Claims
A woman whose son complained he was assaulted by two female McDonald's employees says the sheriff's office released a video of the incident to retaliate against her for
Missouri City Launches New Emergency Information Web Site
With hurricane season under way, Missouri City has launched a new emergency information web site: missouricityready.com. The new site is intended to serve "as a primary source of
Olson To Hold Town Hall Meeting In Fresno
U.S. Rep. Pete Olson will hold a town hall meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at the M.R. Massey Building on 1570 Rabb Road in Fresno. Olson is hosting
Texana Center’s Behavior Treatment & Training Operation Gets New Manager
Kate Johnson-Patagoc has been named manager of the Texana Center's Behavior Treatment and Training Center. Johnson-Patgoc, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with more than 20 years experience working with
Photo Shows McDonald’s Employees Tussling With Customer
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Sheriff’s Office Releases Video of Alleged McDonald’s Assault
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office released a video on Tuesday showing a highly publicized incident in which two female McDonald's restaurant employees are alleged to have
George Ranch Cowboy Shows Off His Skills
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Health Officials Will Stop Counting Swine Flu Cases And Start Preparing For Fall Outbreak
As the number of confirmed swine flu cases continues to mount across Fort Bend County and much of the U.S., the state of Texas announced it will stop
