Archive for April, 2010
MoCity Sergeant Rescues Mentally Handicapped Man From Burning House
A Missouri City Police Sergeant back on patrol for less than a week pulled a mentally handicapped man from a burning home last night, possibly saving his life. The Missouri City Fire Department and police were called to the home …
3-Year-Old Girl Drowns In Old Orchard Estates Subdivision
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called to the Old Orchard Estates Subdivision yesterday after a mother found her 3-year-old daughter in the backyard pool. According to reports,
Police Looking For Hit And Run Driver That Killed 24-Year-Old Rosenberg Man
Richmond police are looking for a driver than ran over a 24-year-old man who died of his injuries hours later. According to police, a man driving a newer model, red,
Katy ISD Job Fair Draws 3,000 Teacher Hopefuls, Including Some Laid Off From Other Area School Districts
Some 3,000 hopeful educators showed up at Saturday’s Katy ISD Teacher Job Fair at the Merrell Center, including a number who will be losing their jobs as a
Lexington Creek Elementary’s DI Terminators Advance To Global Destination Imagination Tournament
Lexington Creek Elementary School’s fourth-grade Destination Imagination team, DI Terminators, won first place at the Destination Imagination state competition, held recently at the University of North Texas. [caption id="attachment_45309"
Volunteers Needed To Help Fort Bend Area Nonprofits
Volunteer Fort Bend is looking for people who are interested in helping local civic and nonprofit organizations. Here are some current needs: Brighten the lives of seniors Delight homebound senior citizens
Early Voting Begins Today
Early voting begins today for the Fort Bend Independent School District Board of Trustees, city of Missouri City, city of Arcola, city of Meadows Place, FWSD 1, Burney
Sugar Land Facing Possible $2.3 Million Shortfall
Despite what Sugar Land City Manager Allen Bogard called a “very lean” budget for the 2010 fiscal year, a sharper than expected decline in revenues indicates the city
MoCity Resident Shoots At Repo Man
A 57-year-old Missouri City man was arrested yesterday after shooting his shotgun in the direction of a wrecker driver who was repossessing the man’s truck for lack of payment. According
Sugar Land Council Votes To Dissolve WCID#1
Sugar Land City Council recently passed a resolution supporting the dissolution of Fort Bend County Water Control & Improvement District No. 1. The dissolution is intended to transfer
Girl Scouts Of San Jacinto Council Recognizes Local Volunteer
Barbie Todd, with the Rainbow Stars Service Unit in New Territory was recently presented the Appreciation Pin from the Girl Scout of San Jacinto Council. The Appreciation Pin,
MoCity Council Approves Changes To Municipal Court Schedule
Missouri City council has adjusted the Municipal Court schedule to make it more “efficient and effective,” and to allow for more flexibility for residents to schedule court appearances. The
MoCity Enlarges TIRZ To Include More Projects Along Texas Parkway, Cartwright Road
Missouri City council has approved a resolution enlarging the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One to include additional projects along the Texas Parkway/Cartwright Road Corridor. [caption id="attachment_45280" align="alignright" width="285" caption="Phase II
