Archive for July, 2010

HealthSouth To Purchase Sugar Land Rehabilitation Hospital

HealthSouth Corporation today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Sugar Land Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital at 1325 Hwy. 6. “The acquisition of Sugar Land Rehabilitation Hospital extends HealthSouth’s outreach in the Houston market …

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Paul Introduces Legislation To Force Greater Transparency At The SEC

Congressman Ron Paul yesterday introduced the SEC Transparency Act of 2010, a bill designed to force greater transparency in the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Recent news reports have publicized

Weston Lakes Votes To Join Coalition Of Cities In Opposing Proposed CenterPoint Electric Rate Increase

Weston Lakes has elected to join a coalition of cities to oppose a utility rate hike proposed by CenterPoint Energy. City council voted to join the Gulf Coast Coalition,

Registration Deadline Tomorrow For FB Libraries’ Summer Reading Club

The last day for children and teens to register for Fort Bend County Libraries’ Summer Reading Club is tomorrow, Saturday, July 31. Children may continue reading and logging their

Richmond PD Names Employee Of The Quarter

Each quarter the Richmond Police Department employees vote by popular ballot for a fellow employee that shows “dedication and professionalism to the mission of the department.”  The person

Weston Lakes Launches Door-Hangar System For Residents To Signal First Responders In An Emergency

Residents of Weston Lakes will soon have a new way to let first responders know they are safe – or need help – during an emergency. During this week’s

Sugar Land Subway Robbed

Sugar Land police have reported that a Subway restaurant at 3500 Hwy. 6 was robbed last night. According to police, around 8:19 p.m. Thursday, a Hispanic man walked into

International Festival To Feature “The World Of Sports”

The Fourth Annual International Festival of Fort Bend featuring “The World of Sports,” showcasing sports from around the globe. The free festival, an annual event celebrating ethnic culture

Hightower, Willowridge High School Medical Interns To Present Research Projects At 2010 PIPELINE Culminating Program

Hightower High School Medical Science Academy interns and summer medical interns from Willowridge  High School will present today their research projects and findings, and display their scientific posters

Rosenberg: Biggest Challenge Is Maintaining Lean Budget While Meeting Increased Service Needs

With a slowing economy making no exception of the City of Rosenberg, the city has proposed a deficit General Fund budget for fiscal year 2011, a possible increase

FBCSO Releases Additional Details On Rehfield Case

According to Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Craig Brady, when 16-year-old Pecan Grove resident Alyssa Rehfield left her home and ran off with 36-year-old David Karan,

CenterPoint Rate Hike, City Budget On Fulshear Workshop Agenda Tonight

The Fulshear City Council will meet in a special workshop session tonight to finalize its plan to oppose CenterPoint Energy’s proposed rate hike, as well as to discuss

Sugar Land Residents Honored For Saving Woman From Drowning

The Sugar Land Fire Department has recognized two residents for rescuing a motorist trapped in a vehicle submerged in water. A young woman lost control of her vehicle at