Archive for August, 2010
School Districts Will Not Appeal Minimum Grade Ban
The Texas American Federation of Teachers has received notification that there will be no appeal by school districts from a June court decision upholding the state ban on local minimum-grade policies. Under these local policies, teachers have been required to …
Randalls Grocery Chain To Offer Flu Vaccinations For Fort Bend Area Residents
Fort Bend-area Randalls are offering flu vaccines on a “walk-in” basis at store pharmacies and through scheduled flu vaccine clinics. Randalls is also providing an off-site flu clinic service for
Sugar Land Announces Storm Debris Removal Plan
The severe weather experienced on Monday evening has created a substantial amount of storm debris throughout Sugar Land. City staff surveyed the area and it appears neighborhoods south
Houston Woman Convicted Of DWI By Fort Bend Jury
A 60-year-old Houston woman has been convicted of driving while intoxicated by a Fort Bend County jury. Genoveva Torres was arrested last year after driving dangerously on U.S.
Information Released On Mall Parking Lot Attempted Robbery
Two men attempted to steal two women’s purses as they walked to their car in the Dillard’s parking lot at First Colony Mall. According to reports, the women were
SNAP Mobile Clinic Coming To Fort Bend For Free Spaying/Neutering
The Houston -based Spay-Neuter Assistance Program’s Mobile Clinic will be in Fort Bend County on Sept. 27 offering free neutering and spaying of cats and dogs to qualified
Fort Bend Area Gas Prices Drop 3 Cents, Now Averaging $2.51 Per Gallon
Gas prices in the Fort Bend area are again flirting with the $2.50 per gallon range after falling three cents in the past week. As of yesterday, the average
Deputies: Fresno Man Charged With Murder After Confessing To Stabbing His Brother
A Fresno man who detectives say admitting to stabbing his brother Sunday has been charged with murder and is incarcerated at the Fort Bend County Detention Facility with
Continental Poly Bags To Expand In Sugar Land
Sugar Land City Council has approved a tax abatement agreement with Continental Poly Bags, Inc. and Lyant Properties, LLC. The agreement will provide a tax abatement on new real
Sugar Land Man Convicted Of Health Care Fraud
Sugar Land resident Aghaegbuna “Ike” Odelugo, 38, has been convicted of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, health care fraud and money laundering, United States Attorney José Angel
Fort Bend County “Well Served” By Ham Radio Operators During Storm
During the severe storms that battered Fort Bend County Monday night, the county's Emergency Management Radio Operators Group provided “vital information to the National Weather Service and the
800 Still Without Power In Fort Bend
Thunderstorms with high winds caused damage across Fort Bend County during the early evening hours on Monday, resulting in power outages for more than 25,000 residents. As of 6
More Than 25,000 Without Power In Fort Bend
Thunderstorms with high winds have caused serious damage across Fort Bend County tonight. Tree limbs and electricity poles fell to the ground across the County, but early reports indicate
