Archive for September, 2010

Fifty-one FBISD 2011 National Merit Semifinalists Named

The Fort Bend Independent School District has announced the names of 51 FBISD students who have been named semifinalists in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program. FBISD has one of the highest percentages of National Merit Semifinalists among the larger …

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Detectives Asking For Help Finding Suspect In Fourth Of July Armed Robbery

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a man that robbed at gunpoint a Church’s Chicken on the Fourth of July. [caption id="attachment_47953"

Katy Man Gets 48 Years For Killing His Wife

A Katy man has been sentenced to 48 years in prison after being convicted of killing his wife in their Cinco Ranch area home in April of 2008. [caption

Owner Of Run-Down Home Given More Time To Complete Repairs

The owner of a home that had fallen into great disrepair in the Hunters Glen III subdivision in Missouri City has been granted more time for repairs by

Woman Punched In Face, Car Stolen At Stafford IHOP

A 19-year-old woman was hit in the face and her car stolen from an International House of Pancakes in Stafford early Saturday morning. According to police, a man and

Registration Open For FBISD’s Annual Community Connect Conference

The Fort Bend Independent School District will host its annual Community Connect Conference from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Sugar Land Baptist Church, 16755 Southwest Freeway. Space is

Fort Bend ISD Introduces Atomic Learning To Promote Use Of Technology

The Fort Bend Independent School District is introducing a new educational service to its that will allow learners of all ages to “embrace technology,” according to district representatives.

Fort Bend Area Gas Prices Up Again Last Week, Now Averaging $2.51 Per Gallon

Average retail gasoline prices in the Fort Bend area have risen another 2.9 cents per gallon in the past week. A gallon of unleaded regular gas cost an average

Neglected Home Could Be Declared A ‘Public Nuisance,’ Owners Ordered To Repair Or Demolish

A neglected home in the Hunters Glen III subdivision is on the agenda for tonight’s council meeting in Missouri City, and council could have the

SLPD Arrests 14 During Highway Safety Enforcement Initiative

Sugar Land police arrested 14 people during a special drunk driving enforcement initiative from Aug. 20 through Sept. 6. The Labor Day enforcement effort was funded with a $7,996

Fundraising Efforts Help With Purchase Of New SWAT Van

Members of the Missouri City Police and Fire Auxiliary saw first-hand the rewards of their fundraising efforts at a special presentation during their board meeting on Sept. 15

Sugar Land To Hold Public Safety Open House

The City of Sugar Land will hold a Public Safety Open House from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way. Booths will

MD Anderson In Sugar Land Hosts Free Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar

The University of Texas MD Anderson Regional Care Center in Sugar Land will host a free seminar on breast cancer awareness and women’s health at 1 p.m. Oct.