Archive for December, 2010

Sugar Land Garbage, Recycling Schedule Not Affected By Holidays

Garbage and recycling pickup service in Sugar Land will not be affected by the Christmas and New Year’s holidays because both occur on a Saturday.  Residents should have garbage and recycling set out on their regular collection day by 7 …

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Man Shoots Through Front Window Of MoCity Restaurant.

An armed man robbed the Little Ceasers pizza restaurant at 1947 Texas Parkway in Missouri City Sunday morning. According to reports, shortly before 11 a.m. an armed man shot

Sugar Land Employees Help Less Fortunate

City of Sugar Land employees are giving back to the community through volunteer efforts intended to ensure needy families have a merry Christmas. [caption id="attachment_49539" align="alignright" width="285" caption="Several Sugar

Kroger Pet Food Products Recalled, Fungus Found In Food Particles

The Kroger Co. has announced the recall of 10 packages of pet food because the products may contain the fungus aflatoxin, which could cause health risks to pets. [caption

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Operating Rooms Expand Once Again

Twice in the last two years, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has expanded their operating rooms, and are now expanding again to meet the community’s demand. The hospital hasl

Volunteers Needed To Help Build Homes, Provide Meals To Survivors Of Domestic And Sexual Violence

Volunteer Fort Bend is looking for people who are interested in helping local civic and nonprofit organizations.  Here are some current needs: Building dreams Bring your hammers and paint brushes to

FBCSO Deputies Nominated For Valor Award After Shootout With Bank Robbers

 The Texas Municipal Police Association, representing more than 17,000 Texas peace officers, has nominated deputies Charles Scott, David Craven, Frank Cempa Sr., Carlos Pocasangre, Courtney Banks, and Ron

City Manager Celebrates 15 Years With Sugar Land

Sugar Land City Council recently recognized City Manager Allen Bogard for 15 years of service to Sugar Land. [caption id="attachment_49525" align="alignright" width="285" caption="Pictured during a recent recognition of Bogard’s

FBISD Police Officers Donate Toys To Child Advocates Of Fort Bend

Fort Bend Independent School District police officers recently held a toy drive to benefit Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s Children’s Advocacy Center, which serves approximately 700 new children

Fun Run To Benefit Local Fitness Programs For Children

Children of all ages are invited to take part in the 7th Annual Get Fit – Play Hard Kids Only Fun Run and Get Fit Fair, presented by

Twenty-five Bikes Donated To Rainbow Room

CH2M Hill Engineers and Sugar Land Councilmember Jacqueline Baly Chaumette brightened the holiday season for local Fort Bend children with a donation of twenty-five bicycles to the Fort

Nine Arrested After First Colony Food Court Brawl

Sugar Land police arrested nine people last weekend after a fight in the First Colony food court. Police were called to a “large fight in progress” at the mall

Texas AG, 48 States Settle Lengthy Investigation Into DIRECTV Complaints

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and 48 state attorneys general yesterday resolved a lengthy investigation into satellite television provider DIRECTV. Under terms of an agreed final judgment, the California-based