Archive for January, 2011
FBISD Board Faces Increasing Budget Challenges Due To State’s Shortfall
According to Fort Bend Independent School District administrators, budget cuts due to the state’s $27 billion shortfall will take the district back to 2005/06 spending levels. Since that school year, the district has opened 13 campuses with a student population …
Weston Lakes Receives Three Donated Police Radios From The 100 Club
Weston Lakes’ emergency operations volunteers now have three new police-band radios thanks to a donation to the city from the 100 Club. [caption id="attachment_50085" align="alignright" width="285" caption="100 CLUB DONATION
DPS Unveils Driver Responsibility Amnesty Program Through April 17
Fort Bend area drivers who have had their licenses suspended for failing to pay state-mandated surcharges now have the opportunity to take advantage of a one-time payment amnesty
Burger King Manager Robbed On Way To Bank In MoCity
The manager of a Missouri City Burger King was robbed at gunpoint Jan. 21 while he was on his way to make a deposit at a bank. According to
FBISD Trustee Tells Press She Will ‘Go After’ Reporters Who Misquote Her
Discussion by the Fort Bend Independent School District Board of Trustees concerning what would normally be a routine approval of a resolution took an interesting turn at Monday
Rep. Howard Votes For Amendment Calling For House Committee Of The Whole For Voter ID
Following the declaration by Governor Rick Perry that Voter ID is an emergency item facing the state, District 26 State Representative Charlie Howard supported an amendment to take
FBISD Board Comes To Consensus On Zoning Changes
The Fort Bend Independent School District Board of Trustees seems to have come to a final consensus on proposed school zoning, and will now prepare for two public
AG: FBISD Must Release Marshall Investigation Documents
The Attorney General’s Office has ruled that the Fort Bend Independent School District must release documents to Fort Bend Now relating to an investigation into the possible “misuse
Man Goes Missing In MoCity After Running Out Of Gas
Missouri City Police are looking for a 73-year-old man who went missing after running out of gas and leaving his family in the car in search of fuel. [caption
Gasoline Prices Up Again Last Week, Fort Bend Average Now $2.92 Per Gallon
Gasoline prices in the Fort Bend area continued their steady climb toward the $3 mark last week, rising more than a penny from the previous week. [caption id="attachment_50063" align="alignright"
Dulles Middle School Hosts 10th Annual Career Day
Dulles Middle School recently hosted the school’s 10th Annual Career Day. The event, “Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Professionals,” hosted more than 30 guest speakers addressing approximately 120 students. [caption id="attachment_50059"
State Rep. Ron Reynolds: Proposed State Budget Fails Texans
A state budget draft with a proposed 23 percent cut to public education is “alarming” according to District 27 State Representative Ron Reynolds, and will likely lead to
