Archive for February, 2011
Fresno Resident Files For Caldwell’s Seat On FBISD Board
Fresno resident Patsy Taylor has filed to run for the Fort Bend Independent School District’s East Side Position 5 seat, currently held by Laurie Caldwell. Caldwell has not filed for re-election. Missouri City resident Kevin P. Daniels has joined Bruce …
SLPD Investigating Fight That Ended With Gunfire
Sugar Land police are investigating a fight that escalated into guns being fired in the 3400 block of Hwy. 6 Friday night. According to reports, police were called around
Rosenberg Man Arrested, Charged With Car Burglary
A 22-year-old Rosenberg man was arrested early Sunday morning after a resident called police concerning a car burglary in progress. According to reports, police were called to the 5500
Three Out Of Four Incumbents File For Re-election In MoCity
Three out of the four incumbents up for re-election for Missouri City council have filed to keep their seats. The incumbents include District A Councilman Bobby Marshall, District
Dry Weather Conditions To Create “Explosive Fire Growth Potential”
In the wake of an overnight cold front, a much drier air mass will be moving into the Fort Bend County area today. The combination of abundant sunshine,
Man Hangs Himself In Richmond Holding Cell
A 29-year-old Richmond man was found hanging by his undershirt from an air vent in a Richmond Police Department holding cell last night. According to reports, Richard Hollas Rogge
Volunteers Fort Bend Looking For Dental Clinic Assistance, English Tutors
Volunteer Fort Bend is looking for people who are interested in helping local civic and nonprofit organizations. Here are some current needs: Help staff free dental clinic Professional dentists, dental hygienists,
State Rep. Howard Also Files Bill Requiring Meningitis Vaccinations For All College Freshmen
District 26 State Representative Charlie Howard has filed a bill virtually identical to a bill filed by District 27 State Representative Ron Reynolds, requiring all incoming college freshman
University Boulevard South Construction Begins
Work recently began on a 1.8-mile stretch of University Boulevard from Commonwealth Boulevard to Riverstone that will eventually connect U.S. 59 to Hwy. 6. [caption id="attachment_50620" align="alignright" width="285" caption="Pictured
FBISD’s Technical Education Center Receives Donated Vehicle From General Motors Corporation
General Motors recently donated a 2003 Saturn ION to the Automotive Technology Program at the Fort Bend Independent School District’s Technical Education Center. The donation was made possible
Coal Vines Coming To Lake Pointe Town Center
Planned Community Developers, Ltd. has announced that Coal Vines will soon open its first Houston-area location in Lake Pointe Town Center in fall 2011. The restaurant will provide
FBISD Names 2010-2011 Bilingual And ESL Teachers Of The Year
Zulma De Leon has been named the Fort Bend Independent School District’s Bilingual Teacher of the Year, Yamei Zhong, as English as a Second Language Elementary Teacher of
MoCity’s ‘Edible Arbor Trail’ To Open March 5
Missouri City will hold the grand opening of the Edible Arbor Trail from 9:30 a.m.-noon March 5 at Oyster Creek Trail, just west of Murphy Road. The region’s
