Archive for March, 2011
Members Of FBISD’s Junior Student Leadership Program Explore Business Community
The Fort Bend Independent School District’s Junior Student Leadership Program participants explored “Leadership in the Business Community” during their fourth seminar of the school year. Sponsored by FBISD Board Member Jim Rice, the day-long session gave students an opportunity to …
For The First Time In Weeks, Gas Prices Drop Slightly – Now $3.42 Per Gallon
After weeks of skyrocketing increases that drove the cost of unleaded regular to almost $3.50 per gallon, gasoline prices retreated slightly last week. [caption id="attachment_50970" align="alignright" width="285" caption="SLIGHT PRICE
Brother Reports Sister Missing In Sugar Land
Sugar Land police are investing the whereabouts of a 35-year-old woman after her brother reported her missing on Sunday. A man said he last saw his sister, Robin Savannah,
Two LCISD Incumbents Running For Re-election, Both Have Challengers
Two out of three incumbent are seeking re-election to the Lamar Consolidated Independent School Board, and both face challengers. The election is scheduled for May 14. Single Member District
Huffman Files Bill To Add Fort Bend Representative To Water Authority Board
The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court has unanimously passed a resolution of support for a bill that provides Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties with full voting representation on
Sugar Land Announces Lineup For Concerts In The Park Series
The City of Sugar Land’s has announced the lineup for the annual “Concerts in the Park” series. Free concerts will be held every Sunday, April 10 through May
Slowing Development Revenue, LCISD Litigation Costs Force Fulshear To Delay Street Repairs
Faced with a potential budget shortfall approaching $200,000, the Fulshear City Council has approved budget cuts that will mean delaying repairs to city streets. [caption id="attachment_50955" align="alignright" width="285" caption="BUDGET
Dance Planned For Sugar Land Seniors
A free dance for senior citizens will be held from 1-4 p.m. April 15 at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way. DJ Michael Mireles will play a
Cinco Ranch, Telfair Among Top Selling Master Planned Communities
Cinco Ranch and Telfair joined Sienna Plantation among the top ten selling U.S. Master-Planned Communities for 2010, according to Robert Charles Lesser & Co., an independent real estate
Volunteers Needed To Help Victims Of Domestic Abuse, Feed The Hungry
Volunteer Fort Bend is looking for people who are interested in helping local civic and nonprofit organizations. Here are some current needs: Advocate for victims of abuse Be an advocate for
Evening Adult ESL Class Available At Stafford’s Vineyard Church
The Vineyard Church in Stafford has teamed up with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County to offer an expanded number of adult English-As-A-Second-Language classes. In addition to the
Missouri City Recycling Center Reopens On March 21
On March 21, the Missouri City Recycling Center will reopen after undergoing upgrades that will enable residents to access bins more easily and improve the look and function
Warrant Roundup Nets Missouri City $86,749
Missouri City cleared 381 warrants and netted $86,749 during a Statewide Warrant Roundup from Feb. 19 through March 13. The collections include monies paid for fines, court costs
