Archive for May, 2011
Season 2010-2011 Of FBISD Junior Student Leadership Program Comes To An End
The 2010-2011 season of the Fort Bend ISD Junior Student Leadership Program has come to an end. Twenty-four juniors, representing 10 FBISD high schools, took part in the Board of Trustee-sponsored program this year. The program gave students the opportunity …
Fort Bend Gas Prices Drop By Another 7.8 Cents, Now Average $3.62 Per Gallon
Average retail gasoline prices in Fort Bend have fallen 7.8 cents per gallon in the past week, dropping to an average of $3.62 per gallon as of yesterday. [caption
The History and Purpose of the Economic Stabilization Fund (Rainy Day Fund)
By District 26 State Rep. Charlie Howard There has been much talk of late about Texas' Economic Stabilization Fund, commonly referred to as the "Rainy Day Fund." Many myths
Early Voting Begins Today In Sugar Land Runoff Election
Early voting begins today for the runoff election in Sugar Land between Howard Paul and Amy Mitchell for the position of council member District Three and Harish Jajoo
18-Year-Old Sentenced To 15 Years After Armed Robbery In Sugar Land
An 18-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after the violent armed robbery of a Missouri City woman in a Sugar Land store in
Robot Basketball Focus Of National Lab Day In Fort Bend ISD
Fort Bend ISD students were given the task of building robots as part of National Lab Day recently. The nationwide initiative was created to “build local communities of
DPS Announces Details Of DRP Indigency Program
The Texas Department of Public Safety is now offering an Indigency Program for surcharges owed under the Driver Responsibility Program. The Texas Legislature authorized an Indigency Program to
The Washington Post Ranks Six FBISD Schools As 2011 Top High Schools In The Nation
The Washington Post has ranked Clements, Austin, Kempner, Travis, Dulles and Elkins high schools as six of the Top 2011 High Schools in the Nation. These schools represent the
All Rosenberg Municipal Facilities Closed Today
All Rosenberg municipal facilities will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours of operation will resume Tuesday. Solid waste will NOT be collected on the holiday,
Fort Bend Volunteers Needed To Officiate For Youth Athletic Leagues
Volunteer Fort Bend is looking for people who are interested in helping local civic and nonprofit organizations. Here are some current needs: Let the games begin Assistance is needed officiating at
Texas Direct Auto Signs On As A Skeeters Founding Partner
The Sugar Land Skeeters, Sugar Land’s minor league baseball team, and Texas Direct Auto have announced a partnership agreement that will make Texas Direct Auto a Founding Partner
Bush High School Staff Honored As Basketball All-Star Coaches
In honor of being named coaches of the 2010 South Basketball All-Stars by the Texas High School Coaches Association, Fuddruckers presented Ronnie Courtney, head basketball coach at Bush
