Archive for June, 2011
US Conference Of Mayors Recognizes Sugar Land’s Multi-Cultural Innovations
The U.S. Conference of Mayors has awarded an Outstanding Achievement City Livability Award to Sugar Land for innovative programs promoting multi-cultural awareness and respect. Outstanding Achievement Awards recognize cities’ leadership in developing and implementing creative, innovative programs that improve the …
Fort Bend Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Five In Major Credit Card Fraud Ring
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested five members of a group that has used a large number of credit cards and credit card numbers either stolen
Fort Bend Baptist Academy Celebrates 25th Anniversary With A New Name
As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, Sugar Land’s Fort Bend Baptist Academy has announced its official name change to Fort Bend Christian Academy. The school has been known as
Fort Bend ISD Now Accepting K-12 Out-of-District Students
Fort Bend ISD is now accepting applications for K-12 out-of-district students to attend school at any open campus in the district. Applicants must meet certain admission requirements and provide
Fort Bend Symphony To Celebrate America With ‘Freedom Rings’ Concert
Area residents are being invited to celebrate America’s independence with the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra during a free indoor concert at the Stafford Centre on Monday, July 4. The
Fort Bend ISD Students Have Strong Showing At FotoFence 2011
Five Fort Bend ISD schools recently took part in the 2011 FotoFence Literacy through Photography project. Kempner High, Schiff Elementary and Dulles, Missouri City and Sugar Land middle schools
Kempner High Students Compete At National Speech And Debate Tournament
Three Kempner High School students – Hira Baig, Stephanie Calvino, and Eric Diep – recently competed in the 2011 LFG/ NFL National Speech and Debate Tournament. [caption id="attachment_52642" align="alignright"
River Pointe Church To Host ‘Watermelon Spitacular’ Seed-Spitting Contest
River Pointe Church in Richmond will help celebrate Independence Day with its first-ever Watermelon Seed-Spitting Contest over the July 4th weekend. Called the “Watermelon Spitacular,” the event is part
Missouri City Library To Present Special Program On Diabetes Tomorrow
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library will present a special program, “Diabetes: Understanding the Disease and Preventing Complications,” tomorrow from 10 a.m. – noon in the
Rosenberg Detectives Looking For Unique Watches Taken In Burglary
Rosenberg Police are investigating the recent burglary of a jewelry story that netted thieves an undetermined number of watches, and investigators are asking the public’s help in solving
Quail Valley GT Academy Students Win Top Honors At International Competition
A pair of Quail Valley GT Academy students recently took top honors in the Global Issues Problem Solving Competition held during the 2011 Future Problem Solving Program International
MoCity Officials: Fourth Of July Festivities Will Go On As Planned
Despite the ongoing drought conditions, Missouri City officials are pledging that city’s 27th annual Fourth of July Celebration at Buffalo Run Park will go on as planned. The event
Governor Extends Fireworks Ban In Fort Bend County To July 5
Gov. Rick Perry today approved Fort Bend County's request for an extension of the restrictions contained in the disaster declaration issued yesterday afternoon, including the banning of all fireworks in
