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SMSD Engineering Academy Earns National Certification In ‘Project Lead The Way’ Program
Stafford Middle and High Schools’ Spartan Engineering Academy Lab recently received the highest level of national certification for its Project Lead the Way program. SEAL, which began in 2007, gives students in grades 8-12 the opportunity to engage in engineering coursework that prepares them for college-level engineering programs.
National certification by PLTW means that Stafford Middle [...]
Private School In Sugar Land Sees 36 Percent Increase In Enrollment
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Cornerstone Christian Academy, a private Christian school in Sugar Land, has announced an enrollment increase of 36 percent from August 2009 to August 2010. The school’s enrollment, including preschool, elementary school and middle school, is at 320 students, up from 236 in the fall of 2009.
“We are thrilled with our growth and owe it to [...]
Remove the Nail!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
There was a man walking down a dirt road and he heard a hollering scream that sounded like a wounded animal. As he continue to proceed down the road the sound became louder and louder. He finally reached the source and it was an old dog sitting on a porch next to his owner. The [...]
Continue reading...SMSD Budget Includes Surplus And Cuts Taxes
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
The Stafford Municipal School District Board of Trustees and Stafford City Council approved the SMSD 2010-11 Budget at the Joint Budget Meeting and Public Hearing, with a unanimous vote of 13 to 0. As the only municipal school district in Texas, SMSD must receive an approval from a combination of votes cast jointly from the [...]
Continue reading...Arc Of Fort Bend Awarded $5,000 Grant For Employment Assistance Program
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
The Arc of Fort Bend County has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation for the purpose of supporting The Arc’s Employment Assistance program. The grant funds will be used to assist Arc clients who have no other service provider find jobs in the community.
Margo Pasko, The Arc’s Employment [...]
FBISD Trustee: Experience On Board Not What He Expected
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Fort Bend Independent School District Position 7 Trustee Jim Babb has spent three months on the board, and he has had a much different experience than he expected. Although he says in most instances the district is doing nothing wrong, he thinks the way they handle their communication can lead people to think otherwise.
“Nothing nefarious, [...]
Study Results On Quality Of Life Stadium Impacts Expected Sept. 7
Friday, August 27, 2010
Preliminary results of a study focusing on environmental impacts from a proposed minor league baseball stadium were recently presented to the Sugar Land City Council.
The initial findings from an analysis of Federal Aviation Administration clearance issues related to the nearby Sugar Land Regional Airport and soil and water studies are not expected to delay a [...]
Central Fort Bend Chamber Announces Members Of 2011 Leadership Class
Friday, August 27, 2010
The Leadership Fort Bend Class of 2011, consisting of thirty-one business professionals, has been announced by the Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance.
Allison Wen of Safari Texas hosted a reunion for alumni dating to 1986 recently. Jeff Council, Fort Bend County treasurer, and his wife Ann, inaugural program chairs, were present at the event, along with [...]
Golf Tournament To Benefit Richmond Police Department
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
The Richman Citizens’ Police Academy’s 12th Annual Golf Classic is scheduled for Oct. 18 at the Pecan Grove Country Club, 3000 Plantation Drive. The event is the primary fundraiser for the organization.
The Richmond Citizens’ Police Academy is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of area residents dedicated to supporting the Richmond Police Department, its employees, and the [...]
Sheriff’s Office Delivers More Than 315 Backpacks To Local Students
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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The Fort Bend County Deputy Sheriff’s Association in partnership with the Ya Ya Divas, a community service group, delivered more than 315 backpacks and school supplies to children and teachers at Meyer Elementary, Beasley Elementary and Deaf Smith Elementary recently.
In an effort to raise money for the Annual Fort Bend County Deputy Sheriff’s Association School [...]
The Imperial Theatre Opens In Town Square
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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Imperial Performing Arts has announced the opening of The Imperial Theatre in Sugar Land Town Square, 2210 Lone Star Drive.
“We are excited about Imperial Performing Arts,” said Sugar Land Mayor James Thompson, who serves on the IPA Advisory Board along with his wife, Gay Thompson.
“IPA will bring entertainment, education, and social and cultural development to [...]
Continental Poly Bags To Expand In Sugar Land
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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Sugar Land City Council has approved a tax abatement agreement with Continental Poly Bags, Inc. and Lyant Properties, LLC.
The agreement will provide a tax abatement on new real property improvements for a planned 60,000-square-foot facility, expanding Continental Poly Bags’ Sugar Land operations. The new facility will add more than $2.5 million in real property investment, [...]
Triumph Hospital-Sugar Land Announces Additions To Staff
Monday, August 23, 2010
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Triumph Hospital-Sugar Land announced the addition of several new staff members, including a new chief clinical officer.
“We have made a number of changes in the hospital’s leadership, which has elevated the skill set and experience of the management team,” said David Cross, chief executive officer. “We are bringing Triumph to a higher level not only [...]
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