LCISD parents gathering
steam to protest rezoning
A group of parents from the Rivers Edge community in Richmond are protesting Lamar Consolidated Independent School District’s plan.
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County health director warns
public about heat dangers
The continued dry conditions and record-breaking temperatures prompted the Fort Bend County director of Health and Human Services.
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County Judge Hebert says failure to
approve resolution means a “no” vote
Commissioners and county drainage board failed to make a motion on the request from the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District to approve a resolution supporting the plan to build a new facility for $6.4 million.
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FBISD launches on-line news site
Fort Bend Independent School District announced the implementation of a new website based news center aimed at providing news to the public even when the regular district website is down.
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Fort Bend ISD's transportation
head abruptly resigns
In a sparsely worded statement, Fort Bend Independent School District spokesperson Mary Ann Simpson confirmed the abrupt resignation last week of the school’s transportation director.
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Governor Perry extends
Disaster Declaration to July 6
Texas Governor Rick Perry granted the request made by County Judge Bob Hebert to extend the 60-hour Disaster Declaration banning the sale and use of aerial fireworks.
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JULY 4th CELEBRATIONS
Celebrations in Stafford, Missouri, Sugar Land, and Meadows Place
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No fireworks this 4th of July, county judge says
Continued hot and dry weather conditions, with no immediate end in sight, prompted Fort Bend County to issue bans last week on outdoor burning and aerial fireworks.
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Fort Bend CARES awards $181,000
in grants to Fort Bend County charities
Jim Rice, Chairman of the Fort Bend Cares Board of Directors and Jill Curtis...
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Superstar Finalists Announced!
Crowds erupt in cheers as the first round of Sugar Land Superstar were announced at Sugar Land Town Square on June 13.
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Morrison says he has a plan
The proposed resolution objecting to the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District’s request for approval to move forth with a $6.4 million building plan was not on the commissioner’s court agenda...
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More taxing entities just say
no to CAD’s expansion requests
Last week more taxing entities just said no to the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District’s request for approval of $6.4 million to build a new facility.
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Local bookstore owner warns
of scam that could cost thousands
Katrina Chapman is the owner of a small book store called The Book Nook in Sugar Land.
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Four stores robbed in Fort Bend
Fort Bend County deputies and Missouri City police are looking for the man they believe robbed two convenience stores...
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Chief Appraiser says board will move forth
to seek approval for $6.4 million facility
Central Appraisal District building controversy continues
Despite some dismal responses, the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District plans to move forth with requests from taxing entities to gain approval for a proposed $6.4 million facility, officials say.
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Takes top prize of $100,000
Lamar CISD earns HEB Excellence
 in Education Award
Lamar CISD earned the top prize in the H-E-B grocery store chain’s annual Excellence...
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CAD finds no support at FBISD
Fort Bend Independent School District trustees voted unanimously last week to nix their participation in a $6.4 mil plan...
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It’s official ...
County breaks ground on long
awaited judicial complex
Last week Fort Bend County officials held the official ground-breaking at the future site of the long awaited judicial complex
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Finds no support from Fort Bend
ISD as trustees say “no”
Fort Bend CAD pulls agenda item
The Fort Bend Central Appraisal District has apparently gone back to the drawing board on the plan to build a $6.4 million facility.
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Rabid skunks found in county
Two skunks found in the rural areas of the county have tested positive for rabies and prompted a warning from Fort Bend Animal Control.
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Recent burglary outbreak prompts creation
of Sugar Land Police Dept. Impact Team
A significant increase in the number of apartment burglaries during the first six months of this year...
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