Fort Bend

FBCA Middle School Musical Theater Troupe Wins Top Honors at National Performing Arts Festival in Orlando

Sugar Land, Texas – This past weekend, the Fort Bend Christian Academy Middle School Show Choir/Musical Theater class headed to the National Performing Arts Festival (NPAF) in Orlando, Florida to compete as the only school group against community theater and pre-professional programs. At the festival, they performed for professional adjudicators, attended workshops and special events, and competed for various performance awards as both an ensemble and soloists/duos. The group came out victorious by being awarded the […]

26TH ANNUAL INVESTMENT IN YOUTH CELEBRATION

The Community Resources Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will host the 26th Annual Investment in Youth celebration on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM at Safari Texas Ranch, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX. In partnership with The George Foundation, the Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program brings together juniors and seniors from across Fort Bend County to grow as leaders and experience how nonprofits support our community.  Students commit to six Saturdays […]

Master Gardener sale features new peppers plus familiar favorites

The veggie/herb plant sale is a spring tradition for the Texas Master Gardeners of Fort Bend County. This year’s sale will be March 9 at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road in Rosenberg, from 9 a.m.-noon or until sold out. Two peppers will be making their first appearance at this year’s sale: Sugar Rush Peach and Emerald Giant, said Barbara Buckley, sale co-chair. She describes Sugar Rush Peach as a “sweet, hot pepper.” It is […]

THE CENTRAL FORT BEND CHAMBER CELEBRATES ITS MEMBERS AT  THE SALUTE TO BUSINESS CELEBRATION

(ROSENBERG, TEXAS)  On February 8, 2024, the Central Fort Bend Chamber held their Salute to Business Celebration at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land with over 150 guests in attendance. For more than 114 years, the Central Fort Bend Chamber has been a leading catalyst for the businesses in our community. During the Celebration, we honored and recognized those who have made a positive impact in our community throughout the year. This […]

Master Gardener sale goes on rain or shine

Weather forecasts predict rain on Saturday, but that doesn’t change plans for Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. Their 24th annual fruit tree sale on Feb. 10 is rain or shine at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 Texas 36 in Rosenberg. People can shop inside the enclosed Barn H between 9 a.m. and noon or until sold out. Come early for the best selection. Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about the more […]

CELEBRATING FORT BEND at the 2024 Fort Bend Chairman’s Gala

 The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce (FBCC) held their annual Gala on Friday, February 2, 2024, in the Texas Ballroom at Safari Texas Ranch. The annual event paid tribute to the leaders and volunteers of the FBCC who served the chamber in 2023 and welcomed the new leadership for 2024. As the largest business organization in Fort Bend County, the FBCC celebrated a remarkable 51st year and welcomed in the new slate of dynamic leaders to […]

Master Gardeners offer free online landscape class

Homeowners can learn the ABCs of creating a successful landscape in a free online class offered this month by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. “Landscape Basics” will be taught Friday, Feb. 23, beginning at 1 p.m. by Master Gardener Peggy d’Hemecourt. For required advance registration and more information, visit https://fortbend.agrilife.org/landscape-success/ Master Gardeners offer the class with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Fort Bend County as part of “Landscape Success,” a six-class online program intended […]

NEEDLECRAFTERS INVITED TO NIFTY NEEDLERS CLUB AT FULSHEAR BRANCH LIBRARY

Needlework enthusiasts are invited to a monthly “Nifty Needlers” club at Fort Bend County Libraries’ new Fulshear Branch Library on Tuesday, February 20, between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Share tips, get ideas and inspiration, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow needlecrafters! People of all experience levels who enjoy any type of crocheting, knitting, or sewing are invited to attend to get other needlecrafters’ perspectives, critiques, and suggestions. Those attending should bring their own yarn, strings, and needles to start or […]

FULSHEAR BRANCH LIBRARY TO CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR

Fort Bend County Libraries will host a Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 17, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, at the new Fulshear Branch Library. Activities and crafts celebrating the Year of the Dragon are planned for families with children of all ages. Dancing lions from the Houston Lion Kings Dragon & Lion Dance Sports Association will kick off the celebration in the lobby of the library. The dancing lions have been a very popular part of the celebration for many […]

FULSHEAR BOOK CLUBS ANNOUNCE FEBRUARY READING SELECTIONS

Share your love of reading with other book lovers at one of the book clubs that meet monthly at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Fulshear Branch Library, 6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway, in Fulshear. New members are always welcome. The next meeting of the Day Readers Book Club will take place on Tuesday, February 13, beginning at 11:00 am. The opening meeting of the book club for the new year will feature a meet-and-greet to welcome back […]