The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Relations Division will be hosting Mayor Aaron Groff for the Future of Fulshear. This event will take place at Safari Texas Ranch, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407, on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. The Title Sponsor for this event is Cross Creek Ranch | Cross Creek West. Join us for an update on one of the fastest-growing cities in the Greater Houston region. Fulshear is […]
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Quail Populations Recovering, Strongest in Years
AUSTIN —Texas quail hunting season opens Oct. 28, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) surveys indicate an increased number of bobwhite and scaled quail in the field thanks to a combination of cooler temperatures and spring rainfall during the start of nesting season. “Statewide, we are still far from where we would like to be and drought conditions this summer caused us to temper expectations,” said John Mclaughlin, TPWD Upland Game Bird Program Leader. […]
Cane Island Hosts Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat & Market
KATY, TX (October 18, 2023) – The Katy community of Cane Island will host the return of its popular Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat & Market on Saturday, October 28 from noon – 3 p.m., the perfect way to get a jump start on Halloween festivities with trick or treating, carnival games and vendor market. Cane Island residents will line the community’s Cane Quarter with Halloween-inspired cars, golf carts and other set ups where children can […]
Construction Underway on New Cross Creek Ranch Amenity Complex
Construction is underway on The Landing amenity complex in Cross Creek Ranch, a Johnson Development community located in Fulshear. Situated on more than 4 acres, the lakeside complex includes a clubhouse, resort-style pool, splash pad with an aquatic playground, tennis courts, several play structures and open space. It was designed by Studio Red and is expected to open by summer 2024. “Located in our last 300 acres to be developed, this will be our final […]
Gumbo Cook-Off Returns to Cross Creek Ranch Nov. 11
Gumbo chefs are fine tuning their recipes to see which creations will tickle tastebuds when the Fulshear Police Foundation Gumbo Cook-Off returns to Cross Creek Ranch, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. Gumbo gourmands can sample and vote on their favorite gumbos at the Cross Creek Ranch Welcome Center, 6450 Cross Creek Bend Lane. Additional activities will include live Zydeco music, live and silent auctions, food vendors, games and more. Admission is free. Proceeds […]
Commissioners Court Approves Burn Ban for Unincorporated Harris County
Harris County, Texas – Tuesday, August 8, 2023, Due to excessive heat and drought conditions, Commissioners Court has approved a burn ban, effective immediately, at the recommendation of the Harris County Fire Marshal, for all unincorporated portions of the County. The burn ban prohibits outdoor burning except in an enclosure that contains all sparks and/ or flames to prevent controlled fires from expanding. Outdoor burning activities authorized by TCEQ; approved ceremonial fires; non-commercial cooking such […]
Construction Starts on Fire Station in Cross Creek Ranch
The Fort Bend County Emergency Services District #4 has started construction of a permanent fire station within Cross Creek Ranch. Located along W. Cross Creek Bend north of Morgan Spur Road adjacent to Chrysalis Preschool, the 9,715-square-foot facility will have two bays and will house an engine company that is staffed with four firefighters/EMTs around the clock. Estimated to cost $6,746,432, the station is expected to be complete in June 2024. Johnson Development donated the […]
Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library To Close In Preparaton For New Fulshear Branch Library Opening
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library (8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear) will close on May 13 in preparation for the opening of the new Fulshear Branch Library later this summer. Once the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library closes on May 13, books and other items that have been checked out from that library may be returned in the outside book drop or at any of the other branches in the Fort […]
Cross Creek West Hosts 1st Art Market, Home Tour April 29
Art will meet architecture at Cross Creek West as the community hosts its first Art Market & Home Tour, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at 4803 Garden Crest Lane in Fulshear. Art enthusiasts can browse paintings, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry and other handcrafted items displayed by artists and artisans from the First Saturday Arts Market and The Market at Sawyer Yards. The event is one of many taking place as part of the […]
Libraries Celebrate Craft Month With Series Of Adult Programs
In recognition of National Craft Month in March, Fort Bend County Libraries will present a series of craft-themed programs to introduce people to new hobbies and activities, and to give current crafters inspiration and new ideas. Find inspiration, get feedback, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of other crafters during these free events. Samples of the library’s instructional books, magazines, and websites on various crafts will be available. The schedule of activities in March is as follows: Craft […]