A Collaboration between the Central Fort Bend Chamber and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce The Central Fort Bend Chamber and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will present the 2023 State of the County with Fort Bend County Judge KP George on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. This collaborative luncheon will be held at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land, 16090 City Walk Sugar Land from 7:30 to 9:30 AM. This year’s State of the County theme is, […]
June, 2023
Universal Technical Institute-Houston and MIAT College of Technology-Houston Named Five “Instructors of the Year” During National Teacher Appreciation Month in May
Five instructors recognized for leadership, student success rates, and campus contributions Universal Technical Institute-Houston and MIAT College of Technology-Houston, leading workforce solutions providers of transportation, skilled trades and energy education programs, celebrated National Teacher Appreciation Month in May by honoring five employees with their “Instructor of the Year” award for 2023. The UTI-Houston campus Instructors of the Year are Joe Bresnan, Ford Accelerated Credential Training (FACT) program instructor; Randy McGinty, Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology (CRRT) program instructor; and Ignacio Pinalez, Welding program instructor. Reggie Davis, Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning […]
Galveston Island to Host Beachfront Parade, Fireworks for July 4th Weekend
For many, this 4th of July weekend means having four days off. A great way to spend those hard-earned hours is to head to Galveston for fun at the beach including a parade, fireworks, sandcastle lessons, an old-fashioned band concert and more. Take in an extraordinary display of creativity and craftsmanship at the Sand Sculpting Showdown & Lessons at East Beach from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 1 and 2. Three master sand sculpture […]
Daughters of the American Revolution Dedicate Memorial Plaque to Recognize Pathbreaking D.C. Member, Lena Ferguson
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently unveiled and dedicated a memorial plaque in the memorial garden at its National Headquarters honoring the life and legacy of DAR member Lena Santos Ferguson (1928-2004). Mrs. Ferguson was instrumental in creating changes within DAR to help the organization become more diverse, inclusive and supportive of its members of color. “Lena Santos Ferguson was a pioneer, a change maker, and a woman who opened doors of opportunity […]
Cornyn: Houston Area to Receive $250K to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse
The Houston Health Foundation and Bethel’s Global Reach Inc. will receive federal grants totaling $250,000 to promote drug-free communities and reduce substance abuse among young Texans, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today. The funding comes from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program and is part of a $73 million investment to mobilize communities to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse across the country. This funding was authorized […]
Commissioner Andy Meyers Initiates Plan to attract Mega Industrial Investment
Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers is proactively proposing an approach to make Fort Bend County more competitive to attract industrial investments of $1 billion or more (i.e. megaprojects) to create new jobs, broaden the tax base and relieve some of the burdens on residential taxpayers. “Fort Bend County has nearly 900,000 residents, and it remains primarily a bedroom community, with many of our residents having to commute to employment centers in Houston and Harris County […]
Commissioners Court Invests $1.7M to Improve 911 Call Response Times
Harris County Sheriff’s Office TeleDeputy Unit will improve response times to high priority calls In a unanimous vote on June 27, Harris County commissioners approved $1.7 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to enhance the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) TeleDeputy Unit. The TeleDeputy program will have officers who are working overtime handle low-priority, non-urgent 911 calls remotely, rather than sending out the officer to write a report. Currently, these low-priority calls make […]
Boaters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ to Stop Aquatic Invasive Species
Every year, Texans enjoy the Fourth of July by soaking in the summer sun on the water. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from aquatic invasive species during the heart of boating season. “While we want everyone to have a great time, we also want them to avoid giving invasive species free rides to new lakes,” said Brian Van […]
Senator Bettencourt says Senate Record Property Tax Relief gets even better with Teacher Pay!
SJR 1’s $100K Homestead Exemption and Supplemental Teacher Pay must pass Texas House by Aug 9th Otherwise, 5.72 million Texas Homeowners & 320K teachers receive none of the benefits in 2023 Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), as primary author of the record $18 billion dollar Senate Property Tax Relief Plan, SB 1, once again passed unanimously onto the Texas House, explains the important tie-in to the Constitutional Amendment adding a previously passed Teacher Supplemental pay raise […]
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Fort Bend County Hosts Mental Health First Aid Training
This training for anyone who works with people in public or private settings. Life can be stressful and sometimes people have extreme reactions to seemingly simple interactions. Just like medical first aid provides temporary basic physical care in an emergency, mental health first aid can provide temporary emotional care in an emergency. Knowing what to do in a mental health crisis is critical and can literally save lives. Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to […]