All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which include the Cinco Ranch Branch Library and the Mission Bend Branch Library, will be closed Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, November 11. Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renewing books or placing holds, streaming movies and music, downloading e-books, or using the research databases. For more information, call the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.
October, 2023
Learning English? Get Practice at Libraries’ ESL Conversation Circles
Are you learning to speak English? Would you like some practice in a casual, informal atmosphere? Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English language and conversation skills. The “ESL Conversation Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting, and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing their English skills. The ESL Conversation Circles will take place […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Comprehensive “Hamas Sanctions Act” To Deny Hamas Funds and Safe Havens
“United States must stand with Israel for as long as it takes to utterly eradicate Hamas” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced the Hamas Sanctions Act, the first piece of legislation to comprehensively target Hamas. The legislation would impose sanctions on Hamas, its members and affiliates, and countries that provide funding and territory for Hamas operations. About the bill Sen. Cruz said, “The United States should use every […]
NOVEMBER CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AT MISSION BEND BRANCH LIBRARY
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road in northeast Fort Bend County, near Sugar Land and Alief, presents a variety of free children’s programs every month. The November schedule is as follows: Pajama Night Story Time – every other Wednesday, from 6:30 to 7:15 pm — gives families with children of all ages an opportunity to enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes together. Pajamas and blankets are welcome! Program dates are November 1, […]
Amazing Place To Break Ground On 2nd Campus In Katy
Organization Growing to Serve More Families Facing Challenges of Dementia and Those Interested in Brain Health & Memory Preservation WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, November 2 at 9 a.m. at 621 DeMatel Circle in Katy, off I-10 and Fry Road WHAT: Amazing Place (www.amazingplacehouston.org), Houston’s oldest non-profit devoted to helping families with the challenges of dementia and to preserving brain health for all, will break ground on its second campus, Amazing Place West. Katy was selected as the […]
ABBREVIATED SCHEDULE OF CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AT CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY IN NOVEMBER
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs – Family Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, and After-School Breaks – every month. Because of elections and holidays, the schedule of children’s programs will be abbreviated in November. Family Story Time takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 10:15 and 11:30 am, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs, […]
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church presents Christmas Festival Dec. 17 with original arrangements by composer Taylor Scott Davis Music presented with full orchestra and choir at three services
HOUSTON, October 31, 2023 – St. Luke’s United Methodist Church presents the annual Christmas Festival on Sunday, December 17 featuring music by rising young composer Taylor Scott Davis with full orchestra and choir at three services in the church’s main sanctuary. The Festival is free and open to all church members and the public at the traditional services at 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. St. Luke’s is located at 3471 Westheimer Rd. at Edloe […]
Sen. Cruz Sends Letter Demanding Secretary Mayorkas Address Threats of Violence Against U.S. Border Patrol Agents
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and ranking member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, sent a letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas calling on the Biden administration to address a text message, discovered by El Paso Sector Intelligence, soliciting personal and sensitive information about Border Patrol agents and their families. The message sickeningly relayed that this information would be used to […]
Jurassic Quest, North America’s Largest Dinosaur Experience, Migrates Home To Houston, Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary – Tickets On Sale Now
Walk among the dinosaurs as North America’s most popular, can’t-miss dinosaur adventure stomps into NRG Center, Dec. 8-10 HOUSTON, Tex. (October 31, 2023) – North America’s most popular interactive dinosaur experience is BACK, BIGGER and BETTER than EVER! Houston-area families can walk among the nation’s biggest herd of photorealistic dinosaurs when Jurassic Quest® opens at NRG Center for one weekend only December 8-10. Loved by millions, only Jurassic Quest can bring families memories this BIG! Walk through 165 […]
ONE WEEK COUNTDOWN TO ELECTION DAY IS ON!
Early voting is underway as Texans decide the fate of 14 Constitutional Amendments including a $1B Fund to Grow Texas Parks for Future Generations AUSTIN, TEXAS — Election Day is just one week away, but Texans can vote early through Friday, November 3rd. Voters are deciding on 14 propositions, including one—Proposition 14—that would create the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund. More than 90 groups have formed the Texas Coalition for State Parks in support of the $1 billion […]