Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library will present “Avoiding Scams” on Saturday, October 5, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, in northeast Fort Bend County. Erica Knighton, from the Prairie View A&M Extension Office in Fort Bend County, will talk about the ways con artists use the Internet, cellphones, and email to target unsuspecting victims. Learn about some of the most common scams, as […]
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Annual Pecan Show seeks entries
Make plans to enter the Nov. 23 Fort Bend County Pecan Show hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Fort Bend County. Monday, Sept. 16, is the first day to enter the show. Entries can be brought from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to 1436 Band Road (Annex Building) in Rosenberg. The deadline to enter is 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13. Pecans must be from the current year crop and have been grown by the entrant. View show […]
LIBRARIES TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF FAIR DAY
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries — which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch, the Fulshear Branch, and the Mission Bend Branch — will be closed Friday, September 27, in observance of Fort Bend County Fair Day. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, September 28. Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renewing books or placing holds, streaming movies or music, downloading e-books, or using the research databases. For additional information, contact the library […]
The Bard is Back!! Libraries announce return of Shakespeare-by-the-book fFestival with “twelfth night” comedy in october
RICHMOND, TEXAS — After a 19-year hiatus, Fort Bend County Libraries is excited to announce the return of the Shakespeare-by-the-Book Festival this fall! In conjunction with The Live Oak Playhouse, Fort Bend County Libraries will present live theatrical performances of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night – an uproariously funny romantic comedy with a 1980s twist — at George Memorial Library in Richmond on Saturdays and Sundays, October 5 and 6 and October 12 and 13, beginning at 1:30 pm, in the library’s Jodie E. […]
Statement from Commissioner Andy Meyers on the indictments of Taral Patel
“I will not tolerate racism, and I fight it whenever I encounter it. That is why I requested an investigation into the racist attacks on my opponent. Once these attacks became public, I became very concerned about the fear and negative impacts they were having on our diverse community because my focus is on uniting communities, not dividing them. I was also concerned about the negative impacts the racist attacks were having on the reputation […]
2024 Fort Bend Infrastructure Conference
The 2024 Fort Bend Infrastructure Conference is a collaborative effort between the Central Fort Bend Chamber and the Fort Bend Chamber. This half-day conference will take place on Friday, September 13th, from 7:30 am – 1:30 pm at Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond, TX. This educational conference promises to be information packed and a results-oriented meeting of experts covering various topics including: A discussion on Demographic Trends in Fort Bend with Susan Cates, Population and […]
History-Making Fort Bend Leadership Forum, Class of 2025
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce presents the largest class in the history of the Fort Bend Leadership Forum, the Class of 2025, generously sponsored by Sewell Audi Sugar Land. This class represents the 37th year that a group of outstanding individuals will participate in a rigorous program of leadership development and community engagement through active learning, expert insight, and experiential activities. As the premier leadership development program in the region, the Fort Bend Leadership […]
Roosevelt Weeks Appointed Director of Fort Bend County Libraries
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court announced the appointment of Roosevelt Weeks as Library Director of the Fort Bend County library system on Tuesday, August 27. He will assume the role on October 7, 2024. Weeks brings more than two decades of distinguished experience in library leadership, most recently as Library Director at the Austin Public Library system, where he has worked for the past seven years. Prior to that, he served as Deputy Director/Chief of […]
Fort Bend Levee Coalition: Raising Levee Awareness, Lowering Flood Insurance Costs
The Fort Bend Levee Coalition (FBLC) is committed to ensuring affordable, voluntary flood insurance for 100-year accredited levee-protected areas throughout Fort Bend County. As Mark Vogler, Fort Bend County Chief Drainage Engineer, emphasized, “Fort Bend County Levee Districts play a crucial role in the region, serving as key resources during emergencies to provide updates on flood protection and infrastructure status.” The FBLC works to advocate for policies and practices that enhance the safety and resilience […]
Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center raises nearly $77,000 during triumphant event Chaired by Derek Goff, Will Leaman, George Millas and Jonathan Rao
SUGAR LAND (Aug. 6, 2024) – The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – A Very Special Project of Children’s Museum Houston, celebrated an extraordinary success at its 5th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament. Chaired by Derek Goff, Will Leaman, George Millas, and Jonathan Rao, the event took place on May 3 at the Greater Houston Gun Club, raising a record-breaking $77,000 to support the Discovery Center’s outreach and free and reduced admissions programs. These funds ensure […]