Hung Dang and Grace Payton, Fort Bend Christian Academy seniors, have been named National Merit Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. These students are being recognized across the nation for their exceptional academic promise. Commended students placed […]
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Cinco Ranch Literary Lunch League To Discuss “Before We Were Yours” Online In November
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will offer an online option for book-club meetings this fall – all book-club meetings will take place online through Webex/Zoom so that readers can interact with others in real time and participate from home! Fort […]
Library’s Online Culinary Book Club To Discuss Chili At November Meeting
The Culinary Book Club at Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library will meet online on Wednesday, November 17, beginning at 1:30 pm. The theme of the month is “Chili for Chilly Days.” This videoconference will be live-streamed in real time via Webex; it will […]
Libraries Host Online Gardening Program On Tree Care
Fort Bend County Libraries will present an online gardening program, “Tree Care Basics,” on Tuesday, November 16, beginning at 2:00 pm. Part 8 of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office’s Landscape Success series for homeowners, this program will be live-streamed via Webex; it will […]
Local Experts Give Insights on Domestic Violence
By George Slaughter Local experts on domestic violence said no template exists for a typical abuser, and that cases can evolve into something dangerous. The three experts—Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan, Katy Christian Ministries Crisis Center Director Susan Hastings, […]
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Congratulates Fall 2021 Class of Basic Peace Officer Academy Graduates
By George Slaughter RICHMOND—Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan congratulated 10 trainees who graduated Tuesday from the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy at the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. The three women and seven men comprise Cadet Class #43. They […]
Katy Christian Ministries to Honor Domestic Violence Victims’ Advocate
By George Slaughter When it comes to domestic violence, people often focus on victims needing help, and abusers needing intervention to stop further violence. Yet people don’t often think of the caregivers who help those victims get the help they […]
Fort Bend County Libraries Resume Regular Hours November 1
Fort Bend County Libraries will return to pre-pandemic business hours on Monday, November 1, with some minor changes. The hours of operation will be as follows: George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu – 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Fri/Sat – […]
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? 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” […]
Libraries Host Online Program About Native American Heritage
In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month in November, Fort Bend County Libraries will host an online program on “Native Americans in Texas” on Tuesday, November 9, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. This presentation will be live-streamed via Webex, so […]
