Inprint, Houston’s premier literary arts nonprofit organization, launches its 2021/2022 Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series with a livestream event featuring the first African American U.S. Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner Rita Dove on Monday, August 30, 7 pm CT. […]
Fort Bend
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences Seeks your Help in Identifying the Deceased Individuals
To Whom It May Concern: We are requesting the public’s assistance in locating next of kin for the following deceased individuals. We would appreciate you publishing a brief notice in the next few days in the hopes that family or friends may see the information and contact this office. JAIME LEIJA-SALINAS – Hispanic Male, 55 Years: Mr. Leija- […]
Fort Bend County Fair Jr Royalty Registration Begins
Royalty will reign at the Fort Bend County Fair’s Jr Royalty Pageant on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Entries are being accepted now as part of the Fair’s royal tradition. The Fort Bend County Fair will crown the Fair Prince & […]
Katy ISD Reviewing Its Options Amid Conflicting Executive Orders on Masking
By George Slaughter This week, both Harris and Fort Bend counties issued public health orders that require universal masking for all schools in those counties. The orders conflict with an earlier executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott that denies local […]
Project Lifesaver Aims to Help Caregivers Find Lost People with Cognitive Disabilities
By George Slaughter Michael Kahlenberg tells the story of his 85-year-old great uncle who went missing a few years ago. Tragedy struck when the man drove to the California Department of Motor Vehicles. “My wife’s great uncle drove in that […]
Child Advocates of Fort Bend Receives 2021 Best of Rosenberg Nonprofits Award for 2nd Year in a Row
Once again, Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) has been selected for the 2021 Best of Rosenberg Award in the Nonprofit Institutions category by the Rosenberg Award Program. As a result, CAFB now qualifies for the 2021 Rosenberg Business Hall […]
Fort Bend County Fair Talent Contest Entries OPEN
Bring your talent! The 2021 Fort Bend County Fair is seeking entries for the Talent Contest. Earn yourself some cash and bragging rights if you have the most talent. Entries of all kinds are being accepted. The competition is open […]
Luxury Vehicle Theft Ring Members Arrested in Katy
By George Slaughter Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two people, and charged them with felony theft. Arrested were Nga Thi Nguyen, 47, and Nguyen’s son Alex Van Le, 32. On August 4, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office’s Auto […]
Developing Educational Leaders for the Future The Holdsworth Center
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host an informative event where the participants will learn how this organization is developing leaders for the future. This session, moderated by Jim Rice, FBCC Education Division Chair, will be held Thursday, August […]
Richmond Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
By George Slaughter A 57-year-old Richmond man has been arrested on charges of possession of child pornography, with additional charges pending further investigation. Steven Ray Herman was arrested following a multi-agency investigation. On July 29, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s […]
