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Newly developed FBMG Fruit Garden welcomes visitors

Master Gardeners Mary Parkhouse of Rosenberg and Nancy Schoepf of Missouri City participate in a tree-planting demonstration in March in the Fruit Garden.

By FBMG One of the ways that Fort Bend County Master Gardeners share their knowledge is through the nine demonstration gardens they maintain in Rosenberg next to the County Fairgrounds. In May, they completed the newest, the Fruit Garden. Located on the […]

CenterPoint Energy continues its resiliency efforts across the 12-county region through its Foundation’s Community Generator Donation Program; Donates backup generator to the Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center

CenterPoint Energy Foundation is donating more than 20 backup generators and other support in designated locations across 12 counties to support community resiliency as part of a $5 million grant from the Foundation HOUSTON — June 6, 2025 — Yesterday, at an announcement in […]

Kasandra Padilla of Magnolia, Texas and Oddise Lundy of Rosenberg, Texas met with elected officials in Washington, D.C. to advocate for America’s military and veteran caregivers

Padilla and Lundy were selected this month for a national advocacy fellowship with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, representing the 14.3 million family members and friends caring for wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans On May 21, Dole Caregiver […]

Texas Game Wardens Report Record BWI Arrests, Multiple Rescues Over Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens were out in force over Memorial Day weekend, focusing on boating and public safety across the state. The ramped-up patrols included: 10,897 vessel checks 1,374 citations issued 1,951 warnings issued 53 boating while intoxicated charges filed–the highest […]

Harris County’s Violent Persons Warrants Task Force Clears Over 5,000 Warrants, Taking Violent Offenders Off the Streets

Harris County Sheriff’s Office

HOUSTON, TX–  The Violent Persons Warrants Task Force, a specialized unit of the Harris County Sheriff’s and Constables’ Offices, has made a significant impact in tracking down the county’s most dangerous fugitives. Since its launch in 2022, the elite 22-person […]