SIXWIRE to Headline the Finest and Bravest Foundation’s 2nd Annual Red & Blue United – A First Responders Tribute Benefitting Sugar Land’s First Responders: Police, Fire & EMS SUGAR LAND, TX – The Finest and Bravest Foundation of Sugar Land is pleased to announce the second annual Red & Blue United – A Sugar Land First Responders Tribute with a new venue and a new vibe. Presented by The West Law Firm, attendees can expect […]
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Commissioner Andy Meyers Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Precinct 3 Annex
SUGAR LAND, TX — The new Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Annex is now open at 151 Stadium Drive in Sugar Land, consolidating several essential county offices under one roof. About 45 county employees work at the new 25,000 square foot Precinct 3 Annex “The new Annex centralizes county services for Precinct 3 residents,” said Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers. “By bringing together the Commissioner’s Office, Justice of the Peace, Constable’s Office, Tax Assessor Collector’s […]
Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land Hosts Clifford-Themed Safety Event at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center To Launch New Clifford Book
Sugar Land, Texas – August 1, 2024 – Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land, in partnership with the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center (FBCDC), successfully concluded its Summer Educational Series with a fun-filled, complimentary event for members and community participants. Families from around the Greater Houston area, including Katy, gathered July 30 to celebrate the launch of the new book, Clifford Takes a Drive, and to discuss driving safety through engaging activities and demonstrations. “The Summer Education Series is a […]
UpClose Magazine Announces New Publishers
Former publisher of 30+ years, Gina Pizzini, steps into advisory role with magazine Sugar Land, TX — Aug. 1, 2024 — Gina Pizzini has been publishing UpClose Magazine, serving 75,000 households in Fort Bend County, for the last 30+ years. She is stepping into an advisory role immediately, as John and Alisha McMillen assume the publisher duties for the magazine. “I developed UpClose Magazine to share information about the community businesses, non-profits, and events/activities of […]
Master Gardeners to offer growing tips for vegetables, herbs
Learn about “Cool Season Vegetables & Herbs” in a free class offered next month by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. The 90-minute session is the sixth and last class in the Grow Your Own Series and will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at 1330 Band Road in Rosenberg. Registration is required. Register at https://fortbend.agrilife.org/grow-your-own/grow-your-own-a/ All registered attendees will receive a link to the class recording. The class will be presented by Steve Hicks and Lauren […]
Sugar Land gardener to talk about shade plants
Suma Mudan, a Sugar Land Master Gardener, will present the June 28 Landscape Success class “Shade Gardening-Ideas and Tips.” The Fort Bend County Master Gardener class is free and will be offered on Zoom starting at 1 p.m. Registration is required. Register at Meeting Registration – Zoom. All registered attendees will receive a link to the class recording. A Master Gardener since 2014, Mudan will be including several shade plants she has in her front-yard shade garden. […]
STEERING TEENS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION MERCEDES BENZ TEEN DRIVING SCHOOL ENTERS A DECADE OF COMMUNITY SAFETY
Sugar Land, Texas – June 12, 2024…Area teens from Katy, Sugar Land, Fulshear, Missouri City, and Houston graduated Saturday June 8 from the Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land (MBSL) Teen Driving Safety School (TDSS), a significant milestone for the decade-long program focused on improving teenage driving skills. The students completed the day-long road safety program through a curriculum that blends professional driving instruction with hands-on experience bringing the total number of students graduating in the 10-year […]
Commissioner Andy Meyers plan for reducing animal shelter overcrowding approved by Commissioners Court
SUGAR LAND, TX (June 11, 2024) –Fort Bend County Commissioner Andy Meyers’s plan to address overcrowding at the county’s shelter was approved unanimously by the Commissioners Court on Tuesday. The animal adoption incentive program will focus on encouraging local residents to adopt 250 dogs and 75 cats into loving homes by providing a year’s supply of pet food and medication for adopting animals from the County animal shelter. The Fort Bend County Animal Shelter is […]
Patriotic Concert In Sugar Land Honors Fallen Heroes Memorial Day Weekend
BRASS BAND, GRAMMY WINNING SINGERS, AND DANCERS LEAD THE TOWN SQUARE TRIBUTE Red, white and blue will be the colors of the evening at Sugar Land Town Square on Sunday, May 26th at 7:05 pm when the Exchange Club of Sugar Land presents “A NIGHT TO REMEMBER, HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES”. Producer Susan Mele has blended the talents of the Houston Tidelanders, with the Fort Bend Brass, dancers from Cookie Joe’s Ballet Grace, and Grammy award singer-songwriters […]
CENTRAL FORT BEND CHAMBER HOSTS 2nd ANNUAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS DAY EVENT PRESENTED BY WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE AT UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON GESSNER COLLEGE OF NURSING
H&W Day Shines Spotlight on Local Health & Wellness Businesses, Highlights Career Opportunities (SUGAR LAND, TEXAS) April 16, 2024 – The Central Fort Bend Chamber’s Workforce Development Division hosted their 2nd annual Health and Wellness Day presented by Wharton County Junior College at the University of Houston Gessner College of Nursing in Sugar Land on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. More than 350 students from Lamar Consolidated ISD and 20 local businesses participated in the event. […]