Tag: Fulshear

  • In Quarters: Fort Bend County ESD 4 Fulshear Simonton Central Fire Station in Fulshear, TX

    In Quarters: Fort Bend County ESD 4 Fulshear Simonton Central Fire Station in Fulshear, TX

    This facility received the Volunteer/Combination Gold Award in the 2023 Firehouse Station Design Awards. Find the full list of winners here. In the past decade, the Fulshear-Simonton area transformed to a bustling, far-west Houston suburb from a rural farming community, with a population growth of more than 900 percent. Situated between the cities of Fulshear…

  • FULSHEAR BOOK CLUBS ANNOUNCE FEBRUARY READING SELECTIONS

    FULSHEAR BOOK CLUBS ANNOUNCE FEBRUARY READING SELECTIONS

    Share your love of reading with other book lovers at one of the book clubs that meet monthly at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Fulshear Branch Library, 6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway, in Fulshear. New members are always welcome. The next meeting of the Day Readers Book…

  • Cross Creek Ranch, Cross Creek West seasonal campaign supports local charities.

    For the next two months, the Fulshear communities of Cross Creek Ranch and Cross Creek West are hosting a joint Give Back, Build Hope campaign to benefit four local charities. The two communities will make a monetary donation to four Fort Bend charities for every home sold during November and December — Abigail’s Place, Family…

  • Last Weeks Pursuit Of 18 Wheeler Goes National

    Last Weeks Pursuit Of 18 Wheeler Goes National

    “National Pursuit of 18-Wheeler: Driver Arrested After Multi-County Chase” The Roman Forest police department led a 2.5-hour pursuit of an 18-wheeler truck that went national. The driver, Christopher John Lubowski, was eventually apprehended in Fulshear, Texas, and found to be in possession of methamphetamine. He faces charges of possession of a controlled substance and evading…

  • Cross Creek Ranch, Cross Creek West Campaign Supports Local Charities

    Cross Creek Ranch, Cross Creek West Campaign Supports Local Charities

    (Fulshear, TX – Nov. 1, 2023) — The Fulshear communities of Cross Creek Ranch and Cross Creek West are hosting a joint Give Back, Build Hope campaign to benefit four local charities. The two communities will make a monetary donation to four Fort Bend charities for every home…

  • Fulshear city leaders decide to continue new construction despite ongoing water issues

    Fulshear city leaders decide to continue new construction despite ongoing water issues

    FULSHEAR, Texas — Fulshear leaders met Tuesday night to discuss the future of their city after residents voiced concerns about ongoing water issues. The residents said they think that more homes being built will just make the problems worse. They packed City Hall to make sure they were heard.

  • Horses heal at Fulshear nonprofit

    Horses heal at Fulshear nonprofit

    FULSHEAR, TX – Nestled in a peaceful pasture in Fulshear, you’ll discover a place where amazing creatures inspire people with different abilities to move in ways they didn’t think possible. See how horses are helping transform lives at SIRE Therapeutic Horsemanship. Volunteers from Comcast’s employee volunteer program, known…

  • Fulshear issues boil water notice to residents after pressure drop in city’s system

    Fulshear issues boil water notice to residents after pressure drop in city’s system

    A boil water notice was issued Monday for Fulshear and some communities surrounding the Houston-area suburb. An electrical malfunction at Fulshear’s downtown water plant caused the system’s pressure to drop below 20 psi on Monday morning, potentially making the water unsafe for human consumption, according to a news release from the city of about 34,000…

  • Fulshear officials ponder impact of potential 1093 Rails to Trails project

    Fulshear officials ponder impact of potential 1093 Rails to Trails project

    Fulshear officials said the multicounty trail system is a very exciting possibility for the city’s continued development, but that it does come with some caveats. (Courtesy Pexels) The city of Fulshear and four other local entities want to redevelop 31 miles of abandoned railroad along FM 1093 to create a…

  • Ground broken on Cross Creek Ranch fire station in Fulshear

    Ground broken on Cross Creek Ranch fire station in Fulshear

    This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. The growing Cross Creek Ranch area will soon have a dedicated fire station to help protect the homes in the community located in Fulshear. The Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 4 recently broke ground on a new…

  • Fulshear working to improve Harris Street in downtown area by end of 2024

    Fulshear working to improve Harris Street in downtown area by end of 2024

    Road work in Fulshear’s downtown area is expected to be complete by the end of 2024. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) As previously reported by Community Impact, the city of Fulshear and Fort Bend County intend to make changes to three essential streets in downtown Fulshear that will increase commerce and walkability in the area.

  • Deadly crash involving big rig, pickup in Fulshear closed intersection all day

    Deadly crash involving big rig, pickup in Fulshear closed intersection all day

    HOUSTON — The intersection on FM 1093 in Fulshear reopened early Wednesday following a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler and a pickup truck, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. This happened Tuesday morning at the intersection of FM 1093 and FM 1463/359. Deputies said the intersection… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/amp/article/traffic/crash-fulshear-texas/285-bc5cdc0b-00c8-4bee-800b-7ed6cdfa39fb

  • Deputies investigating deadly crash involving big rig, pickup in Fulshear

    Deputies investigating deadly crash involving big rig, pickup in Fulshear

    HOUSTON — Deputies are currently investigating a fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler and a pickup truck on FM 1093 in Fulshear, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. This happened at the intersection of FM 1093 and FM 1463. Deputies said drivers should seek a different route… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/amp/article/traffic/crash-fulshear-texas/285-bc5cdc0b-00c8-4bee-800b-7ed6cdfa39fb

  • 1 killed in 18-wheeler rollover crash at FM 1093 and FM 359 in Fulshear area

    FULSHEAR, Texas (KTRK) — One person is dead after a crash involving an 18-wheeler in the Fulshear area. The Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office said just before 6:15 a.m. Tuesday that the rollover wreck shut down the eastbound lanes of FM 1093 and the northbound lanes of FM 359 (1463) are also closed.…

  • Nibbles and Sips: Saltgrass opens Fulshear restaurant

    Nibbles and Sips: Saltgrass opens Fulshear restaurant

    A national steakhouse chain has opened a new restaurant in the northern part of Fort Bend County. On Sept. 20, Saltgrass Steakhouse opened at 8506 Syms Road in Fulshear, according to a news release from the restaurant. It is the third location in Fort Bend County for the steakhouse, joining existing locations in Sugar Land…

  • Nibbles and Sips: Orleans Seafood opens in Fulshear

    Nibbles and Sips: Orleans Seafood opens in Fulshear

    A Katy-based seafood restaurant has made its way to Fort Bend County. On Aug. 25, Orleans Seafood opened its second Houston-area location in the northwest part of Fort Bend County at 6230 FM 1463 in Fulshear, according to a news release from the restaurant. Houstonians Chance Comstock and Marcus Payavla… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/culture/nibbles-and-sips-orleans-seafood-opens-in-fulshear/article_12e88db0-2873-11ed-a1c8-03a8c9d65b5e.html

  • Fulshear Book Clubs Announce September Reading Selections

    Fulshear Book Clubs Announce September Reading Selections

    The next meeting of the Day Readers Book Club will take place on Monday, September 12, beginning at 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library. The book to be discussed is Old Heart, written by Peter Ferry. Call the library to check availability of print copies. This book club meets on the second…

  • Fulshear Book Clubs Announce August Reading Selections

    Fulshear Book Clubs Announce August Reading Selections

    8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear. New members are always welcome. The next meeting of the Day Readers Book Club will take place on Monday, August 8, beginning at 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library. The book to be discussed is Celeste Ng’s novel, Little Fires Everywhere. This title is available in…

  • Popular “World Of Bubbles” Children’S Program At Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library

    Popular “World Of Bubbles” Children’S Program At Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library

    In conjunction with the Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries invites students entering grades K through 5 to a fun, interactive program, “The Wonderful World of Bubbles,” on Tuesday, July 26, beginning at 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room at the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, located at 8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear.…

  • Creekside Village community in Fulshear Lakes continues development

    Creekside Village community in Fulshear Lakes continues development

    The Fulshear Lakes master-planned community is under development and set to begin preselling homes in late 2023. (Courtesy GFO Homes) Officials with Fulshear Lakes—a master-planned community with 558 acres of mixed-use property in Fulshear—agreed to pay Fort Bend County $98,000 for its portion of improvements to Pool Hill Road, a street adjacent to the 18.08…

  • Fulshear Book Clubs Announce July Reading Selections

    Fulshear Book Clubs Announce July Reading Selections

    The next meeting of the Day Readers Book Club will take place on Monday, July 11, beginning at 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library. The book to be discussed is S.J. Watson’s novel, Before I Go to Sleep. This title is available in print and digitally as an ebook on OverDrive; call…

  • Cross Creek Ranch Receives Celebration of Life Award

    Cross Creek Ranch Receives Celebration of Life Award

    Cross Creek Ranch hosted a year’s worth of blood drives in 2021, garnering a Celebration of Life Medium Group of the Year award from the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. The award recognizes the number of donors per blood drive. Cross Creek Ranch hosted 12 drives last year, averaging 35 donors at each. Original Article:…

  • Nibbles and Sips: Culver’s to open restaurant in Fulshear

    Nibbles and Sips: Culver’s to open restaurant in Fulshear

    A Wisconsin-based restaurant specializing in butter burgers and frozen custards is making its way to Fort Bend County. Per the company’s website, Culver’s is opening a location at 6677 Flewellen Way in Fulshear soon. There is no exact opening date set, but a report from Community Impact said construction is expected to be completed by…

  • Fort Bend roundup: EB’s Sheets earns 200th victory, 10-1 over FBCA; Foster holds off Fulshear

    Fort Bend roundup: EB’s Sheets earns 200th victory, 10-1 over FBCA; Foster holds off Fulshear

    District 20-6A Travis 3, George Ranch 1. The Lady Tigers’ Clark hit a two-run double in the fourth inning to help Travis grab a 3-1 win over George Ranch at home Tuesday. Rachel Ramariez also had a double for Travis. Ariel Kowalewski allowed one earned run on three hits over seven innings, striking out 13…