Tag: Sugar Land
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UH Sugar Land celebrates 30 years with continued growth
Three decades ago, the University of Houston System made its first foothold in Fort Bend County by offering classes to about 100 UH-Victoria students at the Wharton County Junior College CentraPlex, a converted strip center on Julie Rogers Drive in Sugar Land. Now, UH Sugar Land is officially celebrating 30 years in Fort Bend on…
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University Branch library seeks items for arts and crafts supply swap on May 18
To encourage creativity and reduce waste through reusing and repurposing, Fort Bend County Libraries will have a Community Arts & Craft Supply Swap on Saturday, May 18, in Meeting Room 1 of the University Branch Library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. Through May…
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Photos: Chess Fest at Sugar Land Town Square
Despite sultry weather, hundreds of people turned out for the Chess Fest at Sugar Land Town Square on Saturday. Players of all ages and skill levels from Fort Bend and parts beyond competed in blitz matches and individual games throughout the plaza, as well as played other game and perused vendors’ booths.
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Austin-Based Texas Original Expands Medical Cannabis Access with New Sugar Land Outpost
As Texas continues its cautious dance with medical cannabis, Texas Original is stepping up by opening a new prescription pickup outpost in Sugar Land. Serving as the first dispensary in Fort Bend County, the Austin-based provider launched its latest site at the end of March, seeking to offer improved access to patients throughout the state.
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Father files lawsuit against Hindu temple in Sugar Land, parent company over claims his son was branded with a hot iron
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A father who said his 11-year-old son was branded as part of a religious ceremony is suing a Hindu temple and its parent company. Vijay Cheruvu said his son was left with scars of a Hindu god. According to a lawsuit filed this week in Fort Bend County, it claims…
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Fort Bend chamber to host candidate forums
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce plans to host several upcoming candidate forums in April in advance of the May 4 elections for several local governmental bodies. On April 2, from 5:30-8 p.m., the chamber will host a forum for candidates for Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees position 2 and 6. The forum will…
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Chinese music performance set for April 6 at Sugar Land Branch Library
Fort Bend County Libraries will host a musical performance by the Houston-based North America Youth Chinese Orchestra on Saturday, April 6, from 2-3 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge. Directed by Changlu Wu, the North America Youth Chinese Orchestra consists of talented young…
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‘Sugar Land 95’ memorial work project continues
Work continues apace to create a memorial project at the burial site of 95 people who had died while part of the convict labor leasing system in a property which now is the site of a Fort Bend ISD campus, leaders of an affiliated community group said on Saturday. Board…
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Eyeing erosion: Brazos River projects gain state, federal funding
Erosion-control measures are planned for Sugar Land Memorial Park, where several hundred feet of riverbank have eroded away after several years of heavy rain events. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact) Design is underway on several projects in Sugar Land aimed at tackling erosion along the banks of the Brazos River. The erosion—which…
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UPDATED: See a roundup of Texas House of Representative races in the Sugar Land, Missouri City area
Unofficial early voting results show leads in local House of Representatives races. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Unofficial voting results show Sugar Land- and Missouri City-area Texas House of Representative candidates have maintained their leads from early voting. Fort Bend County Election Administrator John Oldham said elections staff are waiting on 26…
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See a roundup of Texas House of Representative races in the Sugar Land, Missouri City area
Unofficial early voting results show leads in local House of Representatives races. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Early voting results were released for various Texas House of Representatives races in the March primaries. The unofficial results show the Fort Bend County-area candidates who are leading the Republican and Democratic primaries. The winner…
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VYPE Spotlight: Landon McKenna of FBCA Baseball
2023: 14-7 (District Champions) VYPE caught up with Fort Bend Christian Academy Softball Coach Kelli Jacoby at the 2024 FBCA Spring Media Day, discussing the upcoming season and more. VYPE caught up withLegacy Prep Christian Academy Baseball Coach Thomas Loria at the 2024 Legacy Prep Spring Media Day, discussing the…
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ROLL THE TAPE: Fort Bend Christian Academy 2024 Spring Media Day
After months of preparation and competing, the private school basketball scene is finally coming down to the wire. With several key matchups — such as TWCA v. Second Baptist, Village v. Ursuline Academy, Second Baptist v. Saint Mary’s Hall, and Rosehill Christian v. Brazos Christian — taking place in the TAPPS State Tourney, fans should…
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Sugar Land Branch Library to host presentation on Texas Revolution soldiers on March 9
In recognition of Texas History Month in March, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sugar Land Branch Library will present a program for teens (grades 9-12) on “Soldiers of the Texas Revolution” on Saturday, March 9, from 2-2:45 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 550 Eldridge. Young Audiences…
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Fort Bend ISD has strong performance at Destination Imagination Tournament
SUGAR LAND, TX (Covering Katy News) – Fort Bend ISD teams competed in the Gulf Coast Regional Destination Imagination Tournament this past weekend which the district hosted at Dulles High School, and nine teams placed first or second to advance to the state finals. Students participate in Destination Imagination…
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See the candidates who filed for Fort Bend ISD, Sugar Land positions in May election
The May ballot will offer multiple positions on Sugar Land City Council and Fort Bend ISD. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The candidate filing deadline for the May 4 election closed Feb. 16, and there are several contested races taking place in the Fort Bend County area. The details. The May ballot…
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Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels: Walking Towards a Healthier Future
On March 16, 2024, the community is invited to lace up their sneakers for a celebration of wellness and senior care with the 2nd Annual Walk for Seniors & Wellness Fair. Organized by Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, and proudly presented by Texas Inpatient Consultants’ Dr. Dominic Sreshta and Dr. Emmanuel Opara, this event…
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The Reid Feed: Zoua and Leon Davis bring upcycling with style and savings to Fort Bend
You will be hard-pressed to find two people in Fort Bend who work as hard as longtime residents and small business owners Leon and Zoua Davis. They are the husband-and-wife team behind the new Uptown Cheapskate in Sugar Land, which opened in November in the University Commons Shopping Center next door to Ulta Beauty. With…
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Fort Bend High School Students host art presentation with Special Olympics
SUGAR LAND, TX (Covering Katy News) – Clements High School National Art Honor Society students, in partnership with Special Olympics of Texas, recently hosted a unified art presentation with students who have cognitive disabilities. The “Unified Gallery” was the culmination of a month-long project. Honor Society students served as…
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Fort Bend man admits to being trained by ISIS
HOUSTON (Covering Katy News) – A 34-year-old former substitute teacher and resident of Sugar Land admits he’s traveled abroad to receive military training from ISIS, a terrorist organization that conducts and inspires deadly attacks worldwide. U.S. Attorney Alamdar Hamdani says Warren Christopher Clark pleaded guilty to receiving military training from…
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Police pursuit ends in deadly crash
FOX 26 Houston Reporter Greg Groogan reports an employee of the City of Sugar Land is dead after a police chase ends in Fort Bend County.
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The Reid Feed: Painting music you can see at the 2024 Sugar Land Arts Fest
The Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation (SLCAF) is bringing artists together once again for the 2024 Sugar Land Arts Fest. All levels and types of artists are welcome whether you’re a seasoned pro or an ambitious amateur. You can show and sell your art to Sugar Land and greater Houston residents. This is the third…
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Funding authorization in progress to address Brazos River Erosion
Sugar Land City Council recently approved a resolution for a $28 million grant application to the Texas Water Development Board to support the Brazos River Riverbank Erosion Mitigation Project. Ongoing erosion along the river has the potential in the future to threaten 700,000 residents, businesses and critical infrastructure near the…
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Brazos River grant to help Sugar Land save homes from erosion
The Brazos River witnessed noticeable erosion post-Hurricane Harvey, underscoring the need for mitigation efforts to prevent catastrophic loss of life and infrastructure. To continue tackling the erosion along the riverbank, the Sugar Land City Council on Monday approved a resolution for $28 million grant application to the Texas Water Development Board.