Congratulations to Fort Bend ISD’s 2013 Bilingual and ESL Teachers of the Year. They are: Walter Valenzuela of Holley Elementary School, Bilingual Teacher of the Year; Leyla Halimi of Clements High School, Secondary ESL Teacher of the Year; and Lily Monroe of Fleming Elementary School, Elementary ESL Teacher of the Year. They were selected from a pool of 17 FBISD teachers to represent the District in the Houston Area Association for Bilingual Education’s (HAABE) Teacher of the Year Program.

(more…)

April 30th 2013 Posted to School News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Second Mile Mission Center held its 9th annual banquet and silent auction at Safari Texas Ranch on April 19. The event honored supporters and served as Second Mile’s biggest fundraising event of the year, raising funds to help men, women and children across Fort Bend County with basic physical needs.

(more…)

April 30th 2013 Posted to Community News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

The Austin Navy JROTC Unit is led by Lieutenant Commander Edwin Sellards, USN (ret) and Master Chief Petty Officer Joe Girdner, USN (ret). This year, MCPO Girdner will be retiring from Austin High School Navy JROTC program. For over seventeen years, MCPO Girdner has served in positions of great responsibility and trust within the NJROTC Citizenship Development program.

(more…)

April 30th 2013 Posted to Community News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

The University of Texas MD Anderson Regional Care Center in Sugar Land sponsors the Breast Friends Focus and Support group for Fort Bend and surrounding communities, and the next meeting with be Tuesday, May 14.

(more…)

April 29th 2013 Posted to Community News,Health News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Eight Fort Bend high schools and five middle schools earned honors for their 2012 annuals in the prestigious 2013 Balfour Publishing Yearbook Yearbook. Each year Balfour recognizes the nation’s best among colleges, high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools for their outstanding contribution to scholastic journalism in the publication.

(more…)

April 29th 2013 Posted to School News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

The B.F. Terry High School Varsity Choir scored straight ones across the board, including on stage and in sightreading, and brought home the sweepstakes award from the annual University Interscholastic League (UIL) competition.

(more…)

April 29th 2013 Posted to School News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Connor Bowen, a fifth grade student at Dickinson Elementary has been accepted into the 2013 National Young Scholars Program (NYSP). He was nominated by his teacher, Janet Marlow. He will attend the residency program at the University of Denver and have the opportunity to select an area of curriculum including crime scene investigation, modern engineering, medicine, and explorers.

(more…)

April 29th 2013 Posted to School News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Here’s a coincidence Sugar Land to consider: On Sunday, May 12 – Mother’s Day – First Colony Mall is hosting the Houston Humane Society’s pet adoption. The organization will be at the shopping center from 12 to 4 p.m. with six to eight dogs in a variety of sizes and breeds that are available for adoption. One just might be perfect for mom.

(more…)

April 26th 2013 Posted to Community News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

On April 25, the Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to support the City of Richmond’s proposed change from a General-Law Charter to a Home-Rule Charter. Citizens will vote on the proposed change on May 11.

(more…)

April 26th 2013 Posted to Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

The Foster High School Symphonic Band is one of only 16 bands selected in classes 1A - 5A to perform at the Texas State Wind Ensemble Festival, May 4. This is the first Lamar CISD band ever chosen for the honor. Jimmy Exline is the director of the Foster High School Symphonic Band. The concert will take place in Bates Hall on the Campus of The University of Texas at Austin. Admission to the concert is free, and the UIL will broadcast the concert live on the internet for those who are unable to make the trip. A time has not been set for Foster’s performance.

April 26th 2013 Posted to School News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

• Casa Dei Bambini 20211 S. University Blvd. 281-261-CASA
• City of Sugar Land Imperial Park Recreation 234 Matlage Way 281-275-2885
• Cornerstone Christian Academy 2140 First Colony Blvd. 281-980-0842
• Dance Du Coeur 19875 SW Fwy. 281-565-0005
• Fort Bend Family YMCA 4433 Cartwright Rd. Missouri City, TX 281-499-9622
• Forever Dance 4610 FM 723, #1 832-573-3734
• Fort Bend Music Center 12919 SW Fwy. 281-494-5885
• Fort Bend Theatre 2815 N. Main 281-208-3333
• Funshine Academy 707 Pitts Rd. 281-342-9624
• The Goddard School 9722 U.S. Highway 90A, #111 Sugar Land, TX 281-491-0313
• Great Play 4646 Hwy. 6 S. 281-277-0475
• Gymboree Play & Music 5201 Hwy 6 S., #300 281-208-4302
• Gymtex Gymnastics & Cheerleading 4502 Hwy. 6 832-876-9888
• HMNS Sugar Land 707 Pitts Rd. 281-342-9624
• Inspiration Stage 104Q Industrial Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 713-302-5329
• Iron Cross Gymnastics 225 Gonyo Ln., #20 281-342-4766
• Kids ‘R’ Kids 11 locations
• The Little Gym of Sugar Land 3571 Hwy. 6 281-277-5470
• Missouri City Summer Day Camp 1522 Texas Pkwy. Missouri City, TX 281-403-8637
• New Millennium Montessori School 3402 Cartwright Rd. Missouri City, TX 281-208-3232
• One MD International 930 FM 1092 Stafford, TX 281-499-0708
  
• Painting with a Twist 3569 Hwy. 6 281-491-9200
• Primrose Schools 1315 Soldiers Field Dr. and 1810 Lewisville Dr.
• Safety America Karate 2595 Cordes Dr. 281-980-3030
• Star Summer Theatre Arts Repertory 1959 Texas Pkwy. 281-403-3200
• Sugar Creek Montessori 615 Dulles Ave. 281-261-1000
• Towne Creek School 3311 Williamsburg Ln. 281-499-8030
• TW Davis Family YMCA 911 Thompson Hwy 281-341-0791
• The Walden School 16103 Lexington Blvd. Sugar Land TX, 281-980-0022
• Young Chef’s Academy 2309 Williams Trace Blvd. 281-242-2665
• Young Leaders Campus 6508 Hwy. 90A 713-266-2936

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

• Church of Living Waters 4808 Airport Ave. Rosenberg 281-342-6336
• Christ United Methodist Church 3300 Austin Pkwy. 281-980-6888
• First Presbyterian Church of Sugar Land 502 Eldridge Rd. 281-240-3195
• Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 2011 Austin Pkwy. 281-242-7711
• The Freedom Center 2303 Murphy Rd. 281-499-0594
• Parkway United Methodist 5801 New Territory Blvd. 281-494-5050
• Southminster Presbyterian Church 4200 Cartwright Rd. 281-499-2310
• St. Martin’s Lutheran Church 1123 Burney Rd. 281-980-0695
• Sugar Creek Baptist Church 13223 S.W. Fwy. 281-242-285
• Sugar Land First United Methodist 431 Eldridge Rd. 281-491-6041

Click for our Summer Camp Sneak Peek!

April 25th 2013 Posted to Summer Camps |  Email This Post

Trudy Rogers, Victoria Pride, Julia Shepstone, Bailey Northington, and Gustaline Samba from Girl Scout Troop 28103-Rainbow Stars Service Unit recently marked a major milestone with the successful completion of their Girl Scout Silver Award—the highest achievement a Girl Scout cadette can receive.

(more…)

April 25th 2013 Posted to Scouting News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) proudly accepted a check from Sugar Land Face & Body in the amount of $1,620, representing the results of a fundraising campaign that took place in conjunction with the grand opening of their new facility in January of this year. Proceeds will be used to help agencies in Fort Bend County through grants from FBJSL’s Community Assistance Fund (CAF).

(more…)

April 25th 2013 Posted to Community News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) was pleased to present Arielle Schochler and Victoria Rigsby college scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each for their outstanding volunteer efforts in Fort Bend County. The recipients were chosen from a highly qualified pool of applicants from public, private and parochial schools throughout Fort Bend County. The winners stood out among the other candidates as leaders in their schools as well as in their various volunteer efforts.

(more…)

April 25th 2013 Posted to Community News,School News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

David Crockett Middle School eighth graders Brianna Capello, Raquel Amadi, and Oluwasuolabomi Idowu were selected as winners in the Quill and Scroll International Writing/Photography Contest for middle and junior high school students.

Capello was declared a sweepstakes winner for her “Inches from a Score” Maverick football photo. She captured a Crockett football player being taken down inches before the goal line with several defenders tackling him along the way.

Amadi won the National Award with her Maverick Club Soccer photo which features the Crockett students battling over the ball. Idowu photographed a special timeout moment during a Lady Maverick eighth grade basketball game which earned her the national award as well.

“I am thrilled for these three very talented young ladies,” Joshua McLain, journalism teacher, said. “They have been members of the Unleashed Yearbook Staff for two years and they have done an incredible job. This honor means their photos caught the eye of others which is what I believe makes any good photographer great!”

Sweepstakes winners received mounted certificates for their winning entries. National winners were awarded a certificate.

Crockett Middle School eighth grade students Raquel Amadi, Brianna Capello, and Oluwasuolabomi Idowu display their awards for being selected winners in the Quill and Scroll International Writing/Photography Contest for middle and junior high school students.

April 24th 2013 Posted to School News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Carolyn Ramirez, a Gifted/Talented (GT) Mentorship student and Austin High School senior, is recipient of a 2013 Texas Association of Gifted and Talented/Laura Allard Future Vision Scholarship. The $2,500 scholarship is awarded annually to one graduating GT high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, possesses a strong sense of purpose and clearly defined goals, and has a long-term plan for achieving these goals. Ramirez’s strong commitment for leadership, passion for engineering, and remarkable social conscious helped earn her this prestigious scholarship award.

(more…)

April 24th 2013 Posted to School News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

When: Wednesday, April 24 at 9 a.m.

Where: Sugar Land City Hall, Sugar Land Town Square

Attire: Jeans and a white or teal t-shirt

What: Sugar Land Mayor Thompson will be making a proclamation in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and then we will be taking a memorial picture of everyone in their denim.

Why: Denim Day has become an international symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes surrounding sexual assault. History of Denim Day

RSVP: None necessary. If you are unable to attend, please wear jeans anyway and encourage your friends, colleagues and family to do the same! Send pictures to [email protected]

DenimDay 2013

April 24th 2013 Posted to Community News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Constellation Field – home of the Sugar Land Skeeters minor league baseball team – was awarded 2013 Landmark Awards from the Houston Business Journal in two categories: Community Impact and Hospitality / Entertainment.

The stadium was created through a public-private partnership that included the City of Sugar Land, Opening Day Partners, the Sugar Land 4B Corporation, Cherokee Investments, the Texas General Land Office and Johnson Development. The Skeeters inaugural season started at the stadium in April 2012, one year after construction began.

(more…)

April 23rd 2013 Posted to Community News,Sports News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Art students from Sugar Land Middle and James Bowie Middle School competed against each other in the Castle Grand Prix - My Castle Party on the stage at the Houston Children’s Festival. Each art team had 13 minutes on stage to decorate a card board castle they created weeks before. Sugar Land Middle School took home the trophy, but both castles are on display at the First Colony Mall near the Apple store. They are accepting other schools who wish to participate in their next Castle Grand Prix. Schools can sign up at CastleGrandPrix.com and MyCastleParty.com.

(more…)

April 23rd 2013 Posted to School News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

The Ladybugs Annual Garden Party and Funrdraiser was a success in Sugar Land. The yearly, fun event was held in Greatwood and participants enjoyed wonderful cuisine, games, prizes while also admiring floral murals and other art work amongst the flora and fauna in the garden. Hosted by the founder, Ladybug Vicki Latham, the event also helped the Ladybugs collect various items such as toiletries, lap blankets, etc. for the patrons that they visit and to raise funds so that they can continue to get items needed to cheer up the elderly, mentally challenged, and sick at local area Fort Bend facilities. The group, in existence since 2007, to “flutters” to local area facilities to brighten the day of those in need by providing motivation, games and prizes, including lots of songs, comedy, poetry, and hugs. If interested in giving back with your time and talents to the Fort Bend community at local area facilities while making new Ladybug friends, contact the coordinator, Ms. Latham, at [email protected]. The Ladybugs membership is currently open.

Ladybugs attending the Annual Ladybugs Garden Party and Fundraiser in Fort Bend included (L to R) Christine Jue, Patsy Laurel, Ashi Barichello, Gloria Foley, Nicki Earl, Velvete Rojugbokan, Cheryl Hudson Gross, Lynn Lindsey, Diana Collins, and Vicki Latham.

April 23rd 2013 Posted to Community News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Michael Bevers, M.D., and Nicole Fleming, M.D., have joined The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Regional Care Center in Sugar Land, bringing the area a new level of expertise for treating gynecologic cancers.

Bevers and Fleming, both gynecologic oncologists, lead a multidisciplinary team in Sugar Land. The collaborative and specialized team approach ensures that each patient receives the highest level of cancer care from physicians and advanced practice nurses who specialize in uterine, endometrial and ovarian cancers, and rare vaginal and vulvar cancers. Gynecologic oncologists are unique not only because of the cancers they treat, but because they perform surgery as well as oversee chemotherapy or other therapies.

(more…)

April 23rd 2013 Posted to Health News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Sophomore Fabian Romo of Elkins High School, along with his Houston-based team, brought home the national championship trophy for wheelchair basketball this past weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. Fabian received requests from coaches at the University of Alabama, UT Arlington and the University of Arizona to participate in their summer basketball programs. Fabian is an outstanding student and incredible young man who is recognized for this accomplishment along with the rest of his team.

(more…)

April 23rd 2013 Posted to Community News,School News,Sports News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

During the recent Clements NJROTC End of Year Awards Ceremony, two of the Clements Cadets were given a special honor. The Texas Lone Star Chapter Of Korean War Veterans, Inc., presented the Sergeant Thomas J. Campion Memorial Scholarship Award to Cadet Lieutenant Commander Christopher Mann, the Unit’s Commanding Officer, and the runner-up award to Lieutenant Edward Alexander, the Unit’s Executive Officer.

(more…)

April 22nd 2013 Posted to Community News,School News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

The Greater Houston region continues to lead national job growth trends, according to a recent report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Fort Bend and Montgomery Counties are among the top 10 in the nation for rate of employment growth (Sept. 2011 – Sept. 2012). The BLS report lists Harris County, which includes the City of Houston, as second in the U.S. in absolute employment growth during the same time period.

(more…)

April 22nd 2013 Posted to Business News,Community News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Natalia Kapacinskas, a junior at Fort Bend Christian Academy, received national recognition with a silver medal for persuasive writing in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 2013, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. Of the 230,000 submissions received, fewer than 1% were recognized on the national level. Fort Bend Christian Academy English teacher Mrs. Alex Dravis was also given credit by the Awards for her instruction on Natalia’s piece.

Natalia will be in attendance at this year’s National Celebration, which begins in New York City on May 31, for a special ceremony at Carnegie Hall where she and other recipients will be recognized.

The Awards are the country’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teenagers, with 2013 marking their 90th anniversary. Alumni of the Scholastic Awards have gone on to continue their education at many of the top colleges and universities across the country. Distinguished alumni include Robert Redford, Andy Warhol, Joyce Carol Oates, Truman Capote, Sylvia Plath, John Updike, and Stephen King.

April 22nd 2013 Posted to Community News,School News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

For the second consecutive year, Memorial Hermann was the lone Texas hospital cited for exceptional patient safety and quality performance when it was named this week as one of the nation’s top 15 health systems by Truven Health Analytics, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare.

(more…)

April 18th 2013 Posted to Community News,Health News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Please bring all donation to one of our two donations sites by 3 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2013:

Riverbend Baptist Church
27600 FM 1093
First United Methodist Church
8201 Harris St.

Items needed include: Gatorade, bottled water, toiletries, blankets, pillows, small hand towels, phone chargers, diapers, baby wipes, adult diapers, baby formula, toys and new t-shirts, socks, and underwear. For more information, please contact City Hall at 281-346-1796.

We will also be accepting monetary donations that will go solely to the West Fire Department families affected by this tragedy. For more information on monetary donations, please call City Hall at 281-346-1796 or email Mary Meier ([email protected]) or Kristi Brashear ([email protected]).

April 18th 2013 Posted to Community News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Red Cardinal Promotions is at 4227 Anenue H, Rosenberg, TX. Central Fort Bend Chamber of Alliance is filling a 30-foot trailer with bottled water and Gatorade. When it reaches capacity, they will deliver it to West, Texas. They have two more trailers to fill up after that. Let’s show our Texas spirit and pay it forward!

April 18th 2013 Posted to Community News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Sugar Land City Council issued a proclamation on April 15 supporting Safe Digging Month. The proclamation reminds homeowners to call 811 before starting any outdoor digging projects.

Calling 811 before digging can prevent injuries, property damage and inconvenient outages. A utility line is damaged by digging once every three minutes nationwide, and one-third of these incidents are caused by failure of professional excavators or homeowners to call 811 before digging projects.

(more…)

April 18th 2013 Posted to Community News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

To help kick off WATCH Week in Fort Bend ISD schools, FBISD and the Fort Bend Medical Society Alliance hosted the 7th annual WATCH Your Wellness Health and Fitness Fair that welcomed community members from across the district for a fun and informative gathering that featured free health screenings, immunizations, cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, activities and giveaways.

(more…)

April 18th 2013 Posted to Community News,Health News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

The Show Me City’s newest social media presence—an all-encompassing official City Facebook page, www.facebook.com/MissouriCityTX—has been launched. All residents are encouraged to login and “Like” us!

The news and events portal provides comprehensive coverage and updates on City services and programs while also highlighting successes and accomplishments. Additionally, Facebook offers residents and interested participants another outlet to directly connect with the City on issues that matter to them and will also afford them the ability to stay connected both on- and off-line.

(more…)

April 18th 2013 Posted to Community News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Dr. Vincent Wang has joined the staff at Texas Spine and Neurosurgery Center, located on the campus of Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. He will also serve on the medical staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.

(more…)

April 18th 2013 Posted to Business News,Health News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

The Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance’s Hispanic Business Division held a network development breakfast at Bob’s Taco Station in Rosenberg. For information about the Hispanic Business Division, contact Shannan at [email protected] or 281-342-5464.

Tony Francis, Alicia Casias Nationwide Agency; Liz Moreno, Fort Bend Women’s Center;

Jennifer DeDear, Servpro of West Fort Bend County, and Cathy Pitts,

SIG McDonald & Wessendorff Insurance.

(more…)

April 18th 2013 Posted to Business News,Community News,Sugar Land Texas News,Uncategorized |  Email This Post

The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County is proud to announce that they have been selected as a book provider this year for World Book Night. On April 23, 2013 staff, volunteers and students will be distributing books in front of Sugar Land City Hall from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Copies of John Grisham’s “Playing for Pizza” have been donated through the World Book Night Foundation and will be given to the first twenty guests. They will also be giving away free books from the Literacy Council. In addition to free books, Grimaldi’s Pizza will be on hand with giving out free pizza.

(more…)

April 18th 2013 Posted to Community News,School News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

The Sugar Land Skeeters announced today that the club has purchased the rights of left-handed pitcher and former Skeeters Team MVP Jason Lane from the Lancaster Barnstormers in exchange for cash considerations and a player to be named later. The announcement was made by Skeeters Manager Gary Gaetti and Director of Operations Michael Kirk.

In March, Sugar Land traded Lane’s 2013 negotiating rights to Lancaster prior to his release from the Minnesota Twins organization. Along with Lane, the Skeeters also traded the rights of infielder Jason Botts and outfielder Bubba Bell, in exchange for centerfielder Adam Godwin.

Lane, a former Houston Astro and World Series participant, was named the Skeeters’ 2012 Most Valuable Player following the club’s inaugural season. After joining Sugar Land in June, the lefty starter went 9-5 with a 3.17 ERA (39ER/110.2IP) and one complete game over 18 games (17 starts). His 110.2 innings pitched ranked first among the Skeeters staff. He also made an impact from the other side of the plate, playing 61 games primarily in the outfield and hitting .275 with nine home runs.

Originally selected by the Astros in the sixth round of the June 1999 Draft, Lane owns a career 11-5 record with a 3.89 ERA (66ER/152.2IP) over 12 combined minor league seasons. At the plate, he owns a .280 average with 164 career home runs and 694 RBI. Over six Major League seasons with Houston (2002-07) and San Diego (2007), Lane holds a .241 average in 497 career games.

Sugar Land faces off against the Long Island Ducks this Thursday, April 18 at 7:05 p.m. at Constellation Field. Limited tickets still remain for Opening Day and the weekend kickoff to Season 2 with the Skeeters. Fans are encouraged to act now and be a part of the Opening Weekend festivities.

For more information on the Atlantic League, the Sugar Land Skeeters and how to purchase tickets, visit www.sugarlandskeeters.com or call 281.240.4487 today.

About the Sugar Land Skeeters

The Sugar Land Skeeters, led by Manager and former Major League All-Star Gary Gaetti, play at Constellation Field, a $37 million stadium located at the intersection of State Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 90A in Sugar Land – just 20 minutes from downtown Houston.

The Skeeters play 140 regular season games (70 home, 70 away) in the Atlantic League, considered the highest level of Minor League Baseball. Atlantic League players are “Major League ready” and in the last 15 years, over 600 players have graduated from Atlantic League clubs to Major League organizations, making the League a preferred route for experienced players to be scouted by Major League Baseball.

April 18th 2013 Posted to Sports News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

On May 18, 2013 Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Inc. will hold its 9^th Annual Fort Bend Corporate Challenge “Born to be Wild” Bowling Tournament. Once again Union Pacific Railroad Company has stepped up to be the lead sponsor and invites local businesses, organizations, and individuals to bring a team and enjoy the fun while supporting this worthy organization.

Funds raised from this event will support the Summer Explosion, Youth Leadership Camp, October’s Red Ribbon Week activities, and many other programs provided by Fort Bend Regional Council.

(more…)

April 15th 2013 Posted to Community News,Health News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has selected Fort Bend ISD as one of the 2013 Best Communities for Music Education. FBISD is among 307 school districts in the nation to receive this year’s prestigious distinction and has been selected for this recognition for four consecutive years.

In its 14th year, Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) affirms school districts that have demonstrated exceptional efforts toward maintaining music education as part of the schools’ core curriculum.

“In Fort Bend ISD, music education is an integral part in equipping students with the 21st Century skills of creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration, which are essential for future success.” said James Drew, FBISD Director of Fine Arts. “Receiving the Best Communities for Music Education designation for a fourth consecutive year corroborates the quality of our district’s music education programs, and supports the FBISD Fine Arts Department mission of instilling a life-long appreciation for music in all students.”

As Fort Bend ISD finalizes its 2013-2014 budgets, the announcement of this year’s Best Communities for Music Education designation brings attention to the importance of keeping music education part of school’s core education and music’s vital role in student success in school.

April 08th 2013 Posted to Community News,School News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

The Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance has scheduled its inaugural Community Safety Day for April 6. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Chamber will offer booths and presentations regarding several aspects of family-safety issues.

(more…)

April 05th 2013 Posted to Community News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Colony Meadows Elementary School (CME) Mathletes participated in the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association (TMSCA) competition, held on March 2, 2013 at Doerre Intermediate School. They competed against the best math students from 40 Houston area elementary schools, matching their skills in four tests: Number Sense (mental math), Calculator, Mathematics, and Science.

The team earned many team awards including:
• 1st place Sweepstakes Trophy for “Best Overall” results
• 1st place team award in “Number Sense”
• 1st place team award in “General Math”
• 1st place team award in “Science”
• 2nd place team award in “Calculator”

(more…)

April 05th 2013 Posted to School News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post

Sugar Land Texas Wellness

• Chiro Dynamics Health & Wellness Center 20501 Katy Fwy., #112 Katy, TX & 3000 Weslayan #150 Houston, TX 281-578-0606
• Medical Weight Loss and Wellness – Dr. Daniel Nguyen 11665 Hwy. 6 S. Sugar Land, TX 281-201-8243
• Natural Solutions Health & Wellness - Dr. Dina White 16551 SW Fwy, Ste 1400 Sugar Land, TX 832-364-9444

April 04th 2013 Posted to Doctors & Medical Services,Wellness |  Email This Post

The George Foundation Trustees announce the retirement, effective May 1, 2013, of longtime Executive Director, Roland Adamson, and has recruited Roger Adamson to fill the open position of Chief Executive Officer.

(more…)

April 01st 2013 Posted to Business News,Community News,Sugar Land Texas News |  Email This Post