Sugar Land, TX — (August 29, 2013) — It can start as a dull ache - barely noticeable - but by the end of the day you’re clutching your forehead in pain. “Most of the time, headaches are a nuisance and nothing to worry about,” says Rajesh Bindal, M.D., neurosurgeon and medical director of the neuroscience program at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. “However, if headaches disrupt your life on a regular basis, they should be discussed with a physician.”

Neurologists affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Headache Center: Larry Tran, M.D.; Irfan Lalani, M.D.; Eddie Patton Jr., M.D.; Amitabh Shukla, M.D.; M. Faisal Khan, M.D.

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Fort Bend (August 28, 2013) - Back to school was made extra special for the students at Hunters Glen Elementary School. Each student received a new backpack filled with school supplies, courtesy of the Fluor Corporation. Fluor Cares, the employee volunteer program, sponsors a school supply drive each summer, collecting supplies (such as notebooks, crayons, rulers and glue) for students in grades PreK through fifth.

Fluor Cares volunteers are shown distributing backpacks to students at Hunters Glen Elementary School.

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Sugar Land, TX (August 22, 2013) - Sugar Land City Council has called a bond election for the Nov. 5 general election for voters to consider funding $50 million dollars on three parks propositions.

The bond propositions include a new 65-acre major community park, development of 128 acres of new parkland along the Brazos River including an adjacent festival site, and nearly 10 miles of hike and bike trails and bridges.

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Sugar Land, TX (August 21, 2013) – Westin Homes, which has made dreams of new home ownership a reality for countless Fort Bend families, is now helping make the dream of a year-round children’s museum in the community a reality.

Westin Homes President Jason Golan presents a donation to Rachel Leaman, Charlene Pate, and Debbie Fash

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Sugar Land, TX (August 20, 2013) – Just weeks after announcing plans for its first neighborhoods, the master-planned community of Imperial Sugar Land has selected four award-winning homebuilders for its new patio homes and townhomes, both of which are expected to be available for sale by the end of 2013 with models open in the Spring of 2014.

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Sugar Land, Texas (August 12, 2013) - The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County is announcing its 2013-2014 schedule for upcoming GED and Pre GED preparation classes. Those needing to prepare for the GED test can attend these classes—free of charge. While the classes are free, there is a $30 registration fee.

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FORT BEND (August 9, 2013) - Representatives of the Fort Bend Education Association (FBEA) presented Charles Dupre, Fort Bend ISD Superintendent of Schools, with an award on August 8 in appreciation of his dedication and commitment to the students and staff of Fort Bend ISD. FBEA is an affiliate of the Texas State Teachers Association, which works to unite, organize and empower public education advocates to shape public education in Texas and provide a quality public school experience for every child.

T.J. Baker, FBEA president and paraprofessional at Lake Olympia Middle School; Superintendent Charles Dupre, and Anastasia Hay-Shelton, FBEA secretary and math teacher at Garcia Middle School.

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Fort Bend (August 6, 2013) - The Fort Bend Teen Service League (FBTSL), a mentoring project of the Fort Bend Junior Service League, is welcoming teens across Fort Bend County to join the FBTSL. Membership is open to girls in grades 9-12. The final informational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 4 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 2245 Texas Drive, Suite 300, across from Guru Burgers & Crepes in Sugar Land Town Square. Encourage the teen girls in your life to attend this fun, social and informative meeting and find out how being a member of the FBTSL can enhance their high school experience.

Front from left: Valencia Vara, Placement Coordinator; Amanda Truong, Director of Publicity; Victoria Celestine, Big Sister Representative; Alexis Breeze, President Elect; Kaitlyn Key, President. Back from left: Janna Tulabot, Placement Coordinator; Aileen To, Photographer; Megan Takahashi, Director of Fundraising; Sreya Raju, Director of Development; Cara Wilkerson, Vice President; Haley Foster, Director of Membership.

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Sugar Land, Texas (August 5, 2013) - Want to discover firsthand what it takes to be a police officer, get to know your beat officer and learn more about criminal investigation? Find out by signing up for the Sugar Land Police Department’s recently expanded Citizens Police Academy.

The course begins Sept. 12 and ends on Dec. 5, with students meeting once a week from 7-10 p.m., including weekend courses that include firearm simulations, mock building searches and simulated traffic stops.

Course registration continues through Sept. 9, 2013.

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Sugar Land, Texas (August 2, 2013) - Two campus leaders have been named as Lamar CISD prepares for the 2013-2014 school year. Deana Gonzales will lead Jackson Elementary, and Eric Nicholie takes the helm at George Jr. High.

Deana Gonzalez

Eric Nicholie

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Sugar Land, Texas (August 1, 2013) - Two Fort Bend ISD principals were elected to serve as officers for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). Christina Hopkins of Rosa Parks Elementary School will serve as District 4 President-Elect, and Laura Ramirez of E. A. Jones Elementary School is the new Third Vice President of Membership. Officers from the 20 TEPSA districts across the state were installed at the association’s July Leadership Conference.

Christina Hopkins

Laura Ramirez

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