Sugar Land, TX News (January 30, 2014) - Some students were a bit hesitant, but overall Kempner High School Aquatic Science class students enjoyed taking part in an art project that involved using fresh Tilapia. Science teacher Robert Anderson led his class in a fish-print project, which was an adaptation of the Japanese art form, Gyotaku. The project was a culminating activity following the students’ study of the anatomy of fish.

Tyronda Thomas, Jordan Johnson and Alexandria Cannon are shown working on the project.

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Sugar Land, TX News (January 23, 2014) - Student participants in Fort Bend ISD’s Student Leadership 101 program were inspired to become more involved in their communities after hearing powerful messages from three Fort Bend County professionals regarding their volunteer service to our community.

The FBISD leadership group visited with representatives of CASA House, Project SMILE and Bethel Ministries during their monthly session, sponsored by FBISD Board Vice President, Susan Hohnbaum.

Ruthanne Mefford, Executive Director of Child Advocates of Fort Bend (left), leads students in a role-play.

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Sugar Land Texas Performing Arts

• Drama Kids International Fort Bend County 832-885-4869
• Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Sugar Land, TX 281-276-9642
• Imperial Performing Arts 823 Third St. Rosenberg, TX 281-277-7444
• Inspiration Stage 104Q Industrial Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 713-302-5329

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Sugar Land, TX News (January 15, 2014) - Victoria Macdonald, Director of Education for Sotheby’s International Realty, was the main speaker at the Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty sales meeting held January 14 in the company’s offices at 50 Briar Hollow Lane.

Based in New York City, Macdonald supports both the business development of Sotheby’s agents nationwide and the learning needs of staff through a curriculum that includes client service, sales and negotiating techniques, and the use of brand offerings and technology tools.

Macdonald has more than 20 years of experience in corporate-based adult learning in the luxury arena. Prior to joining Sotheby’s, she served as Director – Global Education for Tiffany & Co. Previous to her post at Tiffany’s, Macdonald managed corporate learning and development for BMW.

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Sugar Land, TX News (January 7, 2014) - Sugar Land will begin offering curbside collection of household hazardous waste and electronics at no additional cost on an on-call basis beginning Jan. 15.

Residents should call Republic Services at 713-726-7307 to describe the quantity and type of materials for disposal. Republic Services will then mail a special collection kit with detailed instructions on how to package items for safe and secure curbside pickup.

A collection date will be provided to the resident and a pickup arranged for a specified date. Items should not be placed at the curb on regular collection dates or prior to the scheduled pickup date.

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Sugar Land, TX News (January 7, 2014) - 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 Citizens Police Academy.

The 10-week course begins Feb. 27 with students meeting once a week from 7-10 p.m., including weekend courses such as firearm simulations, mock building searches and simulated traffic stops.

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Sugar Land, TX News (January 07, 2014) - Cornerstone Christian Academy Middle School Band and Choir under the direction of Rachel Sabol, traveled to the ExxonMobil Building in downtown Houston to perform for the American Petroleum Institute’s luncheon at the Petroleum Club.

The American Petroleum Institute (“API”) is a nonprofit organization of oil and gas professionals dedicated to providing a forum for discussion of energy related issues and promoting actions to improve the energy industry through education and personal interaction.

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Foreign studies program molds Fort Bend ISD students into world citizens

Written by Tonya Ellis | Photos provided by Global Studies Academy students

Sugar Land, TX News - Hola! Bonjour! Guten Tag! Ni Hao! Konnichiwa! You may hear these greetings as often as “Hi!” at Clements High School, home of the Global Studies Academy (GSA). Started in 2008 as the Global Language Academy, GSA’s mission is not just to teach students to speak to people of other cultures but to become world citizens. Students take part in a rigorous curriculum, volunteer in the community, and travel the world.

Five students from the program took time to talk about their experiences and future plans - today, GSA, and tomorrow, the world. “You hear people say all the time ‘I don’t know about this generation,’” says Anne Beckman, GSA program coordinator. “But when I look at this generation, I know that there is definitely hope for the years to come.”

Chris Dennis riding a camel
while studying in Morocco

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Sugar Land, TX News (January 3, 2014) — Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.

Kate Simpson, American Stroke Association; Dr. Eddie Patton, Jr., Neurologist; Dr. James Ling, Medical Director of the Stroke Program; Maria Socci, Stroke Program Manager; Dr. Larry Tran, Neurologist; Dr. M. Faisal Khan, Neurologist.

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This Sugar Land homegrown artist’s future holds more surprises than she ever imagined

Written by Michelle Johnson

Hometown Superstar
Sugar Land, TX News - This Ridge Point High School graduate has come a long way from the Grand Ole Opry stage, and her performance four years later at the Sugar Land Town Square Superstar competition. Berry not only performed as a contestant on Team Blake on NBC’s The Voice, but she has also made her claim to fame performing a duet with country music superstar duo, Sugarland.

Shortly after posting her first
singing video on YouTube at
12 years old, Savannah Berry’s
talents were noticed by the
Grammy Award-winning
band Sugarland, and Berry’s
life was changed forever
Photo by Mark Guerro

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James Nelson of Bravado Spice tells Sugar Land Magazine about his experience making it to the top five on Fox’s MasterChef and where you can get a taste of this young entrepreneur’s zest for cooking

Written by Kennan Buckner

Sugar Land, TX News - How would you describe your experience on MasterChef?
It was quite the life-changing experience. I learned a lot about what I’m capable of, and it reinforced my passion for food. What cooking challenge were you most proud about the outcome? I loved the crab-catfish elimination challenge. It felt great to win, obviously - but I loved that my flavors finally impressed everyone.

James Nelson, a top five finalist on
Fox’s MasterChef, often sells his
Bravado Spice products at Sugar
Land Imperial Farmers Market,
but fans can also get a taste of
his pineapple and habanero hot
sauce or San Patricio hot sauce by
visiting bravadospice.com
Photo by Greg Gayne

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Sugar Land, TX News (January 2, 2014) - Sugar Land will partner with the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce to present a State of the City Address focusing on the City’s 2013 accomplishments. This is the sixth year that the City has presented an annual summary of activities to citizens.

The community is invited to attend the program to be held Jan. 24 at the Sugar Land Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, located at 16090 City Walk at the corner of U.S. Highway 59 and State Highway 6.

Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m., followed at 8 a.m. with a dynamic presentation of 2013 Sugar Land achievements. (more…)

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