Fort Bend Junior Service League Awards Grant to ESCAPE
Sugar Land, Texas (September 30, 2013) - The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) recently awarded a $4,660 Community Assistance Fund (CAF) grant to ESCAPE Family Resource Center.
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Pelvic Cancer Study at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Sugar Land, Texas (September 30, 2013) - A trip to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s emergency room for a swollen leg uncovered a major surprise for Pauline Stevens - a pelvic tumor about the size of a soccer ball.
The mass was determined to be cancerous, and it had spread from Stevens’ uterus to her ovaries. Jorge Darcourt, M.D., hematologist/oncologist and director of the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital infusion center, diagnosed Stevens with endometrial cancer.
Kempner High School Student Receives Award of Bravery
Sugar Land, Texas (September 27, 2013) - Ben Nguyen, a Kempner High School sophomore and member of Boy Scout Troop 911-Sugar Land, was honored with an Award of Bravery from the Sam Houston Area Council in recognition of his immediate response to assisting his grandmother during an emergency. Nguyen treated his grandmother for shock after she lost consciousness at a family dinner.
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Memorial Hermann Announces $93 Million Expansion of its Sugar Land Hospital
Sugar Land, Texas (September 25, 2013) - Memorial Hermann Health System today announced a $93 million expansion and upgrade of its Memorial Hermann Sugar Land hospital into the area’s most advanced facility.
The expansion to Memorial Hermann Sugar Land hospital is designed to significantly enhance the patient experience and meet the healthcare needs in the rapidly growing Fort Bend County region. Through this expansion, Memorial Hermann will continue to provide high quality, safe and nationally recognized patient care to families in the Sugar Land community as it has done for nearly a decade. When complete, the expansion will include a new six-story, 120,000-square-foot patient tower that will increase the hospital’s total bed count to 141, as well as an additional professional building, new equipment and related facilities.
Former Terry High School Student Competes on The Voice
Sugar Land, Texas (September 25, 2013) - Tamara Chauniece Williams has always had a talented voice. But can she be The Voice? In the coming weeks, the 2008 Terry High School graduate will appear on NBC’s The Voice, where she will compete against singers from across the country.
Oyster Creek Elementary Student Named Winner in Skeeter’s Reading Program
Sugar Land, Texas (September 25, 2013) - Sugar Land Skeeters players Michael Nix (pitcher), Kevin Rios (infielder), and Adam Godwin (outfielder) visited Oyster Creek Elementary School to congratulate fourth-grade student, Eduardo Guerra, on winning the Skeeters reading program contest.
Oyster Creek Elementary student, Eduardo Guerra, is shown with Sugar Land Skeeters players (from left) Michael Nix, Kevin Rios, and Adam Godwin.
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Hunting for Homes
Sugar Land, Texas (September 20, 2013) - As preparations begin for Hunting for Homes MEGA Pet Adoption, the Animal Service Agencies of Fort Bend County are reaching out to community members and area merchants to lend a hand. Shelters are taking in a large number of animals that will make good family members. But they will need families to foster dogs and cats until the adoption day due to space limitations.
Austin High School Students Score Well on National Spanish Examinations
Sugar Land, Texas (September 20, 2013) - Recently, several Spanish language students from Stephen F. Austin School who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2013 National Spanish Examinations were recognized by the Fort Bend ISD School Board.
Join Fort Bend County Libraries for “Gulf Coast Reads”
Sugar Land, TX (September 17, 2013) - Fort Bend County Libraries invites the public to join in the “Gulf Coast Reads: On the Same Page” reading program, a community-wide reading project encouraging communities to read and discuss a particular book together in October and November. The 2013 selection for “Gulf Coast Reads” is Peter Heller’s debut novel, The Dog Stars.
Sugar Land to Host Playoffs in Skeeters Pursuit of First-Ever Championship
Sugar Land, TX (September 11, 2013) - The Sugar Land Skeeters have achieved another historic milestone with a playoff berth and the best record in all of baseball.
After record attendance figures in the team’s first year that far exceeded City projections, the Skeeters will host home playoff games at Constellation Field on Sept. 17 and Sept. 18 in the best-of-five Freedom Division series. Should the Skeeters advance, the team will host games three, four and five from Sept. 27-29 in the best-of-five Atlantic League Championship Series.
Kempner High School Seniors Expect Another Frenzy of Fun at ProGrad ’14
Sugar Land, TX (September 10, 2013) - “I keep hearing about this thing called Pro Grad. What is Pro Grad?” Great question. Pro Grad is actually short for “Project Graduatio.”
Project Graduation was formed in 1980 to prevent drug and alcohol-related tragedies during commencement season. It began in Oxford Hills area of Maine after the area experienced seven alcohol and other drug-related teen deaths during the 1979 graduation season. Adults planned alcohol-free activities as part of a post-graduation party, in lieu of student-run events with alcohol or drugs. They called this chemical-free party “Project Graduation.”
FRIENDS of Child Advocates of Fort Bend Announces Membership Coffee
Sugar Land, TX (September 7, 2013) – The FRIENDS of Child Advocates invites members of the Fort Bend Community to a Membership Coffee to be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. in the home of Farha Ahmed, 6 Ellicott Way in Sugar Land.
Sugar Land Girl Scouts Making a Difference
Sugar Land, TX (September 6, 2013) - Ambassador Girl Scouts Courtney Kohanski and Megan Whitworth of New Territory (Rainbow Stars Service Unit-Troop 721) completed their Girl Scout Gold Awards - the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn, symbolizing outstanding accomplishments in the areas of leadership, community service and advocacy.
The Girl Scout Gold Award involves more than a year of work, including a minimum of 80 hours of planning and leading a project that benefits the community and will have a long-term impact on the girl’s community.
Historic Milestone Agreements Approved for Sugar Land Performing Arts Center
Sugar Land, TX (September 4, 2013) – The Sugar Land Development Corporation approved a design agreement with Martinez & Johnson Architects on Sept. 3 for the final design of Sugar Land’s future performing arts venue. The SLDC determination followed Sugar Land City Council’s approval of a development agreement on July 23 with ACE SL, LLC (ACE), whose parent company is ACE Theatrical Group, for the design, development and construction of a future Performing Arts Center. Renderings of the iconic venue were released on Sept. 4.
Sugar Land Unveils New City App
Sugar Land, TX - (September 3, 2013) - “My SL” is the City of Sugar Land’s official new mobile app.
It is available for both iOS (via App Store) and Android (GooglePlay) platforms at www.sugarlandtx.gov/apps.
The app provides a connection between the City and its citizens and visitors. Whether a resident or visitor, “My SL” delivers access to community news, events and emergency alerts.
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