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Texas CASA Names Kirchof Board Member of the Year

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted October 31st 2013

Sugar Land, Texas (October 31, 2013) - Nalco General Manager and board member of Child Advocates of Fort Bend Kurt Kirchof was honored as the Texas CASA Excellence in Governance Board Member of the Year by Texas CASA, the statewide network of local Court Appointed Special Advocate programs which recruit, train and support volunteers who speak up in court for children in the foster care system. The award was presented during Texas CASA’s annual conference in San Marcos on October 25.

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Executive Director Ruthanne Mefford, Kurt Kirchof and Texas CASA Chief Executive Officer Vicki Spriggs

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Ridge Point High School Band and Color Guard Head to State

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted October 29th 2013

Sugar Land, Texas (October 29, 2013) - The Ridge Point High School Marching Band and Color Guard, led by Director Dr. Michael Barnes and Assistant Director Andrew Lee, have made school and district history by advancing to the UIL State Marching Band Contest.

This is the first year that the band and color guard have advanced to the competition, and they are only the third Fort Bend ISD band to do so. (They follow the Austin High School and Clements High School Bands.)

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Eclipse Soccer Raises Money for Memorial Hermann Sugar Land

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted October 28th 2013

Sugar Land, Texas (October 28, 2013) - Eclipse Soccer, recently had a shirt sale/drive for Breast Cancer Awareness month. They created pink t-shirts for their club and sold them to their community. A portion of the amount raised from sales of the Eclipse Pink shirts (the ones the girls are wearing), was donated back to the Memorial Hermann Foundation.

Paul Rossetti, Eclipse President said, “With over 3 million women battling breast cancer in the U.S. today, it is our responsibility to join the efforts to raise money for research and awareness.”

Dr. Michael Kent (Richmond Bone and Joint), Kim Vinson (Eclipse Soccer club), Steven Ramirez (Memorial Hermann Sugar Land) and Paul Rossetti (Eclipse Soccer Club). Front row, from left: Nicholas Sanders, Joshua Sanders, Lauren Vinson, Taylor Vinson, Kara Canetti, Morgan Vinson, and Owen Rossetti

 

Lamar CISD Program Helps Students “Recover” Their Love of Reading

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted October 28th 2013

Sugar Land, Texas (October 28, 2013) - Reading Recovery is just what it sounds like – a program that helps students recover from a faulty start, catching them up with their classmates.

But it recovers something else: children who love to read.

Reading Recovery teacher Jessica Thibodeaux with Smith first-grader Lucki Covarrubio

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Second Annual Pretty in Pink Raises Funds for Cancer Patients

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted October 25th 2013

Sugar Land, Texas (October 25, 2013) - The community charity event, Pretty in Pink—Town Square, raised more than $114,000 to benefit local cancer patients through the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Cancer fund.

Presenting sponsors, Breast Surgeons – Dr. Sandra Templeton & Dr. Kelly Dempsey joined a wide range of other sponsors and donors to make Pretty in Pink a huge success.

Diane Chambers, Brittany Scally, Rosalie Thornblom and Evelyn Traylor

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New Territory Women’s Association Donates to Rosenberg Railroad Museum

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted October 24th 2013

Sugar Land, Texas (October 24, 2013) - The New Territory Women’s Association is proud to donate $1,500 to The Rosenberg Railroad Museum. The Rosenberg Railroad Museum preserves and displays historical resources related to rail, and provides an educational and entertaining rail experience to visitors.

NTWA President, Sarah Warburton; RRM Executive Director, Lisa Rickert; NTWA Community Service Chair, Lisa Dolezal; and RRM Assistant Administrator, Colette Lock

The New Territory Women’s Association, founded in 1996, is a diverse group of women with a variety of interests joining together to make new friends, have fun and give back to the community.

Eleven-year Winning Streak for Bush High School Navy JROTC

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted October 17th 2013

Fort Bend ISD (October 17, 2013) - For the eleventh consecutive year, Bush High School Navy JROTC cadets earned the first place overall award for their outstanding performance at the Fort Bend ISD Drill and Skills Competition, held at Kempner High School.

Luis Salazar, Male Color Guard Commander; Trashawn Sillimon, Armed Exhibition Commander; Daniel Mendoza, Battalion Commanding Officer and Armed Regulation Commander; Siomara Ayala, Female Color Guard Commander; and Rosmeri Ayala, Unarmed Drill Team Commander.

The competition invited all FBISD JROTC Drill Units to enter the competition and demonstrate their skills. The units were evaluated on Personal Appearance, Armed and Unarmed Drill, Color Guard Demonstration, and Physical Fitness prowess.Bush cadets earned the first place overall award after receiving first place in the following areas of competition:

  • Armed and Unarmed Drill
  • Male Color Guard Demonstration
  • Female Color Guard Demonstration

Special Guests Await at Sugar Land’s Halloween Town

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted October 17th 2013

Sugar Land, Texas (October 17, 2013) - Radio Disney is making its way to Town Square for Sugar Land’s sixth annual Halloween Town event on Oct. 27, from 4-8 p.m.

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” spectacular prizes and the Radio Disney road team will spice up the night with choreographed dance moves and interactive intermissions.

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Campbell Elementary Kids Celebrate Pinwheels for Peace

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted October 11th 2013

Campbell Elementary students

Campbell students in Art teacher Deborah Holzhuter’s class were introduced to International Peace Day. This event is held word wide. Their students celebrated by making a pinwheel and taking it out to put in their school-wide pinwheel display. This is the second year our school has participated in this event as they, “Imagine… whirled peace!”

David Crockett and Sugar Land Middle Schools Raise Cancer Support Through Volley Pink Project

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted October 10th 2013

Sugar Land, Texas (October 10, 2013) - David Crockett and Sugar Land Middle Schools raised $1,040.47 for the Volley Pink Project volleyball game October 4 at Crockett. It is the third year the two schools have teamed with the Fort Bend Junior Service League to help local cancer patients with the costs associated with their treatment. Each school contributed just over $500 to the cause.

 

Stacey Rouze, Antwanita Bonom, Chanel Johnson, Heather Carroll, Thomas Graham; front row from left: Favour Alejo, Karen Efron, Debbie Cooper, Versie Turner, Stephanie Carter, Cindy Dempster, Debbie Buckner, and Joshua McLain.

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U.S. Army Drafts Terry High School Principal Vera Wehring

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted October 08th 2013

Sugar Land, Texas (October 8, 2013) - The U.S. Army has drafted Terry High principal Vera Wehring. Wehring is one of only 15 principals in the United States selected by the Army and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) to attend the inaugural leadership and professional development in Fort Leavenworth, Kan.

Wehring and Araguz

 

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Austin Bulldogs Marching Band and Angels Dance Team Compete

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted October 03rd 2013

Sugar Land, Texas (October 3, 2013) - Despite the thunder at the end of their preliminary performance, the Austin Bulldog Marching Band and Angels Dance Team finished in second place at the fourth annual Friendswood Marching Festival.

Austin Bulldog Marching Band and Angels Dance Team

Stephen F. Austin took home the awards for best auxiliary and best general effect in both the preliminary and finals competition. This year the band and Angels are under the direction of Bob Chreste, Michael Roche, Clark Gardner, Lilian Mason, and Ashlee Williamson.

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Fort Bend Junior Service League Awards Grant to ESCAPE

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted September 30th 2013

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.

FBJSL President-Elect Debbie Buckner, FBJSL BRC Chair Tanya Pal, ESCAPE Family Resource Center CEO Lidya Osadchey, FBJSL BRC member Katherine Minter and FBJSL President Cindy Dempster

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Pelvic Cancer Study at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted September 30th 2013

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.

Pauline Stevens and Jorge Darcourt, M.D.

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Kempner High School Student Receives Award of Bravery

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted September 27th 2013

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.

Ben Nguyen

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Memorial Hermann Announces $93 Million Expansion of its Sugar Land Hospital

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted September 25th 2013

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.

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Former Terry High School Student Competes on The Voice

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted September 25th 2013

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.

Tamara Chauniece

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Oyster Creek Elementary Student Named Winner in Skeeter’s Reading Program

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted September 25th 2013

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

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted September 20th 2013

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.

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Austin High School Students Score Well on National Spanish Examinations

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted September 20th 2013

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.

Mrs. Chong and Gold recipients - Poonam Vaidya, Safiyah Bharwani, TJ Brooks, Elliott Seiler, and Zoha Momin. Not pictured- Jennifer Kaufman and Agnes Archibong

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Join Fort Bend County Libraries for “Gulf Coast Reads”

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted September 17th 2013

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.

The Dog Stars

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Sugar Land to Host Playoffs in Skeeters Pursuit of First-Ever Championship

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted September 11th 2013

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.

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Kempner High School Seniors Expect Another Frenzy of Fun at ProGrad ’14

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted September 10th 2013

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.”

Kempner seniors and their parents are creating a fantastic night of celebration for the Class of 2014.

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FRIENDS of Child Advocates of Fort Bend Announces Membership Coffee

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted September 10th 2013

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.

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Sugar Land Girl Scouts Making a Difference

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted September 05th 2013

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.

Courtney Kohnaski and the Director of the Fort Bend Literacy Council

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Historic Milestone Agreements Approved for Sugar Land Performing Arts Center

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted September 04th 2013

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.

Performing Arts Center Rendering

 

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Sugar Land Unveils New City App

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted September 03rd 2013

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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New Headache Center Opens in Sugar Land

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted August 29th 2013

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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Fluor makes Back to School special for Hunters Glen Elementary Students

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted August 28th 2013

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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Voters to Decide $50 Million Bond Election for Parks Projects

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted August 22nd 2013

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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Westin Homes Makes Donation to Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted August 21st 2013

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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Builders Selected for Imperial Sugar Land’s First Neighborhoods

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted August 20th 2013

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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Free GED and Pre GED Preparation Classes at the Literacy Council

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted August 12th 2013

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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FBISD Superintendent Charles Dupre Recognized by the Fort Bend Education Association

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted August 09th 2013

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.

Fort Bend Teen Service League Announces Membership Drive

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted August 06th 2013

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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Free Registration for Sugar Land Police Department’s Citzens Police Academy

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted August 05th 2013

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 Area Welcomes Two New Lamar ISD Leaders

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted August 02nd 2013

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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Fort Bend ISD Principals Serve Community of Sugar Land

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted August 01st 2013

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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Sugar Land Town Square Celebrates 10th Birthday

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 30th 2013

SUGAR LAND, TEXAS (July 30, 2013) – Sugar Land’s premier mixed-use development, Sugar Land Town Square, will celebrate its 10th birthday this year by hosting a series of community events and giving away free prizes and retailer packages, including a $2,500 shopping spree at Sugar Land Town Square and a weekend stay at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square. Attendees at these special birthday events can enter to win the $2,500 shopping spree package by signing up for Town Square’s free, weekly e-newsletter.

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Students in Sugar Land, Fort Bend Enjoy Summer Fun With Dr. Health E. Hound

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 26th 2013

Dr. Health E. Hound joined students at the hula hoop station.

Sugar Land, TX - (July 26, 2013) - Students enrolled at the Bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL) Summer School Program at Armstrong Elementary School enjoyed a visit from Dr. Health E. Hound and other representatives of UnitedHealthcare during the school’s Wellness Wednesday event on July 24. The UnitedHealthcare representatives joined Armstrong summer school staff in promoting healthy lifestyles by involving students in physical activity and health lessons.

Felicia Holmes, Armstrong Elementary Summer School Principal; first-graders Martha Garcia, Maria Gomez, Jonathan Lara, Julio Diaz; and Diane McDonald, Summer School Coordinator.

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FBJSL Spring Fling Announces Memorial Hermann Sugar Land as Sponsor

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 26th 2013

Sugar Land, TX - (July 26, 2013) - The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) is proud to announce Memorial Hermann Sugar Land (MHSL) will return as the Title Sponsor for the 2014 FBJSL Spring Fling (formerly FBJSL Charity Ball).

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Dulles Avenue Construction Complete

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 26th 2013

Sugar Land, TX (July 26, 2013) - The construction on Dulles Avenue from U.S. Highway 90A to Avenue E, including intersections at Lexington Boulevard and Cartwright Road, is now complete. The Dulles Avenue improvement project is intended to improve the safety and mobility along Dulles Avenue.

Pictured (from left) are Sugar Land City Councilmembers Himesh Gandi, Harish Jajoo, Bridget Yeung and Joe Zimmerman; Mayor James Thompson; Assistant City Manager Steve Griffith; and Councilmembers Amy Mitchell and Steve Porter.

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Fort Bend Student Places in Online Chess Tournament

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 25th 2013

Fort Bend, TX (July 25, 2013) - Brazos Bend Elementary School second-grader, Harvey Zhu, recently participated in the second annual Online National Chess Invitational Championship.

Harvey Zhu plans his next move

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Fort Bend County Museum Association Reaccredited with American Alliance of Museums

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 23rd 2013

Richmond, TX (July 23, 2013) –In March, Fort Bend County Museum Association received reaccreditations with the American Alliance of Museums through 2022.

Candace Jones and Chris Godbold proudly display the Fort Bend County Museum Association's certificate of reaccreditation

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Judges Name Six Additional Semifinalists to Advance to 2013 Sugar Land Superstar Finale

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 18th 2013

Sugar Land Town Square named six semifinalists to advance in its eighth annual Sugar Land Superstar competition.Pictured (L-R) are Brayln Medlock, Taylor Breedlove, Reagan Johnson, Dani Beale, Jenea’ Brown and Kelsey Morrow. For more information, visit SugarLandTownSquare.com.

SUGAR LAND, TEXAS (July 16, 2013) – In the second round of its eighth annual Sugar Land Superstar competition, Sugar Land Town Square judges named six lucky semifinalists who will advance to the finale in August. The American Idol-like singing competition features local talent ages 14 and up.

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Sugar Land Mayor Announces Plans for City Parks

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 17th 2013

Sugar Land, TX (July 17, 2013) - A citizens’ bond committee recently recommended a $50 million bond election for four quality of life parks projects.

A public hearing will be held on Aug. 6 during a regularly scheduled City Council meeting, and a November election with three propositions is expected to be called on Aug. 20.

Mayor James Thompson and City Manager Allen Bogard formally announced plans for the bond election during Sugar Land’s State of the City event on Jan. 18. A citizens’ bond committee was formed in February.

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Record-breaking Shrimp Boil Brings in More Than $130,000 for The Rose

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 16th 2013

Sugar Land, TX (July 16, 2013) — The 24th Annual Shrimp Boil broke fundraising records, drew comparisons to a family reunion, and launched a new awareness campaign for The Rose, the nonprofit breast health organization covering Houston and 24 counties.

Dorothy Gibbons, CEO of The Rose, with State Representative Mary Ann Perez

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Methodist Hospitals Setting Themselves Apart with New Name Change

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 16th 2013

Sugar Land, TX — (July 16, 2013)Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has a new name.

Effectively immediately, Fort Bend’s leading health care institution is now known as Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. The Methodist system, now Houston Methodist, changed its name to differentiate its hospitals from approximately 80 other Methodist hospitals across the country.

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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Teams up with Child Advocates of Fort Bend

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 15th 2013

Fort Bend County (July 15, 2013) - Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls has teamed with Child Advocates of Fort Bend to co-locate detectives investigating child abuse cases at their Children’s Advocacy Center in Rosenberg. The Children’s Advocacy Center works directly with child victims of abuse and facilitates the collaboration across law enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office and CPS to ensure that all partners work as a team on these very critical cases. Both the DA’s Office and CPS currently have their child abuse prosecutors and investigative units, respectively, located at the Child Advocates of Fort Bend facility.

Detective Marcia Cox of the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office and Child Advocates of Fort Bend Executive Director Ruthanne Mefford. Back row, L to R are: Detective Jerret Nethery of the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney John Healey, Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s Children’s Advocacy Center Program Director Fiona Remko and Sheriff Troy Nehls.

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Library Presents Swedish-weaving Class

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 10th 2013

A series of instructional classes on Swedish Weaving will take place at Fort Bend County Libraries’ First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land, on eight consecutive Saturdays, beginning August 3 and continuing through September 21, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, in the library’s Conference Room. Interested needle crafters may attend individual sessions or the whole series. All experience levels are welcome.

Eileen Appel

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Thirty-three FBISD Teachers among First Graduating Class of Apple Core Teacher Academy

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 10th 2013

Sugar Land, Texas (July 10, 2013) - Thirty-three Fort Bend ISD teachers, representing all grade levels, were among the first graduating class of the Apple Core Teacher Academy, hosted by the District’s Educational Technology Department. The teachers completed approximately 20 hours of professional development on various Apple software and hardware. As part of their training, they explored social media networks Edmodo and Twitter, and created original projects featuring applications such as Keynote and iMovie, as well as components learned in an iTunesU course.

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Winners of Missouri City’s First Annual Doubles Tennis Tournament Announced

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 09th 2013

Missouri City, Texas (July 9, 2013) - A total of 42 tennis enthusiasts braved the sweltering heat to compete in the First Annual Doubles Tennis Tournament held atMissouri City’s Recreation andTennisCenter,2701 Cypress Point Drive, on June 28 through June 30.

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Oakbend Medical Presents “Patchwork of Life”

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 08th 2013

July 8, 2013 (Richmond, TX) – Every day approximately 10,000 people turn 65. This means the senior community is rapidly growing and OakBend Medical Center is taking the increasing number of seniors seriously. On October 17th OakBend presents “Patchwork of Life…Putting the Pieces Together”, an event designed to help bring an ACE Unit (Acute Care for the Elderly) to its Jackson Street location.

The ACE Unit is the first of its kind in Fort Bend County and will be dedicated to serving only geriatric patients. Utilizing the most recent research on geriatric care, OakBend will design the unit and, manage its operations, to prevent the loss of physical and mental abilities that can occur in the elderly when hospitalized.

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Neeta Sane Awarded for Service to Fort Bend

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 05th 2013

Sugar Land, TX (July 5, 2013) - Houston Community College (HCC) District VII Trustee Neeta Sane, successful entrepreneur and community leader, has been awarded the Greater Houston Service Award from Volunteer Houston 2013. The Service Award honors individuals who change Houston through their acts of service, such as Sane’s Fort Bend International Festival, where she successfully brings over 5,000 people together to celebrate the multi-ethnic communities that make up today’s face of America. She also founded and manages Positronic Systems, a successful software development and consulting company specializing in innovative fraud-prevention and payment processing systems.

Teacher from The Honor Roll School in Sugar Land Selected for Prestigious NASA Program

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 03rd 2013

Sugar Land, Texas - July 3, 2013 - The Honor Roll School in Sugar Land is pleased to announce that Ms. Cinnamon Baldwin, a science teacher for fifth and sixth grades at the school, was selected from across the nation for the prestigious LiftOff Summer Institute professional development program, which was held at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas from June 23 through 28.

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Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Earns National Quality Award

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 02nd 2013

Sugar Land, Texas Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been recognized as a top-performing hospital in Xerox’s 2012 Midas+ Platinum Quality Award program, based on clinical results across a wide range of measures.

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was one of just a handful of national award-winners in its size category. More than 600 hospitals nationwide participated in the program, and top performers were announced in early June at a presentation in Tucson, Arizona.

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Registration Opportunity for Sugar Land to Walk with Pride

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 02nd 2013

Sugar Land, Texas - Fort Bend County Social Services will be holding registration for the Walk with Pride shoe program on July 9, 2013 at the Rosenberg Civic Center, 3825 Hwy 36, Rosenberg, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Each child who is eligible for the program will be invited to a participating Payless Shoe store location to pick out a new pair of shoes on August 18th. Deadline for applications is August 2, 2013.

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“The Voice” Contestant to Perform at Star Spangled Spectacular in Sugar Land

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted July 02nd 2013

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land artist Savannah Berry, a contestant on the 2013 season of The Voice and a member of Team Blake Shelton, will perform at Sugar Land’s Star Spangled Spectacular.

Savannah Berry

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Promoting Healthy Eating was the Recipe for Success at Heritage Rose Elementary

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 26th 2013

Sugar Land, TX - Recipe for Success instructors joined teachers at Heritage Rose Elementary School in teaching second-grade students how to grow, harvest, and cook their own healthy meals. Funded by a United Health Foundation grant, the program at Heritage Rose introduced students to the entire cycle of food, and empowered them to prepare healthy meals and snacks for themselves.

Student Alex Weigel shares the ingredients of his team’s meal with judges.

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Dulles Vikings Baseball Team Scores Big with Stellar Season

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 26th 2013

Sugar Land, TX ― The Dulles High School (DHS) Vikings baseball team provided much excitement for their team, parents, fans and school as they continued to advance in the playoffs, eventually earning a spot at the 5A State Championship game in Round Rock at Dell Stadium.

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Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Welcomes Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Specialists

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 26th 2013

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital welcomes Methodist Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Specialists, who include: Bhadresh Shah, M.D., Suneesh Nair, M.D., and Priya Oolut, M.D.

Bhadresh Shah, M.D., Priya Oolut, M.D. and Suneesh Nair, M.D.

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University Boulevard North Completion Expected in 2014

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 26th 2013

Sugar Land, TX - Construction recently began on the extension of University Boulevard from State Highway 6 near Sam’s Club to U.S. Highway 90A. Completion is expected during the summer of 2014.

The $5 million project is intended to improve mobility by providing a north-south corridor connecting State Highway 6 at the Riverstone Subdivision to U.S. Highway 90A.

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Rev Up Your Engines At “Tune Up For Life” in Sugar Land

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 21st 2013

Ladies and gentlemen, rev up your engines and prepare for a morning of classics – from cars to music and men. Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and the Sugar Land Skeeters are hosting “Tune Up for Life,” a men’s health expo on Saturday, June 29th at Constellation Field in Sugar Land.

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Joe Wright, Terry High School Teacher, Retires

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 21st 2013

B.F. Terry High School math teacher Joe Wright retired at the end of the 2012-13 school year. Born in Oklahoma, Wright earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Oklahoma University. He worked for Mobil Oil Corp. before becoming a teacher 15 years ago. Wright was honored at the end-of-the-year staff meeting.

Joe Wright with THS Principal Dr. Vera Wehring

Literacy Council of Fort Bend County Offers Tutor Training

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 20th 2013

Sugar Land, TX
June 20, 2013

Become an essential part of an adult student’s life by signing up to be a tutor at the Literacy Council. The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County will be holding tutor training on Monday, July 8 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 10 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Monday, July 15 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Wednesday, July 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

May Tutor Training Session: front row, feft to right: A.J. Patel, Alissa Le, and Amber Patel; second row: Manuel Najar, Mallory Dupuis, Leaundra Grace, Michelle Sorensen, and Neha Banka; back row: Tom Lotti, Phyllis Merrill, and Katherine Eggert

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Child Advocates of Fort Bend Offers Training

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 19th 2013

Are you looking for something meaningful to do this summer and interested in making a difference in the lives of children? July 29 to August 2 from 9am until 4pm daily, Child Advocates of Fort Bend is offering a week-long training class to train volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. This is your last opportunity this year to complete the volunteer training class in a single week.

Recently trained volunteers shown with Judge Ronald Pope of the 428th Judicial District Court are (L to R): Rhonda Miller, Tara Johnson, Caroline Bordelon, Helen Noble, Letha Hensley, Cheryl Fletcher, Charlotte Murphy, and Cecilia Soto.

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Terry High School Student Accepted into Summer Program

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 19th 2013

B.F. Terry High School freshman Natalia Alanis was accepted to the summer program at the University of Houston’s Sales and Marketing program. Only 20 applicants from the Houston area were selected for this honor.

Natalia Alanis

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Sugar Land Resident Celebrates National Cancer Survivor’s Month

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 13th 2013

Sonia Byrd is a mother of two who both lives and works in Sugar Land. In March 2012, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She went to the MD Anderson Regional Care Center in Sugar Land for treatment, and in June 2012, she underwent a double mastectomy and lymph node removal. She went back to work a month later and had a reconstructive procedure in the following months.

Sonia Byrd

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Quail Valley Elementary Staff Thank Mentors for Success with Students

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 12th 2013

Quail Valley Elementary School (QVE) hosted an ice cream social prior to the end of the school year to thank its volunteers for contributing to the school’s successful mentoring program. QVE mentors committed a minimum of one hour a week to meeting with students who benefitted greatly from the added guidance, support, and encouragement provided by the adult volunteers.

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Walk With Pride Program Now Accepting Applications

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 12th 2013

Registration is now open for children of families wanting to take part in the Walk with Pride shoe program. Each child who is eligible will be invited to a participating Payless Shoe store location to pick out a new pair of shoes on August 18th. Deadline for applications is August 2, 2013.

Top: Commissioner Richard Morrison, Commissioner Grady Prestage, Judge Robert E. Hebert. Commissioner W.A. Meyers, Commissioner James D. Patterson, Middle: Samuel Cole, Kayleigh Blonder, Solomon Cole, Earl White III, Bottom: Camryn Castro, Briana Spikes, Briana Gonzales, and Zachary Gonzales

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Methodist Center for Sports Medicine Hosts Pre-Participation Physicals and Health Expo

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 11th 2013

Sports participation offers a host of benefits for children, including weight management, social skill development and team-building skills. But there are downsides as well. Every year, millions of young athletes end up in the emergency room or doctor’s office with a sports-related injury.

D. Dean Dominy, III, M.D.; Kenneth M. Renney, M.D.; Jeffrey B. Wood, M.D.; Eddie T. Matsu, M.D.; Mark W. Maffet, M.D.; Timothy C. Sitter, M.D.; Vincent C. Phan, M.D.; Carl A. Hicks, M.D.; Christopher K. Smith, M.D.; David A. Braunreiter, M.D.; Ray R. Valdez, M.D. and Anthony J. Muffoletto, M.D.

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Terry High School Spirit Night at Sugar Land Skeeters Game

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 10th 2013

On May 30 the Sugar Land Skeeters sponsored Terry High School Spirit Night. The varsity basketball team, under the leadership of Coach Michael Jackson, was honored for earning the state championship title, the first in Lamar CISD’s history. The Junior ROTC presented the colors, and the Rangerettes performed.

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Restaurant Makes Drink in Honor of Fallen Firefighter, Anne Sullivan

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 07th 2013

In loving memory of fallen firefighter Anne McCormick Sullivan, Tradicao Brazilian Steakhouse located at Southwest Freeway and Wilcrest, has created a red cocktail in her honor.

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Fort Bend Christian Academy Names New Varsity Coaches

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 07th 2013

Cieara Watts Named Varsity Head Coach for Cross Country

Watts has served for two years as assistant coach for both cross country and girls basketball at Fort Bend Christian Academy.

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Diversity Wall at Dulles Middle School Contributes to “No Place for Hate” Designation

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 06th 2013

To help their school earn a “No Place for Hate” designation from the Anti-Defamation League of Houston this year, students at Dulles Middle School created a “Dulles Middle School: A Better Place” diversity wall. The wall features student-produced artwork formed in a brick pattern that represents their answers to the question, “What’s one thing I can do to make my school a better place?” Some of the students’ responses were to stop bullying, spread peace, and make friends.

Pictured in front of the Diversity Wall are (from left to right): Chris Hu, Dana Cox, Librarian; Nicole Dew, Vicky Smith, Counselor; Taylor Miller, Nick Falsone, Arielle Richards, Julie Mai, Greg Foulds, Assistant Principal; Sam Steinman-Friedman, Sylvia Salinas, Associate Principal; Anastasia Paul and Isioma Abili.

Pretty in Pink Charity Event Returns This Fall

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 06th 2013

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and the Fort Bend Junior Service League are coming together once again for the second annual Pretty in Pink-Town Square – presented by local breast surgeons Dr. Sandra Templeton and Dr. Kelly Dempsey – back for the second year.

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Sugar Creek Country Club Hires New Head Golf Professional

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 05th 2013

Sugar Creek Country Club has announced the hiring of Bret Nutt as Head Golf Professional. Mr. Nutt will join Sugar Creek on June 18, said Gordon Wagner, General Manager and CEO of Sugar Creek Country Club. Bret started his career at Old Orchard Golf Club under the leadership of former Sugar Creek Country Club Professional Jack Montgomery. He then joined Jackie Burke’s staff at Champion’s Golf Club and most recently served as Head Professional at Redstone Golf Club for the last 10 years.

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Bush High School’s Juan Vasquez Named a 2013 Dell Scholar

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 05th 2013

Bush High School senior, Juan Vasquez, was named a 2013 Dell Scholar earning a $20,000 scholarship from the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. He is among more than 300 students nationwide honored among the Dell Scholars Program Class of 2013.

Juan Vasquez

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Missouri City Mom Delivers Miracle Baby at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 04th 2013

Physicians at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (MSLH) call little Elayna Nigrelli a “miracle baby,” and with good reason.

Erica and Nathan Nigrelli with “miracle baby” Elayna. (more…)

Clements High School Cadet Recognized for Artistic and Patriotic Achievement

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 04th 2013

Cadet Pearl Wang, a tenth-grade student at Clements High School, has been recognized for her entry in the 2013 Patriotic Art Contest, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary VFW of Texas. Her entry was judged and selected as a First Place Winner at the local level by members of the Ladies Auxiliary 4010 VFW of Stafford, Texas.

From there her work was sent on to the state competition where she received a second place in statewide judging. Mrs. Mortimer, President of the VFW Chapter in Stafford, was thrilled that an area student would have her artwork receive such recognition.

The purpose of the competition is to have students depict their understanding of patriotism through their own creative illustrations.

Pearl’s work was the result of her illustrative efforts in her Saturday afternoon art class. She has been a student in the MJAC Art Program at the First Colony Association Facility for five years, under the instruction of Mr. John Rodak.

Her entry will be returned in late June, 2013, and will be on display at the Wells Fargo Branch Bank (Austin Parkway and Highway 6) in August, 2013, along with entries from two other MJAC students, Karen Diao and Sophia Huang (also students at Clements High School).

Pictured from left: Phil Morgante (Assistant Principal), LCDR Kenneth Minnard (Senior Naval Science Instructor), Cadet Pearl Wang, and Karin Grisdale (Associate Principal).

Fort Bend Community Salutes our Newest Military Recruits

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 04th 2013

On Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Constellation Field in Sugar Land, Texas, a recognition and thank-you event, Our Community Salutes (OCS) Fort Bend, was hosted for the young men and women of Fort Bend County who have decided to enter military service upon graduation of high school.

Pass and Review ceremony with new Fort Bend military recruits in
“Our Community Salutes” event on Constellation Field.

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Shanta Raguthaman Awarded Book of Golden Deeds

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted June 03rd 2013

Exchange Club board member Kevin Barker, award recipient Shanta Raguthaman, Exchange Club president Gladys Brumfield, Exchange Club board member Farha Ahmed, and Exchange Club member Doug Earle. (more…)

Bush High School Twins, Kaitlin and Keira, Dance the Days Away

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 31st 2013

During performances of Bush High School’s Illusions Dance Team, fans may have done a double-take after seeing two particular dancers, but their eyes weren’t deceiving them. Twins Kaitlin and Keira Tademy are both following their passion for dance and are enjoying every moment of it.

Kaitlin and Keira Tademy

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Suburban Sugar Land Women Announces Scholarship Recipients

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 31st 2013

The Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) selected scholarship recipients based on each students’ community service, academic achievement, and leadership.

Pictured are:
Melanie Spiller, of Travis High School in Fort Bend ISD, who plans to attend University of Texas in Austin in the fall, and major in accounting and finance; Alexandria Hawkins, of Clements High School in Fort Bend ISD, who plans to attend University of Houston in the fall and major in kinesiology; Nailah Jackson, of Hightower High School in Fort Bend ISD, who plans to attend University of Miami in the fall and major in psychology; Michael Perkins, of Foster High School in Lamar Consolidated School District, who plans to attend Wharton County Junior College/University of Houston at Victoria in the fall and major in computer science.

 

Lamar Classroom Teachers Names Top Teachers, Paraprofessionals

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 30th 2013

Teachers and paraprofessionals from across Lamar CISD were recognized at the Lamar Classroom Teachers Association’s annual banquet, held Thursday, May 23 at Safari Texas Ranch.

LCTA winners: Secondary Paraprofessional of the Year Dorothea Enax; Secondary Teacher of the Year, Ann Cantu; Elementary Teacher of the Year, Sue Austin; and Elementary Paraprofessional of the Year, Velma Bauer.

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Two FBISD Elementary Students Receive TAGT Summer Scholarships

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 30th 2013

Gifted/Talented (GT) students Krish Advani of Commonwealth Elementary School and Isabella Marino of Cornerstone Elementary School have been awarded Texas Association of Gifted and Talented (TAGT) scholarships to attend summer programs. They are among 34 students across the state and the only two in Fort Bend ISD selected as 2013 TAGT Summer Scholars.

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Dulles High School named 2013 UIL 5A Academic State Champions

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 29th 2013

Congratulations to Dulles High School students on earning the 2012-2013 UIL 5A Academic State Meet championship title. The students competed in team and individual divisions at the Academic Spring Meet, held May 20-22 at the University of Texas at Austin, and earned three 1st place team awards, two 2nd place team awards, and several top awards in individual competitions.

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Sugar Land Wine and Food Affair Takes Home AMA Houston Crystal Award

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 28th 2013

The Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair (sugarlandwineandfoodaffair.com), one of the most anticipated culinary attractions in Texas, received top acknowledgment for their redesigned website with an AMA Crystal Award for Best Website (Small Budget) at the Houston Chapter – American Marketing Association’s awards presentation on May 23, 2013. Blue Sky Marketing, founded by Michelle LeBlanc, was a key enforcer in the complete website transformation, giving it a new contemporary look.

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Clements Cadets Give Kudos to Classic Chevrolet

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 28th 2013

On May 23rd, two senior cadets in the Clements High School Navy JROTC Unit presented an award of appreciation to Don Kerstetter, owner of Classic Chevrolet in Sugar Land. For the past two years, Classic Chevrolet has been a sponsor of the Clements NJROTC Booster Club, which supports the activities and programs of the 102 cadets in the NJROTC Unit.

Pictured with Don Kerstetter (center) are executive officer Edward Alexander and commanding officer Christopher Mann. Classic Chevrolet has the reputation of being a very community-minded dealership, and has been named a GM Dealer of the Year.

Hearts and Hands Foundation Helps at Home and Abroad

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 28th 2013

Hands and Hearts Foundation (HHF) of Sugar Land, Texas, anticipates another mission trip this summer to aid families in Central America. The Foundation teams with Hearts in Motion (HIM), which operates a year-round medical and educational facility near Antigua, Guatemala. HIM coordinates several groups each year from its home base in Highland, Indiana.

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Travis High School’s One-Act Play wins First Place at State UIL Competition

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 24th 2013

The cast and crew of Travis High School’s one-act play were awarded the state championship after performing at the UIL One-Act Play competition on May 22 at Bass Concert Hall in Austin.

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AHS Navy JROTC Receives Distinguished Unit Award

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 23rd 2013

The Stephen F. Austin High School Navy Junior ROTC received notification that it has been awarded the 2012-2013 Distinguished Unit Award with Academic Honors by the United States Navy for outstanding performance during the past school year.

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Dennis Parmer Hired as Heritage Foundation Director

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 23rd 2013

The Board of Directors of the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation is pleased to announce that Dennis Parmer has been hired as Executive Director.

Mr. Parmer is well recognized in the community, having served on the Sugar Land City Council from 2003-2009, representing District One. Additionally, he was an officer on both the Sugar Land 4A and 4B Development Corporations, and was appointed as the City’s representative to the Transportation Policy Council (TPC) for the Houston-Galveston Area Council for five years.

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Sugar Land Rotary Honors FBISD District Teachers of the Year and Finalists

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 23rd 2013

The Sugar Land Rotary honored Fort Bend ISD’s District Teachers of the Year and other finalists during a Teacher Appreciation recognition program held at a recent Rotary meeting. The Rotary has recognized exceptional teachers through this special program for more than 17 years.

Pictured at the Sugar Land Rotary teacher appreciation luncheon are (front row, left to right): Teacher of the Year finalists Amanda Levermann, Amber Mann, Amanda Castro, Chelsea Waite, and Shakira Guillory. (Back row, left to right): Charles E. Dupre, FBISD Superintendent of Schools; finalists Rosa Martinez and John Glenn Ramon; Johnny DeJesus, Elementary Teacher of the Year; Walter Benavides, Secondary Teacher of the Year; and Ward Pendleton, Rotary Club President-Elect. (more…)

FORT BEND ISD ELECTS TRUSTEES

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 23rd 2013

Two Fort Bend ISD Trustees were re-elected on May 11 and were sworn in at the May 20 Board meeting. Jim Rice and Dave Rosenthal will serve three-year terms for Position 3 and Position 7, respectively.

The Board also elected officers for 2013-2014 to include: Jim Rice, president; Susan Hohnbaum, vice-president; Bruce Albright, secretary; and Grayle James, assistant secretary.

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Child Advocates of Fort Bend Offers Week-Long Training Class

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 22nd 2013

July 29 to August 2 from 9am until 4pm daily, Child Advocates of Fort Bend is offering a week-long training class to train volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. This is the community’s last opportunity this year to complete the volunteer training class in a single week.

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Varsity Choir Sings National Anthem for Houston Astros

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 22nd 2013

The B.F. Terry High School Varsity Choir sang the National Anthem for the Houston Astros when they took on the Kansas City Royals. This is the 14th year the award-winning choir has been invited to sing for the Astros. The choir will also sing the anthem for the Sugar Land Skeeters on May 30 when the school’s varsity basketball team will be honored for clinching the state championship title. Choir director at Terry is Rhonda Klutts and principal is Dr. Vera Wehring.

Photo by Denise Adams

B.F. Terry High School Announces Athletes of the Year

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 22nd 2013

Corynn Acuff and Eugene Wright were named B.F. Terry High School’s Athletes of the Year. The announcement was made at the school’s annual Spring Fling celebrating athletes from all sports.

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Texana Center Receives Texas Education Agency

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 21st 2013

Texana Center received notice that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has approved the Children’s Center for Autism as an accredited non-public school site. The TEA awarded this designation following a site visit to determine if the program met their eligibility criteria.

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Local Dentist Named President of the Greater Houston Dental Society

Fort Bend Texas News
Posted May 21st 2013

Dr. Randal Glenn of Fort Bend Dental Associates was installed on May 16th, 2013 as the President of the Greater Houston Dental Society (GHDS) founded over one hundred years ago. The GHDS is the local component of the Texas Dental Association (TDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA), and is the fourth largest local component society in the United States with a current membership of over 1,600. Their members are committed to providing the highest quality of oral health care to the Greater Houston community and are dedicated to the principles of ethics, professional advancement, and advocacy. The GHDS promotes public and professional oral-health education and strives to provide the most up-to-date information available in their profession so that local dentists can stay connected with what’s happening in the field of dentistry.

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