After 7 months of renovation, Fort Bend Family Health Center (FBFHC) reopened the doors of its flagship Richmond Center. Patients were welcomed into the newly remolded facility that now features stone and tile interiors, cutting-edge equipment, and comfortable waiting areas and exam rooms.

During the renovation process, FBFHC patients continued to receive quality services in mobile buildings across the street from the 400 Austin Street location. Many patients stayed with Fort Bend Family Health Center during the transition because they liked the care they received. “I’ve been going to Fort Bend Family Health Center for 5 years because of Dr. Robertson. He provides excellent service,” said Tamintris Robinson. (more…)

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For more than two decades, Fort Bend County has accrued national accolades for economic development, job growth and quality of life. Newly released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) continues the trend, reporting that Fort Bend County ranks eighth for employment growth out of the 323 largest counties in the United States for the third quarter of 2011.

Fort Bend County, located in southeast Texas and part of the ten-county Greater Houston Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), is forecast to continue to lead the region in job creation, averaging more than 3% growth per year through 2015. The projection from Woods & Poole Economics is complemented by data from The Brookings Institution, which earlier this year named the Houston MSA as North America’s fastest growing metro area. (more…)

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Six Memorial Hermann hospitals recently earned the distinguished recognition of being named among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare.

This is the fourth time Memorial Hermann Northwest, Memorial Hermann Southeast, Memorial Hermann Southwest and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands hospitals have been recognized with this honor.  Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital have made the list two times.  Additionally, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital have been recognized in the past. (more…)

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Coldwell Banker United is once again involved with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.  The realtors will be walking on May 12 in a city-wide walk supporting this cause.  Coldwell Banker United has been involved for many years and has donated over $1.6 million dollars to the American Cancer Society. (more…)

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AlphaGraphics, a leading print visual communications and marketing services company, has opened its newest business center in the Sugar Land area. The business center, which is located at 10581 S. Highway 6, Ste 113, offers state-of-the-art solutions for a complete range of marketing and communications requirements, including full service digital and large format printing, design services, mailing and one-to-one marketing services, promotional products and digital archiving.

The new AlphaGraphics business center is independently owned and operated by Cheryl & Randy Nicholson. Before opening this business center, Nicholson owned and operated Nicholson Construction Company. (more…)

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The Houston Business Journal (HBJ) recently named Sugar Land among the healthiest employers in the region.

Sugar Land was awarded second place for employers with 500-1,499 employees at HBJ’s first Healthiest Employers awards luncheon on March 1. Verizon Wireless edged out Sugar Land for first place.

Indiana-based Healthiest Employer LLC ranked the companies based on their culture and leadership commitment, communications and marketing, foundational components, report and analysis and strategic planning. The scores were then divided into categories based on the size of the company for HBJ’s Healthiest Employers list. (more…)

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Denim destination sold 4.8 million pairs of jeans last year

Denim destination and specialty retailer Buckle announces that it will be opening a newly remodeled store at First Colony Mall in Sugar Land, TX on Monday, April 2.

Known for its unique mix of on-trend clothing, shoes, and accessories, Buckle caters to style-conscious men and women who seek to express their individuality through fashion. Buckle carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the
company’s exclusive brand, BKE, along with Big Star, Big Star Vintage, Rock Revival, MEK Denim, Miss Me, Buffalo, Reclaim, Silver Jeans, 7 for all Mankind, and Division E. To help guests complete their looks, Buckle offers tops, footwear, and accessories from popular lifestyle labels including BKE Boutique, Buckle Black, Affliction, RVCA, Sinful, Daytrip, Archaic, Roar, OBEY, 7 Diamonds, Billabong, Hurley, Fossil, and Fox. In all, Buckle represents more than 100 fashion brands in its stores and online at buckle.com. (more…)

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Local bakery brings unique dessert concept to community.

One-of-a-kind Nothing Bundt Cakes − purveyors of nostalgic yet refreshingly modern Bundt cakes − is spreading its wholesome goodness to Sugar Land. The newest bakery is located at 1531 Highway 6, Suite 125 in Mody Plaza between Highway 59 and Fluor Daniel.

Nothing Bundt Cakes reintroduces an old family favorite – the Bundt cake – with a fresh, clean look that appeals to all ages. Each cake features custom concept cake decorations that are smart, contemporary and fun, customized to enhance any occasion. Nothing Bundt Cakes offers customers a wide range of cake selections, from Bundtinis – single serving cakes – to the larger Bundts that serve up to 18 people and tiered cakes, which serve up to 26 people. (more…)

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The Skeeters are set to host an open audition for game day entertainment at Constellation Field. The auditions will take place Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Imperial Theathre in Sugar Land Town Square from 8:30am-5 pm. Those who audition will be competing for the opportunity to work for the Skeeters in key positions and the chance to perform at Historic Opening Day on April 26 and other games throughout the season.

“With the opening of a new ball park comes the opportunity to give a stage and an audience to all forms of entertainers,” said Tom Gorman, Executive Producer for the Sugar Land Skeeters. “Not only are we trying to fill traditional baseball positions, like public address announcers and national anthem singers, but we are also looking for all sorts of entertainers and personalities. We are very curious to see what talents Sugar Land and the greater Houston area can bring to the stadium.”

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The Breast Center at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (MSLH) welcomes Maria Socci, RN, to our Breast Care Team. Maria will serve as our Breast Care Navigator, a resource expert who will help guide breast cancer patients through the emotional and complex journey from diagnosis through survivorship.  Socci is a registered nurse with specialty training in oncology. (more…)

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Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land and the Fort Bend County Women’s Center want to know, “Are you ready to ‘See the USA in Your Classic Chevrolet’ at the Women’s Center’s annual 50’s and 60’s bash, Boogie 2012”? Tickets are available online at www.fortbendwomenscenter.org or by calling the Women’s Center’s office at 281-344-5750. This year’s event will be held at the Stafford Centre on Saturday, March 31, from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. (more…)

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The recent completion of Sugar Land Regional Airport’s (SLRA) Taxilane Juliett creates up to seven sites for corporate hangars, facilities estimated to provide $700,000 per year from leases and fuel sales.

The majority of the 10-acre $7.8 million project was funded by a Federal Aviation Administration grant administered by the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Aviation Division.  The Sugar Land airport’s share of the project was just over 10 percent. (more…)

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Green Café Management and GJR Partners are pleased to announce plans to open a third and fourth Ruggles Green restaurant in the Greater Houston area during the next six months. The first location will be in the Heights and is scheduled to open in early May. A substantial renovation of the old 11th Street Café will begin in January. The focus is to maintain the charm of the historical old building, modernize the interior, while bringing it up to Ruggles Green standards for Green Certification. In addition, emphasis will be placed on delivering high-quality local and organic food as well as excellent service, all of which Ruggles Green customers have grown to expect. The second restaurant is being constructed in Sugar Land and is scheduled to open in early July. Located in Sugar Land’s Town Square, this location will have an expansive patio designed to be family friendly. Other amenities include a private room for special events, easily accessible parking, and reserved spaces for take-out orders. (more…)

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Ellen Kendall joins First Colony Mall as the new marketing manager for the property. Ms. Kendall brings more than 15 years of experience to the position, including serving as marketing manager for a 1.5-million square foot super-regional mall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

“We are pleased to bring Ellen on board as marketing manager for the shopping center. Her background includes not only experience handling marketing for a shopping center, but also tourism, event planning and involvement in the community, so she is an ideal fit for First Colony Mall,” says Donna Molho, general manager for the shopping center. (more…)

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The Sugar Land Skeeters have obtained the Atlantic League negotiating rights of seven players in the Atlantic League Expansion Draft Friday. Most notable from the list are former major league pitchers Logan Kensing and Josh Banks.

“We are excited about the results of the draft,” said Gary Gaetti, Manager of the Sugar Land Skeeters. “We wanted to focus on obtaining the best talent available. All of these guys have at least Triple A experience. ” (more…)

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Planned Community Developers, Ltd. (PCD) is pleased to announce Sugar Land Town Square’s newest eatery, BLU, is now open for business. BLU is a sophisticated boutique restaurant and lounge serving a blend of Euro-Asian cuisine and street foods from all over the world.

Menu selections include small bites, tapas, dumplings, soups, salads, main plates, rice, noodles and a wide range of Thai variations. BLU’s experienced Executive Chef Junnajet “Jett” Hurapan and his wife, Pastry Chef Jiraporn Hurapan, prepare all dishes in-house using fresh and local ingredients. Their mission is for diners to savor innovative culinary creations, delicacies and delicious libations. Patrons will enjoy performances ranging from late night DJ’s, conga drum players, bands and soloists. (more…)

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The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) and The Fred & Mabel R. Parks Youth Ranch held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, December 3^rd, 2011 dedicating the new recreation center made possible by the 2011 FBJSL Charity Ball’s proceeds. Parks Youth Ranch was established to address an identified gap in services for abused, at risk and homeless youth in Fort Bend County. In February 2011 the 90-day emergency youth shelter and counseling center opened and is serving youth between the ages of 13 to 17 years of age. The ranch houses three facilities: The George Counseling Center, a temporary shelter and a new recreation center. Referrals come from Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Juvenile Probation or the community. (more…)

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In 2010 Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (MSLH) was the first to bring robotic surgery to Fort Bend County and recently MSLH expanded on that technology with an upgrade to the da Vinci^® SI Surgical Robot which includes fluorescence imaging technology. The da Vinci SI Surgical Robot allows surgeons to see and assess anatomy better than the naked eye, further enhancing the unmatched vision, precision and control of surgical robotics. (more…)

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Registration for the Sugar Land Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy ends Jan. 13.  The 10-week course begins Jan. 19, with students meeting once a week from 7-10 p.m.

While learning about the challenges faced by police officers, laws affecting citizens, the judicial system and emergency management, participants personally interact with officers, detectives and other personnel in a nontraditional law enforcement setting. (more…)

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In the past couple years, many people have walked by, peered in the window, knocked on the door or walked away. Some have walked across the street asking those in other stores on Morton Street in Downtown Richmond, “Is the Studio of Richmond shop open?” The response has been,  “We do not think so.”

However, this well-kept secret, this store is open, by appointment only, except on Saturday afternoons. Those who do make the call and visit are overwhelmingly surprised at the treasures they find, such as fine china, unique gift ideas, silver and gold jewelry, Lamar Consolidated ISD school charms, pewter college items, specialty candles and creams, Harmony Kingdom collections, Lenox place settings, Waterford crystal, sterling silver, a wide range of jewelry including pearls and gem stones,  specialty plates, fine linens, figurines by some of the top manufacturers, teapots, antiques, and so much more. (more…)

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New sports-themed restaurant features 71 TV screens

Planned Community Developers, Ltd. (PCD) is pleased to announce that Stadia Sports Grill is now open in Sugar Land Town Square. The sports-themed family restaurant offers an extensive menu featuring a variety of appetizers, wings, burgers, sandwiches, soups and entrees. (more…)

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Regus, the world’s largest provider of flexible workplaces, continues to invest in Texas and has announced the opening of a new full service business center at Three Sugar Creek Center in Sugar Land.  Regus now operates 11 locations in the greater Houston area.

“The way businesses are working continues to change as the number of mobile workers keeps increasing,” said Jeff Doughman, Regus’ Regional Vice President. “Businesses are looking for flexibility so that they can take advantage of new business opportunities in Houston or anywhere in the world.  As a result, the performance of our mature centers is strong and allows us to further invest in the growth of our network in central business districts as well as key suburban markets.” (more…)

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Sugar Land recently refinanced $9.4 million in bond issues, saving taxpayers $91,000 annually for the next nine years. The Series 2012 General Obligation and Refunding Bonds replace three existing bond issues and received a AAA rating from both Standard & Poor’s and Fitch Ratings. The AAA rating is the highest bond rating a municipal bond can carry and represents a bond with minimal risk due to the strong financial management practices of the City. (more…)

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Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (MSLH) has been recognized for outstanding performance in achieving 100 percent compliance in all of its 26 core measures for third quarter, 2011. Core measures are national standards that compare the quality of care that hospitals give patients.  (more…)

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Texana Center’s West Campus has been awarded LEED® Silver established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute.  The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED green building certification system is the foremost program for the design, construction and operation of green buildings. (more…)

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Sugar Land Town Square’s own Twenty-Two Fifty Interiors & Gifts recently expanded to twice its original size.  The interior design showroom and design studio, owned by mother-daughter team Teena and Lauren Caldwell, now boasts an extended space, which showcases an eclectic collection of furniture, gifts and accessories.  

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Exchange Club of Rosenberg hosted a Food Drive for Parks Youth Ranch during the month of November placing boxes at various local businesses.  The Exchange members took a van full of food to the Parks Youth Ranch the day before Thanksgiving.  Exchangite Tyrone Frederick said “I am glad we could help, as I feel sorry for any teenager without a home”.

Back Row R to L: Exchangites Tyrone Frederick and Alberto Gonzales with Park Youth Ranch Board Members Mike McGrath, Mark Eyring and Dick Hogan.

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Nina Schaefer was elected to the Texana Board of Trustees in October, 2011 and will represent Fort Bend County.  She is the proud sister of a client of Texana who has intellectual disabilities.  She has served on the board of Richmond State Supported Living Center Volunteer Services Council for a number of years.  Additionally, she has served on boards for many non-profit organizations, in her church, and has been active in community service organizations for many years.  Ms Schaefer graduated from Houston Baptist University with honors in two majors, English and Political Science.  She then graduated from South Texas College of Law and has been practicing law in Ft. Bend County for over 25 years.   Dianne Wilson, Texana Board of Trustees Chair said “Nina will be a great addition to the board and we are all looking forward to having her insight and working with her.”

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On behalf of City Council, Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen welcomed Oyster Creek Manor to the community at the Thursday, Oct. 27 building dedication for the assisted living and memory care facility. The building is the first phase in a project created by Wallace Bajjali Development Partners. (more…)

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Roger Boneno, a Business Coach in Sugar Land, Roger has 20 years as a successful business leader, with Executive experience in finance, marketing, team leadership, people planning, process improvement, M&A and management. Roger has worked with billion dollar companies like Shell Oil and YUM Brands, as well as dozens of privately owned businesses. He has an MBA in Marketing from the University of Sugar Land; a B.S. in Finance with Honors was recently awarded the National Business Coaching Excellence Award from among  hundreds of coaches at an awards banquet in Fort Lauderdale, FL. (more…)

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Rubina Syed, a member of the Relocation Team at Weichert Realtors in Sugar Land, has been named the top producer in Aliana for the third quarter of 2011. Syed has lived in Sugar Land for more than ten years, making her quite familiar with the numerous advantages to living in this booming region of the Houston metro area.

“Aliana is excited to recognize Rubina as the top producer for the third quarter,” said Linda Kilgore, Marketing Director for Aliana Development Company. “Enthusiastic Realtors like Rubina have helped us set new sales records for this year.” (more…)

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Planned Community Developers, Ltd. (PCD) announced today that Stadia Sports Grill will soon be added to the ever-growing list of tenants at Sugar Land Town Square. The sports-themed family restaurant will offer an extensive menu featuring a variety of appetizers, wings, burgers, sandwiches, soups and entrees. (more…)

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