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The George Foundation awards over $20 million in Charitable Support in 2025

The George Foundation awards over $20 million in Charitable Support in 2025
Posted on Jan 28, 2026
The George Foundation recently announced that it provided more than $20 million in charitable support during 2025. In line with its charitable...
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Future of Education with TEA Commissioner Mike Morath

Future of Education with TEA Commissioner Mike Morath
Posted on Jan 28, 2026
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will host Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath for an exclusive luncheon focused on the future of...
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The George Foundation Appoints Sandra Compton as New CFO

The George Foundation Appoints Sandra Compton as New CFO
Posted on Jan 21, 2026
The George Foundation is pleased to announce Sandra Compton as our new Chief Financial Officer. Sandra brings more than 20 years of experience from...
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Child Advocates of Fort Bend Elevates Awareness During Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Elevates Awareness During Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Posted on Jan 14, 2026
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a light on the tragedy of human trafficking and the continued efforts to...
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Homeless Pet Placement League Announces The Ultimate “Tailgate” Party on January 24,...

Homeless Pet Placement League Announces The Ultimate “Tailgate” Party on January 24, 2026
Posted on Jan 14, 2026
Former rescue dog, Maxwell, now in his forever home, along with current foster kitties Garth Brooks and Sebastian, are ready to join Homeless Pet...
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Richmond Hires New Development Corporation Executive Director

Richmond Hires New Development Corporation Executive Director
Posted on Jan 7, 2026
The City of Richmond has announced the appointment of Lacie Chambers as the new Executive Director of the Development Corporation of Richmond...
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New Year – New Baby!

New Year – New Baby!
Posted on Jan 7, 2026
Welcome to 2026!  The first baby born in the new year from Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was Rowen Allen Reed.  He was born to parents...
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Local Nonprofits Receive Grants from 2025 Sugar Plum Market

Local Nonprofits Receive Grants from 2025 Sugar Plum Market
Posted on Dec 30, 2025
Fort Bend County, Texas: The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL), with the support of title sponsor Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, successfully...
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2025 POLAR PALOOZA Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center turns down the temps and turns up...

2025 POLAR PALOOZA Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center turns down the temps and turns up the fun for chills, thrills and winter skills Now through January 4th
Posted on Dec 16, 2025
The winter forecast is in, and it’s calling for flurries of fun, giggles galore, and zero need for snow boots! From now through January 4, Fort...
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Opinion Editorial: Representing Texas with Proven Leadership: House Representative Stan Ki...

Opinion Editorial: Representing Texas with Proven Leadership: House Representative Stan Kitzman, District 85
Posted on Dec 16, 2025
By: The Honorable Pete Olson, Former Congressman, Texas Congressional District 22 and State Committee Member, The Fort Bend Business Coalition On...
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Houston Methodist’s Dr. Choudhury Discusses Flu Season and How to Protect Yourself

Houston Methodist’s Dr. Choudhury Discusses Flu Season and How to Protect Yourself
Posted on Nov 25, 2025
As flu season ramps up, Dr. Tiyashi Choudhury, a board-certified primary care physician at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, is available to...
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Cross Creek West CURE-Ageous 5K Raises $20,000 for The IBC Network Foundation

Cross Creek West CURE-Ageous 5K Raises $20,000 for The IBC Network Foundation
Posted on Nov 19, 2025
The second annual CURE-Ageous 5K Fun Run broke records this year, raising $20,000 for The IBC Network Foundation. Approximately 350 runners, joggers...
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Lung Cancer Survivor Credits Early Detection for Saving Her Life After Surprise Diagnosis

Lung Cancer Survivor Credits Early Detection for Saving Her Life After Surprise Diagnosis
Posted on Nov 11, 2025
When Anne Sexton rushed to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s emergency room for painful swelling in her face, she never imagined the visit...
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Grab History by the Horns: George Ranch Frontier Days Saturday, November 15th

Grab History by the Horns: George Ranch Frontier Days Saturday, November 15th
Posted on Nov 5, 2025
See Cowboys in Action, Rare Birds, Children’s Entrepreneur Market and more! Come see how the west was won during a great day of Fall family fun on...
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Lamar CISD Voters Approve 2025 Bond Propositions

Lamar CISD Voters Approve 2025 Bond Propositions
Posted on Nov 5, 2025
Lamar Consolidated ISD is pleased to announce that area voters approved three of the four bond propositions on the district’s 2025 bond....
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recent from PUBLISHER'S PREVIEW The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year It’s often said this is “the most wonderful time of the year.”  Holiday gatherings with family and friends, planning for a new year, cooler temps – I tend to agree. In this final issue of 2023, we bring you some wonderful things.  First and foremost, the winners of our annual Readers’ Choice...
recent from On the Porch with Patti Ten Chicks and a Matt
Ten Chicks and a Matt By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher “Make good choices.”  The famous momma mantra I drilled into my babies’ psyche as they were growing up, and truth be told, still do today.  A solid adage in this momma’s humble opinion. This was preciously the theme as I packed a significant sized suitcase for a...
recent from FORT BEND STRONG The Spirit of Giving In Fort Bend ISD
The Spirit of Giving In Fort Bend ISD I am not going to talk about the Sugar Land 95.  I am not going to talk about VATRE.  I am not going to talk about school vouchers.  This column has never been about politics, and I am not going to start now.  I am going to talk about the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD).  I want to...
recent from NEWSWORTHY The George Foundation awards over $20 million in Charitable Support in 2025
The George Foundation awards over $20 million in Charitable Support in 2025 The George Foundation recently announced that it provided more than $20 million in charitable support during 2025. In line with its charitable mission of over 80-years in Fort Bend County, we continue to give to strengthen the health, education, and well-being of Fort Bend County residents. This charitable...
recent from FEATURES Lamar CISD Board Approves Namesakes for Six New Campuses
Lamar CISD Board Approves Namesakes for Six New Campuses At the December Board meeting, the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees approved six names for new campuses including elementary schools 35-38, middle school 7 and a future campus site. In the next phase, these elementary schools will be matched with the respective namesake. Namesakes selected include: Antonio...
recent from OUT & ABOUT FT. BEND September 2023– Out & About in the Heart of the Bend
September 2023– Out & About in the Heart of the Bend The Finest and Bravest Foundation of Sugar Land (FBFSL), an organization formed to support all of Sugar Land’s First Responders – Police, Fire and EMS – has announced their first annual event.  “Red & Blue United – A Sugar Land First Responders Tribute” is scheduled for Sunday, October 15th,...