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“I consider our agency to be amongst the most professional and I take pride in the work my staff has done to receive this coveted award,” said Pct. 1 Constable Chad Norvell. “We’re also proud to be the first county-level agency in Fort Bend County to be accredited.”
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The Parks and Recreation Board, along with Richmond’s Historical Commission, are evaluating artistic renderings of historical places or structures, as a central design theme to wrap these traffic signal boxes. https://wix.to/dZ4Apmk
Opportunities are available for more than 50 campuses and nine departments, including nursing, teaching, counseling, librarians, and special education assessment. All job applicants are encouraged to bring several copies of their resume as they meet one-on-one with Human Resources Recruiters. https://wix.to/qWbY1de
(LAMAR CISD) - Educators interested in joining Lamar Consolidated ISD are invited to attend the Lamar CISD Teacher Job Fair on Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Foster High School, 400 FM 723 in Richmond. Recently, Lamar CISD was classified as a hypergrowth district in a 2024 demographic re...
According to the Sugar Land Police Department, last year more than 113,000 Texans had their identity stolen. “One of the ways crooks can do this is by filing your taxes for you,” officials said. “That's right, criminals can file taxes in your name and have the tax return sent to them.”
(FORT BEND COUNTY) – According to the Sugar Land Police Department, last year more than 113,000 Texans had their identity stolen. “One of the ways crooks can do this is by filing your taxes for you,” officials said. “That's right, criminals can file taxes in your name and have the tax return...
The NGWSD Conference features a lineup of distinguished speakers, each recognized for their contributions to the world of sports.
(KATY ISD) – Katy ISD’s Morton Ranch High School will host the National Girls and Women in Sports Day Conference on Monday, Feb. 19, marking the school’s third consecutive year as the chosen venue for the event. The conference will take place at the school’s performing arts center, 21000 Fra...
“Music is a way for students to express their complex emotions and it provides an outlet for them to convey their feelings in a safe and artistic way.”
(KATY ISD) – Obra D. Tompkins High School’s Head Choir Director, Christian De la Cruz, has recently been announced as a finalist for this year’s H-E-B Excellence in Education Award. De la Cruz’s nomination, which he achieved in only his second year in his current position, speaks to the posi...
KVS online classes are available for incoming ninth grade and current high school students enrolled in Katy ISD and are a way for secondary students to acquire graduation credits.
(KATY ISD) – On Thursday, Feb. 1, Katy ISD Virtual School will begin registration for the Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. KVS online classes are available for incoming ninth grade and current high school students enrolled in Katy ISD and are a way for secondary students to acquir...
FBCSO has partnered with the local mental health authority, Texana, to establish the CCD, which embeds mental health professionals in 911 call center to assist in answering low-risk mental health calls that do not require a law enforcement response.
The Freedom Shrine is an educational display and collection of the most important and historic American documents, including the Declaration of Independence, Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, the Constitution of the United States and the Gettysburg Address.
The public can support Katy ISD FFA students through auction and barn sale purchases, along with add-on donations via in-person or online.
(KATY ISD) – The Katy Independent School District FFA Livestock Show has been a cornerstone for students to showcase their talents in the field of agriculture. This year marks the 81st edition of this event, and the district is again collaborating with the Katy Rodeo Committee. The festivities are...
Justice, recognized as the top-ranked player in the state of Texas and the 7th ranked recruit in the class of 2024 by ESPN, has earned this accolade through her outstanding performance on the court.
(KATY ISD) –Justice Carlton, a standout athlete from Seven Lakes High School, has been selected to the McDonald's All-American Team. Her selection is a tremendous honor, granted to only 24 players nationwide, and reflects Justice’s “extraordinary skills, unwavering dedication and exceptional w...
Families are encouraged to enjoy some of the most popular events that the Sugar Land community has to offer.
(SUGAR LAND) - The Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department recently announced its 2024 community events lineup. Families are encouraged to enjoy some of the most popular events that the Sugar Land community has to offer. For more information about events or to become an event sponsor, contact Sug...
Two FBISD champions will advance to the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee, scheduled for March 23, hosted by Houston Community College.
(FORT BEND ISD) – Fort Bend ISD will hold its district Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Fort Settlement Middle School, 5440 Elkins Road in Sugar Land. The Bee will begin at 9 a.m. and last until approximately 12:30 p.m. Check-in for competitors will be at 8 a.m. Any competitor arriving after 8...
On the evening of Thursday, Jan. 25, Katy ISD held its Winter Graduation ceremony to celebrate the 113 students who were successful in meeting or exceeding their graduation requirements.
(KATY ISD) – On the evening of Thursday, Jan. 25, Katy ISD held its Winter Graduation ceremony to celebrate the 113 students who were successful in meeting or exceeding their graduation requirements. "We extend our warmest congratulations to the winter graduates of Katy ISD. Your tireless dedicati...
A total of 18 packages of meat, including steaks, brisket and pork chitterlings, were found in the car. It was determined that the meat was stolen from various grocery stores in Katy and the Houston area.
(ROSENBERG) – Rosenberg police arrested two men after a traffic stop on a vehicle reported stolen out of College Station reveled more than $500 in stolen meat from Katy and Houston-area grocery stores. On Tuesday, Jan. 23, Rosenberg Police K9 Officer Manriquez conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle...
A district is classified as fast-growth when an elementary school zone has between 150 to 300 new home starts every year. If an elementary school attendance zone has more than 300 new home starts annually, then it is classified as hypergrowth.
(LAMAR CISD) – This week the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees hosted a workshop to discuss annual growth and a demographic report presented by Zonda Education, which identified trends that significantly exceed “fast-growth,” and place the district in a unique category of “hypergrowth.” A distr...
Children at Risk evaluated 1,311 public schools in the Greater Houston Area based on student achievement, school performance and student growth for middle and elementary schools – with the addition of college readiness for high schools.
The primary objective of the forum was to address critical safety and security challenges facing interscholastic athletics and after-school activities, providing a platform for the exchange of best practices.
“It is an honor to achieve Accreditation status, this award reaffirms the police department’s commitment to professional policing services for our community," said Police Chief Jeff Craig.
The district’s calendar development process begins in the fall and includes a collaborative process that involves feedback from a cross section of stakeholders, such as parents, teachers, staff, interested community members and students.
Full-time county employees will receive six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child.
Rental properties within the City of Rosenberg, such as homes, duplexes and apartments located within the city limits, are now required to be registered. Existing rental properties must be registered, and the license fee paid, by March 31, 2024.
Group Leaders work as members of the Extended Learning team to provide a safe environment for school-age students before and after school, while engaging them in developmentally appropriate activities.
(FORT BEND ISD) – The Fort Bend ISD Extended Learning Department is hosting a job fair to hire Group Leaders Thursday, Feb. 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Extended Learning Department, located at 550 Julie Rivers Drive, Suite 200 in Sugar Land. Group Leaders work as members of the Extended ...
As a District of Innovation, authorized under House Bill 1842, Katy ISD has the flexibility to obtain exemptions from certain provisions in the Texas Education Code that allow changes to the instructional calendar.
(KATY ISD) – During this week’s monthly board meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 instructional calendar. The 2025-2026 calendar includes the following key dates: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025: First Day of School Friday, May 15, 2026: Last Day of School for Seniors Thursda...
Beginning the week of Feb. 2nd, one time per week, recycling collection will begin on either Thursday or Friday, based upon each resident’s second waste collection day of each week.
(STAFFORD) - Beginning Feb. 1 and 2 the City of Stafford will begin recycling collection services provided by the current waste collection services provider, GFL Environmental. New 18-gallon bins will be delivered to Stafford residents during the week of Jan. 22 – 26. Beginning the week of Feb. 2n...
Items of special interest at this book sale include jazz CDs (Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Thelonious Monk), religious studies and inspirational books, literature anthologies and collectible sets.
(FORT BEND COUNTY) - The Friends of the University Branch Library will host a Winter Book Sale on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Meeting Room 1 of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. People who love books, people who love bargains, and people...
The portraits were given to Memory Project in November. In return, the students received a video of the children opening the paintings so they could see their reactions. For some of the children, this artwork will be one of their only personal belongings.
(FORT BEND ISD) – Elkins High School art students created heartfelt portraits as special keepsakes for underprivileged children in Colombia. The FBISD students partnered with Memory Project, a non-profit that connects youth around the world through art to build cultural understanding and spread in...
Ongoing erosion along the river has the potential in the future to threaten 700,000 residents, businesses and critical infrastructure near the river.
(SUGAR LAND) - Sugar Land City Council recently approved a resolution for a $28 million grant application to the Texas Water Development Board to support the Brazos River Riverbank Erosion Mitigation Project. Ongoing erosion along the river has the potential in the future to threaten 700,000 residen...
Each Glover student received a new backpack filled with school supplies after Fluor donated more than $10,000 to the district’s Collaborative Communities Shared Dreams program.
(FORT BEND ISD) – Fluor Corporation employees distributed backpacks to students at Glover Elementary, thanks to a generous donation by the organization. Each Glover student received a new backpack filled with school supplies after Fluor donated more than $10,000 to the district’s Collaborative C...
According to the College Board, this award recognizes schools that have either reached 50 percent or higher female examinee representation in one or both AP computer science courses, or whose percentage of female examinees met or exceeded the school's overall female population.
(KATY ISD) – Katy ISD’s Morton Ranch High School has been honored with the prestigious College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for the 2022–23 school year. This marks the second time the school has received this award. According to the College Board, this award recognizes scho...
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