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Gov. Greg Abbott late last week warned lawmakers to be prepared for several special sessions to pass a tax reform bill that he will accept, as well as a school voucher plan that failed to pass during the regular session.
Taral Patel, the former Chief of Staff for Fort Bend County Judge KP George and former Biden-Harris Presidential Appointee, has announced his candidacy to serve as Fort Bend County Commissioner for Precinct 3 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, & YouTube.
Rosenberg Animal Control officers and local activists are at odds after activists allege abuse and neglect by the department concerning a feral cat taken from a Brazos St. residence in April.
ROSENBERG — Rosenberg city officials awarded a $2.17 million bid from Hassell Construction Group LLC out of Houston to provide headworks and replace the mechanical bar screen for Wastewater Treatment Plant 1A at 2700 Ave. A.
Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen Turner will host the State of the Fort Bend County Tax Office Town Hall Meeting on May 10 at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds Building B, 4310 SH 36 South in Rosenberg.
Sports
Terry alumna Brandi Juarez is riding high as part of the now two-time defending Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Champion Prairie View A&M University Lady Panthers.
RICHMOND — Building a program from scratch is no easy task, but the coaches at Randle Athletics have wasted no time making a name for themselves within their respective districts.
CYPRESS — Foster tennis player Sam Petrosky kept herself busy during the offseason by securing first place in girls’ singles at the Kings’ Court Magical May Open in Cypress on Sunday.
WHARTON – Athletes from Wharton County Junior College’s three sports teams were recognized during the Spring 2023 semester for outstanding efforts both on and off the playing field.
RICHMOND — The Randle Lions are setting their sights on a playoff berth as they focus on the development of a young and athletic roster during the spring season.
ROSENBERG — The Lamar Consolidated Mustangs took the field for the final time this spring on Monday, focusing on the development of the quarterback and pass rushers.
Community
To continue helping local students achieve their dreams of furthering their education, Fort Bend County Farm Bureau awarded a $1,000 scholarship to graduating Needville HS senior Jodi Kalinowski at their May board meeting.
Looking for a refreshing movie to kick off summer? Take a trip under the sea and follow Ariel and her friends down to the bottom of the ocean.
The butler didn’t do it this time.
Hello, laid-back gardeners, I apologize for the confusion, however, last Sunday’s article on Stinging Caterpillars ran on Tuesday, May 30th. So, today is on another topic that we need to be aware of, dangerous plants that grow in Texas.
Adults and teens (age 14 and up) who enjoy the challenge of completing jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, or Sudoku, are invited to the Albert George Branch Library’s Puzzle Club that will meet on Tuesday, June 6, from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 9230 Gene…
This is the 32nd year for the Czech Kolache Klobase Festival scheduled for Sat., June 10, at Riverside Hall in East Bernard, located about 45 miles southwest of Houston on U.S. 90-A.
In its 34 year history, Cast Theatrical Company has never sold out an entire production before opening weekend.
Crime
The culprit who torched the Fort Bend County Probation Office in Richmond in April covered his tracks pretty well. The only thing arson investigators had to go on was a grainy image caught on security camera. That didn’t deter Fort Bend County Fire Marshal Justin Jurek and his staff.
Chance of Rain: 100%
Sunrise: 06:23:13 AM
Sunset: 08:20:58 PM
Humidity: 97%
Wind: NNE @ 5 mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Monday Night
Thunderstorms during the evening will give way to cloudy skies after midnight. Low 67F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 100%.
Chance of Rain: 62%
Sunrise: 06:23:06 AM
Sunset: 08:21:26 PM
Humidity: 76%
Wind: ENE @ 5 mph
UV Index: 11
Tuesday Night
A few clouds from time to time. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 67F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 23%
Sunrise: 06:23:01 AM
Sunset: 08:21:53 PM
Humidity: 69%
Wind: NW @ 4 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 69F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 10%
Sunrise: 06:22:56 AM
Sunset: 08:22:20 PM
Humidity: 64%
Wind: W @ 6 mph
UV Index: 11
Thursday Night
A mostly clear sky. Low 72F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 14%
Sunrise: 06:22:53 AM
Sunset: 08:22:46 PM
Humidity: 61%
Wind: WSW @ 6 mph
UV Index: 11
Friday Night
Clear skies with a few passing clouds. Low 72F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 8%
Sunrise: 06:22:52 AM
Sunset: 08:23:11 PM
Humidity: 62%
Wind: SSW @ 12 mph
UV Index: 11
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 74F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 06:22:52 AM
Sunset: 08:23:35 PM
Humidity: 62%
Wind: SSW @ 11 mph
UV Index: 11
Sunday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Low 74F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
- Lemonade Day
- Calling all Needville seniors
- Fido Fest
- German Society
- VFW car show set for April 22
- Rosenberg annual citywide garage sale is April 29
- Touch a truck!
- Library’s culinary book club to discuss Brussel Spouts and cabbage April 19
- Rainbow Room fundraiser set for April 24
- Holy Rosary plans annual Easter egg hunt
- Church fundraiser
- German Society
- Easter egg hunt
- 2023 Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony set for March 29
- KC crawfish boil fundraiser set for Saturday, April 29
- Rosenberg's FISH-tastic Tournament is March 25
- American Legion to meet
- Lunches of Love
- Richmond Farmers Market
- Lenten fish fries
Education
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host the 2023 State of Higher Education on Friday, June 9, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Safari Texas Ranch.
Lamar Consolidated ISD trustees voted to give faculty and staff pay raises, starting next fall.
Early voting is underway in local school board and city council races.
ROSENBERG — Over the course of three days, six students in the Welding Technology program at Texas State Technical College’s Fort Bend County campus participated in the recent SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference in Houston.
Only a few days remain to register children for kindergarten for the 2023- 2024 school year at Needville Elementary. Deadline is April 7, and all registration must be completed online. Visit www.needvilleisd.com and click on “Schools” at the top of the page, then scroll down to “Needville El…
Two Needville ISD trustees are up for reelection in the May 6 General Election, with one having drawn an opponent. Board Vice President Kim Janke is being challenged for his Position 6 seat on the board by Tyler Bridges. Board President Chris Janicek is unopposed for his Position 7 seat.
Lamar Consolidated ISD voters will have their chance to vote on three district seats, including one vacancy, in the May 6 school board election.
In Our Schools
Health
The Richmond/Rosenberg Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets on Thursday, June 1, at 7 p.m. in meeting in Room 105, the Gathering Room, at St. John’s UMC in Richmond, 400 Jackson St.
SUGAR LAND — Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is celebrating 25 years of service to Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. Methodist Health Center – Sugar Land opened in March 1998. It was the first time the Houston Methodist system launched a new community hospital. It opened with 22 …
SUGAR LAND— Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital welcomeed board-certified hematologist oncologist Nabeel K. Shalan, M.D. to Houston Methodist Oncology Partners at Sugar Land.
SUGAR LAND — Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital welcomed board-certified neurologist, Darine Kassar, M.D. to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates.
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is excited to announce that Southwest Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates has become part of Houston Methodist Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates, joining Rosalyn Miller, D.O., Elizabeth Mosier M.D., and Michelle Shan Jiang, M.D.