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HOUSTON — Eight people have been arrested in connection with a large-scale organized theft ring that allegedly stole more than 100,000 gallons of diesel fuel from gas stations across the Houston region. Eight suspects remain at large.
Teens entering grades nine through 12 are invited to take a break from the regular routine and enjoy a “YA Game Night” at George Memorial Library on Thursdays, June 1 and 15, from 6 to 7 p.m., in Room 2C.
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.
Kendleton Mayor Darryl Humphrey has made the 30-minute trip to Rosenberg and back dozens of times over the past three years to wash vehicles at $30 a pop — all at taxpayers expense.
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.
Sports
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.
Local pitchers dominated the District 20-5A All-District awards with Fulshear senior Tyler Schumann and Lamar Consolidated senior Jonathan Anders securing Co-MVP honors in District 20-5A baseball on Monday.
HOUSTON — The Fulshear Chargers’ season ended on Friday in a one-game eliminator against the La Porte Bulldogs, falling 2-0.
RICHMOND — The George Ranch Longhorns aimed to enhance their physicality as a football team, integrate new talent, and foster stronger familial bonds during the spring offseason, which concluded with Thursday’s spring scrimmage.
We are down to eight teams in each respective regional bracket with many local teams attempting to get one game closer to a state title.
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Chance of Rain: 45%
Sunrise: 06:24:18 AM
Sunset: 08:17:46 PM
Humidity: 72%
Wind: E @ 7 mph
UV Index: 11
Tuesday Night
Mainly clear skies. Low 67F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 18%
Sunrise: 06:24:02 AM
Sunset: 08:18:18 PM
Humidity: 64%
Wind: ESE @ 9 mph
UV Index: 11
Wednesday Night
Clear skies. Low 67F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 9%
Sunrise: 06:23:48 AM
Sunset: 08:18:50 PM
Humidity: 63%
Wind: ESE @ 10 mph
UV Index: 11
Thursday Night
Generally fair. Low 69F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 10%
Sunrise: 06:23:36 AM
Sunset: 08:19:21 PM
Humidity: 63%
Wind: ESE @ 8 mph
UV Index: 11
Friday Night
A few clouds. Low around 70F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 35%
Sunrise: 06:23:24 AM
Sunset: 08:19:52 PM
Humidity: 64%
Wind: SE @ 7 mph
UV Index: 11
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 71F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 48%
Sunrise: 06:23:15 AM
Sunset: 08:20:21 PM
Humidity: 66%
Wind: NNE @ 6 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy skies. Scattered thunderstorms during the evening. Low around 70F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 58%
Sunrise: 06:23:06 AM
Sunset: 08:20:50 PM
Humidity: 70%
Wind: N @ 6 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Monday Night
Scattered thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy skies overnight. Low 69F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.
Community
The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office has demanded the city of Kendleton cease its excessive and possibly illegal billing of a local RV park for its water usage or provide the ordinance that allows it.
In its 34 year history, Cast Theatrical Company has never sold out an entire production before opening weekend.
The last meeting of the year for the Garden Club of Richmond took place in the home of Courtney Raska, 2022-23 president of the club.
Hello laid-back gardeners. You are probably starting to see caterpillars on your vegetables and ornamentals. I wanted to give you a heads-up on stinging caterpillars. In general, they are fuzzy, and they hide under leaves, in our foliage and can drop down from trees. They are not aggressive …
The Richmond City Commission approved a Residential Rental Property Registration ordinance September 2022, effective January 1, 2023. This action follows what surrounding cities have had in place primarily to know property owner and implement public safety for residents.
In Our Schools
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…
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The Richmond/Rosenberg Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets on Thursday, June 1, at 7 p…
The Randle Lions Theatre Dept. and the Randle Royals Dance Team will host TaDa! Theatre and …
Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library will present an introductory demonstrati…
Needville Global Methodist Church will hold its 31st annual fish fry fundraiser from 4-7 p.m…
It’s that time again! Anyone who can spare some time, please sign up to donate blood on Thur…
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.
Crime
A Fort Bend County grand jury returned indictments against eight individuals this month for a variety of felony offenses.