Local News
A second Lamar Consolidated ISD board member has reservations about the district naming its new high school after the current superintendent. Read more
With the support of Representative Rick Miller (Fort Bend) the Texas House of Representatives has passed a series of bills to help victims of human trafficking and sexual assault. On April 10, 2019, HCR 35 was voted out of Public Health committee unanimously. The state of Texas has the 2nd m… Read more
The Lamar Consolidated ISD board of trustees officially named four new schools on Thursday, including the sixth high school in the district, which will bear the name of the current district superintendent. Read more
Fort Bend County Judge KP George campaigned on diversity and transparency in 2018. And that theme continued to be a part of his state of the county address. Read more
AUSTIN — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has appointed five Senators to serve on the powerful budget conference committee which is tasked with producing the final version of the state budget; the only piece of legislation lawmakers must constitutionally pass during a legislative session. Read more
The votes to name four new schools in Lamar Consolidated ISD is down to a handful of names, with a mix of former LCISD teachers and administrators, along with community leaders. Read more
A gate between Veranda and Williams Ranch subdivisions will remain open until a second access road can be completed, the developer told the Richmond City Commission. Read more
National News
National & International News
- North Korea's Kim arrives in Russia before summit with Putin
- Migrants fearful after hundreds arrested in Mexico raid
- Meeting with North Korean leader gives Putin more leverage
- East Texas man charged in 2016 shooting deaths of 2 women
- Armed border group shuts down camp at border in New Mexico
- White House announces more trade talks with China
- The Latest: Court conservatives seem OK with census question
- The Latest: London counter-terrorism team seeks images
- Houston high school's new dress code takes aim at parents
- Tech firm VMware faces DACA discrimination lawsuit
The Foster boy’s track team will send a large contingent to the regional meet after some strong performances at the District 23/24-5A Area Track and Field Championships on Thursday at Challenger Columbia Stadium in Webster. Read more
Lamar Consolidated High School junior Stanley Tucker struck out 11 of the 28 batters he faced on Thursday to help the Mustangs defeat the Terry Rangers 4-2. Read more
It was a frustrating night for the George Ranch baseball team, who was looking to get a big home win to stay in the hunt for a district championship. Read more
Ashleigh Rodriguez’ home run in the second inning was the first of 14 runs by the Terry High School Lady Rangers on Tuesday. Read more
Herald Videos
Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a hot item in the silent movies, but behind the scenes, things aren’t always as they appear on the big screen, and this is the story Inspiration Stage will explore in its upcoming musical “Singin’ in the Rain JR.” which opens April 26. Read more
With Easter about a week and a half away, there are only a few more opportunities to attend egg hunts and meet the Easter Bunny in Fort Bend County. Read more
RailFest, committee updates and a group photo are on the agenda for Rosenberg’s Main Street Advisory Board meeting. Read more
The Youth Services department at Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library will feature a special guest violinist from the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra for Story Time on Saturday, March 30, beginning at 10 a.m., in the meeting room of the library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Read more
The Fort Bend County Fair will hold its annual Fort Bend County Fair Crawfish Boil on Friday, April 12. Read more
Inspiration is a bit of cyclical phenomenon, and it’s one 10-year-old Faith Parle of Greatwood understands. Read more
Community Announcements
- Czech Heritage Society
- German Society
- Church fundraiser
- Tax office to close
- Fishy Fun Family Festival set for April 6
- Fair crawfish boil benefit is April 12
- Fort Bend County AARP meets March 28 for meal and games
- Wallis Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
- Church fundraiser
- Albert George Branch Library to reopen
- Barbecue fundraiser
- Free help available for drug addiction
- Mission and Martinis
