News
Almost two dozen senior citizens in Kendleton demand to know when they will get back into the Leroy Dorsey Senior Citizens Center, or a new one.
The City of Rosenberg has appointed Daryl Maretka as the new fire chief, according to an official announcement made by City Manager John Maresh.
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.
Richmond business owners and residents are invited to join Mayor Becky Haas at the Central Fort Bend Chamber’s annual State of the City of Richmond on June 14.
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.
Sports
SUGAR LAND — Constellation Field hosted the Greater Houston Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Games on Tuesday, featuring numerous local favorites giving their all in their high school uniforms for one last time.
ROSENBERG — Fostering a selfless team dynamic and skill improvement took center stage during a successful spring offseason for the Terry Rangers football team, according to Head Coach Darnell Jackson.
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.
Community
Hello LBGs, I hope all had a great 4th of July celebration.
WHO: Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Commissioner Dexter L. McCoy, Congressman Pete Olson, the Exchange Club of Sugar Land, the Missouri City/Sugar Land Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Christ Church Sugar Land, and the Alexander Hodge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Fort Bend County Libraries will present a free, musical performance, “The Thrill of the Orchestra,” by the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra, on Saturday, June 24, from 11-noon, in the Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond.
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.
Crime
Dewayne Cook
Chance of Rain: 45%
Sunrise: 06:22:48 AM
Sunset: 08:23:10 PM
Humidity: 80%
Wind: S @ 11 mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Saturday Night
Scattered thunderstorms, some strong during the evening, will give way to partly cloudy skies after midnight. Damaging winds and large hail with some storms. Low 74F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 9%
Sunrise: 06:22:48 AM
Sunset: 08:23:34 PM
Humidity: 66%
Wind: SSW @ 12 mph
UV Index: 11
Sunday Night
Generally fair. Low 74F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 13%
Sunrise: 06:22:49 AM
Sunset: 08:23:57 PM
Humidity: 66%
Wind: S @ 13 mph
UV Index: 11
Monday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 74F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 13%
Sunrise: 06:22:51 AM
Sunset: 08:24:19 PM
Humidity: 63%
Wind: S @ 15 mph
UV Index: 11
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear skies. Low 76F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.
Chance of Rain: 8%
Sunrise: 06:22:55 AM
Sunset: 08:24:40 PM
Humidity: 60%
Wind: SSW @ 14 mph
UV Index: 11
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 77F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.
Chance of Rain: 8%
Sunrise: 06:23 AM
Sunset: 08:25 PM
Humidity: 59%
Wind: S @ 14 mph
UV Index: 11
Thursday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Low 78F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 8%
Sunrise: 06:23:07 AM
Sunset: 08:25:19 PM
Humidity: 58%
Wind: SSW @ 13 mph
UV Index: 11
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 77F. Winds S at 10 to 15 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.