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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.

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

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.

Day
Temp
Sat
74°
94°
Sat
94°/74°
Scattered strong thunderstorms. Lows overnight in the mid 70s.

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%.

Sun
74°
96°
Sun
96°/74°
A few clouds. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the mid 70s.

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.

Mon
74°
96°
Mon
96°/74°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the mid 70s.

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.

Tue
76°
96°
Tue
96°/76°
Plenty of sun. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the mid 70s.

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.

Wed
77°
98°
Wed
98°/77°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s and lows in the upper 70s.

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.

Thu
78°
99°
Thu
99°/78°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s and lows in the upper 70s.

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.

Fri
77°
100°
Fri
100°/77°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs 98 to 102F and lows in the upper 70s.

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.

Education

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.

Health

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 …