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Residents of Brazos Lakes in south Fort Bend County will host a town hall meeting from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 4, to discuss their opposition to the proposed Fort Bend Toll Road/Signorelli-Austin Point alignment. The meeting will take place at the Guy Lodge Hall, located at George Ranch His…

During the recent city of Richmond Commission meeting, the city’s external auditor conveyed that the 2023 fiscal year financials garnered an unmodified or clean opinion, signifying the highest level of assurance attainable for a city.

Capitol Highlights

A former ally of House Speaker Dade Phelan announced last Thursday that he will run to replace him when lawmakers return to Austin in January for the 2025 legislative session, The Dallas Morning News reported.

'Round The Bend

At the City Council Meeting held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Rosenberg City Council passed ordinance No. 2024-14, which amends the Unified Development Code of the City of Rosenberg by adopting the 2023 National Electrical Code.

The rivalry between Dallas and Fort Worth started a long time ago. While the specific origins are unknown, several incidents occurred in the 1800’s that contributed to this ongoing competitiveness.

KATY — Many George Ranch Lady Longhorn track stars are heading to the Region III tournament this week after the team finished second overall in Friday’s Area meet at Katy Paetow High School.

Many Needville Blue Jays were honored in the District 25-4A awards this week following the program’s return to the playoffs.

CROSBY — Jesus Rivas Guzman emerged as Saturday’s hero for the Terry Rangers by scoring the lone goal in their area round matchup against Crosby, keeping their undefeated season alive.

FULSHEAR—Goose Creek Memorial avenged last season’s regional quarterfinal loss to the Fulshear Chargers with Friday’s 3-1 win in the area round to advance.

MONT BELVIEU — The Randle Lions’ first postseason run abruptly ended on Thursday as the Port Neches Groves Indians won in a 2-0 shutout at Barbers Hill High School.

Nature & Agriculture

Hello, laidback gardeners, Happy Easter to all. This past Monday the 25th was our full moon for March, also known as the Worm Moon. So, I thou…

The Texas AgriLife Extension Service is embarking on its long-range planning process, and it needs local input to make sure it is on track to best serve the needs of Fort Bend County.

Hello, laidback gardeners. This time of year, is also azalea blooming season. There are about 60 different azalea species and about 7000 different varieties. So, there is plenty for you to choose from for your area.

Embark on a journey of avian wonder! The Texas Master Naturalists invites the public for the 2024 Nature Day Seabourne Creek Park. The event is free and on Saturday April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Face painting, bird themed arts and crafts projects, an eclipse booth, avian educational talks …

GOOD AFTERNOON

All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed March 29-31, in observance of the …

The Barbara Jordan Youth Center in Needville will hold a barbecue cook-off on May 4 at Barba…

Parks Youth Ranch, 11614 FM 361 in Richmond, will host its annual Go Fish fundraiser from 10…

VFW Post 3903 in Rosenberg will pay tribute to Vietnam veterans from 10 a.m. until noon, Sat…

Education

The rains keep coming and the saws keep humming as Needville ISD continues the months-long process of recovering from damage left behind by the tornado- and hail-producing thunderstorms that blew through the area overnight on Friday, March 15.

It was already busy early in the morning on Friday, March 22, at Texas State Technical College’s Fort Bend County location as some TSTC staff members and students prepared for visiting high school students. They would soon arrive by bus from a number of area high schools, all for the experie…

Lamar CISD is mourning the loss of two elementary school teachers after the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office found the couple dead inside a Richmond residence on Monday.

Arts & Entertainment

Special “guests” will be visiting Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library in April for National Poetry Month! Library visitors will have an opportunity to interact with some of their favorite poets – both past and present – in a theatrical experience that is sure to delight poetr…