Thursday May 16 | Fort Bend Star
Students invited to perform at the Fringe Festival
Sugar Land students from Stephen F. Austin High School were hand selected by the American High School Theatre Festival to perform in Edinburgh, Scotland this summer at the International Fringe Festival, the world's largest art festival.
U.S. Southwest Region Attracts $317 Billion in Industrial Development, an Industrial Info News Alert
What is the largest region for industrial project activity in the U.S.? The Southwest region leads the nation with more than 2,500 active industrial projects totaling $317 billion.
Bluefish watch: Ex-major league Mitchell signed
MITCHELL SIGNED: Third baseman Luis Lopez has played in each of the first 24 games this season.
Sugar Land man called 911 as he was drowning in car
A man having difficulty breathing called 911 early Saturday morning and authorities later found him dead in a submerged car near Sugar Land.
Aeros say goodbye to fans; last chance to party, get gear
Maple Leaf Pub, 514 Elgin Street, will also throw a going away party for fans at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Wharton County Junior College offers technical, transfer programs,...
Wharton County Junior College offers an extensive array of educational programs including an associate of arts degree, associate of applied science degrees, an associate of arts in teaching degree, certificate and certification programs, continuing education programs and workforce development programs.
Sugar Land Garden Club hosts 14th annual Spring Garden Tour
Pictured from left to right are Mark & Rebecca Janik and Wilma & Guillermo Narvacan, four garden lovers eagerly waiting to welcome you into their "secret gardens." "The Secret Gardens of Sugar Lakes" is the theme for this year's Sugar Land Garden Club 14th annual Spring Garden Tour.
3rd Annual Bike to Work Day set for Friday, May 17
The City of Sugar Land and Shape Up Sugar Land will celebrate National Bike Month on Friday, May 17 with the third annual Bike to Work Day and first annual Bike to School Day.
Some's Hot, Some's Not 05/08/13
A few weeks ago I was griping about not being able to access the county's web site because I had a Mac, and the county's web site didn't like it.
Sugar Land man gets prison for fatal DWI wreck that left no skid marks
A 47-year-old Sugar Land man has been sent to prison after a head-on crash left two people dead last year on U.S. 59.
DEVELOPING: Fort Bend schools on lockdown as police search for suspect
SUGAR LAND, Texas Two Fort Bend I.S.D. schools are on lockdown and outdoor activities are cancelled at two others as police search for a suspect in a stolen vehicle.
Plaintiffs Vie for a Look at Toyota's 'Crown Jewels'
In the sudden acceleration cases against Toyota, there are confidential documents and highly confidential documents.
Peace Officer's Memorial Ceremony
Sheriff Troy E. Nehls presented the keynote speech to a crowd of about 150 residents, including relatives of several of the officers who died in the line of duty in Fort Bend County.
Beloved Montrose restaurant, Caf Adobe, announces closing date -- but it will be back
The Caf Adobe at the corner of Shepherd and Westheimer has announced a closing date.
Aggressive Refinery Turnarounds Should Boost Summer Supplies of U.S....
Written by John Egan for Industrial Info Resources -- U.S. gasoline supplies this summer should be plentiful, now that two large refiners are back in service and the industry has performed maintenance on a large amount of its processing capacity, according to Dave Elpers, a petroleum refining specialist with IIR Energy.
Drought improves for some in southeast Texas
The latest update of the U.S. Drought Monitor came out on Thursday, May 2. It's a mix of good and bad news.
Industrial Info Presenting Exclusive Sessions at Electric Power 2013
Industrial Info Resources will be holding a series of exclusive sessions regarding the power market, U.S. industrial markets and more at the upcoming Electric Power Conference & Exhibition , which is always one of the biggest Power Industry shows of the year.
Early voting underway for May 11 election
Early voting at 18 locations throughout Fort Bend County is underway for the May 11 election.
Gas station in Sugar Land collapses
It made national news. The collapse of a roof of a Texaco gas station in Sugar Land this past Saturday due to the torrential rains and huge balls of hail that seemed to come out of nowhere.
Join City of Meadows Place at Skeeters Sat., May 4th
For the second year in a row, The City of Meadows Place will participate in Family Night at Constellation Field to watch the Sugar Land Skeeters play ball against the Lancaster Barnstormers on Saturday, May 4 at 6:05pm. Fifty tickets have been sold so far for this event for families to get together and represent Meadows Place.