Posted on Sep 28, 2011 | Tagged in: Honors , Fort Bend , Education
Fort Bend ISD recently announced 50 students who have been chosen as semifinalists for the 2012 National Merit Scholarship program, which will award over 8,000 scholarships totaling $34 million dollars. Fort Bend ISD has one of the highest percentages of students in Texas to qualify for the semifinals.
This prestigious group of 50 students was selected from over 1.5 million other juniors in high school all across the nation. In order to qualify students must take the PSAT and have the highest scores for their state. This pool of candidates represents less that one percent of the class of 2012.
Posted on Sep 26, 2011 | Tagged in: Fort Bend County , Community
Did you know that the Fort Bend County Libraries offer great classes at no charge? Here is October's schedule:
LEARN HOW TO RESEARCH YOUR FAMILY HISTORY AT LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Have you ever wondered where your ancestors came from? Are you curious about their military service or medical history? Begin your family-history research at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Local History and Genealogy Department at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Library staff will present two programs in October to help the beginning family-history researcher start their genealogy search.
Build Your Family Tree Online
Tuesday, October 11, beginning at 10:00 am, in the Computer Lab.
You will need an email account to set up an account on this resource.
HeritageQuest Online, a resource for tracing family histories'
Tuesday, October 18, beginning at 10:00 am, in the Computer Lab.
The programs are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “George Memorial,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library’s Local History and Genealogy Department at 281-341-2608, or by visiting the department at the library.
GET FALL-GARDENING TIPS AT GEORGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Fabulous Fall Gardening
Tuesday, October 11, beginning at 6:30 pm, in Room 2B at the library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond.
The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the libraries’ Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.
LEARN ABOUT KNITTING AT GEORGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
The Needles & Yarn Knitting Circle will meet at Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond
Tuesday, October 11, beginning at 10:00 am, in Room 2B of the library.
The group meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Knitters of all ages and experience levels – from beginners to advanced -- are invited to join. Those attending should bring their own knitting needles and yarn. Knitters may also participate in a special group project – making a lap blanket for patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library’s Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.
Posted on Sep 26, 2011 | Tagged in: News
The Texas Legislature has made significant changes to the requirements for homestead exemptions.
These affect all types of homestead exemptions, not just the regular homestead exemptions. The changes also affect over-65 exemptions, over-55 surviving spouse exemptions, disability exemptions, and the 100% Disabled Veteran exemptions (all of which are considered homestead exemptions). Any new applications as of September 1 must comply with all requirements.
Effective September 1, 2011, in order to qualify for a residential homestead exemption you must provide HCAD with a copy of either your Texas driver’s license or Texas ID Card. This address must also be the same as the address on your vehicle registration. Attach a copy of your vehicle registration receipt to your homestead application.
Posted on Sep 09, 2011 | Tagged in: Sugar Land , Events
The William Sonoma Store located in First Colony Mall is offering a cooking class each month for Sugar Land residents to learn about various cuisines from the stores experts and chefs. This month’s class is on Saturday September 24th at 11 a.m. and Sunday September 25th at 1:30 p.m. The class is titled "Discover Liquid Gold Olive Oil" where students will learn about extra virgin oil.
The teacher will show attendees what how to use the different types of olive oils, from cooking, finishing to flavoring foods. Attendees will get to taste a variety of different olive oils and learn which olive oil to use for which food. The class will receive a ten percent discount on all purchases made that day from William Sonoma.
Posted on Sep 02, 2011 | Tagged in: Stafford , Events , Environment
The beginning of Autumn and cooler temperatures may be on the way, but things will be really heating up in Southwest Houston at the 11th Annual Houston Hot Sauce Festival on September 17 and 18, at the Safford Centre.
This fun, family-friendly weekend festival is a showcase of hot sauces, salsas, peppers, dips, spices and jellies from across Houston and the United States. There are sauces for everyone, whether your taste buds are sensitive or you enjoy breathing fire.
Posted on Sep 02, 2011 | Tagged in: Events , Charity
The Snowdrop Foundation holds its annual Run Over Cancer 5K and 10K on Saturday, September 10, starting at the Texas Running Company at 7:30 am.
Runners and walkers alike can choose from entering the 5K or 10K races on a USATF certified course. Participants will have their times recorded by chip.
