Blog entries tagged community

Sugar Land Hosts the 25th Annual “Red, White, and Bluefest” on July 4th, 2010

Daphne Hager — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:51:06 +0100

Sugar Land’s Oyster Creek Park will be host this year to the well-known, and very popular, 25th Annual “Red, White, and Bluefest”. This year’s celebration is slated to include great music, rock walls, bounce houses, clowns, jugglers, and wraps with a great fifteen minute fireworks show! The festival begins at 5 p.m. and runs to 10 p.m., and convenient shuttle services to the park from Mercer Stadium will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Musical entertainment includes the nine-piece, high-energy band “Fried Ice Cream” and cultural performances will be provided by Fort Bend Chinese American Association and Hybrid Rhythms, a Bollywood-style dance group.

Oyster Park is located at 4033 Texas 6 South in Sugar Land. For more information, please visit SugarLandTX.gov or call 281-275-2885.

Sugar Land to get Minor League Baseball Team

Daphne Hager — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:36:31 +0100

As a result of months of negotiations, a deal has finally been inked for Sugar Land to get an Atlantic-league Minor League Baseball expansion team. The deal not only provides for a multi-use, year-round, $30million facility for the community, but also provides an estimated $7.7million in yearly income to the Sugar Land community over a lease currently confirmed for twenty years.

Area voters approved the start and initial funding of this effort in November, 2009, and the team is expected to take the field in late spring 2012. A “name the team” contest is planned during the intervening time. This is a great affirmation of the growth and success of the city of Sugar Land. Area politicians and the team management company are very excited to move forward towards the 2012 completion and know that the anticipation of area baseball fans will soon be channeled into opening season!

“Batter-up” Sugar Land!

2010 Summer Programs for Budding Fort Bend Area Child Singers & Performers

Daphne Hager — Wed, 26 May 2010 02:03:50 +0100

Registration is open now for Fort Bend Theater’s Kids’ Summer Musical Camp, but some classes are already full—so act fast!

Kids from 6-14 will learn acting, singing, and dancing over a week (either mornings or afternoons), performing on the last day to an audience of family and friends. The available summer musical camps with openings this season run from June through August are Oliver, Cinderella, Jungle Book, Annie, Wicked, and HSM II are run $200 each.

For more information on pricing, ages, casting availability and performance openings, see FortBendTheatre.com or call 281-208-3333.

Fort Bend Theater is located at 2815 N. Main, Stafford, Texas, but has a long history of supporting arts and theater in the Fort Bend area since being founded in 1989. There’s always a new play or musical to see, and the summer musical camps are just another reason to enjoy the fun and beauty of the Fort Bend Theater!

Take Your Family to Space at the Great George Observartory

Greg RIvera — Tue, 04 May 2010 09:40:32 +0100

Take your family to see the Milky Way, the Moon, and millions of stars and solar systems in a clarity unavailable elsewhere in East Texas—and it’s all just a short drive from River Park West, south on State Highway 59. Spend the entire day at the Brazos Bend State Park, home to The George Observatory.

There are astronomy classes for children and adults, daytime activities, and on Fridays and Saturdays an evening telescope viewing is offered through telescopes ranging from 14 to 36 inches! The stars and planets will never look closer. Schools and groups can also plan field trips to The George Observatory, including overnight stays that focus on the night sky and the surrounding area of The Brazos Bend State Park.

And, you can even hold your child’s next birthday party at The Challenger Center at The George Observatory, where they have tours of NASA’s famous Mission Control and science activities for the budding astronaut. For details visit Hmns.org.

Ticket prices and directions are available online at Hmns.org, and there is also a $5.00 per person park activity fee to enter the Brazos Bend State Park to get to The George Observatory. What a great family resource for indoor and outdoor fun all summer long!

Light of Hope Candle Lighting

Greg RIvera — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +0100

The annual Light of Hope Candle Lighting Event is set to take place on the steps of Sugar Land City Hall at Town Square on March 26, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. This event marks the effort to build child abuse awareness activities in the Fort Bend area for children who are neglected and/or abused each year.

This year, a number of speakers and testimonies will be featured, included Debbie Fancher, Christian recording artist and Sugar Land resident, who will sing with former Sugar Land mayor David Wallace accompanied by Allison Roorda.

Child Advocates of Fort Bend housed a Court Appointed Special Advocates™ (CASA™) program and a Children's Advocacy Center ("The Center"). The organization also continually fosters community outreach and awareness events, always maintaining their Core Values: - Child-focused - Community centered - Volunteer Driven - Compassionate - Collaborative - Influencing Change

To learn more about how you as a River Park West resident can do more for the Fort Bend Community and Child Advocated of Fort Bend, call 281-341-9955 or visit CAFB.org.

Fort Bend Named Best Place to Get Ahead

Melissa Burnham — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:18:09 +0100

Not only has Fort Bend
County, Texas been named one of 10 places for professionals get
ahead in business, but it “topped” the list developed by the
trusted online financial magazine, Forbes.com.

Forbes narrowed down their list to only include counties “where
the median household income was $75,000 per year or higher, to
focus on places where you can earn a solid salary and move up
quickly, rather than ones that went from low to average
incomes.”

The success of this Houston suburb is solidly based on a 10%
growth in income between 2007 and 2008 with an added 5% spike in
employment since 2007, bringing up the numbers to 5,913 new jobs.
The reason why this success was possible is due to the overall
diversity of Texas’ industry sectors, including energy, education
and hospitality, which in turn have fueled rapid population growth
over the past several decades. Many of Forbes’ 400 Best Big
Companies also make their home in Texas, particularly Baker Hughes,
Texas Instruments and Thermo Fisher.

Fellow residents commented that “Fort Bend County is an economic
powerhouse that is very family-friendly, surprisingly international
and diverse, and seem[s] to care about [its] history.” “It is
probably one of the best places to live and bring up a family.
Excellent all around.”

So reconsider Wall Street or Silicon Valley as the nation’s
leading centers of business and take a serious look at Fort Bend
County, Texas, the #1 place for growing business.

Source: Forbes.com

Boot Scootin Ball February 6

Greg RIvera — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:31:31 +0100

Lakemont residents won’t want to miss the 18th Annual Boot Scootin’ Ball this weekend!

Saturday February 6, 2010 the Lamar/Needville Metro Go Texan subcommittee will host its 18th Annual Boot Scootin’ Ball. This event will raise money which will benefit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo which provides scholarships to Lamar Consolidated & Needville ISD students. Last year the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo awarded $120,000 in scholarships to local students and this event ultimately serves to help area students.

Boot scoot on down to the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds (Bldg C), at 4310 Hwy. 36 South in Rosenberg, TX. Doors open at 6:30pm and the festivities last until midnight. You’ll enjoy a chicken fried steak dinner and refreshments all for $30 a person. There will also be live and silent auctions for attendees to participate in, and of course there will be dancing.

For more information or to purchase tickets please call Brian Graeber at 281-413-0807.

Sugar Land Celebrates 50 Years with a New Year’s Eve Birthday Party

Greg RIvera — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:25:10 +0100

A Golden Anniversary dawns the New Year as Sugar Land celebrates its 50th Year as a city. Richmond and area residents are invited to join in the celebration at a New Year’s Eve party to remember Sugar Lands roots, first planted on December 29, 1959. Just as Texas has continued to grow, Sugar Land and neighboring towns and communities have also continued to flourish.

The New Year’s Eve party will be held in Sugar Land Town Square on December 31st from 5pm to 1am. The evening’s festivities will be divided into three celebrations. The first will be the Children’s Celebration from 5-7:30pm with street performances, and entertainment on the main stage as well as walk around entertainment like the roaming stilt dinosaurs and a candy sculptor.

The second celebration will bring enjoyment for all ages – the 50th Anniversary Celebration from 7:30-8pm – will be a time for all to celebrate by singing “Happy Birthday” to Sugar Land after which a giant birthday cake will be cut and shared by all. This will follow the unveiling of a commemorative art piece, to be installed in the main foyer of city hall, commissioned by sculptor Joe Kenney to be “a salute to our historic Texas and Imperial Sugar roots.”

After cake and singing “Happy Birthday” area residents can enjoy the top hits from 1959, and sing along if they feel so inclined as the evening lights up with life. Sugar Land Town Square and City Walk Drive will be full of state of the art lighting effects, street performances, live music by Midstream, and music throughout the night by DJ’s.

At 9pm the Adult’s Celebration will start with more entertainment, music and an alcohol service including beer and wine until 1am. This final celebration will close out the year in a countdown and the Sugar Cube Drop at midnight, along with a sky full of lights as fireworks are lit from atop City Hall. The celebration is sure to be a hit as the city looks forward to their next 50 years.

For more information call the Parks and Recreation Department at 281-275-2885 or visit them online at www.sugarlandtx.gov

Source: www.fortbendnow.com

Volunteer Fort Bend Seeks to Recognize Fort Bend County Outstanding Volunteers

Greg RIvera — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:19:15 +0100

With the holiday spirit making its way into hearts around the country many Richmond residents are taking time to celebrate, from spending time with family to reaching out to the community. Volunteer Fort Bend, an organization that matches volunteers and agencies, is seeking to honor the “most outstanding volunteers” of Fort Bend County. They are looking for those individuals that have made a significant difference and impact in their community by volunteering for an organization or a group of individuals.

Volunteer Fort Bend is looking for nominations for exemplary volunteer work in the following areas: working with youth, civic volunteer work, volunteer work for health or education, social service volunteer work, community development, volunteering with/for groups, and work in the cultural and performing arts.

All nominations received will be reviewed by a panel of judges and the top five outstanding volunteers in the community will be honored along with their accomplishments with a celebratory breakfast on Thursday April 29 and by Fort Bend County Judge, Robert Hebert, at the ‘2010 County Judge’s Volunteer Fort Bend Awards.’

All volunteer work must be done in Fort Bend County, without any monetary compensation, and cannot be confined to a specific religious denomination or be part of partisan political work.

To nominate someone you know that deserves to be honored for their extraordinary heart and commitment to volunteerism, please go to www.VolunteerFortBend.org and fill out the nomination form, or contact Volunteer Fort Bend at 281-499-9102. All entries must be received by February 1, 2010 at midnight.

‘Be A Santa To a Senior’ Program Brings Holiday Joy to Richmond Residents

Greg RIvera — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0100

November 9 began this years’ “Be a Santa to a Senior” campaign which serves to bring holiday joy to seniors who are socially isolated or in financial need. The program, now in its seventh season, is sponsored by the Home Instead Senior Care Center and serves seniors through the Fort Bend County and Katy, TX.

This is not a single effort, but rather a joining of forces by local volunteers, nonprofit organizations, senior agencies, businesses and community groups. Their joint goal is to brighten the lives of seniors during the holiday season by providing them with gifts and companionship.

November 9 through December 4 ornaments will be available at local businesses such as the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, Carriage Inn, Sunrise Senior Living and Christus St. Catherine’s Hospital to name a few. Each ornament will have a list of items which shoppers can purchase and return unwrapped, with the ornament fixed to the bag, to the location where they first picked up their ornament. While many individuals take part by purchasing an ornament for a single person, businesses, churches or other organizations can take part by adopting groups of seniors and brightening the lives of many.

Then on December 14, with the assistance of Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, local volunteers and the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, deliveries will begin to go out to seniors in the community. If you would like to volunteer or get information on how your group or organization can adopt a group, we encourage you to contact Home Instead Senior Care at 832-379-4700. You will brighten someone’s day this holiday season by giving your time and getting special gifts for a senior in your area, letting them know you care.

Congress Giving Bomebuyers a Big New Tax Break

Melissa Burnham — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0100

Michael Conroy AP

WASHINGTON — Missed out on Cash for Clunkers? Congress has another deal for you: Buy a home before May 1 and collect up to $6,500 from the government. If you're a first-time homebuyer, get up to $8,000.

As part of the government's efforts to encourage people to spend money to help revive the economy, the House voted 403-12 Thursday to expand a popular tax credit for homebuyers. The bill, which also extends unemployment benefits and expands a tax break for money-losing businesses, now goes to President Barack Obama, who plans to sign it Friday.

First-time homebuyers have been getting tax credits of up to $8,000 since January as part of the economic stimulus package. But with that housing program scheduled to expire at the end of November, the House voted to extend it into the spring — and to expand it to many people who already own homes.

Buyers who have owned their current homes at least five years would be eligible, subject to income limits, for tax credits of up to $6,500. First-time homebuyers — or people who haven't owned homes in the previous three years — could get up to $8,000. To qualify, buyers have to sign purchase agreements before May 1 and close before July 1.

"It's huge. I think it's going to have a big impact," said Patti Ketcham, who owns a real estate firm in Tallahassee, Fla. "I hope I'm right. Golly, I hope I'm right."

Like housing markets across the country, Tallahassee's has been depressed since even before the nation's economy plunged into recession. There was no huge boom and bust like there was in many coastal areas, Ketcham said, "but ask anybody trying to sell a house and they'll tell you it's been no fun."

The credit is available for the purchase of principal homes costing $800,000 or less, meaning vacation homes are ineligible. The credit would be phased out for individuals with annual incomes above $125,000 and for joint filers with incomes above $225,000.

Real estate agents say the first-time homebuyers' tax credit that's already in effect has boosted sales, much in the same way the Cash for Clunkers program increased auto sales last summer by paying car buyers as much as $4,500 for exchanging their old gas guzzlers for new, more fuel efficient models.

The agents hope the expanded housing credit will help stabilize housing markets during typically slow sales months in the winter. Today, many would-be buyers are still worried that home values could drop further, said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors.

"Once the consumer fear factor disappears, then housing can move into a sustainable recovery," Yun said. "I think we will be there by the middle of next year."

Yun said the tax credit has helped to increase demand and reduce inventory, enabling sellers to get higher prices than they would have otherwise.

About 1.4 million first-time homebuyers had qualified for the credit through August. The Realtors estimate that 350,000 of those buyers would not have purchased their homes without the credit.

The real estate industry, including Realtors, home builders and mortgage bankers, have lobbied hard for the expanded tax credit. Lawmakers said the program will not be extended again.

Critics say the tax credit is poorly targeted because the vast majority of people receiving it would have bought homes anyway.

"Essentially we're giving money to people for doing nothing different," said Ted Gayer, co-director of economic studies at the Brookings Institution, a Washington think tank.

But Susan Marvin, president of Marvin Windows and Doors in Warroad, Minn., near the Canadian border, said the economic benefits can be broad. She said, "If people are buying a home, they are far more likely to replace products or upgrade products."

Extending and expanding the tax credit for homebuyers is projected to cost the government about $10.8 billion in lost taxes.

The credit is equal to 10 percent of the purchase price of a primary residence, up to a maximum of $8,000 for first-time homebuyers and $6,500 for others.

Taxpayers can claim the credit on their federal income tax returns. If the credit exceeds their tax bill, the government will issue a payment. Taxpayers who want immediate refunds can amend their tax returns for 2008 to claim the credit.

Also on Thursday, the government-controlled mortgage company Fannie Mae announced a new program that could allow thousands of borrowers on the verge of foreclosure to have the option of renting their homes for a time from the company.

But the effort is likely to affect a relatively small number of people in comparison to the number of homes being repossessed.

The homebuyers tax credit is one of two tax breaks totaling more than $21 billion that were included in a bill extending unemployment benefits for those without jobs for more than a year. The other tax break would allow money-losing companies to use current losses to offset taxable profits earned in the previous five years.

That break would help industries that have suffered big losses in the recession, including retailers, homebuilders and newspapers.

Expanding the tax credit for money-losing companies is projected to cost $10.4 billion.

The tax breaks would be paid for largely by delaying a tax break for multinational companies that pay foreign taxes. It was passed in 2004 and originally was to have taken effect this year, but would now be delayed until 2018.

The bill is H.R. 3548.

Fort Bend CORPS Seeks Sponsors For Second Annual Gala

Daphne Hager — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

On February 5, 2010 Fort Bend CORPS will hold its Second Annual
Hearts and Hammers Gala at Safari Texas Ranch, raising funds for
the organization. The Fort Bend CORPS is a 501 c (3) non-profit
corporation that was established in 1999. The organization
completed home repairs on over 400 homes within Fort Bend County,
all free of charge with no obligation. This is all made possible by
grants, donations, and by the work of hundreds of volunteers.

Half of the funds for the gala will go towards the capital
campaign, which supports a permanent Fort Bend CORPS office and
warehouse space. The other half goes to the Hearts and Hammers
Program, which restores the exteriors of homes within Fort Bend
County.

Founding members Bob and Carole Brown, Bill and Susan Jameson,
Herb and Emelia Appel, Barkley and Jill Peschel and David and
Sharon Sabom will all be co-chairs at this event, which is also the
10 year anniversary for Fort Bend CORPS.

Sponsorship levels are as follows:

Three Hearts Level - $10,000 - includes two
tables of 10 guests, priority seating, special recognition at event
and in program, media coverage.

Two Hearts Level - $5,000 - includes two tables
of 10 guests, priority seating, special recognition at event and in
program, media coverage.

Two Hammer Level- $2,500 - includes one table
of 10 guests, priority seating, special recognition at event and in
program.

One Hammer Level - $1,200 - includes one table
of 10 guests, priority seating, special recognition at event and in
program.

For more information please visit their website at FBCorps.org or call Mandi Bronsell at
281-282-7476.

Source: Fort Bend Now

Sugar Land Calendar Seeks Photographers for City Calendar

Daphne Hager — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Have an eye for photography? Sugar Land is inviting both amateur
and professional photographers to submit their best photos for the
city's 2010 calendar, the "Best of Sugar Land".

All photos should showcase the best of Sugar Land with pictures
featuring its people, parks, businesses, neighborhoods, etc. The
idea is to feature scenes and/or people that reflect the diversity
and community life that makes Sugar Land so unique, and what makes
it a fantastic city to live and work in.

Requirements state that all photographers must send in their
photos in a high-resolution format, and their pictures must reflect
the city somehow. It should also include the photographer's name,
contact information (which includes address, phone number and email
address), the location of each photo submitted and approximate
dates when taken must also be noted.

The deadline for photo submissions is September 30th, and
winners will be notified on October 1st. Although there is no cash
prize, winners will be credited in the calendar for the images and
retain all rights to their photos should their be other future
uses. To participate in this email your entries to
pubinfo@sugarlandtx.gov, or mail in your prints to the Sugar Land
Communications Department, 2700 Town Center Blvd. North, Sugar
Land, Texas, 77479. Please note that any prints mailed in will not
be returned. It's time for photographers to start shooting photos
and showing their love for Sugar Land!

Source: Fort Bend Now

Houston High School Spotlight

Melissa Burnham — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

For the next 10 weeks, Comcast digital cable provider will be airing local Houston high school football games every Thursday night at 7 pm. Now local fans and proud families can watch their favorite teams in the comfort of their homes.

The premiere game was last night with Richmond's Travis Tigers vs. Katy's Morton Ranch Mavericks. Produced by Texas Mobile Broadcasting, the games will be available to digital cable customers on Channel 29 through Nov. 5th. Schools included in the program are in the Houston, Katy and Clear Creek independent school districts.

New Restaurant in Sugar Land

Melissa Burnham — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Houston-based Mexican Restaurants Inc., owners of the Mission Burritos restaurant chain will be opening a new location in Sugar Land at the Lake Pointe Village shopping center at hwy. 59 and hwy. 6. It is scheduled to open on September 14th.

To learn more about Sugar Land's new restaurant, please visit www.missionburritos.com.

Source: Houston Business Journal

Narnia Exhibit Coming To Sugar Land

Daphne Hager — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Fans of fantasy, science, and adventure have a new attraction to visit in the Fort Bend area. The Houston Museum of Natural Science in Sugarland has just made tickets available for its exhibit, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition". The spectacle will open on October 3rd and run through January 18th.

Presented by Walt Disney, the exhibit is based off of the blockbuster movies and books by C.S. Lewis and will be a 10,000 square foot entertainment and educational experience that transports visitors to the world of Narnia. Authentic props, costumes and set decorations from the Narnia films will provide museum goers with unparallelled immersion in an attempt to combine science with the fantasy world of Narnia.

President of Branded Entertainment at Exhibitgroup/Giltspur, Eddie Newquist said "This exhibition is a truly captivating and entertaining experience for all ages. From the scene displays and props seen in the Narnia films, to the scientific and educational aspects of the exhibition that stimulate the senses and the mind, guests will be transported into another world to experience Narnia like never before."

A myriad of activities and displays will be present. To start, people who tour the exhibit will view artifacts in C.S. Lewis' study, and even make their way up to the attic and the famous wardrobe closet. Once they enter the closet they are taken to a snowy world, just as in Narnia's story. Visitors will be able to create their own creatures featured from the film adaptations in one area on the mythical creatures of Narnia by rotating stacked blocks with pieces of creatures on them. A replica of the White Witch's Throne will be on display where people can sit on the throne and feel like the witch herself. A science lesson discovers the possibility of an earth covered in ice for 100 years is also explored. Another fun 'edutainment' experience is in a section where guests can build their own arch, all the while learning about its architecture and design fundamentals.

This will be a great experience for families in the River Park West community. Carolyn Sumners, vice president of astronomy and physical sciences expresses her enthusiasm: "We are so pleased that the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land was chosen to be the next venue to open 'The Chronicles of Narnia'." "This special exhibition is truly a unique enhancement to the grand opening of our new facility and it will be a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors of all ages."

"The Chronicles of Narnia:The Exhibition" ticket information is available by phone at 713-639-4629 or at the official site for The Houston Museum of Natural Science at www.hmns.org.

Source: Fort Bend Now

Fort Bend Gets Social

Melissa Burnham — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Social networking is all the rage today in the younger generation of America, but many cities and counties, like Fort Bend, are catching this trend for themselves.

The Community Resources Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will be presenting “Social Networking—Conversing with Your Community” in an effort to take advantage of ‘now media’ sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. Recently, businesses and organizations have realized the potential and benefits of engaging in social exposure through these networks, especially in terms of advertising. But local government agencies have followed suit as well, spreading community and emergency information immediately and efficiently.

“Conversing with Your Community” will touch on these aspects, as well as “look at how to engage [the] community in a meaningful way that will build loyalty, boost confidence in a company brand or organization and allow for quick dissemination of news.”

The event will be hosted by Lach Mullen, a self-taught technology enthusiast who has also worked with Fortune Global 10 companies both domestically and internationally dealing with day-to-day and crisis communication issues. Currently Mullen is in charge with developing an online communications network, which will allow federal and local agencies to communicate more effectively during a crisis.

The social workshop will take place on August 21st from 8-11:30 am at the Fort Bend Camber of Commerce located at 445 Commerce Green Blvd. in Sugarland. The cost in $25 for members and $35 for non-members, and includes breakfast and materials. To register, please contact program director Ellen Bush at 281-491-0277 or ellen@fortbendcc.org.

Source: Houston Chronicle

Fort Bend Seeks Funds To Extend Westpark Tollway

Melissa Burnham — Tue, 12 May 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The current 20 miles of the Westpark Tollway stretch from the southwest 610 Loop to the Grand Parkway in Fort Bend County. But the county has recently requested state funding to help extend the Westpark Tollway corridor from its endpoint at Grand Parkway west into the city of Fulshear, TX.

The plan calls for an initial fund total of $36.7 million, starting with the construction of a two-lane frontage road. This asking price is part of a $300 million allocation for statewide toll road projects authorized by the state Legislature, assures County Judge Bob Hebert. The next phases will require an additional $101 million for the development of the actual toll road, with possible financial assistance from the city of Fulshear and its developers.

County Commissioner Andy Meyers is pushing for the plan and permission for state funding. He states that the goal of “the project is to improve the mobility of the area [and] if we can get the state money, the project can move forward faster.” This means mobility in Fulshear as well as its surrounding communities, like nearby River Park West of Richmond, TX.

Fort Bend County is geared up for the expansion and has already submitted its application for funding to the Texas Department of Transportation on May 12. The application was initially prepared based on the county’s pledge of $3.4 million toward the project, but was later proposed to reduce the commitment to $1.4 million by Commissioner James Patterson due to some concerns of other county officials. The remaining commissioners approved the application and are currently waiting for the state transportation agency make its decision in about two months.

Meyers said the county’s application for the expansion funds will be competing with those from other areas of the state. If successful, Fort Bend County would advance the project and seek state reimbursement later.

Source: Houston Chronicle

Mischer Shapes Communities and Enriches Lives Within River Park West

Melissa Burnham — Thu, 07 May 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Mischer Development, developers of River Park West in Richmond, TX, prides itself on shaping communities to enrich the lives of its residents. This goal is achieved through careful planning and execution of the master plan of each of its communities. Mischer designs communities with a wealth of amenities like swimming pools, playgrounds, hike and bike trails, lake and water features, sports fields and on-site schools. With prices starting at approximately $200,000 in each of its communities, Mischer has created communities that are not only beautiful, but also affordable.

River Park West is located south on Hwy 59 at Williams Way Boulevard. Located just south of Town Center, shopping and restaurants are within close proximity as well as a host of major employment, medical and recreational opportunities. Amenities in River Park West include the newly opened and exemplary rated on-site school—Hutchinson Elementary, and a newly expanded recreation center complete with a swimming pool, a playground and a sports field including soccer and baseball fields.

River Park West offers new homes from Meritage Homes and Perry Homes with prices ranging from the $200’s to over $300,000. The 60-foot section starts from the $200’s and the 70-foot section starts from the $230’s.

Residents of River Park West can also utilize the services of En Touch, a bundled communications services package featuring high-speed internet, digital cable, local and long distance telephone services and fire and entry alarm monitoring services.

Welcome to the River Park West Blog

Melissa Burnham — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Celebration is on order for the new blog section of River Park West! Now, current and future homeowners, as well as realtors and community leaders can remain updated to all of the new developments shaping the community. These blog posts will act as the main source of the latest news, events and any important information.

Realtors and residents should feel free to stay in tune by subscribing to this page via RSS or check back frequently to remain connected.

As we strive to consistently provide access to this continual source of all manner of useful information concerning the River Park West community, we hope that you further your support and interest in our endeavor. In return, we will do our best to always bring you the best.

Thank you for your time and support. Come and visit us again soon!