Posted on Nov 5, 2009 | Tagged in: economy , community
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press Writer © 2009 The Associated Press
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.
Posted on Sep 13, 2009 | Tagged in: Fort Bend County , events , community
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.
Posted on Sep 4, 2009 | Tagged in: Sugar Land , competitions , community
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.
Posted on Sep 4, 2009 | Tagged in: sports , Richmond , education , competitions , community
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.
Posted on Sep 4, 2009 | Tagged in: Sugar Land , events , community
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
Posted on Aug 27, 2009 | Tagged in: Sugar Land , events , community
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."
Posted on Jul 31, 2009 | Tagged in: Fort Bend County , community
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.”
Posted on May 12, 2009 | Tagged in: travel , Fort Bend County , community
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.
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.
Posted on May 6, 2009 | Tagged in: Realtors , community
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.
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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.
