Things are busy for Fort Bend this weekend. Not only is the Fort Bend County Fair under way, but the grand opening for the Houston Museum of Natural Science also makes its way in Sugar Land.

The museum certainly has its own reputation, too, as its campus was named the seventh most visited museum in the nation according to Forbes Magazine. Now it brings its first class exhibits to Sugar Land, Texas.

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Rosenberg, in association with Fort Bend County, Workforce Solutions, and the City of Richmond, will host the third annual Public Sector Career Fair next Tuesday on September 29th from 10 am to 3 pm. The career fair will be at the Rosenberg Civic Center on 3825 Texas 36 South.

Open to the public, the fair will give Fort Bend and Rosenberg residents the opportunity to meet with employers with career opportunities within local, county and state government agencies, colleges and universities, as well as non-profit organizations located throughout Fort Bend County. Those who need help with resume writing will find assistance at the event as well.

Any questions about the career fair may be directed to Yolanda McLin at 835-595-3320 or by email at yolandam@ci.rosenberg.tx.us.

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The Fort Bend County Fair will be under way on September 25th through October 3rd. There will be a host of events and activities throughout the fair, including a Gulf Coast Barrel Race, art competition, parade, turkey judging, carnival, Fort Bend County Reunion Youth Rodeo, Sugarland Express Singers, Ronald McDonald Show, Auction Buyers' Reception, BBQ contest, and more.

Live entertainment will be there as well with acts such as the 359 Band, Jack Ingram, Johnny Cooper, the Texas Unlimited Band, Crossroads, Casey Donahew and more.

If you want to be a part of the fun, you can register to participate in the Fort Bend County Fair Parade. Make haste, though, as you must register by September 18th. You may register at the Fair Office at 310 State Highway 36 South in Rosenberg or entry forms are also available at the official site, www.fbcfa.org. The forms may be faxed at their office at 281-342-0808, but you are advised to call the Fair Office at 281-342-6171 to ensure the fax was received. Registration for the parade, which takes place September 25th, is free.

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The second quarter was a good one for the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan area, which has been named as one of the nation’s 20 strongest metro areas by the Brookings Institute.

The Washington, D.C. company’s quarterly MetroMonitor ranks the nation’s 100 largest metro areas for their economic performance based on five key indicators — employment, unemployment, output, home prices and foreclosure rates.

Houston led the nation in housing prices, with a 4.9 percent increase over the 2008 second quarter, according to the report. That compared with a 4.4 percent average decline among the Top 100 metro areas as a whole and a 1.7 percent decrease in the national average.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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."

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Need another reason to move to Fort Bend? Then we have great news for you. CNN/Money Magazine (Money Magazine August Issue) lists the county of Fort Bend, Texas as 6th for the most job growth over the past eight years in a nationwide list of counties.

Fort Bend has seen a 61.3% growth in jobs from 2000 to 2008. This staggering growth is said to be attributed to the county's low crime rate, low cost of doing business, and low taxes, according to the president of the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council, Jeff Wiley. The county has worked hard on improving its infrastructure to attract employers and growth among the community.

One business bringing its success to Fort Bend is Minute Maid, who recently relocated to Sugar Land, Texas. This single move brought 275 jobs to the Fort Bend community. Another project, Kansas City Southern/CenterPoint Properties, is starting just west of Rosenberg, and is bringing over 750 jobs. Biotics Research Corp is also expanding its facilities with an additional 35,000, bringing more jobs to Fort Bend, as well.

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