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  • FBN: More Trouble At FBISD Police Dept.

    Criticism Of FBISD Police Chief Continues, District Remains Mum by John Pape, FBN Following the election, several Fort Bend ISD police officers contacted FortBendNow and accused Campbell of using his school district office to run his campaign and distric...
  • FBN: T.V. Stations Settle In Allied Waste's Blue Ridge Landfill Dispute Near Missouri City, TX

    Two Of Three TV Stations End Their Dispute Over Landfill Expansion by Bob Dunn, FBN Two of three Houston TV stations have dropped their bid to prevent Blue Ridge Landfill from expanding and piling refuse 170 feet high. KTRK Channel 13, KHOU Channel 11 an...
  • FBI Reports: Commissioners court gets a new face

     REFORM COMES TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT!...In the county commissioner race for Precinct 1, Democrat Richard Morrison narrowly defeated Republican Greg Ordeaneux. Incumbent Republican Tom Stavinoha was defeated by Ordeneaux in the March primary....
  • Chron: Continued Problems With FBISD Personnel Software System (Costs now nearing $10 million)

    FBISD pumps more money into controversial software program Consultant hired to install tax-regulation updates By ZEN T.C. ZHENG HOUSTON CHRONICLE After a multimillion-dollar investment into a problem-ridden business software system, Fort Bend Independent...
  • Debris Collection Completed In Fort Bend County

    Debris collection as a result of Hurricane Ike in Fort Bend County has been completed. A minimum of three sweeps in all areas was conducted and approximately 700,000 cubic yards were collected throughout the entire county....
  • November Image Awards Announced

    At their regular meeting on November 4, City Council recognized six Rosenberg families for their efforts to beautify the City.   Recipients of Rosenberg’s Image Committee Certificates of Recognition included:  Kyle and Melissa Stavino...
  • A New Tradition Begins With Firefighters

    At City Council’s November 4 regular meeting, Rosenberg Fire Chief Kathy Hutchens introduced the newest members of the Rosenberg Fire Department and began a new tradition in the Department by performing an official badge pinning ceremony.  ...
  • Utilities Department Personnel Earn TCEQ Certifications

    Rosenberg Utilities Director John Maresh has reported two members of the Utilities Department have received Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) operator certification licenses.  ...
  • FEMA Extends Deadline for Disaster Assistance

    At the request of the State of Texas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that renters, homeowners and business owners who suffered damages from Hurricane Ike now have until December 12 to register for state and federal disaster assis...
  • Sugar Land Attorney and Environmental Advocate Richard Morrison Defeats Special Interest In Pct. 1

    Richard Morrison, known for his work in the community to stop the tolling of our public roadways and persistent efforts to keep the Blue Ridge Landfill from expanding to nearly 20 stories has defeated his heavily backed special interest opponent to win th...
  • New Location for Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Bend County

    New Location for Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Bend County In order to continue to provide assistance for those who suffered damage from Hurricane Ike, a new FEMA/State Disaster Recovery (DRC) location has opened at the following address:...
  • FB Herald: Stop TX99 Tolling Candidates Forum Report

    Candidates weigh in on Grand Parkway issue By Stephen Palkot Thursday, October 30, 2008 3:07 PM CDTSharp words were exchanged between the two candidates for Fort Bend County Precinct 1 at a forum Wednesday night. The forum was sponsored by S.T.O.P., a g...
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2 Dedication Held October 21

    Rosenberg Utilities Director John Maresh detailed the background leading up to the October 21st dedication of the improvements project to the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) No. 2.  Maresh noted that the improvements project started in...
  • Applicants Sought To Serve On Rental Property Appeals Board

    City Secretary Linda Cernosek has announced applications are being accepted for appointment to the Rosenberg Rental Property Appeals Board. The Board of Appeals will consider appeals regarding requirements for repairs to rental property. The Board will me...
  • FBI: Case made against Missouri City bond election

    By Howard Moline Many residents are looking forward to the Nov. 4 elections so that they can cast their vote for their favorite Presidential candidate. Potentially more important for Missouri City residents is the proposed $17.5 million bond measure, wit...
  • Debris Management Enters Final Stages

    The first round of pickup for vegetation debris has been completed and the second sweep or pass-through of the county began this week.  To date an excess of 400,000 cubic yards of debris has been collected.  The second sweep includes vegetation ...
  • Early Voting to Begin Monday

    Early voting begins across Texas on Monday, October 20, including 20 locations within Fort Bend County.  Several sites are being used for the first time including Houston Community College at  Sienna, the Sugar Land Branch Library, and Greatwood...
  • FB Star Reports: Once Again Missouri City Council Raises Taxes

    Once again Mayor Owen and Missouri City raised taxes on property owners in the city: Missouri City adopts tax rate By Barbara Fulenwider, FB Star Missouri City, per the law, held two public hearing on the proposed tax rate of $0.51724 on Sept. 11 and 15 ...
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2 Improvements Substantially Complete

    Dedication Set for October 21Rosenberg Utilities Director John Maresh has announced the expansion and improvements project at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) No. 2 is substantially complete.  To celebrate, a dedication ceremony has...
  • OP/ED (Part II) Ignorance Gone to Seed

    Well, as promised I am opining with respect to the so called “bailout” that we have witnessed this week. Recent reports indicated that 85% of those who contacted their Congresspersons and Senators were against this welfare handout, yet our ele...

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