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6 of the 15 fastest-growing U.S. cities are in Texas

Claire Shoop — Mon, 22 May 2023 19:45:00 +0000

Georgetown topped the list, with its population increasing by 14.4%, or 10,887 people, from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022.

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Amazon to close all book, 4-star and pop-up stores

Claire Shoop — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:23:00 +0000

Affected locations in Texas include stores in Northwest Austin, Friendswood, Frisco and The Woodlands.

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Missouri City leaders promote new growth while fostering investment, revitalization

Claire Shoop — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 18:50:00 +0000

Missouri City leaders are focusing economic development efforts on two key parts of the city: encouraging new growth along Hwy. 6 near the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road and promoting investment and redevelopment along Texas Parkway and Cartwright Roa...

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My Spice Grocery now open in Missouri City

Claire Shoop — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 19:34:00 +0000

My Spice Grocery has a kitchen that prepares ready-to-eat snacks and preordered meals.

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Hotworx to open Sugar Land studio in December

Claire Shoop — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:05:00 +0000

The 24-hour fitness facility will offer a variety of workouts including hot yoga and hot Pilates.

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Early voting begins Nov. 29 in Missouri City City Council District A runoff election

Claire Shoop — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 20:14:00 +0000

Early voting in the runoff election ends Dec. 7. Election Day is Dec. 11.

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Amazon fulfillment center opens 3.7 million-square-foot Richmond location

Claire Shoop — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:55:00 +0000

Since opening the Richmond fulfillment center, approximately 1,300 employees have been hired—a number that is expected to grow to 3,000 by the end of the year.

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Sugar Land software company HCSS to expand following acquisition

Claire Shoop — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:59:00 +0000

HCSS was acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo, according to information provided by a company leader at a Nov. 18 Fort Bend Economic Development Council meeting.

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Katy area trails Fort Bend, Harris counties in COVID-19 vaccination rate

Claire Shoop — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:12:00 +0000

With 66% of the Katy area’s population age 12 and older fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the region has fallen behind both Fort Bend and Harris counties in terms of vaccinations, according to data from the Texas Department of State Health Service...

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Applications open for Missouri City’s Facade Improvement Incentive Program after council approval

Claire Shoop — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:25:00 +0000

Missouri City businesses along Texas Parkway and Cartwright Road can now apply to the city’s Facade Improvement Incentive Program, a program that reimburses commercial businesses for up to 75% of upgrades or renovations done to their exteriors.

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Fort Bend ISD approves design contract for outdoor learning area, revitalized Sugar Land 95 cemetery

Claire Shoop — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:48:00 +0000

MASS Design Group will collect community feedback and create a concept plan for a project to tell the story of and memorialize the Sugar Land 95.

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Fort Bend ISD unanimously rescinds mask mandate, leaving masks optional in schools

Claire Shoop — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 03:37:00 +0000

“I think it’s time to move forward and put this mask issue behind us,” FBISD Trustee Judy Dae said.

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Fort Bend ISD to host class of 2022 graduations at Houston’s Toyota Center

Claire Shoop — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:37:00 +0000

The commencement ceremonies are scheduled to take place May 27 and 28, according to district documents.

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My Spice Grocery now offering international products in Missouri City

Claire Shoop — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:36:00 +0000

Located in the Luka Sienna Plaza, the grocery store carries a variety of products from South Asia, Africa and South America as well as fresh vegetables, and halal meat and fish.

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Fort Bend County further reduces COVID-19 threat level as case data moves in ‘the right direction’

Claire Shoop — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 19:17:00 +0000

As Thanksgiving and the winter holiday season approaches, Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced in a press conference Nov. 12 the county was lowering its COVID-19 risk level from orange to yellow as new cases and hospitalizations continue to d...

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GALLERY: Missouri City gathers for Veterans Day ceremony, memorial dedication

Claire Shoop — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 19:03:00 +0000

“Today marks a great day because after 10 years of planning, designing, fundraising and partnering, we have reached the finish line of building and unveiling this spectacular Veterans Memorial,” Mayor Robin Elackatt said.

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GALLERY: ‘Diversity over Division’ mural unveiled at University of Houston at Sugar Land

Claire Shoop — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:44:00 +0000

The Diversity over Division initiative began in the summer of 2020 with the goal of celebrating the array of cultures, languages and perspectives in Fort Bend County, an official with the project said.

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Fort Bend ISD presents proposed attendance boundaries for Sonal Bhuchar Elementary School

Claire Shoop — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:04:00 +0000

The new school is slated to open in the Riverstone community in the fall of 2023.

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Premier Daiquiris preparing to serve Louisiana-style daiquiris, boudin in Missouri City

Claire Shoop — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 19:25:00 +0000

The business is expected to open a storefront at 9710 Hwy. 6, Missouri City, in spring 2022.

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Fort Bend ISD faces potential $18M revenue shortfall as students stay home

Claire Shoop — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:45:00 +0000

Because enrollment in Fort Bend ISD is lower than projected, the district may receive $18 million less in state funding. This could negatively affect the interventions FBISD deploys to combat learning loss caused by the pandemic.

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