Texas A&M AgriLife’s Fort Bend Extension is hosting a Livestock Basics seminar Jan. 23, led by DLC Livestock and Consulting owner Dwight Callis. The event is part of the Ag Landowner Seminar Series and will be held at 1402 Band Road, Ste 100, in Rosenberg. The individual session is $20, …
Texas A&M AgriLife’s Fort Bend Extension is hosting a Wild Hogs 101 course Jan. 18, led by Texas Parks & Wildlife wildlife biologist John McLeod as part of its Ag Landowner Seminar Series. The event is held 6-8 p.m. at 1402 Band Road, Ste 100 in Rosenberg. Tickets are $20 for the ind…
Texas A&M AgriLife’s Fort Bend Extension is hosting a Farm Financial Management seminar Jan. 30, led by TAMU AgriLife Extension Service Associate Professor & Extension Specialist Dr. Jason Johnson. The event is part of the Ag Landowner Seminar Series and will be held at 1402 Band Roa…
Texas A&M AgriLife’s Fort Bend Extension is hosting a Brush Management seminar Feb. 1, led by Dr. Megan Clayton, TAMU AgriLife Extension Service Professor and Extension Specialist. The event is part of the Ag Landowner Seminar Series and will be held at 1402 Band Road, Ste 100, in Rosenb…
Texas A&M AgriLife’s Fort Bend Extension is hosting a Beekeeping 101 seminar Feb. 6, led by Dr. Tonya F. Shepherd, TAMU Apiculture Research Lab Manager and Instructor. The event is part of the Ag Landowner Seminar Series and will be held at 1402 Band Road, Ste 100, in Rosenberg. The indi…
The annual Jr. Reelin’ fishing tournament will be held 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Jones Creek Ranch Park, 7714 FM 359, Richmond. Limited to children 4-12 years of age. Sign up at the event. No pre-registration required. For more info, contact JCRP@832-471-2775 or parksinbox@ fbctx.gov.
St. Paul Lutheran Church’s Men in Mission will be hosting the annual Congo Mission Stew and silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 21.
St. Michael;s Knights of Columbus Council No. 7067 will be holding its second of three chicken noodle soup drive-thru meals on Sunday, Jan. 8. Soup will sold by the quart for $8, 1/2 gallon for $15, and gallon for $30 from 10:30 a.m. until all 45 gallons are sold out. The drive-thru-only mea…
Fort Bend County Master Gardeners will hold their popular fruit tree and citrus tree sale fundraiser from 9-noon on Saturday, Feb. 11, in Barn H at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 SH 36 South in Rosenberg. This year there will be an estimated 75 different varieties of fruit trees, ber…
The 2023 Soup Tasting Supper Fundraiser for the Czech Heritage Society of Fort Bend County starts at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at a new location — the SPJST Lodge 81, located at 13609 Violet & SH 36 in Needville. Tasty soups and salad for $10 per person. Expected soups to be served are broc…
Any person(s) or business interested in sponsorship for the Annual Leroy Miksch Senior Citizens fundraiser on Jan. 22, please contact any committee member or contact Chris Janicek at 281-468-9314.
Rosenberg’s very first Rtown Sweetheart (Daddy-Daughter) Dance is set for Saturday, Feb. 4, from 6-9 p.m. at the Rosenberg Civic Center located at 3825 SH 36 south. For more information or to purchase a ticket, call 832-595-3520 or visit rosenbergtx.gov.
The 38th annual Fort Bend Regional Vegetable Conference will take place Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in Buildings C & D. Registration will be held from 7:30-8:15 a.m. with the conference beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m. The cost with lunch included is $40.
Saturday St. John’s United Methodist Church, 400 Jackson St., Richmond, will host its 43rd annual spaghetti supper/auction on Feb. 4. Dinner/ silent auction are from 5-7 p.m.; live auction begins at 7 p.m. Tickets: $8 for adults; $5 for 6-11 (5 and under eat free). Tickets available from an…
Beasley is hosting its annual citywide garage sale Saturday, March 4 starting at 8 a.m. and finishing at an unknown time. Participation in the event is free for anyone interested. Email BeasleyGarageSale@ gmail.com or call 281-750-6216 if interested. Richmond pi
Lorilai Galloway of Rosenberg hugs sister Primrose as they wait in line with dad Travis during the Master Gardeners annual Citrus-Fruit Tree Sale Fundraiser at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. The trio left with a blueberry bush.
Arts And Entertainment
The Leaman Charger Theatre troupe will present Shrek Jr. The Musical at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, amd 2 pm. Sunday, March 5 at Leaman Jr. High. Tickets are $10 per adult and $7 per student. Music director is Peggy Moritz. Director is Scot Pankey and T…
All veterans are invited to join the American Legion Post at its monthly meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Rosenberg Civic Center. Come visit with other veterans and become a member.
Come join Lunches of Love for its Walk of Love & 5K Fun Run on Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at Long Acres Ranch, 2335 Richmond Parkway in Richmond. It’s free to participate (but donations are greatly appreciated). Pre-register online at www. lunchesoflove.net. There will be a …
The Richmond Farmers Market will take place from 3-7 p.m., Friday, March 3, at Richmond’s Old Fire Station, located at the corner of Jackson Street and Second Street
St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus Council No. 7067 will hold its annual season of lent fish fries each Friday during Lent at the Columbus Club Hall on SH 36 in Needville. The meal will be drive-thru only and will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. each Friday of Lent. Cost of each plate will be $12…
The Fairchilds Volunteer Fire Department is planning to hold its 39th annual benefit dinner and dance on Saturday, March 4, at the Needville Columbus Hall, 13631, SH 36. The event includes the always-popular auctions and raffles. Home-cooked chicken fried steak dinner will be served. Entry f…
Arts And Entertainment
Kids can dust off their fishing poles as local children aged 4 through 16 are eligible to compete in the City of Rosenberg’s 21st annual FISH-tastic Kids Fishing Tournament on March 25.
The Fort Bend Knights of Columbus Council No. 2801 will hold its 34th annual all-you-can-eat crawfish boil and fish fry on Saturday, April 29, at the KC Hall on Kay Cee Drive. Activities include raffle, band. Pre-sale only. Cost is $40 per adult and $10 per child. Gates open at 3 p.m. Servin…
VFW Post 3903 will celebrate Vietnam Veterans Day from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, March 29, and the public in invited to attend. All veterans are welcome to attend.
Announcements
Mr. Scott Willey of Rosenberg, TX, and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Abbott of Hutto, TX, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hailey Ann Willey, to Charlie Scott of Gourock, Scotland, son of Mr. Graeme Scott and Mrs. Lorna Kelly, both of Scotland. The happy couple plan to wed at D…
Upcoming Events
Special “guests” will be visiting Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library in April for National Poetry Month! Library visitors will have an opportunity to interact with some of their favorite poets – both past and present – in a theatrical experience that is sure to delight poetr…
City of Kendleton
Happy Spring. We had our first official day of spring this week but I’m not Mother Nature has picked up on that yet. This weather bouncing back and forth had made for some i n t e r e s t i n g c h a l l e n g e s .
Embark on a journey of avian wonder! The Texas Master Naturalists invites the public for the 2024 Nature Day Seabourne Creek Park. The event is free and on Saturday April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Face painting, bird themed arts and crafts projects, an eclipse booth, avian educational talks …
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed March 29-31, in observance of the Easter holiday. Regular library hours will resume on Monday, April 1.
Fort Bend County Fair Association will hold its annual Boots & Buckles on the Bay fishing tournament fundraiser on Saturday, May 18. For more information or to register, go online to www.fortbendcountyfair.com/events and click on May 18 date. Teams entered before May 1 will be entered i…
The Barbara Jordan Youth Center in Needville will hold a barbecue cook-off on May 4 at Barbara Jordan Park, 8705 Park St. Cooks will compete for best ribs, chicken and brisket. A Cornhole tournament is also scheduled. Contact Jonathan Benson at 713-376-9860 or Mark Weber at 281-960-9317 for …
Parks Youth Ranch, 11614 FM 361 in Richmond, will host its annual Go Fish fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The fishing derby includes trophies for kids, carnival games, bounce houses, lunch and much more. Wristbands will be sold for $25 for children and adults. Wristbands…
VFW Post 3903 in Rosenberg will pay tribute to Vietnam veterans from 10 a.m. until noon, Saturday, March 30. Brunch will be served. All Vietnam veterans, and all veterans and active duty military and their guests are invited to attend.
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Keep Richmond Beautiful and City of Richmond Bring Fall Shred Event. The event takes place on October 21 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The event will offer free document shredding at Richmond City Hall. 402 Morton St. Residents are invided to bring papers, file folders, hanging files, notepads, enve…
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office You are Not Alone (YANA) program and Pappa Gyros will sponsor a classic car raffle and drawing from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, at Pappa Gyros, 21910 Franz Road in Katy. Two cars will be raffled at 8 p.m. Buy tickets for a chance to win a 1958 Ford Skyliner…
Trick or Treat. Saturday, October 28, 2023 3-6 p.m. Historic Downtown Rosenberg. Email Kmanville@rosenbergtx.gov for more information or call 832-595- 3524. Participating Downtown Merchants and map will be provided soon! Call (832)595-3524, or email Kmanville@rosenbergtx.gov.
The Fulshear-Katy Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Scarecrow Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 3-6 p.m. in the parking lot of Thrive Church at Cross Creek Ranch, 29255 FM1093 in Fulshear. Admission is free. Activities include Trunk or Treat, music, vendor booths, games more.
The Rev. Leo Humphrey encourages young people to volunteer at Bates Allan Park in Kendleton on Sunday where civic leaders and community activists will clean-up and restore historic cemeteries and burial plots. Rev. Humphrey said many of the clean-up tasks are too strenuous for elderly folks …
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1208 Fifth St. in Rosenberg, will hold a garage sale fundraiser on Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, from 8 a.m. to noon each day, in the fellowship hall. Proceeds will go to support the missions of the Women of St. Paul Lutheran.
The city of Rosenberg is bringing back the paper shredding event on Saturday, March 2, at Rosenberg City Hall located at 2110 4th St. The event is free for Rosenberg residents.
The George Ranch High School Band Boosters is hosting its annual tamale sale fundraiser. Last day to order is March 1. Cost is $16 per dozen. Choice of pork, habanero pork, hatch chili pork, chicken, habanero chicken, beef tenderloin, pork sausage and potato, habanero pork sausage, bean and…
The Black Cowboy Museum will host its third annual Black Cowboy Hall of Fame induction ceremony and banquet on March 25 at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 SH 36 in Rosenberg.
George Ranch Historical Park in Richmond will host its annual Texas Independence Day celebration on Saturday, March 2.
The BF Terry High School FFA Booster Club will host its annual crawfish boil fundraiser on Saturday, April 27. Event includes lots of good food, live music and dancing.
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The city of Rosenberg’s Image Committee is bringing back the popular paper shredding event on Saturday, March 2, at Rosenberg City Hall, located at 2110 Fourth St.
The Eighth Annual Taste of Fort Bend — Continuing the Legacy — benefiting Lunches of Love will be held Thursday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. The public invited to join Lunches of Love for a night of delicious bites, silent and live auction items, and wonderful friends as it carries on Adriane Mathews…
The Needville Youth Fair will host its 2024 kick-off benefit from 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Columbus Club Hall in Needville. Steak dinner, dancing, auction and raffle all part of the fun. Tickets: $400 for reserved table for 8 (includes dinner, dancing and souvenir cups);…
Items are needed for the live and silent auctions at the 25th annual Leroy Miksch Needville Senior Citizens Sunday Fun Day.
The East Bernard Sons of the American Legion will be hosting its 21st annual Bar-B-Que cookoff on Jan. 27 and 28 at the American Legion Hall in East Bernard.
George Junior High School in Rosenberg will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Friday, Jan. 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. — and former students, teachers and members of the public are invited to come join the fun! Activities include bounce houses, student art showcases, yearbooks dating back to the…
The 5th Holiday Market Day will be held at KC Hall on Saturday Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a silent auction and a drawing for a hand crafted quilt along with other prizes. For registration information contact chairperson Sandra Luckett at 281-794-7092.
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The Texas AgriLife Extension Service is embarking on its long-range planning process, and it needs local input to make sure it is on track to …
Embark on a journey of avian wonder! The Texas Master Naturalists invites the public for the 2024 Nature Day Seabourne Creek Park. The event is free and on Saturday April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Face painting, bird themed arts and crafts projects, an eclipse booth, avian educational talks …
Monarchs are one of approximately 40 butterflies that can call Texas home.
The HERPS reptile show drew hundreds of snake, lizard and spider lovers to the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds this past weekend. Vendors also sold bunnies, pigs, and other exotic animals along with pythons, tarantulas and other non-venomous snakes. They also sold toys, food, terrariums, wood h…
Parents have an opportunity to involve their elementary-age youngsters in a four-day summer camp that combines fun with learning about horticulture, gardening and environmental science.
Hundreds of gardeners and first-time gardeners flocked to the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners’ annual fruit/citrus tree sale on Saturday at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. Many buyers arrived well before the 9 a.m. start and most of the popular fruit and citrus trees were sold out within…
Native pecan trees will be sold by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners at their 24th annual Fruit Tree Sale on Saturday, Feb. 10, in Barn H at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 Texas 36 in Rosenberg.
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Nature & Agriculture
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service is embarking on its long-range planning process, and it needs local input to make sure it is on track to …
Embark on a journey of avian wonder! The Texas Master Naturalists invites the public for the 2024 Nature Day Seabourne Creek Park. The event is free and on Saturday April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Face painting, bird themed arts and crafts projects, an eclipse booth, avian educational talks …
Monarchs are one of approximately 40 butterflies that can call Texas home.
The HERPS reptile show drew hundreds of snake, lizard and spider lovers to the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds this past weekend. Vendors also sold bunnies, pigs, and other exotic animals along with pythons, tarantulas and other non-venomous snakes. They also sold toys, food, terrariums, wood h…
Parents have an opportunity to involve their elementary-age youngsters in a four-day summer camp that combines fun with learning about horticulture, gardening and environmental science.
Hundreds of gardeners and first-time gardeners flocked to the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners’ annual fruit/citrus tree sale on Saturday at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. Many buyers arrived well before the 9 a.m. start and most of the popular fruit and citrus trees were sold out within…
Native pecan trees will be sold by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners at their 24th annual Fruit Tree Sale on Saturday, Feb. 10, in Barn H at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 Texas 36 in Rosenberg.
