It was an honor to attend the India Culture Center’s celebration of India’s 80th Independence Day on Sunday, August 23, at the Stafford Centre. This year’s theme “Two Nations, Two Milestones, One Celebration” also recognized the 250th anniversary of American independence. The tremendous attendance reflected the strength and vitality of Read more
On Saturday, August 22, I had the pleasure of attending the Missouri City Police Department’s “Coffee with a Cop” event at the H-E-B on Highway 6. It was a welcoming morning filled with conversation, fellowship and a shared commitment to keeping our community safe and connected. Coffee with a Cop Read more
One of the best parts of serving Fort Bend County is seeing firsthand what happens when businesses, nonprofit organizations, health providers, volunteers, and community leaders come together around a common purpose. I had that opportunity Saturday, August 22, when I attended the Ready, Set, Thrive! Back to School Health & Read more
On Sunday, August 9, I had the pleasure of attending the inauguration of Tinubu Torch Bearers U.S.A. in Sugar Land. The gathering brought together Nigerian-American leaders, professionals, women, young people, and community advocates around the theme, “Renewed Hope in Action: Building the Nation from Diaspora to Development.” The event demonstrated Read more
It was a pleasure to attend The Bend Back to School Fest on Sunday evening at Mission Bend Community Park. The event brought together volunteers, community organizations, businesses, public servants, and generous sponsors with one shared mission: helping local children begin the new school year prepared and confident. Families were Read more
On Saturday evening, August 8, I had the pleasure of attending the Needville AG Foundation’s first annual Rural Roots Gala at the Columbus Club Hall in Needville. The packed hall was a wonderful reflection of the Needville community—families, farmers and ranchers, educators, business owners, public officials, and community leaders gathered Read more
Lisa and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend, former Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert. Our relationship with Bob goes back to the mid-1990s and the Municipal Utility District world. Long before his years as County Judge, Bob had already made a lasting mark on our Read more
This summer marks 12 years since construction began on one of the Rosenberg Railroad Museum’s most beloved attractions—the Garden Railroad. In the summer of 2014, members of the Houston Area “G” Gaugers joined museum volunteers to break ground on an ambitious outdoor model railroad. By Christmas, the first trains were Read more
Every so often you come across a story that captures exactly what makes Fort Bend County special, and Jimmy Cantu’s is one of them. A recent episode of the Born in the Bend podcast, featuring guest host Cody Frederick, sat down with Jimmy, the owner and founder of Pier 36 Read more
It was an honor to join Commissioner Andy Meyers and members of our Fort Bend County community for the ribbon-cutting and official opening of Galaxy All-Abilities Park in Precinct 3, and it’s the kind of project that reminds you what local government is capable of when it plans with everyone Read more