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Olson heads to Washington
Pete Olson, with wife Nancy, on election night.
Pete Olson, with wife Nancy, on election night.

By SESHADRI KUMAR

Come Jan. 5, Pete Olson, 46, will become the U.S. Representative in Congress for District 22 in Texas, with local offices in Sugar Land and Clear Lake.

More than a year ago, Olson, a U.S. Navy veteran, after a long stint as chief of staff inside the Washington belt, emerged in Texas to reclaim the seat formerly held by Tom De Lay. [more]

County to get federal funds to stem housing crisis

By SESHADRI KUMAR

Fort Bend County expects to receive $2.79 million in federal funds to buy and renovate foreclosed homes and sell them to low- and middle-income families.

In July of 2008, Congress enacted the Housing and Economic Recovery Act creating the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. [more]

Christmas Home Tour Dec. 12 and 13

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Board Members are signing sponsor letters and trying on their Santa and Elf hats in preparation for the 2008 CASA Christmas Home Tour on Dec.12 and Dec. 13. [more]

Enforcers meet Chargers

Two-time defending champion, Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office “Enforcers” will defend their championship title against the Sugar Land Police Department “Chargers” out on the gridiron on Dec. 6.

This is the third annual Charity Flag Football Game called “The Fort Bend Holiday Bowl.” [more]

24 adoptions in Fort Bend on National Adoption Day
The Dacke family celebrates the adoption of Marcus with CASA de Esperanza personnel at National Adoption Day on Friday. Shown are Tracy Dacke, left, Preston Dacke, Diana Hillman of Casa de Esperanza, Tori Dacke, Marcus Dacke and Cheryl Kirkpatrick of Casa de Esperanza.
The Dacke family celebrates the adoption of Marcus with CASA de Esperanza personnel at National Adoption Day on Friday. Shown are Tracy Dacke, left, Preston Dacke, Diana Hillman of Casa de Esperanza, Tori Dacke, Marcus Dacke and Cheryl Kirkpatrick of Casa de Esperanza.

District Judges Ron Pope and Robert Kern finalized 24 adoptions in Fort Bend County on Friday in celebration of National Adoption Day.

This was the largest number of adoptions ever in Fort Bend County on National Adoption Day.

Nine foster children were among the 24 children adopted. Delores Medina and her husband Noel adopted six of the children.

Those six are their grandchildren, ranging in age from one to six. [more]


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17.NOV.08 Runoff election for SD17 on Dec. 16
12.NOV.08 Mock presidential candidates
12.NOV.08 Commissioners court gets a new face
12.NOV.08 NRA aids Fort Bend 4-H shooting program
12.NOV.08 Commuter rail concept alive
12.NOV.08 Art exhibition at HCC Stafford campus
12.NOV.08 Missouri City voters say yes to green space
12.NOV.08 Voters approve Cultural Entertainment District
05.NOV.08 Republicans do better in local elections
05.NOV.08 Rose-Rich chamber joins the heist
05.NOV.08 AG’s opinion impacts wording of council agenda
05.NOV.08 FBISD presents progress report on strategic plan
05.NOV.08  38 sex offenders prosecuted for non-compliance
05.NOV.08 Sugar Land police focus on better serving Arab and Muslim communities
29.OCT.08 We publish, you decide
29.OCT.08 Westport home worth $3.3 million sells during Riverstone’s tour
29.OCT.08 Democrats seek to unseat Republican judges
29.OCT.08 DA retains control over case

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