FORT BEND COUNTY FAIR

Fort Bend County Fair: Williams Elected President

The Fort Bend County Fair has elected Jennifer Williams as the 2023 Fair President. Williams’ commitment to the Fair is loyal. “I wholeheartedly support our mission and believe in providing for the education of the youth of Fort Bend County. When I first volunteered at the age of 16, I knew I wanted to dedicate my time and support to this organization,” said WilJennifer Williams liams. As a high school student, Williams began volunteering with the Sponsorship Committee in 1996. From participating in the youth arts and crafts contest to marching with the Lamar Consolidated High School Mighty Mustang Band as a member of the Color Guard, Williams has actively participated in the Fair. She has been a fair goer, a livestock mom and a volunteer in her many roles.

In 2010, Williams was elected to the Fair’s Board and has overseen many committees, such as Budget, Stick-Horse Rodeo, Children’s Tractor Pull, Commercial Heifer Auction, Emergency Management, Security, Entertainment, Exceptional Rodeo, Fair Club, Freezer Sale, Jr Livestock Auction, Jr. Royalty, Office Assistance, Livestock Show, Magazine, Parade, Queen Scholarship Contest, Senior Citizen’s Day, Special Citizen’s, Fair Ambassadors, Sponsorship, Talent Contest and Art Auction. Before joining the Board, Williams served as a member on the following committees, including Chairperson for the Fair Club Committee, Sponsorship Committee, founder of the Emergency Management Committee, Senior Citizens Day Committee and the Parade Committee. As Fair President, Williams is committed to being more visible in the community and open to new ideas while continuing to provide great entertainment.

Williams is a lifelong resident of Fort Bend County and is a 22-year resident of Missouri City. She is the proud mother to two sons, Ryan, a recent Texas A&M graduate, and Sean, a Senior at Clements High School. “I’m ready to get everyone involved from all ends of the county. I think I bring a unique perspective to the Board, as I grew up on the West Side of the Brazos, and I have made my home on the East Side. Fort Bend County truly is my home. I have lived here my whole life and have watched it grow to what it is today,” said Williams.

The 87th Annual Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo will run from September 29th to October 8th, 2023. For more information or to get involved, visit www.fortbendcountyfair.com.

George Memorial Library Hosts Workshop For Aspiring Novelists

Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library will host a special workshop for aspiring writers, “Revision-uary: A Story-Revision Workshop,” on Thursdays, January 5th and 26th, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, in Room 2C of the library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond.

This 2-part, hands-on workshop for writers will cover tips and tricks for pruning a draft into a polished novel. An extension of the library’s monthly Story Spinner’s Writing Club, this workshop will include a round-table discussion where participants can ask questions and bounce ideas off each other.

Part 1 of the workshop will take place on January 5th. After sharing introductions and goals, participants will hear tips for the revision phase of novel-writing, share aloud up to two pages of their works, and establish goals to work toward for Part 2 of the workshop.

Part 2 of the workshop will take place on January 26th. Participants will share updates on the goals they set for themselves and establish new goals that they would like to attain next. Everyone will have an opportunity to share aloud up to two polished pages of their work. The workshop is suitable for adults and teens aged 14 and

up.

The next Story Spinner’s Writing Club meeting will take place on Thursday, January 19th, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, in Room 2C. The topic for the month is “Description.”

The programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, or call George Memorial Library at 281-342-4455 or the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.