Construction Starts on Fire Station in

Cross Creek Ranch

The Fort Bend County Emergency Services District #4 has started construction of a permanent fire station within Cross Creek Ranch. Located along W. Cross Creek Bend north of Morgan Spur Road adjacent to Chrysalis Preschool, the 9,715-square-foot facility will have two bays and will house an engine company that is staffed with four firefighters/EMTs around the clock. Estimated to cost $6,746,432, the station is expected to be complete in June 2024. Johnson Development donated the land for the fire station.

“This, of course, is a great benefit to the thousands of people who make their home here in Cross Creek Ranch, but also to the region,” said Rob Bamford, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cross Creek Ranch.

The station will have six dorm rooms and three bathrooms. There will also be four pantries located near the kitchen, giving each shift their own pantry. The kitchen will be open to the living room and dining room. There will also be a strength and conditioning room. Rainwater will be collected onsite for irrigation.

“This station is esthetically pleasing to the community and will blend in very nicely,” said Fire Chief Gilbert “Herc” Meier, Jr. “The fire station will be built to the standard that the department has set in place which includes a state-of-the-art alerting system for our fire fighters, a patio where they can congregate and get fresh air along with a strength and conditioning room where they can focus on physical fitness. Most importantly, this great location allows us to take care of the Cross Creek Residents quickly. We are excited to be a part of the neighborhood. We hope you never need us, but we are here if you do.”

Martinez Architects designed the station and Bass Construction, based in Rosenberg, Texas, is building the facility.

The district opened a temporary fire station in Cross Creek Ranch in January 2022. “We are excited that we will be in our permanent home in the neighborhood soon,” Meier said.

Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 4 DBA Fulshear Simonton Fire Department covers 106 square miles with an estimated population of 77,000 residents. The cities of Fulshear, Simonton, Weston Lakes and outlying areas of Katy and Richmond are served from five stations located throughout the district.

Cross Creek Ranch has been ranked among the nation’s 50 top-selling master-planned communities for 12 consecutive years. There are more than 5,300 homes in the 3,200-acre community, which is planned for approximately 6,000 homes upon completion. Eight builders offer homes in Cross Creek Ranch priced from the $300,000s to $1 million-plus. Learn more at www.crosscreektexas.com

Richmond

July 4th at the Ranch

Saturday, July 1st 9 am - 5 pm

George Ranch Historical Park

10215 FM 762

Wrangle up the family for a Texas style 4th of July celebration at the George Ranch Historical Park! Join us at the 1930s Ranch House for a picnic and ice cream social featuring crafts, games, music, sack races and hand-turned ice cream. Pack a picnic lunch and join us for all the fun in the yard!

Buy general admission tickets today by visiting https:// www.georgeranch.org/event/park-admission.

Needville

Freedom Festival

Saturday, July 1st 12 pm - 11 pm

Harvest Park

3001 Violet Street

Celebrate America and come out for the Freedom Festi val! Live music, kids’ bike parade right after opening cere monies, food trucks, kids’ activities, mutton bustin’, cornhole tournament, lawnmower, go-kart and mini bike races plus vendors and a silent auction. A fireworks show will be the grand finale. It will be a day full of celebration and fun.

For more information, visit www.cityofneedville.com.

Rosenberg

Annual Family 4th Celebration

Tuesday, July 4th 6 - 10 pm

Seabourne Creek Nature Park

3831 Highway 36 South

It’s all about patriotism, family and fun when Rosenberg hosts the Family 4th Celebration at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. This free event runs from 6 to 10 pm. Food vendors will be lined up selling cold treats and patriotic eats. The Jam Band will perform on the main stage from 6 to 9 pm.

The much-anticipated fireworks show will end the evening – don’t miss the spectacular show! Come early for the best spots, and don’t forget to bring blankets, lawn chairs and bug spray!

For more information, visit www.rosenbergtx.gov or follow on Facebook @RosenbergTXGov