Worship Directory

Fort Bend County

BAPTIST CHURCH

HORIZON BAPTIST CHURCH • 281-403-4994

2223 FM1092 • Missouri City, TX 77459

John Strader , Senior Pastor

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 am

Sunday Worship 10:45 am 6:00 pm

Wednesday 7:00 pm AWANA/Youth www.hbctx.org

BRAZOS BEND BAPTIST CHURCH

BRAZOS BEND BAPTIST CHURCH - 979.553.3049

22311 FM 762 RD.-Needville, TX 77461

Dr. Doug Brooks- Pastor

Sunday School/Bible Study - 9:30am

Sunday Worship Service - 10:30am

Wednesday (Team Kids) - 7:00pm

Wednesday (Bible Study) - 7:00pm

Any Prayer needs call 979.553.3049

Special Events-Resurrection (Easter) Weekend www.bbbchurch.org

METHODIST CHURCH

CHRIST CHURCH SUGAR LAND • 281-980-6888

A United Methodist Community

3300 Austin Parkway • Sugar Land, TX 77479

Rev. Dr. Daniel Irving, Senior Pastor

Sunday Schedule 9:30 am Blended Worship

9:30 am Sunday School for all ages

11:00 am Traditional & Contemporary Worship www.christchurchsl.org

EPISCOPAL

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH • 281-499-9602

605 Dulles Avenue, Stafford, TX 77477

SUNDAY: 10:30 am Worship Holy Eucharist www.allsaints-stafford.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

STAFFORD CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-499-2507

402 Stafford Run Rd. -Stafford, 77477

Stephen Higley, Preacher

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 am

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Wednesday 7:00 pm www.staffordchurchofchrist.org

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • 281-240-3195

502 Eldridge Rd. -Sugar Land, TX 77478

Reverend Dr. Fred Seay, Pastor

Sunday Worship In Person 11:00 am / Nursery Available Worship Online on YouTube www.fpcsl.org nos to 98% more and Black hawk on the court, read from a prepared statement about the county's significant obligations to its employees' and retirees' healthcare benefits, which he said currently stands at $500 million and is growing at $40-45 million a year.

Americans to 40% more soot pollution than white Americans. With no firm retirement plans, these plants will continue to harm communities across the South."

The Sierra Club calls for the retirement of all coalfired power plants in the country, including the Parish plant, and for policies that will lead to the rapid deployment of renewable energy resources. In a written statement, NRG said that it works hard to adhere to environmental regulations while providing the energy that is vital to Texas residents and the economy.

Meyers acknowledged the merit of the homelessness issue, but emphasized that the debt obligation issue should be paramount among the court's priorities.

County Judge KP George said he didn't disagree on any of the issues raised by his colleagues. He joked that he's heard Meyers's statement so many times that the commissioner must keep it continuously in his pocket.

But George said, the American Recovery Act funds, a COVID-era program that offered billions to local jurisdictions in the wake of the pandemic, offered the county a "oncein-a-lifetime opportunity" to address the homelessness problems, particularly

"NRG takes protecting the environment and complying with all environmental rules and regulations very seriously. We are proud of our environmental record, and committed to delivering on our vision for a more sustainable energy future. Our fleet, including the WA Parish plant, continues to meet all of its permit requirements." the company said.

"The WA Parish power plant provides almost 4% of all the power in ERCOT. It plays an incredibly important role in providing Texans with reliable and affordable power. It is dispatchable power and built to run when Texans need for youth.

Later, Glenda Guzman Macal, president of the Fort Bend chapter of the American Federation of Teachers, presented a proposal for a joint program between her organization, Houston Community College and Fort Bend ISD.

Macal, a former Fort Bend ISD bilingual and special education teacher, discussed the nationwide shortage of qualified teachers, as school districts struggle to recruit and retain teachers. A recent poll of Fort Bend ISD teachers showed that 77 percent are considering leaving the profession.

The pilot program would recruit people who would earn alternative teachers certifications to teach, with particularly emphasis on bilingual, special education, and STEM courses.

The AFT chapter would administer the program with assistance from HCC, and the newly minted teachers would agree to teach in Fort Bend ISD schools for power, no matter the time of day or weather conditions. The units at the plant are both coal and natural gas giving the facility extra resiliency with dual fuel and on-site fuel storage. The coal units at Parish play a key role in providing reliable power to our customers." it said. at least two years. wound.

"At NRG, we remain committed to delivering on our vision for a more sustainable energy future. We continue to decarbonize our power generation fleet and remain committed to our carbon reduction goals," the company said. The full Sierra Club report can be found at coal. sierraclub.org.

During discussion, Meyers noted that his daughter is a 20-year teacher in Katy ISD. "The real problem is that we're not paying our teachers enough," he said.

Morales asked Macal whether her group had sought funding from Fort Bend ISD's Education Foundation. Macal responded that they had not, as the proposed program would not be part of Fort Bend ISD's budget. Morales replied that it might be better for the district to be more directly involved, as education is not a typical function of county government. In the end, the commissioners agreed that there should be more discussion of both proposals and their relationship to the county's budget proposals. Both items were tabled for a later workshop discussion. A video of the full meeting, including a link to the homelessness proposal, can be found at fortbendcountytx.gov.

After further investigation, detectives identified the two suspects as Pereira and a juvenile. Both suspects were located and arrested without incident.

Both suspects have been placed in custody at the Fort Bend County Jail.

Pereira was charged with murder, with a bond of

$750,000. Information on the juvenile suspect is not available because of state restrictions. “It’s a tragedy when someone’s life is taken away, especially when at the hands of another human being(s)", Sheriff Eric Fagan, said in the release. “I’d like to thank the investigators for tirelessly working on this case and quickly identifying the suspects.” creating community and legacy in our city, in our neighborhoods, and in our lives."

"And while our core services are world-class," Goodrum added, "we know these things are meaningless if we are not creating a community and a place where you belong, be happy, and find meaning."

The pair went on to describe Sugar Land's long-touted reputation for clean and safe neighborhoods, access to good educational opportunities and medical facilities, and a thriving business community.

"We are dedicated and focused on working to ensure that your children and grandchildren are just as happy and fulfilled as you have been for decades," Zimmerman said.

The officials described how Sugar Land grew from a small company town to a destination Houston suburb in the 1970s and 1980s. But the city ultimately plateaued in its growth, they said, and is now at a crossroads where it must decide whether to remain stagnant or move into a new future.

"It's hard to believe," Zimmerman said, "but if we don't continue to evolve and change for the better, just as we've done for decades, we will quickly find ourselves becoming closer to Blockbuster than continuing to being recognized as one of the nation's safest and best places to live, to work and play."

Of particular concern, the pair said, was the rapidly the city's rapidly aging built environment and infrastructure, increasing commercial bankruptcies and vacant properties. Meanwhile, the median age of the city's residents has grown steadily over the last three decades, and younger people increasingly find it hard to find affordable housing.

The city leadership has shifted its focus from refill development to guided refill and redevelopment in order to take advantage of changes in the business environment and technology that make it possible for people to live closer to

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work rather than commute to central business districts and other major employment hubs.

"It has been years since we've pulled off a major project" Zimmerman said, citing the Sugar Land Town Square which was completed in the mid-2000s. Other planned projects have not come to fruition because of various market forces, Goodrum added, which has harmed the city's reputation.

"We are risking failure today in our efforts to attract and retain a tax base as well as our efforts to ensure Sugar Land is a place people want to gather and live in," Goodrum said.

The city needs to seize on new opportunities to not only preserve it's current reputation but to remain a thriving community in the decades ahead, the pair said.

They cited the City Council's recent approval of a proposed redevelopment of the Imperial Char House and the surrounding area into a mixed-used center that would combine office space, residential and retail and entertainment venues as an example of how the city is taking a new approach. Another is the city's new program to provide incentives to qualified homeowners of to renovate their aging homes.

The pair asked residents to come forward with their own ideas on how to improve the city and not just complain when they oppose a new proposal.

"We need each of you to bring us your biggest, boldest, and craziest ideas on how to ensure our community continues to provide a life better than imagined for your family, the students in our schools, and the future of your businesses," Zimmerman said. "Bring us the ideas you don't think anyone will say yes to, but you think that will help us solve our biggest challenges."

"Our city has the potential to be a trailblazer, to lead the way in creating new paths and breaking new ground," Zimmerman said, introducing the city's new marketing phase.

"Together, we can be the trailblazer. Together, we can make a difference," Zimmerman said in conclusion.

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:AKnow which tow company you would use in case of an accident before you have an accident! You may contact the collision repair facility you would use in advance to obtain name and phone number of a reputable towing company. Keep this information in your glove box with your proof of insurance. If you are involved in an accident during business hours, it is wise to go ahead and have the tow company take your vehicle to the shop of your choice. If your accident is after business hours, make sure you ask the wrecker driver where your vehicle will be towed. You may be in the situation where you will not have the opportunity to choose your tow company. In this case, ALWAYS ask what the charges will be an NEVER sign a tow bill that does not list the total charge. Be Informed?

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Charlton’s Body Repair

Legacy Stafford Fountains

12540 Sugardale Drive Stafford, TX 77477 (713) 814 3655

Local Family Business since 1957 1131 Staffordshire @ 5th Street • Stafford, TX 77477 www.charltonsbodyrepair.com 281-499-1126

May God Bless our Men and Women in the Military

Charlton’s Body Repair

Local Family Business since 1957 1131 Staffordshire @ 5th Street • Stafford, TX 77477 www.charltonsbodyrepair.com 281-499-1126

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