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New initiative to increase police in schools By Matt deGrood

Fagan in a press conference last week asked for county law enforcement agencies to join him in dispatching officers to check on local schools whenever they are awaiting a call for service – an idea, Fagan told the Fort Bend Star, that he’s had for months. “I’m trying to be proactive and stop these

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Police officers and sheriff’s deputies might be more common sights at county schools after Sheriff Eric Fagan announced a new initiative meant to reduce the risk of school shootings ahead of the new school year.

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before it happens,” Fagan said in an interview with the Star. Potential shooters are looking for soft targets and seeing law enforcement at a campus might help deter some of them, Fagan argues. The issue of how to tamp down on school shootings has become a topic of renewed conversations after a gunman

shot and killed 19 elementary schoolchildren and two teachers and injured another 17 people in Uvalde, according to a Texas Tribune article. Fort Bend ISD, for instance, announced late last month that it had implemented several new security measures

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In voting to spend more than $26.78 million to cover EpiCenter’s operating expenses during its first years of existence, county commissioners said the $120 million project would ultimately be a boon to Fort Bend County. “This will be an asset to Fort Bend County,” Precinct 1 Commissioner Vincent Morales said, following a 4-0 vote. “It will cover itself.” But what are those benefits? And how are county leaders paying for the project? Several months before commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to begin the project, developers in November 2020 unveiled project details that included a description of how the county could pursue the project and how much money they thought the facility might bring in. Between sports and events rentals, advertising and sponsorship agreements, parking and more, the county might expect to make about $3.65 million from the facility starting in the first year, according to a pre-

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Fort Bend ISD students sit and listen to a teacher during a lesson. Local students said pandemic-learning brough a mix of overall testing and scoring results. (Staff ﬁle photo by Landan Kuhlmann)

Area students report mixed bag during pandemic learning By Benjamin Who BENJAMINWHO@GMAIL.COM

Lower test scores, overwhelming feelings of isolation and national uproar over the content that makes its way into classrooms — the national narrative about being a student during the coronavirus pandemic resembles a nightmarish scene. But nearly three years after Covid-19 first sent shockwaves through America’s educational system, students across Fort Bend County painted a more

measured picture of the state of education in 2022. “I certainly felt both negative and positive impacts,” said Danny Vilson, a rising senior at Elkins High School. “But the impacts certainly weren’t all bad.” While many questions still surround the future of schools across the area, some effects of the pervasive interruptions are beginning to crystalize. Texas STAAR test data from 2021 showed a 16 percent increase from 2019 in the number of third through eighth-grade students who did not meet

the grade level standards in math, according to the Texas Educational Agency, or TEA. The same report revealed that schools where less than 25 percent of students learned remotely achieved higher STAAR scores than schools with higher rates of virtual learning. As the pandemic eased and students returned to more stable conditions, testing scores saw notable improvements, according to data from 2022. However, experts still worry that pandemic-induced learning disruptions may leave

long-lasting impacts on students’ academic performance and social lives. The Fort Bend Star spoke with local students to better understand how Covid-19 affected their learning during the past year. Edward Kang, a rising seventh grader who lives in Riverstone, said his school switched intermittently between in-person and virtual schooling throughout the year, but called these changes generally "neutral." "Adapting to a different learning environment was quite difficult because I had

zero experience with online learning," he said. "But I personally got used to it quickly, and found it rather beneficial to my learning." Levi George, who attends KIPP Shine Prep as a rising third grader, said that while his school never transitioned to remote learning last year, safety policies created some isolation, even in-person. "We did have to stay away from our friends a lot," George said. "Some-

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Sugar Land to begin work on park improvement project By Matt deGrood MDEGROOD@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

Crews will soon begin work on a $1.06 million project to bring more improvements to Brazos River Park, according to the city of Sugar Land. Work is set to begin later this month on the six-month project, which will see crews construct a pavilion, more trails and

landscaping, according to a news release. “This project delivers on what our community told us is important,” said Joe Chesser, director of parks for the city of Sugar Land. Plans for the project have been around ever since Sugar Land voters in 2013 approved two of three bond referendums for parks totaling $31.5 million, according to a Houston Chronicle article from the time.

As part of those propositions, city leaders planned to develop about 128 acres of park along the Brazos River with a nearby festival site and a connecting network of about 10 miles of trails, according to the city. But the final phase of the Brazos River Park improvements didn’t happen on schedule because of coronavirus pandemic-related Crews are set to begin work in Sugar Land on the $1.06 economic constraints, ac- million Brazos Park improvement project later this cording to the city. month, according to the city. (Photo by Matt deGrood)

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It's time to write in praise of our many parks Matt deGrood MANAGING EDITOR

As a newspaper covering the whole of Fort Bend County on a weekly basis, it’s not often that we get the opportunity to opine on parks in the opinion section of the paper. Most weeks, the latest political controversy or countywide issue takes precedence over that

which might be deemed less central. But if we take a moment to pause and think about it, maybe parks do deserve a more central role in conversations about Fort Bend County. After all, one of my first excursions into Fort Bend County, years before my arrival at the Star, came during a jaunt to Brazos Bend State Park out in Needville. The size of that park is literally dramatic. In some of by subsequent jaunts around the county’s parks, however, I’ve learned that Brazos Bend is hardly alone in inspiring a love of nature

and a sense of beauty for our natural surroundings. It’s those experiences at our county parks that make me think it’s worth giving some praise to both Missouri City and Sugar Land for their work to improve parkland in their communities in recent weeks. We wrote about Missouri City recently approving a $225,000 contract to improve a walking and jogging trail at Hunters Glen Park using federal coronavirus funding. Beyond the use parkgoers will get out of that, it also comes on the heels of requests requesting the improvement for

months. So, all credit is due to city leadership for finally putting the funding to use in direct response to a request from residents. And then there’s Sugar Land, which recently approved a contract for a little more than $1 million to add additional trails, a pavilion and more at Brazos River Park. The funding for that will come from a bond that voters first approved in 2013, but was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic. This week, in preparation to write about that decision, I paid a visit to the park to get some pho-

tos for the story. It’s not my first time visiting the park, and each time I’ve gone, I find myself wishing I didn’t have to leave and get back to work. There’s something overwhelmingly wonderful about the chance to wander along next to the Brazos River through a bunch of greenery. Sugar Land seems to understand this intuitively. While parts of the park were clearly designed to wow (such as the facilities near the entrance), the majority of the park that I’ve seen is simple walking paths through the woods. That is, after all,

what we’re looking for when we visit Fort Bend County’s many parks – a chance to get away for a bit and enjoy something outside the hustle and bustle of everyday life. And for my money, there are few counties that serve that purpose better. So, thank you Missouri City and Sugar Land. And thank you, all the other municipalities that spend money to make sure our residents can enjoy the nature that makes Fort Bend County such a wonderful place to live.

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Palm Beach each of the last few seasons. Landan’s lowdown Let’s start with the positives – because Costes definitely has several aspects to his game which the Astros covet. To begin, the bat-toball skills are undeniable. Costes has long shown the ability to put the ball in play – obviously a prerequisite for most any major league career – with a career strikeout rate of just 15.3 percent. For reference, that would be just slightly higher than Jose Altuve’s rate of 14.6 percent – not a big number at all. Next, there’s the plate discipline – which goes somewhat hand-in-hand with the low strikeout rate, since swinging at higherquality pitches in the strike zone significantly increases a batter’s ability to make contact. And Costes has coaxed a walk at an 11.4 percent rate in his minor league career, drawing 113 walks in 989 plate appearances in four minor league seasons. So, it’s clear that Costes has a good idea of the strike zone, which is a solid foundation for any baseball player. However, just making contact is not enough, especially in Major League Baseball and even at the higher levels of the minors. It needs to be consistent high-quality contact – and that is where I believe Costes’ game leaves much to be desired. One of the first things that stands out is that while Costes makes a lot of contact, it is not often optimal contact. He has a career 51.2 percent rate of ground balls – the least likely type of batted ball to result in a base hit – out 664 career batted balls, according to

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Fangraphs. This year’s MLB average is 44.9 percent, for a rough comparison. The fly ball rate of 29.2 percent would be better than MLB average (23 percent, though the lack of publicly available exit velocity data makes it hard to discern whether those are being hit with any authority). And finally, the low line drive rate (19.6 percent) further drives home my questions, as a hard-hit line drive typically has the highest chances to be a base hit. Simply put, Costes knows how to put the ball in play. But unless he has a lateblooming revelation on elevating the baseball on a more consistent basis to pair with the contact rate, I simply cannot see him putting together much major league time. Projection Between the existing depth in the outfielder in the Astros’ farm system and highly-touted 2022 draftees such as Drew Gilbert and Jacob Melton, I honestly find it hard to see Costes being able to do anything that makes him stand out

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HS Sports Roundup: TD Club of Houston announces preseason teams By Landan Kuhlmann LKUHLMANN@FORTBENDSTAR.COM

The Touchdown Club of Houston recently released its 2022 preseason offensive and defensive teams, recognizing players to watch this upcoming season, and four players from Fort Bend County are among them. Marshall quarterback Ja’Koby Banks and Hightower running back Jeremy Payne were named to the offensive team, while Ridge Point safety Taylor Davis and Marshall defensive lineman Zachary Chapman were named to the defensive team. Payne – a four-star recruit by both Rivals and 24/7 Sports – was the key cog in the Hurricanes’ offensive attack last season, rushing for 1,442 yards and 10 touchdowns in helping Hightower to its first regional final playoff berth in 10 years and the second-most wins in program history. Meanwhile, Banks accumulated 2,451 total yards (1,358 pass-

ing/1,093 rushing) and 39 touchdowns for the Buffalos last year in leading them to a 10-1 record. Davis is the Panthers’ leading returning tackler from last season where he piled up 87 stops along with a team-leading four interceptions in helping Ridge Point to an 11-2 record and regional quarterfinal playoff berth. Chapman – who has verbally committed to TCU – played in just three games last season for Marshall because of an injury, but piled up 18 tackles in those three contests. Baseball, softball stars earn state honors Several local baseball and softball standouts were recently recognized by the Texas Sports Writers Association for their accomplishments on the diamond. In total, nine players from Fort Bend area schools were named to TSWA’s annual All-State teams. Ridge Point pitcher Kellen Gradisar was the lone first-team selection from the area, going 10-0 with

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★ EPICENTER FROM PAGE 1 sentation provided by Stonehenge Holdings, a Sugar Land-based commercial real estate company. The county should also

★ POLICE FROM PAGE 1 and updated parents and teachers on preexisting ones, according to a Houston Chronicle article. Those include. The fact that students will have four drills within the first 10 days of school, according. To the district. Stafford MSD and Lamar Consolidated ISD also recently joint hosted a school administrator workshop about school

★ LEARNING FROM PAGE 1 times we would have a mask break, but it was hard to hear people talking sometimes." For others, switching partially to remote learning had positive effects. Vilson credited the pandemic for pushing teachers to adopt more virtual learning resources. "Teachers understood to use more online teaching materials, which translated to better access to schooling materials at home," he said. Vilson's observation aligns with the global trend of increased technology in the classroom. According to an EdWeek national survey, 97 percent of teachers reported an increase in their ability to effectively

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expect to pay about $2.18 million in operating expenses in the first year, according to the same presentation. Developers estimated the facility would host about 84 events in its first year, with that num-

ber increasing each year the venue exists afterward, according to the presentation. The facility will sit on a 51.75-acre site near the southwest corner of State Highway 59 and State Highway 36 in Rosen-

berg, near the site of the county fairgrounds. County officials estimate the total cost of the project will be about $120 million. County officials have been mulling such a project since as early as

2015, when commissioners were considering proposals for a facilities bond election. The court authorized a feasibility study that ended in 2018. Under the agreement for the venue, the county will lease the property

to a developer that will construct EpiCenter and lease the building back to the county. The county will retain ownership of the land and will own the building when its debt is paid.

security, featuring members of the U.S. Secret Service. Despite those steps, some parents say they’re still worried about students’ safety ahead of the new school year. “I am afraid because right now, there is not a real measure put into schools to prevent what happened in Uvalde,” wrote on parent in a social media group. “Is there a real quick solution that can be done to avoid

this before the next semesters?” Fagan believes his idea might be the thing that could move the need on school security, he said. “Our most precious possession is our children,” Fagan said. “We shouldn’t just be relying on the schools to protect them. And the beauty of this is that I’m not asking for more money. It’s just in between calls. It’s the least we can do.” Representatives for

several local legislators and law enforcement agencies joined Fagan at the press conference last week to announce the measure. “All the school safety policies and procedures in the world are not helpful if there is no follow-through,” said state Rep. Jacey Jetton. Essentially, officers would stop by schools and check to make sure security measures are being followed, Fagan

explained. They would check to make sure doors are locked and everything is secure, he said. Fagan said because this hasn’t been attempted anywhere else, he didn’t have data on how it might reduce the risk of a school shooting. But he was hopeful other places would follow suit if Fort Bend’s plan is successful, he said. “I’d like to see other agencies do it,” he said. “We are the pilot test.”

It’s not yet clear exactly how many Fort Bend County law enforcement agencies will participate in the plan. But several, including some local school districts, joined Fagan at the press conference. “My plea is to not forget school safety tomorrow,” Stafford MSD Superintendent Robert. Bostic said. “Let’s make sure school safety is the first thing on our minds every day.”

use educational technology since the pandemic began, with 46 percent saying their skills "improved a lot." This sharp increase in technology presented some challenges for students, though, in the form of a significant learning curve. "We never used them before, and I would forget how to come off mute or use the programs," George said, referring to platforms like Nearpod and Zoom, which his school used extensively. The students who talked to The Star represent a diverse range of ages, public and private schools, and pandemic learning experiences. But none spoke overwhelmingly negatively about their academic performance or general learning experience during the pandemic, a surprising departure from the national narrative.

Aside from the bleak reports about students losing the equivalent of years of learning and slumping test scores, The New York Times reported in May that counselors across the nation were observing discouraging behaviors in students. The vast majority — 86 percent — described students as having more trouble focusing in classrooms. And almost all the nationwide counselors saw students experience more anxiety and feelings of depression. The contrast between the Fort Bend students' learning experiences and the nationwide — and even statewide — sentiment may have something to do with Fort Bend ISD's above-average performance during the pandemic. Students in Fort Bend

scored better than the statewide average in every subject other than eighthgrade math, according to TEA results from 2021. And in the most recent 2022 report, FBISD remained above the statewide average across the board. Jesse Hu, an English teacher at Clements High School, said he and his colleagues put in extra work during the year to keep students engaged. He believes those efforts are what contributed to FBISD's positive performance. "The main task was making sure my students stayed focused on learning while all these things were happening around them," Hu said. "Ultimately, I feel like we were still able to have a solid year academically." However, one area where students did face challenges was socializing, they told

The Star. Remote classes made it harder to meet and make friends, and social distancing rules discouraged students from engaging in more personal connections. George described how remote classes made it harder to communicate with friends: "You don't get to talk to anyone — we just had to listen to the teacher." He also said the lack of recess limited the number of opportunities he had to enjoy time with friends.

new friends at school." Kang said that while he did not personally face significant challenges in keeping connected with friends virtually, he noticed that newcomers to his school did. "I know that many of the new kids who joined this year found it harder to make friends, as I already had my previous friend's contacts, but they did not," he said. As the new school year begins today for FBISD schools, students are heading back to physical classrooms as their schools work to eliminate the lingering effects of the pandemic. Many are looking for the first 'normal' year since the coronavirus closed schools in early 2020. “I look forward to meeting new friends face to face,” Vilson said, “and getting out of my comfort zone.”

Vilson echoed these sentiments, adding that the shift to remote learning affected both his ability to make and maintain friends. "It was harder to maintain friends because you were not seeing them as much as you would usually at school," Vilson said. "It was also harder to make

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Before last week, it had been some time since I’d last enjoyed a good bowl of pho. It’s not that I don’t like Vietnamese food – quite the opposite, having eaten my way through pounds of pho back in my college days. Maybe instead that oversaturation led to my longstanding break. Whatever the case, absence makes the heart grow fonder, as they say. During a visit last week to Saigon Pho & Grill in Sugar Land, 4645 State Highway 6, I let my eyes and fondness for Vietnamese food get the best of me and ordered altogether too much food. A lengthy menu proves something of a task to navigate, especially for someone who is hungry. But I opted to solve the problem by simply ordering a bit of everything – a bowl of chicken pho (which I hadn’t remembered was an option), a banh mi and an order of vegetarian egg rolls. That’s quite a bit of food for one person, but exceptionally reasonable menu prices helped make the decision palatable. Both the egg rolls and banh mi were fine – filling and containing all the necessary components, but without much in the way of frill. For my money, the best banh mi in Fort Bend County will always be Stafford’s Vietwich. And these didn’t quite measure up. Anything lacking in those two menu items was more than made up for by how tasty that bowl of pho ended up being. One of my favorite things about the dish is its versatility and uniqueness. You want

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a little more spice? Try adding a bit of sriracha to the bowl. If you need some more textures, perhaps some additional veggies will do the trick. In this case, the bowl that appeared at my table – piping hot and more than reasonably sized – needed little in the way of alteration. Rather, it was a perfect reintroduction to what makes pho such an attractive option in the first place. The chicken was tasty and the soup itself smelled positively heavenly. As I neared the bottom half of the bowl, my stomach finally caught up with me and I started to get full.

But, rest assured dear readers, I soldiered on to the bottom of that bowl. I still have a lot to learn about the Vietnamese food scene in Fort Bend County after last week’s visit. For instance, I chose this restaurant mostly based on the fact that we haven’t reviewed it before and the Google reviews for it were pretty good. If I’d been driving by on Highway 6, I’m not sure anything about the exterior of the restaurant would have stood out to me. Based on my experience last week, it seems I might have to dust off my pho hat sooner rather than later.

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A barbecue shop on the northern edge of the county is set to reopen its doors in the next few weeks, according to the restaurant. Midway BBQ, 6025 Highway Blvd. in Katy, will reopen its doors on Sept. 1, according to a July 20 news release from the restaurant. The release said it had been closed since February 2021 as the restaurant worked to rebuild from a fire that destroyed the inside of the building. “We have wanted to post this for a very long time, we now feel confident with our reopening timeline,” the release said. “…We would like to thank the whole community of Katy for continuing to visit and support us over the past 14 months at Midway BBQ Jr.” To stay up to date on the re-opening, follow @midwaybbq on Facebook or visit the restaurant’ website at midwaybbqkatytx.com.

this weekend. The post says Ky’s Kuisine will host the pop-up at Dulles Nutrition, 609 Dulles Ave. Suite 800, on Aug. 13 from 4-7 p.m. Among the options available will be chicken and potato empanadas along with beef, potato and chorizo, and veggie madness empanada – among others – according to the restaurant. For more information on this and future events, follow @kyskuisine on Facebook, visit https://linktr.ee/kyskuisine or call 832-271-5111.

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