West Fort Bend Newcomer Guide

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The trend continues: Fort Bend County is growing and thriving. Last year, the public received its first look inside the newly established $120 million EpiCenter, a 230,000-square-foot sports and entertainment venue in the city of Rosenberg that has a capacity of up to 10,000 guests in the main arena. It features a 38,000-squarefoot outdoor pavilion and is equipped to accommodate concerts, rodeo events, graduation ceremonies, sports events and more. Located in the geographical center of Fort Bend, the EpiCenter also serves seven surrounding counties in the event of an emergency and as the venue for Fort Bend and Lamar Consolidated ISD graduations.

Notably, the first event held at the new center was the inaugural Fort Bend County Festival of One, a free event that celebrated diversity and unity in Fort Bend County.

As Texas’ ninth largest county and one of the fastest growing, it’s no wonder Fort Bend County is becoming known as the most appealing location in Greater Houston. With a diverse population nearing 900,000,

Fort Bend County offers visitors and residents a range of lifestyle options, opportunities and experiences. Whether people are of the younger generations, older generations or somewhere in between, the county is brimming with cultural experiences, recreational activities, educational and health organizations, booming businesses and lifestyle options for all. Whether you are looking for simple and quiet living or an active and enterprising one, Fort Bend provides a variety of experiences anyone can appreciate. From the roots of rich history to a thriving future, Fort Bend continues to draw people from all walks of life, backgrounds and ambitions.

In this third edition of the West Fort Bend Newcomer’s and Visitor’s Guide, you will find insight into the cities in West Fort Bend, namely Richmond, Rosenberg, Fulshear and Needville.

RICHMOND

AT A GLANCE

The city, which sits primarily on the southwest side of the Brazos River and about 15 miles southwest of Houston, delivers a blend of smalltown charm and bustle of faster-paced living and provides keen business opportunities,• distinctive shopping and dining experiences, favored community events, and outreach groups and organizations.

WHERE TO GO

Local Cuisine

From hamburgers, nachos, and enchiladas to fries, oysters, and pho, Richmond eateries have plenty of cuisines to offer, dine-in or on to-go. The downtown area features Jaime’s Dairy Treat, Sandy McGee’s Restaurant, Tejas Mexican Grill, Gino’s Italian Joint, Blockhouse Coffee & Kitchen, Larry’s Original Mexican Restaurant, Mimi’s New Orleans, Crazy Coffee Restaurant, and Baytown

Seafood. La Cocina, Clancy’s Public House, 9er’s Grill, and Ninja Japanese Cuisine are available in the Pecan Grove area.

—Parks

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Aside from delectable food and shopping culture, Richmond presents those searching with community, nature and a range of social experiences.

Whether you’re looking for a place to work• up a sweat or reduce stress, the city is home to several parks sure to satisfy those who• enjoy spending time outside. Pecan Grove Park, Jones Creek Ranch Park, George Park,• Clay Park, Freeman Town Park, and Wessendorff Park offer jogging trails, playgrounds,• picnic areas, basketball courts, football• fields, volleyball pits, and soccer fields.

Maintained by the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District, Pecan Grove Park is a district• park site open to all district residents and• their guests. The district boundaries include Pecan Grove, Pecan Lakes, Plantation Place,• and The Terrace.

Jones Creek Ranch Park, an attractive• 112-acre ranch, features basketball and volleyball courts, softball fields, playgrounds, fishing as well as an open-air amphitheater, pavilions, The Village (an overnight facility), and The Lodge (for special events). Last year, the park was the host site for the Fort Bend• County Parks & Recreation Department’s• first-ever Senior Adult Fishing Tournament, and it remains the spot for pickleheads as• one of the popular local places to play pickleball.

Wessendorff Park is the site for the City• of Richmond’s “Movies At Wessendorff,” a

family-friendly, free, outdoor movie screening that shows film favorites.Long Acres Ranch, a 768-acre privately-owned venue historically cultivated for farm and ranch land along the Brazos River, is another noteworthy outdoor space in Richmond. Accessible by group reservation only, it provides educational and recreational activities to promote the appreciation of nature.

— Attractions & Destinations —

Educational, interactive, and engaging entertainment options abound in Richmond, namely The Fort Bend Museum and the George Ranch Historical Park (See page 28 ). Richmond is also home to the central library in the Fort Bend County Libraries system — the George Memorial Library. As the flagship of the library system, George Memorial hosts the largest collection of materials in the Fort Bend County Libraries system, and it houses the Genealogy and Local History Department, the Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater and the Bohachevsky Gallery. The library also offers services that range from 3D printing, scanning and photocopying to fax machine and typewriter options, microfilm copies and notary services. For more details about the George Memorial Library, visit fortbend.lib.tx.us..

WHAT TO DO Shopping

From Downtown Historic Richmond of the city to the Shops of Bella Terra, the City of Richmond offers diverse retail options; some are available nationwide, while others are

ABOVE: Richmond resident Hailey Bell forming bubbles at the 2024 Art in the Bend Festival in Richmond. The festival featured live music, a car show, vendors and a dog show [Photo by Brandon Norvell] BELOW: Downtown Richmond during the 1899 flood.

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BOOTH

On Farm Road 2759, eight miles southeast of Richmond in eastern Fort Bend County, is Booth, a small unincorporated community. A community highlight is Scotty’s Saloon at The Old Trading Post a barn-turned-entertainment-venue that features good food, drinks, music and special events.

CUMINGS

On SH 36 and FM 723 is Cumings, an unincorporated community along the Brazos River. Established in the early 1990s, this small residential development sits on land possibly owned by the Cumings family. E. W. Cumings Street runs through the subdivision.

CRABB

On FM 762, five miles southeast of Richmond is a small unincorporated community of Crabb. A fun fact about the small community is the film Lone Star Kid was inspired by an 11-year-old named Brian Zimmerman won an unofficial election for mayor in 1983.

FAIRCHILDS

On Farm Road 361, 13 miles south of Richmond and 4 miles northeast of Needville, is the village of Fairchilds, named for early settler Philo Fairchilds, who around 1840 built a home one mile south of the current site of the community. In 1890 Charles Blohm, August Bede, and Theo Aderholz established the initial settlement, which reportedly attracted Germans from other Texas counties.

KENDLETON

Kendleton was once the site of a plantation belonging to William E. Kendall. In the 1860s, Kendall divided the plantation into small farms and sold it to former slaves. The community is home to the 235-acre Bates M. Allen Park, located just outside Kendleton’s city limits. It features walking trails, wetlands, a sand volleyball court, a play area, an observation deck, a historical site, a lake, grills, a canoe ramp, and a fishing pier. The city also features plenty of historical markers, the King-Kennedy Memorial Park, and the FBC Heritage Unlimited Museum. Last year, a $4 million initial investment was announced into the redevelopment and preservation of the Bates M. Allen Park in Kendleton, which happens to be the location of Newman Chapel Cemetery and Oak Hill Cemetery, two historical freedmen’s burial sites. The redevelopment includes the construction of a public park and memorial. The African-American Memorial will incorporate the locations of the two cemeteries into trails and reflection spaces, all located just outside the city.

ABOVE: Featured artist Michelle Florence’s piece ‘Paint the Town’ was the winning work for the 2024 Art In The Bend festival.

(Left): Simonton City Hall received a flag retirement drop box from Jett Gardner from Scout Troop 1000 in Richmond as part of his BSA Eagle Project.; (Right, top): The Community Resources Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce announced the 26th Annual Investment in Youth celebration with the very members of the youth it supports; (Right bottom): Ed Belcher, 88, of Richmond, dances with Nelly Marcucci, 84, of Sugar Land, at the 2024 Valentine’s dance hosted by the Mamie George Community Center in Richmond. [Photo by Scott Reese Willey]

only accessible locally.

At the Shops of Bella Terra, located off Grand Parkway South Of Westpark Tollway, shoppers can find a diverse range of franchise fashion, food, beauty, fitness and specialty retail services.

Downtown Historic Richmond, however, features local and niche shopping prospects like Post Office Boutiques, @TheWell Gifts and Apparel, Dapple Grey Co. Boutique, Treasure Hunter’s Gallery, Vintage Hope Boutique, Mercy Goods, Family Style Design Co. and Backwater Boutique. Further out is Texas Vintage and Antiques, Crafter’s Cottage near the Pecan Grove area, and near Pecan Lake is the Red Potato Market.

— Events —

As the city’s population continues to grow the city-wide events continue to adapt to growing and changing interests.

Miracle on Morton Street, presented by Historic Richmond Association, is the city’s annual demonstration of how to kick off the holiday season with a tree lighting, contests, photos with Santa, artisan and craft vendors, food trucks, live entertainment and a kid’s zone. Other popular annual events held in the city are the Pecan Harvest Festival of Richmond (hosted by the Rotary Club of Richmond) and Art in the Bend, a free springtime festival that features local artisan vendors, a car enthusiast show, kid’s activities, Bark in the Park pet competition and parade, live music and food.

The Fort Bend Museum in Richmond hosts its annual Bites & Brews, Night in the Garden and Candlelight Tours events, and The George Ranch hosts its annual Pumpkin Round Up and Frontier Days.

The City of Richmond also hosts seasonal Keep Richmond Beautiful events (such as the shredding and recycling days) and monthly events, including the Richmond Farmers Market (See page 36) , Food Truck Fridays and Movies at Wessendorff, a free monthly outdoor showing of family-friendly films. This year’s Movies at Wessendorff lineup includes: May 3, The Little Mermaid ; June 7, The Super Mario Bros. Movie ; July 5, Elemental ; Aug. 2, Mummies ; Sept. 6, Encanto ; Oct. 25, Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! ; Nov. 15, Paddington 2 ; and Dec. 6, The Polar Express

BENEFITING THE BEND

Many advancements and triumphs in Fort Bend County are due to the works of the nonprofit organizations behind the scenes.

Nonprofits headquartered in Richmond:

• Abigail’s Place | www.abigailsplace.org

• AccessHealth | myaccesshealth.org

• Friends of North Richmond | attackpoverty.org

• Fort Bend History Association | www.fbhistory.org

• Fort Bend Women’s Center | fbwc.org

• George Foundation | www.thegeorgefoundation.org

• The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation | hw-foundation.com

• Mamie George Center | catholiccharities.org

• Mercy Goods | www.mercygoods.co

• Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands | roserichhelpinghands.org

• Parks Youth Ranch | www.parksyouthranch.org

Ryan Lamothe of Richmond entered his 1963-64 Ford F-250 crew cab in the car show of the Lamar Consolidated ISD Auto Fest Car Show fundraiser. [Photo by Scott Reese Willey]

ROSENBERG

ABOVE: Dora Mercado of Rosenberg poses with 5-month-old granddaughter Elena at the county fair while the tot’s dad snaps a photo.[Herald Photo By Scott Reese Willey] BELOW: Photographic 1949 postcard of downtown Rosenberg at the intersection of Ave H and 3rd Street.

AT A GLANCE

Often described as the “Hub of the Gulf Coast” because of being located less than 30 miles from downtown Houston and sitting at the geographic and logistic core of Fort Bend County, the City of Rosenberg continues to experience growth due in part to its access to the Port of Freeport and the Port of Houston, and developing an atmosphere that welcomes businesses, residents and guests and supports festivals, plentiful shopping opportunities and attractive neighborhoods for a relaxing, and, yet engaging, quality of life.

WHERE TO GO

— Local Cuisine —

With vibrant, relaxing settings to classy atmospheres and from baked goods, barbecue and sushi to smoothies, pizza and delicious delights, the local dining options in Rosenberg can satisfy any appetite.

Historic Downtown Rosenberg offers a bakery, coffee shop, restaurants and a wine room. Foodies will enjoy Another Time Soda

Fountain & Cafe, BR Vino, Bob’s Taco Station, Ol’ RailRoad Cafe, The Burger Barn, Bull Creek Cafe & Grill, Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant, 36 Dinning, Schulze’s Bar-B-Q, Country Pho, Mike’s La Taqueria, Mr. Seafood, Joey’s New York Subs and Hunan Garden.

— Parks —

By far, the most championed and the largest park in Rosenberg is Seabourne Creek Nature Park 208.9 acres of parkland on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail with more than 212 species sited to date. The space includes wetlands, a butterfly garden, biking, jogging and walking trails, 20 acres of natural prairie, a 6-acre wetland and a 4-acre lake and serves as the site for the City of Rosenberg’s events, including the Family 4th Independence Day Celebration, Easter Egg Hunt and the ever popular FISH-tastic Kid’s Fishing Tournament.

Rosenberg’s Brazos Park, Macario Garcia Park, Sunset Park, Riverbend Park, Tony Becerra Park and Travis Park feature covered and lighted pavilions, picnic tables, barbecue grills, basketball courts, tennis courts, big and little league ball fields, girls’ softball fields, sand volleyball, playground equipment and walking/jogging trails. Water, restrooms, and electricity are also available at these parks. Notably, Travis Park also features a splash pad which opened in 2023. Harwood Park is designated for children two to five years old and includes a covered picnic shelter, one picnic table, and playground equipment. Water is available, however, electricity and restrooms are not.

— Attractions & Destinations —

A new destination center has opened in Rosenberg — the Fort Bend EpiCenter at 28505 Southwest Freeway in Rosenberg — and it’s fully equipped to accommodate concerts, rodeo events, graduation ceremonies and sports events. “The grand opening weekend of the Fort Bend County Epicenter was truly an epic experience,” said General Manager Toby Wyman during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “We are excited to introduce this exceptional venue to the community, and our partners have been crucial in bringing this to fruition. We appreciate the support and are enthusiastic about presenting a range of incredible events in Fort Bend County.”

While the EpiCenter is already drawing notable events and turnouts, Historic Downtown Rosenberg remains the place to experience the culture of Rosenberg. Through its museums, historic buildings, community theater, permanent and visiting public art displays, and festivals of all varieties, Historic Downtown Rosenberg demonstrates why it was the first and only state-designated Cultural District in Fort Bend County. Due to integrating small businesses, performing and displaying art, and offering community outreach, the city’s arts district is thriving.

Favored attractions around town include the Black Cowboy Museum, Rosenberg Railroad Museum and the Art League of Fort Bend’s Fort Bend Art Center (See page 28) Looking for theatre entertainment? Rosenberg features Cinemark, a 12-screen movie theatre in Brazos Town Center, and the CAST Theatrical Company, a nonprofit, live com -

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Explore DOWNTOWN ROSENBERG

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Fort Bend ISD: www.fortbendisd.com

Lamar Consolidated ISD: www.lcisd.org

Needville ISD: www.needvilleisd.com

Katy ISD: www.katyisd.org

— Public & Private School —

Whether discussing public or private options, Fort Bend County is home to high-quality, opportunity-increasing education. The public school districts serving West Fort Bend County are Lamar CISD, Fort Bend ISD and Needville ISD. Katy ISD also serves a portion of Fort Bend.

Lamar Consolidated ISD is an HEB Excellence in Education Large District winner, home to National Principals of the Year, Gates Millennium Scholars, National Blue Ribbon Schools, Rodeo Art Grand Champions, State Athletic Champions and a member of the comptroller’s Honors Circle for financial and academic excellence. On May 14 at 7 p.m., the district’s Performing & Visual Arts Department is inviting the community to “Journey Through the Arts” at the Fort Bend County Epicenter. This is a first-of-its-kind production featuring student performances and work from all elementary and secondary fine arts content areas including art, dance, music, and theatre. It will tell a powerful story of endless possibilities within the fine arts.

Needville High School freshman Hudson Goodbread, left, shows an excited Christopher Pulido the fish they caught during Buddy Fish Day. The annual event takes place at the high school stock pond and pairs ag students with special needs students of all grades for an unforgettable day of fun. Pulido is a student at Needville Middle School.

Fort Bend ISD is Texas’ sixth largest public school district and one of the most diverse considering the families served by the public school system speak more than 100 languages and dialects. In April, five FBISD Destination Imagination teams advanced to Global Finals after competing in the Lone Star Finals recently held at the University of Texas at Arlington. Teams advancing include the raDIcals, Team Ocean, Smart Sharks, Smooth Brain Engineering and the Trailblazers. The global competition will be held in late May in Kansas City, Missouri. Destination Imagination competitions offer open-ended academic challenges that spark students’ creativity in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), fine arts and public service.

Needville ISD has four campuses for 3,500plus students and prides itself on exemplary standards. In March, Needville ISD Director of Bands Lance Finley was elected to membership in the prestigious Phi Beta Mu, an international school bandmaster fraternity. He was inducted during a ceremony in San Antonio and was sponsored by retired Lamar CISD Band Director Reece Nagai.

George Junior High celebrated 50 years of educating and former George Junior High School teacher and coach John Montelongo, left, 1995 George Jr. High graduate Jose Jimenez and campus librarian Jeannine Hillis share a laugh over how the former teacher and pupil have aged over the years.

[Herald Photo By Scott Reese Willey]

To be considered for membership in Phi Beta Mu, candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of successful teaching experience. They must also have produced and maintained an outstanding and consistent band program in public schools. Finley has spent the great majority of his career at Needville ISD, serving the district from 2006 to the present.

Private school options in Fort Bend are also plentiful including, Calvary Episcopal Preparatory, Holy Rosary Catholic School, Bridge Preparatory Academy, Shady Oak Christian School, Pecan Grove Baptist School, KnILE Center of Richmond, Westlake Preparatory Academy, and Living Water Christian School.

Foster High School set an LCISD record last year when it sent eight students to participate in the 5A Texas All-State Honor Band — the most of any school at one time in LCISD history.

Lamar Consolidated ISD | www.lcisd.org

Fort Bend ISD | www.fortbendisd.com

Needville ISD | www.needvilleisd.com

Katy ISD | www.katyisd.org

— Higher Education —

TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Through a two-year institution of higher education offering courses of study in technical vocational education, Texas State Technical College has trained and placed Texans in great jobs for more than five decades. TSTC students can earn associate degrees in more than 50 in-demand technologies. Whether upgrading their abilities or just starting on new career

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LEFT: Rosenberg Rotary Vice PresidentElect DJ Alabi shows off one of the silent auction items at the civic club’s annual Gumbo Fest fundraiser. BELOW: Blas Perez, operator of Fort Bend Boxing Club in Rosenberg, was inducted into the Houston Boxing and Mixed Arts Hall of Fame. A former boxer, Blas has been a coach, manager and matchmaker for five decades. [Herald Photos By Scott Reese Willey]

munity theatre downtown Rosenberg. And for those just looking for• a place to enjoy an easy-going vibe, consider walking the streets in• historic Rosenberg — it’s a haven and muse for artists and art aficionados made evident by the murals on Third Street and Third Street Park.

WHAT TO DO — Shopping —

Between Historic Downtown Rosenberg and Brazos Town Center, those looking for arts, antiques, outdoor and fishing supplies, furniture jewelry, beauty or spa services, boutiques or a range of fashion styles are in luck.•

Historic Downtown Rosenberg (Avenues F, G, H and I & 2nd, 3rd,• 4th and 5th Streets) offers Alexander and Company, Calla Lilies, Red Queen’s Attic, Once Again, The Vogelsang Antique Emporium, Southern Sister, Jay & Barb’s Antiques, D & S Antiques Mall, Portilla Home• & Garden, Elegant Eclectics, Barn Door and Roots and Relics Antiques and Garden.

Brazos Town Center is 100 acres of retail with high-end multi-family units, single-family homes, and a medical/professional office park – all interconnected with parks, trail systems, lakes and fountains.• The destination offers numerous shopping, dining, fitness and service establishments.

— Events & Traditions —

The largest annual event in Rosenberg is the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo, held every September. This year, the fair will run Sept. 27-Oct. 6.

The first fair was in 1933 and has only been canceled twice. The fair includes rodeos, entertainment events, a carnival, traditional fair foods, shopping, livestock shows, barbecue cook-offs, dances and• contests. It’s also a staunch supporter of providing scholarships to Fort Bend County students enrolled in Texas colleges and universities.

The city is also the location of several additional community events, fundraisers or celebrations such as the annual LCISD Auto Fest and Men Who Cook events, the Houston Glass Show, Rosenberg Rotary Club annual Gumbo Fest and Arabia Shrine Circus. The City of Rosenberg additionally hosts a range of community events such as the Hometown Holiday Festival, Fall Fest, Trick or Treat and• Trunk or Treat, the Family 4th Bash, Easter Egg Hunt, the Sweetheart• Dance Wine and Beer Walks, city-wide garage and sidewalk sales,• the FISH-tastic Children’s Fishing Tournament and Splash Bash.

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ORCHARD

In 1880 the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway was built through what was to become the townsite of Orchard. The community was named for early and unsuccessful attempts to raise fruit in the area. It was promoted in 1890 by S. K.•Cross,•who•sold•tracts•from•his•ranch•to•German,•Bohemian,• and•Polish•settlers,•and•by•1893•was•granted•a•post•office.

SIMONTON

Simonton is at the intersection of Farm roads 1093 and 1489, on• the• Southern• Pacific• line• 14• miles• northwest• of• Richmond.• In• 1905, John Spencer, Albert A. Mullins and Davis H. Mullins moved from• Kansas• to• Simonton• and• purchased• a• large• tract•• to• grow• potatoes, eventually leading the Simonton area to become one of the leading producers of potatoes in the country. A popular destination, an indoor rodeo arena called the Round Up, was constructed in 1963, and in 1979 China’s Deputy Premier Deng Xiaosping was entertained at the rodeo in Simonton during his United States visit.

THOMPSONS

Thompsons is on Farm Road 2759, 12 miles southeast of Richmond. Settlement in the area began around 1830 when Robert E. Bohannon moved to Texas from Alabama and was given a land grant. When Bohannon died, his wife married Hiram Thompson, who named the community after himself. It became a station on the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe in 1879, and was granted a post•office•in•1888.•The•town•at•one•time•was•called•Thompson’s• Switch.

VILLAGE OF PLEAK

On State Highway 36, eight miles south of Richmond is the Village• of• Pleak,• which• is• named• after• a• real• estate• agent• —• A.E.• Pleak• —• who• in• 1912• donated• land• on• which• to• build• a• school,• and•in•return•had•the•village•named•after•him.••However,•A.E.•Pleak• isn’t• credited• with• Pleak’s• real• development,• which• started• in• the• 1920s.• An• oil• field• near• the• village• claims• that• fame.• After• the• oil• field’s• discovery,• the• first• business• to• hit• the• area• was• a• grocery• store in 1924.

WALLIS

The city of Wallis is located along SH 36 between Rosenberg and Sealy. One of its most popular features is its Guardian Angel Catholic Church — one of the last Painted Churches built in Texas, construction started on June 3, 1913, and was completed on October 21, 1915. It is believed to be one of the oldest and largest solid wood structures of its type in Texas. The church is listed on the National Register of Historic•Places,•with•a•historical•marker•dedicated• in 1996.

BENEFITING THE BEND

Many advancements and triumphs in Fort Bend County are due to•the•works•of•the•nonprofit•organizations•behind•the•scenes.

Nonprofits headquartered in Rosenberg: Child Advocates of Fort Bend | www.cafb.org Friends of North Rosenberg | attackpoverty.org Fort Bend Hope | fortbendhope.org Fort Bend Rainbow Room | www.fbrr.org Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels | fortbendseniors.org Lunches of Love | lunchesoflove.net

paths, TSTC graduates are highly valued by businesses and industry for their work ethic, knowledge and workplace skills. Over the past five years, TSTC was named No. 1 producer of Electrical Lineworker degrees and the combined first-year earnings of TSTC graduates come in at $78.5M. Visit tstc.edu for more information.

WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE

As a public, two-year, comprehensive community college devoted to serving students, Wharton County Junior College offers courses at four campuses in Wharton, Sugar Land, Richmond, and Bay City. Plus college offers classes in El Campo. The college serves a diverse population with post-secondary educational programs and services, such as associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, cultural affairs, and leisure-time activities. Visit wcjc.edu for more information.

THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON AT SUGAR LAND

The University of Houston at Sugar Land is an instructional site of the University of Houston and is located at the Southwest Freeway and University Blvd. UH-Sugar Land offers undergraduate and graduate programs from the UH Colleges of Nursing, Engineering, Education, Social Work, Business and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences. Through innovative teaching, state-of-the-art classrooms and technology, and experiential learning opportunities, students position themselves to become the next generation of professionals, leaders and educators. Learn more at www. uh.edu/sugarland.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA AT KATY

University of Houston-Victoria at Katy is an instructional site of the University of Houston that opened in 2019 where students can finish their bachelor’s degree as transfer students or earn their master’s degree at UHV Katy. The university offers degrees in criminal justice, counseling, education, biology, business, psychology, and technology. UHV works with community college partners to create smooth transfer pathways while specializing in upper-division coursework. To learn more visit www.uhv.edu/katy.

HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTHWEST

As one of the largest institutions of higher learning in the nation, the Houston Community College System (HCCS) is a recognized leader in awarding academic degrees and workforce certifications. HCC Southwest, one of the largest of six colleges in the system, has served the Fort Bend County and southwest Houston communities for more than four decades. The college is home to an Honors College for academically gifted students and the Vocational Advancement and Skills Training Academy and offers sports, paid internships, career services and student associations. Visit hccs.edu to learn more.

LONE STAR COLLEGE-CYPRESS CENTER

Located at Clay Road at Fry less than three miles from the I-10 energy corridor, the Lone Star College-Cypress Center is a full-service, satellite campus. In addition to core academic courses and transitional education courses, the center houses workforce space with industrial labs for the workforce programs including drafting, engineering technology, machining and welding. Visit www.lonestar.edu/cypresscenter for more information.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA AT KATY

HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTHWEST

NEEDVILLE

AT A GLANCE

Needville offers top attractions, events and a park unlike any other in the county. In southern Fort Bend County, about 14 miles south of Richmond and 10 miles south of Rosenberg, is Needville, a city known for its agricultural-centric atmosphere as well as quaint shopping and cuisine.

WHERE TO GO — Local Cuisine & Shopping —

Needville offers a variety of eateries, with the top-reviewed and rated restaurants including Bayou Boys Po-Boys, The Jay Cafe, Simple Simon’s Pizza, Donut Shop, Snow Flake Donuts, Star Asian Cafe, Los Charros Mexican Restaurant, The Pub 36 and Ohl Style Beef Jerky. Needville also provides unique shopping spots, too, like SweetNes Honey Apiaries & Beetique, Beth’s Blooms, Moda Boutique, Lillie Kay’s Boutique, Kinfolk Antiques Collectibles and His and Hers Gifts and Saylor Grace Boutique.

— Parks & Destinations —

A popular park in Needville is Harvest Park, a large green-grass-covered, oak-tree-boasting, family-oriented community park. Along with Skrabanek Park, Harvest Park offers picnic, play and jogging areas. However, the most popular park in Needville just may be the Brazos Bend State Park and the George Observatory (See page 26)

Known as the nature lover’s paradise, Brazos Bend State Park was formerly a hunting ranch. But now, it is a 5,000-acre parcel of public land managed by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department to conserve natural and cultural resources, provide recreational and educational opportunities, and foster an understanding of the diversity of Texas’ lands and heritage.

WHAT TO DO —Events & Traditions—

Perhaps the most prominent event last year in the City of Needville, which had supporters within and without the city all aglow, was the explosive triumph of the Needville 12U All-Stars. With feverish support, the Needville Little League competed in the Little League World Series, and secured a fourthplace finish in the 20-team field at Williamsport, PA, while earning a spot in the United States Championship game. In September, city officials celebrated the team as “Hometown Heroes” at Jay Stadium.

Regarding annual community events, the Needville Youth Fair takes the top spot.

As a nonprofit corporation that owns and operates a seven-acre fairground facility dedicated to serving the children of our community, the Needville Youth Fair features a first-class agricultural barn and arena, fair office and concession stand as well as buildings to house arts and crafts and educational projects. The fair includes a livestock show, a youth dance, a bake-off, a parade, a pet show, a pageant and queen contest, arena games and more. For more information, visit needvilleyouthfair.com.

ABOVE: The Needville Little League standing during the national anthem before its first Little League World Series game last year. [photo by Brett Crossley] BELOW: 1923 photograph of Main Street in Needville.

FULSHEAR

AT A GLANCE

Located in northwest Fort Bend County, around 20 minutes from the Katy Houston area, is the City of Fulshear — one of the fastest-growing cities in the state. A day spent in the city provides the chance to embrace beautiful landscapes, grassy prairie lands, and serene lowlands along the banks of the Brazos River, as well as the convenience of being within miles of popular entertainment, shopping, and dining venues.

WHERE TO GO

— Local Cuisine —

Enjoy tasty eats at several popular stops — Pier 36 Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar, La Balance Cafe, Pepperoni’s, Victor’s Mexican Grill and Essence House Cafe. And with just a hop and a jump to Katy, guests could also enjoy even more eateries like Orleans Seafood Kitchen, The Coffee Barr, Dim Sum Box and Gauchos Do Sul.

— Parks —

Fulshear is home to a handful of parks, on March 26 the city held a groundbreaking for the newest park —Eagle Landing Park at 4131 Woods Road. The project will include youth and full-size soccer fields, a walking trail, a play-

ground, restroom and concession facilities and a covered patio area with seating. The park is set to open in 2025.

Additional parks include Primrose Park, Frances Smart Park, which houses the Historic Section House, better known as the Switch House; Flewellen Creek Trail and Fulshear Heritage Rail Trail. For visitors or residents who do not mind a short drive to Katy, the 32-acre Mary Jo Peckham Park makes for a great visit. It features playgrounds, picnic tables, a lake where visitors can feed ducks or fish, and a small area where dogs can run unleashed. The park also features a public indoor pool and mini-golf course.

— Attractions & Destinations —

Fulshear is home to a few key community attractions, including the new Fulshear Branch Library, the third largest library in the Fort Bend County Libraries system. County and civic leaders celebrated the grand opening of Fulshear Branch Library on January 13, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The library includes an outdoor terrace with charging stations, a drivethrough book return in the parking lot, community meeting rooms, study rooms, a puppet theater, and a computer lab for technology classes and public use.

Outside of Fulshear are a couple of farms that are always hit for families due to their attractions, seasonal events, animals and kid-friendly fun: Blessington Farms in Simonton and Dewberry Farm in Brookshire (See page 28). For those looking for movie theatre entertainment, the Xscape at Katy Fulshear is always a choice and for those interested in performance art theatre Drama Kids Katy, Houston & Fulshear is a top choice for the youth, but the area also offers the District Dance Company, Fulshear Academy of Dance and Danmar Art & Dance Studio.

The city also offers the Brazos River Sportsman’s Club shooting range, which welcomes all levels of experience and offers training sessions and X-Treme RC, which offers the ultimate RC adventure through its indoor and outdoor tracks. On a similar note, there is Andretti Karting and Games nearby in Katy and the Hemi Hideout in Brookshire essentially a Texas-sized 1950s-themed event center open by appointment only.

WHAT TO DO

— Shopping —

In terms of a shopping experience, Fulshear residents and visitors do not have to go far to meet their wants or needs. Choices include Cobblestone Cottage, Katy Mills Mall, The Shops at Cross Creek, Beezie’s Flowers, Churchill Farms Retail Center, Arcadia Shopping Center, Market at Cross Creek, the Brown Eyed Girl Design by Roxie boutique, Dogwood Lane Goods, and Fulshear Floral Design.

—Events & Traditions—

On March 23, the city celebrated the Fulshear Bicentennial Celebration, a citywide event highlighting 200 years of Fulshear history. The celebration was held at Fulshear High School and attendees got to enjoy live music from Rewind Texas and Sundance Head. Touch-a-trucks and other family-friendly activities were available for guests.

More popular events in Fulshear and the surrounding areas include the St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Shindig, Art in the Parking(ing lot) and July’s Freedom Fest. Additionally, the three-day Katy Rice Harvest Parade & Festival (held in October), and the Heart of Katy Fall Market art fair and the Art Market & Home Tour (Cross Creek Ranch’s annual celebration of art and architecture) always draw a crowd.

ABOVE: Jackie Garcia of Fulshear helps son Bryce, 4, hold up the 2-inch catfish that earned him a trophy in the 4-6 age group in the third annual Junior Reelin’ kids fishing tournament at Jones Creek Ranch Park. BELOW: A 1914 postcard photograph of the Mayes Store in Fulshear, Texas.

Monthly Bird Walks

Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter will host its monthly bird walks led by experienced birders from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Future hike: and May 1. txmn.org/coastal

Texas Master Naturalist program

Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s program, “Seeing the Natural World from Space and How It Inspired Me to Become a Texas Master Naturalist,” will be held at 7 p.m. at the Rosenberg Civic Center. Featuring speaker Dr. Kjell N. Lindgren. txmn. org/coastal

Quilt Showcase

Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild of Texas will host its two-day Quilt Showcase at 10 a.m. May 3 and 3 p.m. May 4 at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. Features award-winning quilts created by local artists in numerous judged categories, vendors, door prizes, food, raffle baskets, quilts for sale and the Quilts of Valor Ceremony on Saturday. cpqgtx.org

Surf’s Up 2024

Lamar Educational Awards Foundation’s annual luau-inspired fundraiser event, Surf’s Up, is set for 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. Featuring live entertainment, themed activities, delicious food. https://bit.ly/surfsup2024

CPRA Rodeo

The George Ranch’s 200th Anniversary CPRA rodeo will take place May 3-4 at 7:30 p.m. both nights. www.georgeranch.org

March-a-Thon

George Ranch High School Band & Guard’s first March-a-Thon fundraiser is set for 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Campbell Elementary. The event will kick off with a parade through the streets and neighborhoods around Campbell Elementary and end with a concert at 3 Acres Park. Food trucks will also be on site to serve up some tasty treats. grhsband.org

Farmer’s Market at Imperial Park

Farmer’s Market at Imperial Park runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Imperial Park Recreation Center in Sugar Land. Future markets are May 11,18, and 25.

Multicultural Festival

The Multicultural Festival kicks off Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the George Memorial Library in Richmond to celebrate the rich, cultural diversity of the county and of the people who reside in it. Featuring an exciting line-up

of performances, artisans, games, crafts, and more, the festival will have free activities and fun for the whole family. fortbend.lib.tx.us

Yellow Rose Derby Girls

Yellow Rose Derby Girls 2024 home game season opener is set for 4 p.m. at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. YRDG is partnering with Animal Justice League at the game day charity for this season. yellowrosederbygirls.com

Mother’s Day vibe market

Vibe Artisan Markets’ Mother’s Day Vibe Market is set for noon - 5 p.m. in Sugar Land Town Square. More than 85 artists and creatives. Featuring professional Mother’s Day Photo Minis and delicious restaurants.

Sugar Land Jazz Festival

The Sugar Land Jazz Festival is set for May 11 and 12 at Crown Festival Park at Sugar Land. A celebration of art, music, culture, and community. sugarlandjazzfestival.com

John Acevedo, Flamenco Guitar Performance

Jazz guitarist John Acevedo will perform live flamenco guitar music from 2-3:30 p.m. at the George Memorial Library in Richmond. Inspired by artists such as the Gypsy Kings, José Feliciano, and Ottmar Liebert, Acevedo has taken the traditional sounds of flamenco music and developed a soulful, contemporary kind of music that may be considered flamenco jazz or nouveau flamenco. He has been composing and playing the guitar for more than 25 years. fortbend.lib.tx.us

March for Babies

March of Dimes’ Fort Bend March for Babies will be held at 9 a.m. at the Sugar Land Skeeters Constellation Field. Get involved virtually or in person. www.marchforbabies.org/event/fortbend

Nature Walk

The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter will host its Monthly Nature Walk from 8 - 9:15 a.m. at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. txmn.org/coastal

Fun with Flipster Online Magazines

A free demonstration at the George Memorial Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Computer Lab will show Fort Bend County Libraries users how to use the libraries’ Flipster® service which allows users to browse digital versions of the latest issues of popular magazines for adults, teens, and children, courtesy of the library. Registration required. fortbend.lib.tx.us

Insect Hike

Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s Insect Hike is set for 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. Free and open to the public. Held on the fourth Thursday of each month. txmn.org/coastal

Cub Scouts Day Camp

The Coastal Plains District Day Camp 2024, open to Cub Scouts entering 1st through 5th grade, will run June 4-7 at Long Acres Ranch from 2 to 8:30 pm each day. Scouts will have the opportunity to engage in thrilling adventures such as BB guns, archery, sports, STEM activities, games, crafts, and more. shacbsa.org

Red, White, & Boom

The city of Sugar Land’s Red, White and Boom celebration will be held from 5 -9 p.m. at The Crown Festival Park. Including live music, food, beverages, photo stations, carnival games, inflatables and a dazzling fireworks show. www. sugarlandtx.gov

Power of the Purse

OakBend’s Power of the Purse Bingo 2024 starts at 6 p.m. at the Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club. Features fun, fashion, and philanthropy. oakbendmedcenter.org/powerofthepurse

Golf Tournament

The Fort Bend A&M Club Golf Tournament that benefits Aggie scholarships will start at 9 a.m. at the Black Hawk Country Club fortbendags.com

Rosenberg Police Explorers will host the Five-0 Car Show at the Rosenberg Civic Center from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. facebook.com/ RosenbergPoliceExplorers2120

Pride Fest

The Fort Bend County Pride Fest 2024 will be held at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds from 2-8 p.m. www.fortbendcountypride.org

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— Parks —

BRAZOS BEND STATE PARK | Camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and fishing are high on the list of things to do at The Brazos Bend State Park, about 5,000 acres home to alligators, deer, raccoons and birds. The park offers the chance to fish, bike and hike and 37 miles of trails, some of which are wheelchair-accessible. Visitors can experience the park for the day or stay overnight at a cabin, campsite or screened shelter. Geocache, picnic gatherings and alligator sightings are also included in the experience. But the nature experience continues with George Observatory, a satellite facility of the Houston Museum of Natural Science within the Brazos Bend State Park. The Observatory houses three large domed telescopes; an exhibit area featuring several famous meteorites and a piece of the moon; a classroom and gift shop; the Expedition Center for spaceflight simulations; and an outdoor eating area. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/brazos-bend

CONSTELLATION FIELD | The home of the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, the official Triple-A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Houston Astros, Constellation Field is a multi-purpose ballpark in the heart of Sugar Land that seats 7,500 and serves as the setting for events yearround from small events to large festivals. It features full-service professional catering on-site and outside of baseball, Constellation Field also hosts Sugar Land Holiday Lights, numerous cultural festivals and local high school/collegiate baseball games. www.milb.com/sugar-land

CULLINAN PARK | With 754 acres, Cullinan Park is one of the largest nature parks in the Houston area and features an observation tower, nature trails, a .33-mile trail around White Lake, a restroom facility, a boardwalk and a scenic overlook, as well as educational signage throughout the park. Encompassing more than 750 acres of prairie and woodlands, Cullinan Park is a peaceful place to experience the outdoors and every year Cullinan Park Conservancy the non-profit group charged with the promotion, enhancement and protection of Joseph S. and Lucie H. Cullinan Park at Oyster Creek. cullinanparkconservancy.org

EXPLORATION PARK | The design of Exploration Park in Katy is rooted in children’s play, environmental stewardship, educational principles, and an overall site design inspired by water. It also offers visitors a multipurpose play area, an open lawn for unstructured play, and a pavilion with a covered picnic area. Play features include a sensory garden, multiple varieties of swings, a slide tower and bridge connecting to a hill slide, a musical bridge, and a raindrop berm lawn in which the earthwork evokes the notion of a giant raindrop ripple in the lawn. willowforkdrainagedistrict. com/parks/exploration-park

JONES CREEK PARK | Jones Creek Ranch Park is a beautiful 112-acre ranch located just a few miles from Houston in Richmond and is versatile enough that it can serve as the backdrop for any corporate, community or family events. Jones Creek Ranch Park is available to rent and could host company picnics, corporate events, retreats, school outings, reunions, weddings or other special occasions. www.fortbendcountytx.gov

Oyster Creek Park

www.sugarlandtx.gov

With its iconic rock-lined pond and water feature along with a bridge overlooking Oyster Creek, Oyster Creek Park features over 100 acres, miles of hike and bike trails, ample picnic opportunities, a beautiful amphitheater and public art. This park also offers restroom facilities, five picnic tables with grills, drinking fountain, benches and a parking lot (78 spaces). Emergency call boxes are placed along Oyster Creek Trail for added security and the park’s amphitheater can be reserved for private events.

Bates M. Allen Park

www.fortbendcountytx.gov

The 236-acre Bates M. Allen Park in Kendleton is a historical site that holds an ancestral cemetery and the FBC Heritage Unlimited Museum. In addition to its rich history, the park offers an enriched experience with wetlands, pavilions, walking trails, fishing pier, grills, play areas, deck, sand volleyball court and canoe ramp. Bates Allen Park also serves private and public gatherings or celebrations.

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SEABOURNE CREEK NATURE PARK | No longer the best-kept secret in Fort Bend, Seabourne Creek Nature Park in Rosenberg features walking, jogging, and biking trails, wetlands, a prairie restoration area, a butterfly garden, restrooms, and a 4-acre lake stocked with bass, perch and catfish. Also inside the park is the R.W. Lindsey Gazebo, which is equipped with tricity and avail The setting monthly hikes, and nature walks hosted by my Texas Master Naturalists. txmn. org/coastal

able for rental. park is also the for bird insect hikes

The Museums ART MUSEUM TX | Located in Sugar Land Town Square, this nonprofit art museum exhibits what it calls the best of local contemporary Texas art and is “committed to the many Texas residents living in Fort Bend County and Houston’s west and southwest sides.” Established in 2020, this nonprofit is dedicated to showcasing the Fort Bend County region’s contemporary art. artmuseumtx.org

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THE BLACK COWBOY MUSEUM | Owned and founded by Larry Callies, The Black Cow boy Museum in Rosenberg is a heritage museum preserving the legacy of America’s Black Cow boy by featuring and protecting photos, stirrups, boots and more that reveal the rich history of the black cowboy. heritage museum, it pre serves the legacy of Black cowboys via exhibits that showcase various stories and memorabilia that have attracted around 7,000 visitors to the museum from 40 states and 35 countries. The museum also hosts a Hall of Fame induction ceremony each year. Callies has been a cowboy since he was 12 years old and was the second black cowboy in Texas to make it to the state finals in 1971. www.blackcowboymuseum.org

The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation slheritage.org

The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation collects, preserves and celebrates Sugar Land history and its Sugar Land Heritage Museum is on the second floor of the former Container Warehouse building. The museum’s focus is Sugar Land history and heritage, including broader topics on Fort Bend County and US history as they relate to Sugar Land. The museum also displays loaned artifacts and temporary exhibits from neighboring museums.

FORT BEND MUSEUM | Known as one of Texas’ best local history showcases, the Fort Bend Museum in Richmond allows visitors to travel through time to experience life on the Brazos River. The museum features galleries, historic home museums, walking tours of Richmond and exhibits that interpret more than 100 years of history of the area and Texas. This award-winning museum also hosts several fundraising events throughout the year. www.fortbendmuseum.org

Creative Learning Society creativelearningsociety.com

are greeted by authentically costumed characters who accompany them on tours through the restored homes, barns and buildings on the grounds. www. georgeranch.org

HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE AT SUGAR LAND | With its special science and culture events and exhibit-themed activities designed for the entire family, HMNS Sugar Land, provides high-quality family entertainment and education to the community. Features the permanent exhibits “Discover Works,” an engaging and educational exhibit that encourages hands-on exploration, and “Hall of Paleontology,” a captivating journey into the ancient world, where visitors can explore the rich history of life on Earth by stepping into an immersive exhibit. sugarland.hmns.org

ROSENBERG RAILROAD

The Creative Learning Society provides creative, educational and team-building programs for individuals, groups and teams. The company offers workshops for everyone from 4 - 104 years old and its signature events include Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, a professional development series and “Happy Teams” its team building and development programs.

MUSEUM | Experience Texas railroading history at the Rosenberg Railroad Museum in the downtown area of the city. With the mission to preserve railroad history and its impact on the development of Fort Bend County, and to educate the community through engaging history and science programs, the museum resembles the circa 1900 Union Depot that served Rosenberg rail travelers as they made their way through Fort Bend County. Indoor cabinets house historic artifacts, including lanterns, oil lamps, tools and photos of Rosenberg at the turn of the century. Visitors can view the model railroad layouts on display, the restored 1879 business car, “Quebec,” a switching station and Tower 17, the last tower in Texas that operated. The museum offers model railroad camps, children’s school and summer programs, birthday parties and more. www.rosenbergrrmuseum.org

THE GEORGE RANCH | Discover a treasury of Texas traditions at this park where visitors can experience more than 100 years of Texas history. The George Ranch in Richmond is a living history museum that tracks four generations of one family over 100 years of Texas history. Tour an authentic 1890s Victorian mansion, sit around the campfire with cowboys during a spring roundup and witness long-forgotten crafts such as the making of lye soap, all on the same day. Visitors

Inspiration Stage inspirationstage.com

Inspiration Stage is a national award-winning performing arts studio and theatre offering classes for ages four to teens and performance opportunities for youth and adults in Sugar Land.

— Theatre —

CAST THEATRICAL COMPANY | Founded by a small troupe of amateur actors in 1989, Cast Theatrical Company is a nonprofit community arts organization that creates full-length live-stage productions (musicals, comedies and dramas), in the City of Rosenberg’s cultural arts district. CAST performs in the WM Long Theater within the historic Vogelsang Building at 1909 Avenue G. casttheatrical.com

— Farms & Farmers Markets —

BLESSINGTON FARMS | In Wallis, Texas (near Fulshear) is Blessington Farms, a popular destination for families. At this farm, patrons can partake in berry picking, a seasonal pumpkin patch, fishing, a “funland adventure” area that includes mazes, slides and rides, and safe encounters with livestock like goats, camels, chickens, goats and zebu. www.blessingtonfarms.com

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Each year we ask locales to vote who in the restaurant industry provides the best eats broken down into a range of related categories. One of those categories is The Best New Restaurant and the community voted Orleans Seafood Kitchen in Fulshear as The Best New Restaurant with 36 Dining in Rosenberg coming in as the Reserve Champion.

For those in the mood for comforting and fried foods, 36 Dining at 1218 First Street offers Mexican and American dishes, ice cream and steak sandwich specials. If seafood is more the craving, Orleans Seafood Kitchen in Fulshear has the perfect choices. It’s flagship location opened in Katy in 2008 and the Fulshear location is an expenditure of that location, featuring a menu that includes po’boys, seafood gumbo, etoufee, and, when in season, boiled crawfish and char-grilled oysters. For more details visit www.orleansseafoodkitchen.com.

Continue for a look at a who the community rated as the best places for eats and drinks in West Fort Bend.

Another Time Soda Fountain

Step back in time at Another Time Soda Fountain in Rosenberg. A nostalgic diner known for old-fashioned burgers, sundaes and shakes and 1950s atmostphere, this quaint spot at 800 3rd Street has served as the ideal weekly (or daily) getaway for those looking for a brief, but quality opportunity to relax and simply enjoy themselves since 2003. Voted as Reserved Grand Champion for Best Chef or Cook (Tony). Visit www.anothertimesodafountain.com.

Bayou Boys Po-Boys

Known for its authentic Cajun food that always sticks close to traditional cultural dishes while adding its signature twists, Bayou Boys PoBoys prepares every dish in-house and with fresh ingredients. Found at 13335 Highway 36, in Needville, this is the place to venture for homestyle Cajun cooking. Voted as Reserved Grand Champion for Best AllAround Restaurant and Best Catfish. Visit bayouboyspoboy.com.

Bob’s Taco Station

Based on family recipes, Bob’s Taco Station offers homemade tamales and other homestyle Tex-Mex classics. The tamales are so popular that

locales know the best way to enjoy a Bob’s Taco tamale is to call ahead and reserve them, particularly during the holiday season when the specialty tamales are made. Bob’s Taco Station is found at 1901 Avenue H in Rosenberg. Voted it as Best Breakfast Served, Best Tacos, Best Tamales, and Best Breakfast Taco. Visit bobstacos.com.

BR Vino

This wine bar in downtown Rosenberg, found at 1917 Avenue G #2535 in the Vogelsang Building, offers boutique wines and craft and European beers. At BR Vino visitors have access to an assortment of quality wines focused on small to mid-sized family-owned wineries. Voted as the Best Wine Bar and Reserve Champion for Best All-Around Bar. Visit brvino. com.

Bull Creek Cafe & Grill

Found at 918 San Jacinto Street in Rosenberg, Bull Creek Cafe & Grill is an American restaurant that specializes in homestyle chicken-fried clas-

sics, steaks and barbecue in a cafe-style atmosphere. It also features a full bar. Voted Best All-Around Bar, Best Happy Hour, Best Pub, Best Steaks and the Reserve Grand Champion for Best Wine Bar, Best Chicken Fried Steak, Best Hamburgers and Best Steaks. Visit www.bullcreekrosenberg.com.

The Burger Barn

Looking for the best hamburgers around? Look no further than The Burger Barn at 1101 Damon Street in Rosenberg. And as its name suggests, the restaurant is themed like a big red barn. It offers a wide range of hamburgers, wings, tacos and margaritas. Voted Best Hamburgers. Visit theburgerbarn.net.

Gino’s Italian Joint

Since 2022 Gino’s Italian Joint at 808 3rd Street in Rosenberg has offered award-winning New York Style Pizza made in-house with family recipes. In addition to pizza, Italian classics like Baked Ziti, Chicken Parmesan

Hero and Meatball Parmesan Hero and more are offered. Voted Best AllAround Restaurant, Best Chef Or Cook (Gino Paty ), Best Desserts, Best Lunch and Best Pizza and the Reserve Grand Champion for Best Breakfast Served, Best Donuts, Best Dinner, and Best New Restaurant. Visit www. ginositalianjoint.com.

Hunan Garden

The Wang family has been serving fine Chinese cuisine in Rosenberg for more than three decades at its Rosenberg location of Hunan Garden. The restaurant is found at 4601 Avenue H #7 in Rosenberg. Voted Best Chinese Restaurant. Visit hunangardenrestaurant.com.

The Jay Café

Looking for authentic American home cookin’? The Jay Café at 16634 TX-36 in Needville offers classics made fresh from scratch from the soups, salad dressings to the Blue Plate specials and homemade pies. Voted the Best Chicken Fried Steak and the Reserve Grand Champion for Best Desserts. Visit thejaycafe.com.

Pier 36 Seafood & Oyster Bar

With two locations in West Fort Bend, Pier 36 Seafood & Oyster Bar is known for its fan favorites such as whole fried catfish, seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee, and other fried and grilled entrees along with some new features such as ceviche, grilled tuna, grilled rainbow trout and crabmeat stuffed mushrooms. Its two locations are 1410 E Hwy 90A #200 in Richmond and 8502 FM 359 in Fulshear. Voted it Best Catfish. Visit pier36seafood.com.

La Casona

Found at 28000 Southwest Freeway in Rosenberg, La Casona was voted Best Beans (Charo/Refried), Best Burritos, Best Enchiladas, Best Fajitas and Best Tortillas and Reserve Grand Champion of Best All-Around Mexican Food.

Sandy McGee’s Restaurant & Bar

Celebrating more than three decades in business, Sandy McGee’s is known for its diverse menu of soups, salads and sandwiches that are “fresh, local and legendary.” In addition to its burgers, its award-winning broccoli cheese soup, colorful fruit salads, creamy chicken salad, and desserts are made fresh daily. Voted the Reserve Champion for Best Lunch. Visit www. sandymcgees.com

Schultz BBQ

Schultz BBQ serves classic barbecued meats and sides. Voted it Reserve Champion for Best All-Around BBQ, Best Baked Potato, Best BBQ Beans, Best BBQ Beef, Best BBQ Chicken, Best BBQ Ribs, Best BBQ Sauce and Best BBQ Sausage. Visit schulzesbbq.com.

Witt Pit BBQ

A family-owned and operated business, Witt Pit BBQ at 2516 1st Street in Rosenberg specializes in Texas-style real pit barbecue. In addition to a quick-serve line, for simple in-and-out service, the Witt Pit serves weddings, corporate and special events. Voted Best All-Around BBQ, Best Baked Potato, Best BBQ Beans, Best BBQ Beef, Best BBQ Chicken, Best BBQ Sausage, Best BBQ Sauce and Best BBQ Ribs. Visit www.wittpitbbq. com.

EATS & DRINKS DIRECTORY

Bar & Grill / Bar

• The Lonestar Saloon | www.thelonestarsaloon.com

• 9er’s Grill | www.9ersgrill.com

• Ramble Creek Grill | ramblecreekgrill.com

• County Line Bar and Grill | m.facebook.com/TheCountyLineBarAndGrill

• Sandy McGee’s Restaurant | www.sandymcgees.com

• The Oxbow Tavern | www.oxbowtavernrichmondtx.com

• Dry Creek Social Club | drycreeksocialclub.com

• Unwine’d Wine and Cheese Lounge | www.unwinedtx.com

• “D” Spot Daiquiris | dspotdaiquiris.com

• Local Table | eatatlocaltable.com/locations/fulshear

• Hat Creek Burger Company | hatcreekburgers.com

• Joe’s Oyster Bar & Grill | joesoysterbarandgrill.com

Barbecue

• Harlem Road BBQ | www.harlemroadtexasbbq.com

• Galvan’s Sausage House | galvans-sausage-house.business.site

• Rudy’s Bar-B-Que | rudysbbq.com/location/detail/richmond-tx

• Witt Pit BBQ | www.wittpitbbq.com

Chicken

• Church’s Chicken (voted Best Fried Chicken)

• Hart’z Chicken (Voted Reserve Champion for Best Fried Chicken)

Seafood

• Baytown Seafood | www.baytownseafoodrichmond.com

Creole

• Mimi’s New Orleans

Mexican/Tex-Mex

• Tejas Mexican Grill

• Fajita Pete’s | fajitapetes.com/stores/richmond

• Pablo’s Mexican Kitchen | www.pablosmexkitchen.com

• Hacienda Real | haciendarealtexmex.com/fulshear-tx

• Molina’s Cantina | www.molinascantina.com

• Necas | necasmexicanrestaurant.com

• Victor’s Mexican Grille | www.victorsmexicanrestaurant.com

• Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant | gto-mex.com

• Papa Mex | 281-342-1511

Italian

• Lomonte’s Italian Restaurant and Bar | www.lomontes.com

• Frankie’s Italian Kitchen | frankiesitaliankitchentx.com

Japanese

• Ninja Japanese Cuisine | myninjasushi.com

• Yen Teppanyaki and sushi | www.yenteppanyaki.com

Chinese

• Bao’s Asian Cafe | baosasiancafetogo.com

• Orient Cafe | orientcaferichmondtx.com

Vietnamese

• Country Pho | countrypho.webstarts.com

• Tastea Vietnamese Grill | www.facebook.com/TasteaVietnameseGrill

Indian

• Bombay Grill | bombaygrilltx.com

Breakfast

• CoCo Crêpes, Waffles & Coffee | www.cococrepes.com

• Shipley Do-Nuts | shipleydonuts.com

Coffee Spots

• Blockhouse Coffee and Kitchen | www.blockhousecoffee.co

• JOSEPH’S Coffee Shop | www.josephscoffeeshop.com

• Mugz Coffee Bar | www.mugzcoffee.net

Customers scrambled for any open tables at The Swinging Door restaurant in Richmond on Mother’s Day 2023. Many took moms to celebrate but most wanted to visit the iconic barbecue joint on FM 359 before it closed its doors forever after serving the community for the past 50 years.

Owner Steve Onstad was on hand to greet dozens of customers he has come to know by name. Steve’s path to successful restaurateur was a short one.

After graduating from Lamar Consolidated High School in nearby Rosenberg, Steve went to college for two years where he studied social studies. Realizing college wasn’t his bag of tea, Steve teamed up with his dad to build The Swinging Door restaurant in a cow pasture the family owned. He said he and his dad erected the building themselves.

“When we first opened the doors, we only have 12 seats,” he recalled with a chuckle.

Over the years however, good barbecue and friendly customer service helped the restaurant to grow to the multi-room diner it is today. “Our customers kept coming back,”

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he said prior to closing that Sunday.

“Once someone ate here, they most likely returned again and again.”

The restaurant billed itself as a “classic BBQ joint offering pecan-smoked meats, beer & wine in a homey, rustic setting since 1974.”

Over the past five decades, The Swinging Door has had many celebrity customers, Steve said, including Oilers’ quarterback Dan Pastorini, who once visited with girlfriend Farrah Fawcett. Many of the Oilers made stops at The Swinging Door back in the Luv Ya Blues days, including head coach Bum Phillips, Steve said.

Steve credits his loyal staff with helping to make The Swinging Door a success over the years.

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit America in March 2020, Steve began planning how best to keep his 38 workers employed until the disaster declaration is lifted.

“I could read the writing on the wall,” he told a Herald reporter at the time.

Days later, County Judge KP George ordered restaurants to cease dine-in service by midnight Tuesday. However, the disaster declaration allowed restaurants to serve take-out or provide drive-thru or delivery service.

Steve seized on the opportunity to keep their doors open. Steve’s plan called for The Swinging Door to serve take-out and delivery between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and the staff would all play a part.

“I’m not really worried about myself,” he said that hot March day. “Fortunately, everything I own is paid for, but I am worried about my employees. I want to make sure they continue to get a paycheck during this crisis.”

On the first day of the dine-in ban, a steady stream of customers phoned in orders. By 6 p.m.,The Swinging Door had served 75 to-go orders. Many of the orders included multiple meals.

“Today was our test day. Today we got to see whether our plan would work or not,” Steve said. “And we’re pretty pleased. We feel blessed to have such wonderful, loyal customers.”

Now, three years later, Steve continues to praise his loyal customers. part I will miss the most, the customers I have come to know personally,” he told The Herald while he received a proclamation from Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Commissioner Vincent Morales.

took to social media to thank Steve and The Swinging Door.

“God Bless all of the Swinging Door family!” David Simmons said on restaurant’s Facebook page.

you for so many amazing years of wonderful food and even more wonderful memories made at The Door! The Simmons family (and many others) wish all of you the very very best!”

Retha Cable agreed.

“Really going to miss you. I have stopped in to eat every time I was in the area for the last 30 years. Best BBQ in Texas,” Retha said. Sharon Meador Miller remembers dancing at The Swinging Door.

“Thanks for the memories,” she said via Facebook. “We used to eat there often and stay for the dance outback. Wonderful times. We also had our company Christmas parties there. They were the greatest. Wish I could have been there today. This is sad.”

Barbara Ferguson shared the sentiment. “So sorry my family and I could not be there,” she said on Facebook. “We were there from the very beginning and celebrated so many special occasions there — birthdays, graduations, rehearsal dinner, (Houston Livestock & Rodeo) functions and just because. So much a part of our lives.”

Genie Wethington also was a frequent diner. “Thanks for 22 years of personal family dining and for being part of 18 Thanksgiving traditions!” she said. “Gonna miss y’all greatly! Blessings on your next chapter.”

In this 2020 photo, Steve Onstead focused on keeping his employees working until restaurants were allowed to once again offer dine-in service. Smiling after filling 75 to-go orders are, from left, Samantha Chavez, Brandon Holsten, Harrison Wolny, Libby McCain and Steve Onstead.

Anthonie’s Market Grill

Anthonie’s Market Grill steakhouse in Simonton is a cozy spot for dinner, dessert, wine and cocktail menus, Anthonie’s offers a unique indoor/outdoor concept. Visit www. anthonies.com.

Bohemian Hill Tavern

Formerly a gas station, the Bohemian Hill Tavern in Rosenberg is known for its inviting atmosphere, fun events and drink selection. It offers pool, darts, shuffleboard, dominoes and karaoke nights. Follow it on Facebook (@bohemianhill).

Clancy’s Public House

A Celtic-inspired pub, Clancy’s is a full bar and restaurant in Richmond that offers more than 30 beers on tap, seasonal cocktails and delicious food made from fresh ingredients daily. Visit www.clancyspubhouse.com.

Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen

Found in Rosenberg at 24108 Southwest Fwy in the Brazos Town Center, Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen specializes in serving up the best fresh, authentic Tex-Mex food. Every location offers a family-friendly atmosphere that features antique, original décor pieces that capture the essence of where the Old

West meets Mexico. Visit www.gringostexmex.com.

The Grove Do-Nutz & Deli

Offering dine-in and take-out options for kolaches, donuts and breakfast sandwiches is The Grove Do-Nutz & Deli in Pecan Grove Visit thegrovedonutz.com.

La Cocina

Offering authentic Tex-Mex food, La Cocina is known for its extensive menu that features handmade flour tortillas, award-winning fajitas and magnificent margaritas. It is found in Richmond near Pecan Grove. Visit lacocinarestaurant.com.

MOD Pizza

The MOD Pizza in Richmond experience is built around high-quality, personalized products. The individually sized pizzas and hand-tossed salads are fully customizable, with more than 40 toppings, eight finishing sauces, and eight dressings. Visit modpizza.com.

Ol’ Railroad Cafe

Built on tradition and rooted in history, the Ol’ Railroad Cafe in Rosenberg, is known for American comfort food that hits the spot. Visit hwww.olrailroad.com.

DEWBERRY FARM | Dewberry Farm in Brookshire hosts festivals, sells seasonal Christmas trees and pumpkins and offers attractions like the Ferris wheel, birdhouse village, barnyard, carousel, hay mountain, Goatel 6, sports ball zone, the Dewville Express and slide mountain. www.dewberryfarm.com

FULSHEAR FARMERS MARKET | Fulshear Farmers’ Market on Bois D’Arc Lane h provides environmental education and volunteer opportunities along with a collection of produce and food products grown or produced within a 200-mile radius of Fulshear. Some of the products include seasonal vegetables and fruit, fresh seafood, artisan breads, certified grass-fed Wagyu beef, farm eggs, free-range chicken, pies, cookies, pastas, granolas, dried fruit and nuts, salsas, soaps, toiletries, coldpressed juices, local honey, fresh quail and quail eggs, pecans, local wines, kombucha, barbecue sauces, pickles and canned goods, Indian food, locally roasted and blended coffees and plants. fulshearfarmersmarket.com

RICHMOND FARMERS MARKET | The Richmond Farmers Market is held the first Friday of the month 3-7 p.m. at City Hall Park Plaza, 402 Morton St. in downtown Richmond. It is an ongoing offering of fresh produce from local growers and artisan goods as well as some prepared foods. www.richmondtxfarmersmarket.com

PECAN GROVE FARMERS AND ARTISAN MARKET | Relish in local food, artsy finds and fun times at the Pecan Grove Farmers And Artisan Market where patrons can buy local and eat fresh every Sunday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. www.facebook.com/pecangrovefm

— Destination Centers —

FORT BEND ART CENTER | The home of the Art League of Fort Bend (a local nonprofit devoted to encouraging artistic development and cultivating an appreciation for the arts through education, exhibitions and community outreach), the Fort Bend Art Center is known as a “local charm destination.” Found in historic Downtown Rosenberg, the Fort Bend Art Center is home to on-site artist studios, art gallery exhibitions, art classes, a gift shop and offers weekly classes, monthly workshops and art shows. Fort Bend Art Center gallery features more than 30 award-winning artists, modern to traditional art in 2D, 3D, jewelry and photography. artleaguefortbend.org

FORT BEND CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER | The Fort Bend Children’s Dis covery Center occupies a 12,000-square-foot restored building and features several child-centered learning exhibits designed to enrich the educational lives of Fort Bend’s children by expanding cultural, educational and family-focused opportunities. All Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center exhibits are managed as platforms for learning for children birth through 12 years, with specific, measurable educational outcomes for each. www. childrensdiscoveryfb.org

FORT BEND EPICENTER | The Fort Bend Epicenter can accommodate tournaments and events of all sizes. The arena

Farmers Market at Imperialfortbendchamber.com

Imperial Farmers Market at the Imperial Park Recreation Center is held 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturdays and features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass-fed meats, free-range chickens and eggs, local honey, small-batch foods and bakery items. Visitors can also browse art from local artisans and try delicious, ready-toeat food from local chefs and popular food trucks while listening to the best local musicians.

boasts over 8,600 fixed seats with a capacity of more than 10,000 and can be scaled up or down to fit any

event. It is a welcoming space for small to mid-size community activities, corporate meetings, banquets, trade shows and black-tie events. Three conference rooms can be used individually or combined for a larger group and livestock shows, equestrian competitions, and agricultural events are possible under Epicenter’s outdoor pavilion. Additionally, the VIP Lounge has a full bar and lounge area for networking events or corporate team functions. thefortbendepicenter.com

SMART FINANCIAL CENTRE | Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, a state-of-the-art, indoor performance venue, strategically located 22 miles from downtown Houston off of Highway 59 and University Boulevard, sets a new standard for live performance venues. The 200,000-squarefoot, indoor climate-controlled venue hosts a diverse lineup of national music, comedy artists, family shows, and theatrically-staged Broadway productions, as well as cultural and performing arts attractions. It’s designed for flexibility, incorporating innovative movable walls that can expand and contract to create four different seating capacities that range from an intimate setting of 1,900 seats to a maximum of 6,400. www. smartfinancialcentre.net

Stafford Performing Arts Theatre & Convention Centre staffordcentre.com

The Stafford Performing Arts Theatre & Convention Centre is a 100,000 square foot facility including a performing arts theater and convention center that offers productions ranging from comedians and motivational speakers to plays and dance performances. The center also hosts educational workshops, activities and programs for all ages as well as community festivals. Plus the center can serve weddings, birthday parties and fundraiser galas.

Fort Bend County Sheriff Non-emergency -281-342-6116

Fort Bend Emergency Medical Service

281-342-7233

Fort Bend Emergency Management

281-342-6185

Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers

281-342-TIPS

Fire Marshall

281-238-1500

Poison Control Center

800-222-1222

ANIMALS

Fort Bend County Animal Services

281-342-1512

COMMISSIONERS

Commissioner Precinct 1

281-344-9400

Commissioner Precinct 2 281-403-8000

Commissioner Precinct 3 281-238-1400

Commissioner Precinct 4 281-980-2235

CONSTABLES

Constable Precinct 1 281-341-4536

Constable Precinct 2 281-403-8010

Constable Precinct 3 281-238-1430

Constable Precinct 4 281-242-4014

DIGGING Call B4 You Dig 811

HEALTHCARE Indigent Health Care 281-341-6624

OakBend Medical Center Jackson Street Hospital Campus 281-341-3000

OakBend Medical Center Williams Way Hospital Campus 281-341-2000

TRANSPORTATION

Fort Bend County Public Transportation 281-633-7433

Fort Bend County Transit 1-866-751-TRIP(8747)

Public Transportation 281-633-7433

Veterans Service Office 281-341-4550

Oakbend Medical Center

OakBend Medical Center is an independent nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston Area. It proudly serves Fort Bend County and surrounding communities at all of its locations including our hospitals, emergency rooms, surgery centers, physical therapy clinics, physician offices, and more. It is home to Fort Bend’s Most advanced Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit, Geriatric Psychiatric Program and Skilled Nursing Facility.

Memorial Hermann Health System

Memorial Hermann Health System has joint ventures with other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy. Its affiliated physicians and employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented experience across more than 270 care delivery sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation’s busiest Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Methodist comprises a leading academic medical center in the Texas Medical Center and six community hospitals serving the Greater Houston area. Each hospital is staffed by committed personnel who exemplify its I CARE values: integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. Patient safety, quality and service are our highest priorities. Houston Methodist Hospital, the system’s flagship, is consistently listed among U.S. News & World Report’s best hospitals, and it extends that same level of quality care across the system. Other available centers include Houston Methodist Emergency Care Centers, the Houston Methodist Imaging Center, the Houston Methodist Breast Care Center and the Houston Methodist Outpatient Center.

St. Luke’s

St. Luke’s Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. The Sugar Land Hospital’s clinical services include: heart and vascular, gastroenterology, neurosciences, diagnostic imaging, women’s services, orthopedics, and surgical services.

—HOSPITALS—

Atrium Medical Center

11929 West Airport Boulevard | Stafford atriummedicalcenter.com

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital

• 23331 Grand Reserve Dr. | Katy

• 1325 Hwy 6 | Sugar Land encompasshealth.com

Healthsouth Sugar Land Rehabilitation Hospital 1325 Highway 6 | Sugar Land healthsouthsugarland.com

Houston Methodist Cancer Center at Sugar Land 16675 Southwest Fwy Ste 105 | Sugar Land www.houstonmethodist.org

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital 16655 Southwest Freeway | Sugar Land www.houstonmethodist.org

Kindred Hospital Sugar Land 1550 First Colony Boulevard | Sugar Land www.kindredhealthcare.com

Memorial Hermann First Colony Hospital 16000 Southwest Freeway | Sugar Land memorialhermannfirstcolony.com

Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care 5102 FM 1463 #1200 | Katy www.gohealthuc.com

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land 17500 West Grand Parkway South | Richmond www.memorialhermann.org

Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony 16906 Southwest Freeway | Sugar Land memorialhermannfirstcolony.com

Oakbend Medical Center - Jackson Street Campus 1705 Jackson Street | Richmond www.oakbendmedcenter.org

OakBend Medical Center - Williams Way Hospital Campus 22003 Southwest Fwy | Richmond www.oakbendmedcenter.org

OakBend Surgical Hospital 1211 Hwy 6 #70 | Sugar Land www.oakbendmedcenter.org

Preferred Urgent Care | Fulshear 4030 FM 1463 Suite 108 | Katy clockwisemd.com

St. Luke’s Health 1317 Lake Pointe Pkwy | Sugar Land www.stlukeshealth.org

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus 18200 Katy Fwy | Houston www.texaschildrens.org

Texas Children’s Pediatrics-Fulshear 6623 W. Cross Creek Bend Lane | Fulshear www.texaschildrenspediatrics.org

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29810 FM 1093 STE A Fulshear, TX 77441

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Richmond Location 515 FM 359 STE 104 Richmond, TX 77406 (281) 341-7141

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Sweeny Location 103 S Main St Sweeny, TX 77480 (979) 548-3838

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