Simonton: Valley Lodge Parade and Picnic Cancelled Due to Rain
The Valley Lodge Property Owners’ Association has cancelled their annual parade and picnic due the the continued rainfall in the area.
Vickie Courtney, VLPOA director said that cancelling was their only option since the forecast called for a 70% chance of rain on Saturday. The VLPOA board is considering re-scheduling the event for Labor Day.
All is not lost though. The City of Fulshear has moved their Event to Sunday, July 4th at 6:00 PM. Fireworks start at 9:45.
See you there!
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Fort Bend Transit and H-GAC Kickoff Fort Bend County Express Park & Ride Service To Texas Medical Center
(Houston, TX) – Fort Bend County elected officials and representatives from the Houston – Galveston Area Council and Fort Bend Transit will officially kickoff the new Fort Bend County Express Park & Ride Service. The Fort Bend County Express will serve residents traveling to the Texas Medical Center including stops at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center with convenient service in the morning, midday and afternoon.
The Fort Bend County Express has strategically located Park and Ride centers in Sugar Land and Rosenberg with destinations to the Texas Medical Center. Passengers can access the service at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in Rosenberg, the University of Houston Sugar Land Campus, and at the First Colony Mall AMC Theatre parking lot. Schedules are available on the Fort Bend County website (www.co.fort-bend.tx.us).
County Judge Bob Hebert stated, “This convenient Park and Ride service will undoubtedly benefit employees of the Medical Center, Veterans and others seeking medical treatment by allowing them to park their cars in a location close to their home, and then transporting them to a drop off point convenient to the entrance. This is the perfect way to avoid the hassles of parking and congestion.”
Who: Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert, Precinct 1 Commissioner Richard Morrison, Precinct 4 Commissioner James Patterson, Rosenberg Mayor Joe Gurecky, and representatives from Fort Bend Transit and the Houston-Galveston Area Council.
When: Monday, June 28, 2010 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 Highway 36 S, Rosenberg, TX 77471
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Simonton Christian Academy Students Learn About Baby Ducks
Amy Molina brought in four baby ducks to show to this SCA class as they learn about – you guessed it – ducks.
Special thanks to Mona Yates for sharing this fun photo. We’re not sure which is cuter – the kids or the ducks. Quack!
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