Several major lane closures, a public hearing for the Lamar Consolidated ISD bond election and a health fair for seniors are just a few events to know about in the Richmond area this week.
- FM 359 southbound lane closure through Aug. 2
The FM 359 southbound lane will be closed continuously starting 9 p.m. Friday, July 28 through 5 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2. The traffic switch will run from River Trace Drive/Shadow Grove Lane to Hwy. 90A.
- Blaisdale Road closed through Aug. 2
Eastbound and westbound, Blaisdale Road will be closed continuously starting 9 p.m. Friday, July 28 through 5 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2. To access FM 359 from Blaisdale eastbound, drivers are advised to turn left on River Trace Drive. To access FM 359 from Blaisdale westbound, turn right on River Trace Drive.
- Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Blood Drive on Monday
The Gulf Coast Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 2-6:30 p.m. Monday at Fire Station No. 1 in Richmond. Those who donate will receive a
Commit For Life beach towel. 200 Houston St., Richmond.
- Buildings and Standards Commission Meeting onMonday
The Buildings and Standards Commission meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the City Hall Annex. 600 Morton St., Richmond. For questions, contact Albert Cantu at 281-238-1210 or
[email protected].
- Fort Bend County Commissioner’s Court meeting on Tuesday
The Fort Bend County Commissioner’s Court will hold a meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the historic courthouse in downtown Richmond. Commissioners will discuss a variety of agenda items, including the proposed upcoming $220 million mobility bond slated for November. 601 Jackson St., Richmond.
- LCISD bond election public hearing on Tuesday
The Lamar CISD board of trustees will host a public hearing Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m. to allow for public comments on a proposed November bond election. A citizen’s bond advisory committee last met in May to create a recommendation for the bond that the trustees are responsible for reviewing. To access the recommendation and other information, click on the public hearing link at
www.lcisd.org.
- Oakbend Medical Center Health Fair Wednesday
The Oakbend Medical Center and Oakbend Medical Group will host a health fair for seniors ages 62 and older on Wednesday at the campus off Jackson Street. The health fair runs from 8 a.m.-noon and will offer free health screenings and free preliminary checks conducted by on-site cardiologists. RSVP to 281-341- 3053.