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Four Fort Bend County nonprofits divided over $40,000 in family protection funding for programs that prevent violence against children. (Courtesy Pexels)
Fort Bend County allocates over $40K to nonprofits for prevention of violence, abuse, neglect of children
Fort Bend County commissioners awarded $404,578 in Community Development Block Grant funds to seven nonprofit organizations, including the Fort Bend County Women's Center, Fort Bend Senior Citizens and Child Advocates of Fort Bend County. (Sierra Rozen/Community Impact Newspaper)
Fort Bend County commissioners award seven nonprofits funds from Community Development Block Grant
Hanover Co. is seeking a demolition permit for 201-213 W. Fourth St., Austin. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
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The Very Berry Waffle ($9.95) is topped with fresh blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries along with powdered sugar, whipped butter and warm syrup. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 11 restaurant features from McKinney; 3 major industrial projects coming to Cy-Fair in 2022
CARRY is a new program designed to educate the community to understand, recognize warning signs of and help people considering suicide. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston-based nonprofit launches free suicide education, prevention training program
The grant funds were finalized at the Dec. 21 Commissioners Court meeting. (Sierra Rozen/Community Impact Newspaper)
Fort Bend County awards over $11M in grant funds to local nonprofits
Since it opened in 1991, the organization has provided services to more than 18,000 children in Fort Bend County who have experienced physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. (Courtesy Unsplash)
Child Advocates of Fort Bend celebrates 30th anniversary
PTSD Foundation of America seeks to reduce veteran suicides
Aaron Groff (third from right) is the executive director of Abigail’s Place and the mayor of Fulshear. (Courtesy Abigail's Place)
Abigail's Place: Fort Bend County-based nonprofit provides resources, housing for displaced mothers
Read below to find out where to donate items or money to local organizations. (Photo courtesy Canva)
Where to donate for Thanksgiving this year in Houston
The truck is brought to different Houston locations weekly on Saturdays. (Courtesy of Mohammed Nasrullah)
The Hunger Truck comes to Houston to serve food insecure, build community
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo met with county commissioners on Aug. 24, passing an initiative to bring needed nurses to Houston-area hospitals. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County Commissioners Court approves $30 million nurse procurement initiative
​​​​​​​Bryce Deadmon celebrates his Olympic accomplishments with members of the community. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Missouri City lauds Olympian Bryce Deadmon; Chipotle expands to Kingwood and more Greater Houston news
The Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas has continued to meet for rehearsals and performances throughout the coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas)
Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas to begin 40th anniversary season Aug. 1
Operation Backpack will aim to serve 30,000 Greater Houston-area students. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
YMCA of Greater Houston launches annual Operation Backpack
(From right) JD Doyle, Sara Fernandez and Kirk Baxter are the founders of The Banner Project. (Courtesy Kirk Baxter)
Traveling installation tells the story of Houston’s LGBTQ history
Texas was determined a “top-priority” state by the advocacy group Best Friends Animal Society. (Courtesy Best Friends Animal Society)
Report shows no counties in Greater Houston area achieved "no-kill" status for all animal shelters
Burger Nation opened its Pearland location in mid-June. (Courtesy Burger Nation)
Burger Nation opens in Pearland; League City chief reunites with man he saved and more Houston-area news
The first Fort Bend Seniors congregate center reopened June 7. (Courtesy Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels)
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels begins reopening community centers after 15-month COVID-19 closure