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During Commissioners Court on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert proclaimed Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19 as Clear the Shelters Days at the Fort Bend County Animal Services Shelter.

The Clear the Shelters adoption event is a partnership with NBC/Telemundo and Fort Bend County Animal Services staff and volunteers who have agreed to devote their time, resources and energy to the united effort to bring attention to the homeless at the shelter.  The turnkey pet adoption event will help pets find forever homes with no adoption fee; and all adoptions include a health check, spay or neuter of the animal, and the first series of vaccinations!

County Judge Bob Hebert said, “A healthy, happy spayed or neutered pet with basic inoculations can be yours free of charge. That’s a great deal!”

For more information, please contact the Fort Bend County Animal Services department at animalservices@fortbendcountytx.gov or www.fortbendcountytx.gov/animalservices.

Pictured from Left to Right:  Barbara Vass, Animal Services Adoption Coordinator holding Precious the pup who found a loving home; Rene Vasquez, Director Of Animal Services; Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert; Rodney Garcia, Assistant Director of Animal Services with Krystal the pup in search of a loving home; Marcus Guajardo, Animal Control Officer 2 holding Belle the kitty in search of a loving home

 

Fort Bend County is located in the Texas Southeast, immediately South and West of Harris County and the city of Houston. It is the home of over 750,000 people and is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. For more information about Fort Bend County, visit the county homepage at http://www.fortbendcountytx.gov

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On August 3, 2018, Fort Bend County officials gathered in north Fort Bend County to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Gaston Road improvement project. Segment 1 of the project covers the section of Gaston Road between Greenbusch Road and Katy Flewellen Road in Precinct 3.

Planned renovations include replacing the existing 2-lane asphalt roadway with a divided four-lane concrete boulevard and upgrading the drainage along the boulevard from open-ditch to an underground storm drainage system. The 9,130 foot-long Mobility Project will improve mobility and decrease congestion in an area undergoing rapid development. Improvements are scheduled to be completed by August 21, 2019 at an estimated cost of $9.1 million.

Judge Bob Hebert said, “This 1.7 mile project will significantly increase mobility capacity in this highly developed area between Katy and FM 1093.”

Pictured Left to Right: Michael Boenig, Allgood Construction; Stacy Slawinski, Fort Bend County Assistant County Engineer; Dale Conger, Cobb Fendley & Associates President; Mahmoud Salehi, Cobb Fendley & Associates Principal; County Judge Robert Hebert; Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers; David Kermany, TSC Engineering; Mark Dessens, Schaumburg & Polk Inc.; Lila Smith, Precinct 3 Project Manager

Fort Bend County is located in the Texas Southeast, immediately South and West of Harris County and the city of Houston. It is the home of over 750,000 people and is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. For more information about Fort Bend County, visit the county homepage at http://www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

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FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – Fort Bend County officials gathered on August 2, 2018 for the groundbreaking of the Crossover Road improvement project from Spring Green Boulevard to FM 1463 in Precinct 3.

Planned improvements include replacing the existing 2-lane asphalt roadway with a divided four-lane concrete boulevard and upgrading the drainage along the boulevard from open-ditch to an underground storm drainage system. The 3,230 foot-long Mobility Project will improve mobility and decrease congestion in an area experiencing rapid growth. The scheduled completion date is December 3, 2018 with an estimated cost of $3.1 million.

Judge Bob Hebert said, “I’m pleased that construction has now started. Once completed, Crossover Road will serve as a valuable mobility asset for many decades to come.”

Pictured Left to Right: Michael Boenig, Allgood Construction; Robert Pechukas, Precinct 3 Project Manager; Chris Elam, Precinct 3 Project Manager; County Judge Robert Hebert; Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers; Mark Dessens, Schaumburg & Polk Inc.; Emily Hodges, Precinct 3 Community Relations Manager; Lila Smith, Precinct 3 Project Manager; Jon Strange, JNS Engineers Owner

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FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – On Wednesday, July 25, 2018, County officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Stafford Boys & Girls Club gymnasium. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, officials learned the club’s Tech Center also recently underwent major renovations and installed new computer and technology equipment including laptops, tablets, and televisions generously donated by Samsung.

A long-time partner of Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), Samsung worked closely with Greater Houston Clubs to help renovate locations that were the most in need following Hurricane Harvey. To date, Samsung has donated technology and resources valued at over $300,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston. These in-kind donations are a part of the $1,000,000 gifted to the Houston community immediately following Hurricane Harvey.

Judge Robert Hebert said, “Hats off to Samsung for their wonderful support of our Fort Bend youth through their generous donation to the Boys and Girls Club’s Technology Center, and to the Boys and Girls Club for their daily efforts to help our young ones grow in mind and body!”

Pictured Left to Right: Matt Salazar, Director of Stafford Boys & Girls Club; County Judge Robert Hebert; Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage; Precinct 4 Commissioner James Patterson

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On June 26, 2018, Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert commended the Fort Bend County Budget Office, led by Director of Finance and Investments Pamela Gubbels,  for receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. This is the 17^th consecutive year the County Budget Office has received this award.

The award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement by receiving organizations. Organizations must meet nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation in order to be recipients of this distinguished award. These guidelines include rating ‘proficient’ in assessing how well the budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications device.

Judge Robert Hebert said, “This award reminds us once more of the consistently outstanding performance of our County Budget Office each and every year.”

Pictured Left to Right: Back Row: Heratio Rodgers, Assistant Director of Finance & Investments; Diana Gutierrez, Administrative Assistant; Melonese Johnson, Budget Analyst II; Front Row: Hopie Bethancourt, Budget Analyst II;  Pamela Gubbels, Director of Finance & Investments; Jennifer Ching, Budget Analyst I

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