The Landscape of Fort Bend County Economic Development
Explore the latest economic development news, announcements, initiatives, and opportunities ongoing in Fort Bend County below. Check back regularly for new updates and opportunities impacting our community and economy.
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Where today’s freeways cut through prairies and modern skyscrapers mingle with the clouds, there were instead vast wetlands and unsullied bayous teeming with wild birds and alligators. And as the nation was being written into existence more than a thousand miles to the east, herds of bison waded through seas...
Fort Bend County residents gathered Monday to pay their respects to the county’s fallen during a short and solemn Memorial Day ceremony at the county courthouse in Richmond.Milton Brenner VFW Post 3903 in Rosenberg hosted the annual ceremony.Dozens of citizens gathered in front of a granite marker etched with the...
City leaders say foundation laid now for prosperous futureThe city of Richmond is growing by leaps and bounds and city leaders say the community is primed for even more growth in the near future.That’s the message shared by Mayor Becky Haas and City Manager Terri Smith during Thursday’s State of...
A milestone more than five decades in the making was reached this week as Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels delivered its 8 millionth meal to Juanita Navarro, a local senior in Needville. The achievement marks an important chapter in the nonprofit’s 52-year history of serving older adults throughout Fort...
Sugar Land ranks No. 3 on rankings of best places to live | Four Texas cities among the top 10
Apr 30 2026SUGAR LAND, Texas — Sweet! A Houston-area city ranked among the top places to live in the U.S. in 2026. Livability is out with its annual rankings and for the second straight year, Sugar Land came in at No. 3 overall. And nearly half of the top 10 were in...
Fort Bend County has become one of the most sought-after places to live in the Greater Houston area. Families, professionals, and investors are drawn to its balance of opportunity, safety, and community. With award-winning schools, diverse neighborhoods, and a thriving local economy, it’s easy to see why this part of...