Wreaths Across America Exhibit coming to Katy May 3-4

The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is a rolling exhibition that brings the local community, veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families together through interactive exhibits, short films and shared stories. The exhibit serves as a mobile museum, educating visitors about the service and sacrifice for nation’s heroes as well as to serve as an official “welcome home” station for our nation’s Vietnam veterans.

All veterans, active-duty military personnel, their families and the local community members are invited to visit, take a tour and speak with Wreaths Across America representatives and volunteers.

The public can see the exhibit for free at these times, dates and places:

• 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 3 at VFW Post 9182, 6206 George Bush Dr.
• 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 4 at American Legion Post 164, 22125 Kingsland Blvd.

For more information, visit the website wreathsacrossamerica.org.

“Learning LinkedIn” program set for May 10

The Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present a special program, “Learning LinkedIn,” from 2-3 p.m. May 10 in the computer lab of the library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd.

LinkedIn is the world’s largest social-media network for professionals and is a great vehicle for connecting with other business people. Find out how to make the best use of LinkedIn to network and engage with contacts and businesses. Learn how to create an online profile that will enhance one’s marketability beyond a resumé, and become familiar with online etiquette in the LinkedIn virtual community.

The program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. To register, visit the website fortbend.lib.tx.us.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George celebrates 100 days in office with community event

Fend County Judge KP George held a community event to mark 100 days of his second term in office. The event took place April 19, at the Fort Bend Museum, 410 5th St. in Richmond, and was attended by community members, local business owners and various elected officials.

During the event, George spoke about the steps he’s taken towards creating a safe county, supporting and building an inclusive economic base, encouraging job growth for young people, investing in infrastructure and expanding industry and employment opportunities.

George spoke of his accomplishments within the first 100 days in areas such as; working to ensure the efficiency of the court by establishing bi-weekly Commissioner’s Court meetings, opening the door to improving public infrastructure with a focus on drainage and mobility by hosting a county-wide discussion with the Texas General Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham,  hosting the quarterly meeting for HoustonCIO, a peer group comprised of CIOs for various companies, governments, and organizations throughout the Greater Houston Area, established the county’s first Economic Development Department, leading the effort for broadband expansion in Fort Bend County, advocating for homeless youth, and celebrating the various cultures and ethnicities in Fort Bend County.

Before his presentation, George also expressed his gratitude to the community for its support and involvement in his efforts to improve the county.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve this community, and I am grateful for the support and engagement of its residents,” George said. “Together, we have accomplished much in our first 100 days, and I look forward to continuing our work to make Fort Bend County an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.”

The event featured presentations from several county department leaders, including the Fort Bend Office of Economic Development, Fort Bend Transit, Fort Bend Engineering, the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Fort Bend Fire Marshal, and Fort Bend Information Technology.