Foundation donates first aid equipment to Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office recently received a donation of individual first aid kits (IFAK), thanks to the generosity of a local foundation.

The newly formed Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Foundation provided 46 first aid kits totaling $9,300 to enable 100% of uniformed patrol deputies to have the necessary kits. These kits contain basic medical materials designed to provide deputies with critical point-of-wounding medical equipment for treating penetrating, blast, and other traumatic injuries sustained in the line of duty.

These kits add to a recent $24,198.89 IFAK grant awarded to the Sheriff’s Office by the Office of the Texas Governor to supply 119 IFAKs under the state Justice Assistance Grant program. The two grants will equip all of deputies with the Sheriff’s Office who patrol Fort Bend County communities.

The Sheriff’s Foundation also assisted in the funding of branded marketing materials to help the Sheriff’s Office hire additional deputies and civilian personnel. These include key fobs, note pads, card holders, cellular phone stands, pens, lanyards, and other materials that are given to prospective candidates during recruiting events.

“We thank the Sheriff’s Foundation for donating much-needed life-saving technology necessary to support our patrol deputies on the streets,” Fagan said. “We’re equally grateful to receive the necessary funds to attract, recruit, and retain top-talent applicants who want to serve and protect our citizens.”

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Foundation was established in 2021 with the intent to serve as an organization dedicated to providing community support and supplemental funding for safety equipment and training for the deputies at the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office. It relies upon donations from individuals and corporations to fulfill the mission to raise funds for the sheriff’s office.

Dave Moss, foundation board president, said the men and women of the sheriff’s office work every day to protect the community.

“It is their duty and their calling,” Moss said. “Our duty is to do everything in our power to make their job easier and safer.”

Wonderland Market set for Saturday at Cinco Ranch High School

Wonderland Market offers over 100 local small businesses featuring clothing boutiques, handcrafted jewelry, delectable sweets, unique holiday gifts, home, one-of-a-kind crafts and artwork, children’s gifts and more.

The market is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Ninth Grade Center at Cinco Ranch High School, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. Parking is free.

Friends of Willow Fork Park staging biking event Saturday

The Greater Cinco Ranch area has over 50 miles of dedicated bike trails. On Saturday, Greg Nady, an avid biker and Willow Fork Drainage District director, will lead a ride that enables people to learn about those trails.

This free event is a collaboration between Cool Cat Cycles and Willow Fork Drainage District. There will be two rides: a short family ride to WFDD park starting at Cool Cat Cycles store (near Local Table restaurant in Villagio Town Center) and a longer adult ride (starting/ending at Willow Fork Park) for anyone who wants to explore this area. Participants must have bicycles in good working condition. Kids who participate must not be using training wheels on their bicycles. All kids under 14 years of age must wear helmets.

The event is set for Saturday at Central Green, 5597 Gardena Lane. Activities are scheduled as follows:

• 8-8:30 a.m.: Ride from Cool Cats Cycle to Willow Fork Park.
• 8:30-9 a.m.: Bike Trails program and Dedication of new bike trails.
• 9-10:30 a.m.: Roundtrip bike ride from Willow Fork Park.