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    Zen T.C. Zheng

    For kids who flunk tests, remedies exist
    September 3, 2010 9:31 am
    by Zen T.C. Zheng

    Chad McDermott: FotoliaChad McDermott: FotoliaNow that the Fort Bend school districts has done away with the policy of requiring teachers to give students a minimum grade for tests, what options are left for students to make up for the failed work? Find out.

    Fort Bend ISD, Schools
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    In hard times, one district able to cut tax rate
    September 1, 2010 1:53 pm
    by Zen T.C. Zheng

    Hard to imagine, right? But the Stafford Municipal School District will propose a 12-cent property tax reduction. It also has unveiled a budget that will bring a smile to employees and the community.

    Fort Bend ISD, Stafford MSD, Schools
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    FBISD drops appeal of grading law
    August 31, 2010 3:58 pm
    by Zen T.C. Zheng

    Some parents and school district watchers welcome the decision to give up the fight against law banning the practice of assigning a minimum grade to students.

    Fort Bend ISD
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    Board member reveals health problem
    August 27, 2010 10:27 am
    by Zen T.C. Zheng

    BabbBabbFort Bend ISD's Jim Babb wrote on his Facebook page that he plans to be "more vocal" in his service to the district as he works through his medical issues.

    Fort Bend ISD, Schools
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    Officials want to keep tax rate unchanged
    August 25, 2010 12:58 pm
    by Zen T.C. Zheng

    Despite a drop in Fort Bend County’s taxable property values this year and the resulting decrease in revenues, officials have proposed not to change the rate for next year.

    Fort Bend County
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    County Dems name Hellyar campaign director
    August 23, 2010 3:34 pm
    by Zen T.C. Zheng

    Handout photoHandout photo

    The executive director for coordinated campaign claims that Democrats are "on the verge of establishing a permanent majority." Find out what his bold statement is based upon.

    Fort Bend County
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    Lawmaker highlights transportation needs
    August 20, 2010 8:18 am
    by Zen T.C. Zheng

    Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance photoCentral Fort Bend Chamber Alliance photoState Sen. Tommy Williams told a crowd at a Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance luncheon that the development of the Grand Parkway toll road could learn from the funding model for a Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area project.

    Roads and traffic
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    District bus drivers don't get paid sick leave
    August 17, 2010 4:20 pm
    by Zen T.C. Zheng

    Robert Paul Van Beets: FotoliaRobert Paul Van Beets: FotoliaThe policy move, which also includes safety monitors, has angered a Fort Bend ISD teacher/worker union.

    Fort Bend ISD
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    Why did FBISD change its slogans?
    August 13, 2010 11:17 am
    by Zen T.C. Zheng

    The school district has changed its vision and mission statements. Not all school board trustees are crazy about them.

    Fort Bend ISD, Schools
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    Good homes for special groups of residents
    August 11, 2010 4:25 pm
    by Zen T.C. Zheng

    They are just average homes in neighborhoods but house groups of residents who need special care. The Texana Center has received a federal grant through Fort Bend County to acquire another one for its clients.

    Fort Bend County
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