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Fort Bend ISD unveils plans for the Sugar Land 95 memorial.

Five years ago, a significant event reshaped our understanding of Fort Bend County's history and community. The remains of 95 leased convicts were uncovered at the site of the James C. Reese Career and Technical Center in Sugar Land.

The discovery prompted a powerful response from our community, which came together to give these 95 individuals the respect and dignity they deserved. A proper burial was arranged, allowing them to rest in peace, and monuments were erected in their honor at the very CTE center that was under construction.

Phase 2 is expected to be ready in 2025.

Have you seen the exhibits at the Reese Center? What did you think?

Juhi Varma, Fort Bend reporter

juhi.varma@houstonchronicle.com

Growing Fort Bend

A new Cinnaholic location opened in Richmond on Sept. 1, 2023, owned and operated by Richmond area resident Eddie Alkhatib.

Photo by: Cinnaholic Richmond

Cinnaholic brings vegan desserts to Richmond.

Cinnaholic offers 100 percent plant-based, dairy and lactose-free, egg-free, and cholesterol-free desserts.

Education

Katy ISD Board of Trustees President Victor Perez, left, and superintendent Ken Gregorski listen to comments during a board of trustees meeting on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 in Katy. The Katy ISD board of trustees took public comments on how to address gender fluidity among students. Katy ISD school board meeting on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 in Katy. The Katy ISD board of trustees took public comments on how to address gender fluidity among students.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer

Katy ISD bans 14 more books, including Dr. Seuss title.

Since the enactment of Katy ISD's new book removal policy, 14 titles — including a Dr. Seuss book — have been removed from shelves.

Openings and Closings

Barbecue food truck Mama's Texas Smokehouse has found its way home to Katy after spending a year at a food hall downtown. Owner Francis Jones said his customers in the Fort Bend area were like family. The truck, which returned last week, can be found at 20220 Katy Freeway.

Shout Out

A heartfelt shout to Isaac Fudge from George Ranch High School for being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year by Teachers of Tomorrow. Isaac serves as the Marketing Teacher, Recruiting Coordinator, Varsity Offensive Line Coach and Boys' Soccer Coach at George Ranch High School where he makes a memorable impact on students with various interests.

One last thing ...

Let's end today's newsletter on a warm and fuzzy note. Beloved Houston PD police horse Avatar is retiring after four years of service to the community, my colleague Hana Ikramuddin reports. Avatar will now live at the Home Horse and Human Sanctuary, and spend his days roaming around freely in the pasture with other horses.