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Vote for a Fort Bend area high school in Metallica's high school band competition.

Here in Fort Bend we are very proud of our three area high school bands competing in Metallica's "For Whom the Band Tolls" competition.

These are Travis High School in Richmond, Austin High School in Sugar Land, and Cinco Ranch High School in Katy.

The celebrated heavy metal band has invited high school and college bands from across the country to show off their musical talents by performing their own renditions of Metallica's iconic music.

High school bands are competing for a $15,000 prize.

The judges will choose who wins the top prize in each division, but you can help your favorite band win the 'Fan Favorite' prize of $10,000.

Cast your vote here.

Have a story idea? Write and let us know.

Juhi Varma, Fort Bend reporter

juhi.varma@houstonchronicle.com

Need to Know

Starting this Thursday, Nov. 30, Rosenberg residents may notice a slight change in the smell, color, and taste of their tap water.

Photo by: Will Waldron

Rosenberg water may smell and taste different as city switches disinfection method.

Starting Thursday, Rosenberg residents may notice a difference in the smell, color, and taste of their tap water.

Growing Fort Bend

Missouri City is helping alleviate restaurant seating issues by encouraging businesses to set up space outside on the street. Anil Patel, the proprietor of Johnny Tamales, is currently in the process of finalizing his application with an architect and plans to submit it within a few weeks.

Photo by: Johnny Tamales

Missouri City program funds outdoor restaurant expansions up to $50K.

The city will cover 75 percent of the improvement expenses, with a maximum reimbursement cap of $50,000.

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened a new Kingwood location with a Chipotlane on June 17 according to a press release.

Photo by: Courtesy Of Jenny Nailing

Chick-Fil-A, Chipotle, among new businesses planned in Missouri City, Stafford.

Missouri City and Stafford may be welcoming a wave of new businesses in 2024, including new locations for popular fast-food joints, a gym, and a convenience store.

Education

Fort Bend ISD's Austin High School marching band and dance team perform together in 2022.

Photo by: Fort Bend ISD

3 schools near Fort Bend enter Metallica's inaugural 'For Whom the Band Tolls' competition.

Celebrated heavy metal band Metallica is inviting high school and college bands nationwide show off their musical prowess by performing renditions of Metallica's iconic music.

Openings and Closings

Rumble Boxing, the boxing-inspired group fitness workout, opened its very first location in Sugar Land at 2635 Town Center Blvd. on Monday, Nov. 27.

Shout Out

A heartfelt salute to Al Blaschke, a 106-year-old World War II veteran, who recently went skydiving with Gov. Greg Abbott. The dare-devils headed to Skydive Spaceland in Fentress, a small town about a 20-minute drive from San Marcos.

One last thing ...

If you're a fan of Queen Bey and pancakes, this is the gathering for you, writes our colleague Joey Guerra. Union Kitchen is hosting a Beyoncé-themed brunch at all five of its Houston-area locations to coincide with the release of the "Renaissance" film. It all goes down 10 a.m-2 p.m. Dec. 2.