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Fort Bend County celebrates Women's History Month

In honor of Women's History Month in March, various museums, libraries, and historical societies are hosting events to go alongside reading lists and educational articles about Houston women.

Here's what's happening in our community this month.

The Women of Three pop-up exhibit at the Fort Bend Museum showcases three historical women whose impact resonates across the United States through art. Artists Shirley Beyer, Brenda Bowman and Susan Salter have dedicated the exhibit to impactful women who may not know how much they changed the lives of other women. The exhibit will be on display from March 11 to April 12.

On March 22, the Sienna Branch Library will host a public screening of the PBS documentary "Daring Women Doctors," which explores the stories of women physicians and nurses from the 19th century.

Do you have a story idea? Write and let us know.

Juhi Varma, Fort Bend reporter

juhi.varma@houstonchronicle.com

Growing Fort Bend

The City of Missouri City may implement changes to its incentive program for newly hired police officers and firefighters.

Photo by: Missouri City Police Department

Missouri City may change how it pays police and fire incentives

The City of Missouri City may change its incentive program for newly hired police officers and firefighters.

Shipley Do-Nuts is rebranding their popular bear claws as 'Cougar Paws' to cheer on the University of Houston men's basketball team during March Madness. They are only available at 10 participating locations.

Photo by: Shipley Do-Nuts/Handout

Ziggi's Coffee, Whataburger and more coming to Fort Bend area

Well-known restaurants and businesses including Whataburger and Shipley Do-Nuts are on tap for 2024.

Need to Know

A homeowner in northwest Harris County allegedly shot and killed a man who had allegedly stolen a barbecue pit from his home Sunday, Feb. 18.

Photo by: Houston Chronicle

Lamar CISD teachers didn't call 911 prior to murder-suicide

Authorities did not find prior calls for service at the Richmond home of two Lamar CISD elementary school teachers found dead following an apparent murder-suicide.

Openings and Closings

After 12 years in operation, Guru Burgers and Crepes, a locally-owned Sugar Land restaurant, will close its doors on April 21, as announced in a recent Facebook post.

"As we reflect on this journey, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the cherished moments, great food, and the sense of community that you, our patrons, have brought to our establishment," the statement said, adding that any Guru gift cards will be fully honored at their sister restaurants—Jupiter, Japaneiros, and Ginger Mule—without any loss of value.

Guru Burgers is located at 2268 Texas Drive.