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$150,000 interlocal agreement to reimburse the City of Beasley for improvements to the Beasley Park Pavilion.
“Sword of Justice,” mural at the Fort Bend County Justice Center, designed in part by young artists from Fort Bend County.
$500,000 towards murals and sculptures at various population centers in Pct. 4. We are currently working on a proposal so that local artists can take part in this program.
Fort Bend County Fair Midway.
Remove and reconstruct the Fair Office building, landscaping, and irrigation. Reconstruct the Midway parking lot and drainage. Remove and replace the entrance gate at Midway. Improve the Fair Administration office at Midway. Also, replace the roof on Arena and repair the flooring and foundations in Buildings C, CR, and D.
Construction is underway on the new splash pad at Four Corners Park.
Replace the Splash Pads at Four Corners Park and Mission West Park. Also, construct site water/sewer, grading, electrical, monument sign, signage, sidewalks, drainage, parking lot, lighting, and detention pond. This will allow for water reclamation to save on both environmental and operational costs.
Elements of the new equipment/design were voted on children from the local YMCA and Boys & Girls Club to provide robust community input for this project.
Construction is expected to begin in Fall 2025. Expected completion in 2027.
The facility is planned as a 23,543 sf community center, which includes a 14,000 sf indoor natatorium, a kitchen, clinic space (~4,000 sf), fitness areas, event space, and associated site infrastructure (parking, utilities, landscaping, signage, detention pond). The total project budget is $11.2 million, funded by the 2023 Fort Bend County Parks and Recreation Bond. The facility will be located on Addicks Clodine Rd. between the Mission Bend Library and the Mission Bend Boys and Girls Club.
NEW Community Garden Constructed at Four Corners Park
Construction of new gardens on hold pending the construction of the Mission Bend Senior Center and remodel of the TW Davis YMCA.
Click here for a short video of our Community Garden at Four Corners Park!
Fort Bend County’s community gardening efforts are well-established through partnerships between extension educators, Master Gardeners, and community organizations. They offer multiple garden sites, public events, educational workshops, youth programming, and ample volunteer opportunities designed to build gardening skills, support food access, and strengthen community connections.
The program falls under Texas A&M AgriLife Extension & Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. The Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who support and help run community gardens, demonstrations, workshops, and outreach activities in the county
Current construction underway at Four Corners Park.
Existing shared-use paths in Four Corners Park have been expanded to allow residents safer movement throughout the park. This will also allow the Tricycles from our forthcoming Trike-Library to safely access the trails.
Additional trails are being developed to connect Four Corners Park to the Keegans Bayou Trail System as part of our ongoing Mobility Projects. Funds will also be used as the local match for trail grant program applications along Rabbs and Keegans Bayous.
Commissioner McCoy attends a press conference and check presentation event at the TW Davis YMCA in Richmond.
Construction is scheduled to begin no later than January 1, 2026, with completion and reopening to the public anticipated on January 1, 2027. The County delivered its share of the funds and the YMCA is currently completing its capital campaign.
Fort Bend County is partnering with the YMCA of Greater Houston, the City of Richmond, and other funding partners to redevelop the TW Davis YMCA facility in Richmond. The facility is undergoing a comprehensive renovation to better serve the growing needs of the community.
This project is supported by a $2.5 million contribution from Fort Bend County, part of the 2023 Parks Bond approved by voters. This investment has been instrumental in leveraging additional funding, including contributions from the George and Henderson-Wessendorf Foundations, the City of Richmond, and federal resources, bringing total funds raised to $11.8 million of the $16.8 million goal.
Planned improvements for the 19-acre property include:
Complete interior and exterior remodeling
New pickleball and tennis courts
Multipurpose community rooms
Expanded recreational fields and parking
An outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool
Upgraded infrastructure to serve as an emergency operations center during disasters
Construction is scheduled to begin no later than January 1, 2026, with completion and reopening to the public anticipated on January 1, 2027. Upon completion, the YMCA is projected to serve approximately 15,000 members, offering programs that foster community connections, health, and wellness.
This redevelopment represents a significant milestone in providing safe, accessible, and modern recreational resources for residents of Richmond and the greater Fort Bend County community.
The historic Cole Theatre in downtown Richmond.
Once feasibility and cost estimates are finalized, the county will begin design and pursue further funding (grants, public–private partnerships) for full restoration and programming.
Originally opened in 1919 as the Liberty Theatre, later renamed the Cole Theatre, it served Rosenberg for decades, hosting films, the Rosenberg Opry, and concerts—including visits by John Wayne and LeAnn Rimes.
Bill (William “Bill”) Butler, who purchased the theatre in 2005, donated it to Fort Bend County in February 2024.
In November 2023, Fort Bend County voters approved a $153 million parks bond. From that, about $1 million is earmarked specifically for the Cole Theatre: for waterproofing, decontamination, building assessments, and preliminary design work.
In August 2024, the County Commissioners Court approved a $102,500 contract with Smith & Company Architects for a full pre‑design assessment, feasibility report, mechanical/electrical/plumbing review, structural and code compliance analysis, and a 3D model of the existing building.
The vision is to transform the theatre into a live performance space, restoring its 1930s Art Deco aesthetic and bringing cultural vitality back to downtown Rosenberg. While the county is the primary owner and funder, the City of Rosenberg is expected to collaborate on supporting the theatre’s eventual programming, zoning, and downtown economic synergy. We're currently working with the City on ways to maximize the future potential of this facility to drive economic development in historic Downtown Rosenberg.
Construction is scheduled for completion in September-October 2025.
Fort Bend County is undertaking a landmark project to honor and preserve the county’s deep African-American history through the development of a new African-American Memorial at Bates M. Allen Park, located just outside the historic freedmen’s town of Kendleton, Texas.
The memorial will incorporate two significant freedmen’s cemeteries, Newman Chapel Cemetery and Oak Hill Cemetery, into a thoughtfully designed park with trails, reflection spaces, and educational elements. This site commemorates pivotal figures in Texas history, including Benjamin Franklin Williams—the state’s first Black legislator—and many others who shaped the post-emancipation story of Fort Bend County.
Construction on the $4 million project is currently underway and is expected to be completed in Fall 2025. Once finished, the memorial will serve as a permanent tribute to the lives, legacies, and resilience of African Americans in Fort Bend County, providing a place of remembrance, education, and community gathering for generations to come.
African-American Memorial Groundbreaking Recap