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MEDIA ADVISORY 

Fort Bend County Judge KP George Hosts Women’s 
History Month Celebration and Panel Discussion  

(FORT BEND, TX) - Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host an inaugural Women’s History Month Celebration and Panel Discussion on Monday, March 21. The event will be held at the Fort Bend Museum, 410 S 5th St, Richmond, TX 77469 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) will be in attendance and serve as a special guest speaker for the high tea celebration as part of Women’s History Month, which highlights the contributions of women throughout history and current society.

In addition to the celebration, Fort Bend County Attorney Bridgette Smith Lawson will moderate a panel discussion. Confirmed panelists are Jennifer Chiang, of the Chiang Law Firm, Melissa Gonzalez, Ph.D., President of Lone Star College-Kingwood, Alicia Kerber, Cónsul General of Mexico, and Christie Whitbeck, Superintendent of Fort Bend ISD. 

WHAT:      Women’s History Month Celebration and Panel Discussion  

WHO:        Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Fort Bend County Attorney Bridgette Smith Lawson 
                      
WHEN:      Monday, March 21 @12:00 p.m. 

WHERE:    Fort Bend Museum 
                    410 S 5th St. 
                     Richmond, TX 77469
                   

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MEDIA ALERT

Contacts:

Houston Humane Society                    
Samantha Desmond                                          
C: 973-903-8300
samantha@carbonaragroup.com            

Fort Bend County Judge KP George
Tami Frazier
O: 832-612-4480
tami.frazier@fortbendcountytx.gov

Houston Humane Society & Fort Bend County Judge 
Partner to Distribute Pet Food to Families in Need

WHAT:

In an effort to offset the financial burden many families continue to face amid the rapid rise in the cost of living, Houston Humane Society is partnering with Fort Bend County Judge KP George to host a free drive-thru Pet Pantry on Friday, March 18. Volunteers will distribute free pet food and supplies to owners needing assistance. While an appointment is not required for this event, pet food and supplies will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. 

Houston Humane Society relies on the generosity of residents and businesses to keep our pantry stocked. If you are interested in donating to our Pet Pantry, please visit our Pet Pantry donation page at www.houstonhumane.org/giving/pet-pantry-donation.

WHO:              

Houston Humane Society
Fort Bend County Judge KP George

WHEN:            

Friday, March 18, 2022
10 AM to 12 PM
*Judge KP George will be onsite for media interviews at 10:00 AM

WHERE:

TX Four Corners
15700 Old Richmond Rd.
Sugar Land, TX 77498

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About The Houston Humane Society 
For more than 60 years, the Houston Humane Society has been dedicated to, and working towards, ending cruelty, abuse and the overpopulation of animals while providing the highest quality of life to those brought to them for care. A leading animal welfare organization in the region, the Houston Humane Society offers adoption, low-cost services, free resource programs, cruelty investigations and adoptions, and is the only regional shelter with full-service veterinary services available to the public. In 2020, the Houston Humane Society distributed more than 1.5 million pet meals to animals in need, performed more than 12,000 spay-neuter surgeries, provided veterinary services for more than 40,000 animals and helped 3,000 animals find their forever homes.

To learn more about Houston Humane Society, visit our website and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

About Fort Bend County Judge KP George
Judge KP George assumed the office of Fort Bend County Judge on January 1, 2019. The County Judge is the executive of Fort Bend County’s governing body and presides over Commissioners Court, which oversees the County’s more than 3,000 employees and its nearly $500 million dollar budget. Fort Bend County is the tenth largest county in Texas and one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States.

Newly Designed Site Offers Modern Layout and Increased Interactive Features

(FORT BEND, TX) — Fort Bend County has officially launched its new website, fbctx.gov. The site boasts new features and tools designed to help residents, visitors, community partners, and employees quickly locate the services and information they need with ease.

The new website aims to make navigation smooth by being a service-focused website that is mobile-friendly, secured for user privacy protection, and makes accessibility a priority.

Accessibility is the standout feature of the new website, allowing residents to connect to county services directly from the new homepage that includes a “What Can We Help You Find” and an “I Want To” tab that makes for easy navigation and takes users directly to the information they need. Among the improved website features are the following:

• Provides users consistency between mobile and web experiences
• A single overall design to provide a more orderly way for the user to interact with the website
• Contains a navigational menu system tailored towards the users' needs and the services the County provides
• Includes improved digital forms with a mobile-responsive design
• Improved integration of social media icons and feeds
• ADA compliant for the visual and hearing impaired
• Contains a well-structured, easy to use Content Management System for the 100+ County page editors

“Our forward-thinking Fort Bend County Information and Technology Department created a powerful website that not only caters directly to our resident’s needs but also the needs of our employees,” said Judge KP George. “Creating a new look while making information quickly accessible is required when you are doing business in the 21st century.”

Last July, Fort Bend County announced its new county web address, FBCTX.gov, and launched a new mobile application, “myFBC”.

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About Fort Bend County Judge KP George: Judge KP George assumed the office of Fort Bend County Judge on January 1, 2019. The County Judge is the executive of Fort Bend County’s governing body and presides over Commissioners Court, which oversees the County’s more than 3,000 employees and its nearly $400 million dollar budget. Fort Bend County is the tenth largest county in Texas and one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States.

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PRESS RELEASE

FORT BEND COUNTY JUDGE KP GEORGE ENGAGES IN LOCAL ACTION TO SUPPORT UKRAINE; OPPOSE RUSSIAN AGGRESSION

(FORT BEND, TX) –  Fort Bend County Judge KP George issued a list of directives and requests for local action, here in Texas, to oppose unprecedented, unprovoked, and undemocratic warfare by Russia against the free nation of Ukraine. Please find Judge George's official letter and next steps attached.

"Fort Bend County joins the world in supporting Ukraine, Ukrainian people, and Ukrainian Americans against the unprecedented, unprovoked, and undemocratic violence unleashed by the Russian Government. All of us - including international, national, and local leaders - can and must do all in our power to support Democracy and Peace during this tumultuous time in our world," said Judge KP George. "That's why I am launching numerous initiatives from financial sanctions, cybersecurity protections, the expulsion of  Russian officials in Houston, providing resources to Ukrainians in need at the local level, and more."

In addition to meeting with the Ukrainian Consul General based in Houston to offer support for the thousands of Ukrainian Americans that call Fort Bend County and the Greater Houston area home, Judge KP George is meeting with State and Federal Officials on the following matters:

1. EXPULSION: Expel the Russian Consular Mission out of Houston including the expulsion of Russian High-Ranking Officials from the Houston area.
2. FINANCIAL SANCTIONS: The State of Texas needs to authorize the Texas Department of Information Resources, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Secretary of State, Texas State Auditor’s Office, and other relevant agencies to review all state contracts to ensure none of them are with Russian state-owned companies, either directly or as subcontractors; work to terminate any contracts that include Russian state-owned companies as contractors or subcontractors; and ensure future procurement efforts analyze any possible connections with Russian state-owned companies. All State of Texas funds should divest from Russian-owned assets.
3. DIVEST: Urging higher education institutions to review and reconsider any grants or projects they have with Russia, and to divest endowments from Russian-owned assets.
4. CYBER SECURITY: Directing the Department of Information Technology to focus on protecting the state and local government’s critical infrastructure from Russian cyberattacks or misinformation efforts.
5. COMMUNITY: Fort Bend County is ready to welcome refugees of this conflict and provide support. We will work with the State of Texas, Federal Government, and Fort Bend nonprofits and faith institutions to continue and enhance interagency and collaborative efforts to support Ukrainian-born Texans and those who are fleeing this conflict, including but not limited to exploring all options for housing, opportunities for future employment, and access to resources.
   
   Media Resources: Judge George is willing to update members of the media on the local response to the Ukrainian conflict. Please arrange a time with tami.fraizer@fortbendcountytx.gov

Download a copy of this Press Release [PDF]

County Judge KP George - Statement of Support of Ukraine [PDF]