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Texas newest gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines, a Republican, is pledging to eliminate the state s property taxes if he were elected, saying that the state has "some of the highest property taxes in the nation." He s generally correct. ....
Nearly 700 Fort Bend County residents no longer have to worry about how to pay off medical debt, thanks to the financial support of a local church. For the second straight year, Crossbridge Church at 1049 Eldridge Rd. in Sugar Land partnered with RIP Medical Debt, a New York-based nonprofit, to purchase and forgive $1.9 million in medical debt for 688 individuals who earn less than twice the federal poverty level, or $26,500. The average amount of medical debt forgiven per person was $3,000. âThis could be a single mom with three kids making $50,000,â said Diego Armendariz, executive pastor at Crossbridge. âThat could be a crushing burden. Thatâs the difference between making rent and paying this off.â ....
Unity Against Hate Rally brings community out in Fort Bend County Unity Against Hate Rally brings community out in Fort Bend County “There is no place in our society for racism and hate. It is not who we are,” said County Judge KP George. Tags: Fort Bend County officials and community leaders came together Saturday at the Unity Against Hate Rally, according to a press release. (KPRC) HOUSTON – Fort Bend County officials and community leaders came together Saturday at the Unity Against Hate Rally, according to a press release. The event held at the Fort Bend County Justice Center condemned the violence against members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. ....
Updated: 2:20 PM CDT May 15, 2021 A lot of good things typically happen in Fort Bend County, but what one local church recently did may top the cake. Crossbridge Church, located in Sugar Land, paid $1.9 million in medical debt for nearly 700 Fort Bend County residents, averaging nearly $3,000 per person. Those residents received a letter in the mail informing them their medical debt was paid in full, with no strings attached, the church said. “People facing medical hardship, especially during this COVID season, have had to choose between putting food on the table, rent, or paying a medical bill,” said Crossbridge Lead Pastor Chuck Land, “This was a tangible way for us to demonstrate the Gospel and point people to the hope they have in Jesus. ....
Fort Bend County is No. 1 per capita fully vaccinated urban county in Texas The state s dashboard shows Fort Bend County is the number one per capita fully vaccinated county jurisdiction in Texas with 51.54% of residents fully vaccinated. Author: KHOU 11 Staff Updated: 10:13 PM CDT May 13, 2021 FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas As of Thursday, Fort Bend County had the highest percentage of its population fully vaccinated in the state among urban counties. “Fort Bend County, our community, and our residents have been intentional and passionate about getting vaccinated, said County Judge KP George. From the first case of COVID-19 in the State of Texas to the number one vaccinated county has taken the brave and determined efforts of our healthcare workers, community non-profits, county employees, faith leaders, and every resident,. We have brought vaccination sites to every corner in our community and recently launched a mobile unit t ....