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Can descendants of the Sugar Land 95 be found? We start our genealogical journey

Brittney Martin / Naomi Reed

Posted on July 6, 2023 · After the Sugar Land 95 are reburied, Fort Bend ISD says it’s not going to fund any more research on the remains. A new group takes control — but are they the best people for the job? Plus, we start our own search for descendants.

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The fight over how to memorialize the Sugar Land 95 takes its toll on the group’s biggest advocate

Naomi Reed / Brittney Martin

Posted on June 29, 2023 · Research on the cemetery is finally made public, and the findings aren’t just surprising — they’re unbelievable.

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Fort Bend ISD says no human remains are on former prison farm land where elementary school is planned

Natalie Weber, Fort Bend County Bureau

Posted on November 15, 2023 · The school district is awaiting approval from the Texas Historical Commission to begin construction.

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Sugar Land city council looks to restrict new tobacco, hookah and vaping businesses

Natalie Weber, Fort Bend County Bureau

Posted on November 1, 2023 · Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman said he has concerns about how these types of businesses could impact the city’s perception and its efforts to create a family-friendly town.

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Thousands expected at Diwali Festival in Sugar Land

Natalie Weber, Fort Bend County Bureau

Posted on November 1, 2023 · This year, the foundation is highlighting the theme of universal brotherhood by flying flags from about 200 countries and inviting the 96 foreign consulates in the Houston area to attend.

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Fort Bend ISD to build elementary school on former prison farm lands, sparking concerns of unmarked gravesite

Natalie Weber, Fort Bend County Bureau

Posted on October 25, 2023 · Advocates are worried the Harlem Prison Farm cemetery could be located on the site of a new school planned for Richmond’s Harvest Green community.

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