🌱 Know anything about the Payne Lane shooting and stabbing in Richmond?
Richmond, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Richmond! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Know anything about the Payne Lane shooting and stabbing in Richmond?
- Why Richmond keeps landing on “magical Hallmark town” lists nationwide
Also on today's calendar: Par - Tee with The Family and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; warmer, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 71.
- Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• One Shot, One Stabbed After Richmond Fight; FBCSO Seeks Tips (coveringkaty.com) — A weekend fight in Richmond left one man shot and another stabbed near the 300 block of Payne Lane, and Fort Bend County Sheriff’s detectives are still piecing together what happened. Both victims received hospital care, and investigators are asking anyone who saw or knows anything about the altercation to contact the sheriff’s office or Fort Bend Crime Stoppers with tips. 
• Richmond's storybook charm earns top spot on ‘magical Hallmark movie' towns list (houstonchronicle.com) — Richmond’s historic downtown and small-town feel just earned it a spot on a national list of “magical Hallmark movie” towns, adding to recent honors like Texas’ 2025 Scenic City of the Year. The recognition highlights local landmarks such as Morton Street shops, the Fort Bend Museum, and the Moore Home, and city leaders say they’ll keep prioritizing preservation, walkability, and support for small businesses.
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Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles
Fort Bend County Libraries - George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Dr, Richmond
10:00 am
Thursday April 23
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Par - Tee with The Family
The Westmoor Club , 11333 Westmoor Dr , Richmond
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LMF: Picnic Singo Bingo
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Global Issues Summit 2026
William B. Travis High School , 11111 Harlem Rd , Richmond
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Free Veterans Yoga Class
Bella Yoga & Wellness , 825 Plantation Dr , Richmond
5:00 pm
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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ESL Conversation Circle
Fort Bend County Libraries - George Memorial Library , 1001 Golfview Dr , Richmond
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Family Story Time: Earth Day
Fort Bend County Libraries - George Memorial Library , 1001 Golfview Dr , Richmond
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Cross Creek Game Night: Trivia
Camp Flewellen , 4623 Morgans Spur Dr , Fulshear
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Landscape Success - Using Irrigation Wisely
Fort Bend County Master Gardeners , 1402 Band Rd, Ste 100 , Rosenberg
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SoCo Players vs. Coaches HR Derby
The Diamonds at Daily Park , 1903 Daily Rd , Rosenberg
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SPED 5K Run
Lamar CISD Rosenberg, TX 77471
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Red, Ripe & Ready: Your Guide to Spring and Summer Tomatoes with Jay White
Enchanted Forest , 10611 FM 2759 Rd , Richmond
10:00 am
Wednesday April 22
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Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
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