See what’s happening AT THE GEORGE

Stay in the loop with all news and milestones shaping The George, Johnson Development’s visionary 1,500‑acre master‑planned community in Fort Bend County. From breaking ground to unveiling the community name, The George infuses meaningful design, rich heritage, and upcoming amenities into every phase. Explore how we’re honoring the George Foundation legacy while crafting a future‑ready neighborhood for generations to come.

Dr. Roosevelt Nivens Named 2026 AASA National Superintendent of the Year

February 16, 2026
When it comes to shaping the future of education, few leaders leave as profound an impact as Lamar CISD Superintendent Dr. Roosevelt Nivens.
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Honoring Our Legacy

February 10, 2026
The land that is now The George is steeped in history, with a legacy that’s a main character in the shaping of Fort Bend County. As we develop a community where families can launch their own legacies, we strive to honor and remember what came before us.
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Johnson Development Announces Home Builders for The George

October 20, 2025
Johnson Development has selected eight builders for the first phase of The George. The builders will offer designs for more than 300 homesites.
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Lamar CISD Buys Property for New School at The George

August 11, 2025
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District has purchased 15 acres in The George for a new elementary school. This is one of two parcels within The George master plan that have been designated for a school.
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Johnson Development Names New Fort Bend Community

April 03, 2025
Just weeks after breaking ground on a new 1,500-acre Fort Bend County master-planned community, Johnson Development is announcing the community’s name — The George. The name honors the George family legacy and The George Ranch, a 20,000-acre working ranch founded in 1824.
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Johnson Development Breaks Ground on Former Property of The George Foundation

March 28, 2025
Johnson Development has broken ground on 1,500 acres acquired last year from The George Foundation for a new Fort Bend County master-planned community.
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Johnson Development Acquires 1,500 Acres of Property from The George Foundation

March 18, 2024
In a historic first for the 80-year-old The George Foundation, its Board of Trustees this week announced that it has selected Johnson Development as the buyer of the first significant parcel of land the nonprofit has ever sold — 1,500 acres in west Fort Bend County for a new-home community.
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