A construction worker died this month from hyperthermia after collapsing at a job site in Fort Bend County, becoming the Houston region’s first heat-related death this year, according to Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office. Felipe Pascual, 46, died June 16 after being rushed to Memorial Hermann Hospital Pearland, said John…

Fort Bend County officials convened on June 27 to discuss transportation grants and the creation of an emergency traffic monitoring system. (Asia Armour/Community Impact) The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court focused on an initiative at a June 27 meeting to create an emergency traffic and transportation monitoring system. The construction…

This training for anyone who works with people in public or private settings. Life can be stressful and sometimes people have extreme reactions to seemingly simple interactions. Just like medical first aid provides temporary basic physical care in an emergency, mental health first aid can provide temporary emotional care in an emergency. Knowing what to…

The entertainment lineup for this fall’s Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo will include country star Tracy Byrd and the Grammy-winning swing band Asleep at the Wheel. From Sept. 29 to Oct. 8, six musical performances will represent a range of styles including country, Latin music and the Texas music scene.

BRAZOS Cover Story | By Tanya Sterling Photos by Kelley Sweet Photography – OakBend Medical Center’s Jack and Billie Wendt Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit has officially reopened its doors, ushering in a new sense of normalcy to the healthcare facility. The ACE Unit, specially designed to cater to the unique needs of…

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is seekiing the public’s help in identifying a man who drowned in a pond in Fresno. On Tuesday, June 13, at approximately 3:38 pm, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office received a call at the 300 block of Trammel Fresno, regarding a possible drowning in a pond. When deputies…

HOUSTON – The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo will take place for 10 days starting September 29th – October 8th, and it’ll be packed with rodeo action, livestock shows, carnival rides, famous fair foods, and of course, live music!. Six, headlining musical acts will be in…

With temperatures rising, so are the number of pets pouring into shelters across the region. At Fort Bend County Pets, there are 12 veteran residents that have been at the shelter for over a year, waiting patiently and longingly for a forever family to adopt them. They are part of “The Year Long Club”, which…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Fort Bend County is encouraging drivers to drive sober this Fourth of July or be subject to blood search warrants. Over the holiday weekend from Friday to Sunday, local authorities in Fort Bend will look for drivers impaired by alcohol or other substances, according to the Fort Bend County District…

The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement are implementing a “No Refusal” initiative over the July 4th weekend. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, June 30 through July 2, law enforcement will be looking for drivers who are impaired by alcohol or other substances.

SUGAR LAND, TX (June 28, 2023) – Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers is proactively proposing an approach to make Fort Bend County more competitive to attract industrial investments of $1 billion or more (i.e. megaprojects) to create new jobs, broaden the tax base and relieve some of the burdens on residential taxpayers.

Fort Bend ISD’s board has agreed to boost each district teacher’s pay by $2,000 while granting increases for other employees as part of a $767 million general operating budget approved for the next school year. The school board voted Monday to approve a $500 increase for teachers in addition to…

Fort Bend County officials recently convened to discuss the importance of emergency response teams. (Courtesy Pexels) In a county meeting held June 27, Fort Bend County officials focused on improving emergency response capabilities within the region. In a nutshell. The main priority of the discussion revolved around a proposed Memorandum…

During its Regular Business Meeting last night, the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees approved the construction managers for the Mission Bend Elementary and. Briargate Elementary school rebuild projects that voters approved as part of the 2023 Bond. Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. has been selected as the construction manager for Mission Bend Elementary, while…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Roadways are closed in Fort Bend after a truck turned over near Fulshear, officials say. According to the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal, the Hazmat team and Fulshear-Simonton fire department are on the scene at Heritage Parkway and Morgan Spur after a vehicle accident. It…

Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers and about 100 residents celebrated International Yoga Day at Telfair Grounds on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Commissioner Meyers took part in the session as professional certified yoga instructors led participants through an hour-long workout that started at 8 a.m. “It was a…

Fort Bend ISD was required by the Texas Education Agency to pass its 2023-24 budget before July as state lawmakers consider changes to school funding, which could cause the passed budget to be amended. (Courtesy Pexels) Fort Bend ISD passed its 2023-24 budget with a caveat that it will likely…