Newborns born June 4-10 receive special welcome from Fort Bend County Libraries for Children’s Book Week. Fort Bend County Libraries will continue their annual tradition of welcoming newborns to the wonders of books. Every Fort Bend County baby born during the libraries’ Children’s Book Week—June 4-10—may receive a special baby book bag, courtesy of the…

Sugar Land businessman Mike Khan announced Wednesday that he will challenge longtime Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers for the Republican nomination next March, making a race that was already heating up even hotter. Khan’s official announcement, at a kickoff event at a Sugar Land hotel, comes a day after Taral…

RICHMOND, Texas – The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office announced the arrest of an arson suspect accused of setting fire to a probation office. The announcement was made during a news conference Wednesday afternoon. Andrew Huwar, 29, was identified as the suspect and charged with arson. Huwar…

When it opens in late summer, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Fulshear Branch Library will occupy four times the space of the library it is replacing. The new library off Texas Heritage Parkway will replace the permanently closed Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, which had outgrown its space. Built in…

Summertime is finally here. Kids are planning playdates with friends, swimming in their neighborhood pools, staying up late and enjoying the freedom and much-needed rest that summer promises. With relaxed schedules and fewer commitments, this magical time of year also presents the perfect opportunity for families to carve out a little time to give back…

RICHMOND, Texas – The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office will hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the arrest of an arson suspect. According to the release, the suspect is accused of burning a Fort Bend County probation office. Details surrounding the incident or arrest have…

The Board of Directors of the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County is pleased to announce the appointment of Dedre Smith as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective May 30, 2023. “After an extensive search, we’re excited to welcome Dedre as the Executive Director to lead our adult literacy…

HOUSTON – Hello! My name is Himali Wickramasinghe, and I am a soon-to-be 8th grader at Fort Settlement Middle School, and I am going to be sharing my passion for broadcast and journalism, and my experience here at KPRC!. Since a very young age, I’ve loved to talk, and…

Each bag contains a book, a bib, a special certificate, a list of suggested reading for children, and information on parenting and on library services. These bags represent the library system’s commitment to providing library services for county residents throughout their lives, beginning at birth. “We hope to start…

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce presents “AI: Risks & Opportunities” with panelists Dr. Tony Liao with University of Houston, Pamela Singh with CaseCTRL, and Ben Williams with Velocity Technology Associates. Join us for a discussion on the complex issues about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can impact your business. This event will take…

Much has been said about how rapidly Texas is changing, and perhaps no county reflects that better than Fort Bend. The county neighboring Harris has been among the fastest growing in the nation for years, and for more than a decade it has gradually become younger, more diverse and more Democratic.

With more than a year to go before the 2024 election, the race for Fort Bend Precinct 3 commissioner is already heating up with the Wednesday announcement by Taral Patel that he is running as a Democrat for the seat held by longtime Republican Commissioner Andy Meyers. Patel made the…

The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL), an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and to improving the Fort Bend County community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers, has awarded six $1,000 scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year to the following young ladies for their outstanding…

The Fort Bend County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Reagan dinner was held April 28th at Safari Texas Ranch and was attended by over 500 guests. The organization’s premiere fundraising event, the evening featured remarks from U. S. Congressman Byron Donalds and U. S. Congressman Troy Nehls, who also served as the evening’s auctioneer. Former Representative…

Fort Bend County Libraries will continue its annual tradition of welcoming newborns to the wonders of books. Every Fort Bend County baby born during FBCL’s Children’s Book Week — June 4 through 10, 2023 — may receive a special baby book bag, courtesy of the Friends of Fort Bend County Library.

Fort Bend County Libraries invites families with children of all ages to a fun, interactive program, “The Wonderful World of Bubbles,” this summer. In conjunction with the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge, the popular program will take place at several FBCL locations this summer, and there is no charge to attend.