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Houston-area officials unveil $9 million anti-flooding pumps
The new pumps were completed just in time for the start of hurricane season.
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TSTC Cybersecurity instructors share how they guide students toward successful careers
HARLINGEN — With cybercrimes running rampant and threatening everything from personal finances to social media accounts, technicians who can foil such dastardly attacks are more important now than ever. Texas State Technical College’s Cybersecurity program trains its students to protect computer systems, businesses and the public from cybercrimes.
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Nonprofit coalition leaders provide update on homeless shelter effort
Fort Bend County individuals and families struggling with homelessness will soon have a new location to offer shelter after a coalition of nonprofit organizations begins work on a facility in Rosenberg. At its May 23 meeting, Fort Bend Commissioners Court heard from leaders of the coalition, which has been collectively…
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Fort Bend County adds massive pump for flood protection
SUGAR LAND, TX. – A Sugar Land neighborhood where nearly 600 homes flooded during Hurricane Harvey now has a massive new pump working to protect its residents and their homes, just in time for the start of the 2023 Hurricane season. The pump moves 150,000 gallons of water per minute,…
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‘Orion’ helps kick off Fort Bend County Libraries Summer Reading Challenge in June
Fort Bend County Libraries will welcome the Sugar Land Space Cowboys’ mascot, Orion, who will help launch FBCL’s annual Summer Reading Challenge at several locations in June. Families with children of all ages will have an opportunity to meet Orion, take photos, hear about the Sugar Land Space…
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U.S. Civil Rights Commission calls for improvements to state juvenile justice department
A teen’s death in a Fort Bend mental health facility spurred a federal agency to release an early report of their investigation into the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, which includes claims of chronic understaffing and possible civil rights violations. The report found a systemwide “lack of adequate health care, education,…
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Metro OKs plan for $60M park and ride garage in Missouri City
Metro is moving ahead with a planned parking garage in Missouri City, aimed at bringing transit to the heart of a growing commercial development area, at a long-term cost of around $70 million. The Metropolitan Transit Authority board of directors on Thursday approved plans for a deal between the transit…
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Man gets 50 year prison sentence for 2019 murder case
RICHMOND (KIAH) — According to a release from the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, Sheldon Wilfred Vashawn Magee was convicted of murder and sentenced to 50 years in prison by a jury. The 48 year-old Houston man was charged with shooting his girlfriend back in 2019. Chief…
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Ex-Arcola cop convicted of destroying records of traffic stops;
The jury discovered Hector Ruiz, 26, now not in charge of sexually assaulting one of the ladies. However, they may now not achieve a unanimous choice in regards to the price that he raped every other lady all through a traffic prevent 3 months later, leading to a impasse. “We’re…
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Fort Bend County announces million-dollar expansion of pump station to help reduce flooding
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Fort Bend County officials have announced a $9.1 million expansion of the Steep Bank Creek Pump Station in Riverstone. The expansion will add capacity to help mitigate flooding, signaling one of the most significant capital improvements for flood protection for the suburban Houston county since Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
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Ex-Arcola cop convicted of destroying records of traffic stops involving 2 women who alleged rape
A jury found former Arcola police officer guilty of obstructing, destroying and altering records in 2019 during two separate traffic stops involving two women who accused the officer of sexually assaulting them. The jury found Hector Ruiz, 26, not guilty of sexually assaulting one of the women, and jurors deadlocked…
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Fort Bend law enforcement to implement ‘No Refusal’ weekend
The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement are implementing a “No Refusal” weekend for the Memorial Day weekend. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, May 26-28 , law enforcement will increase patrols looking for drivers who are impaired by alcohol or other substances. Attorneys…
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Thanks to you, Juan’s family got through a medical crisis
Juan was the sole breadwinner for his wife, Alma, and five children until he lost his leg to an infection. That changed everything. Juan was hospitalized and couldn’t work for weeks. The family quickly ran out of food and was about to be evicted. But thankfully, because of you…
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Fort Bend County Memorial Day events: Music, wreath-laying observances
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Free events honoring Memorial Day are scheduled this weekend and Monday in Fort Bend County. Scheduled are a patriotic concert, a ceremony with a flyover and military vehicles and a tribute to a World War II veteran. Patriotic concert…
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Ten Fort Bend County High School Seniors Awarded Scholarships from EEYP
The Fort Bend County Expose Excellence Youth Program Foundation announced that 10 local students were awarded a total of $20,000 in scholarships from the Chakilla and Judge Lewis White College Scholarship, an inaugural scholarship for deserving students pursuing post high school education. The scholarship was based on an application process and was open to students…
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Grant awarded to Fort Bend County Tuberculosis Program for ongoing prevention efforts
Fort Bend County commissioners May 23 accepted an annual grant supporting the county’s Tuberculosis Program staff and services. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court on May 23 approved a grant to the county’s Tuberculosis Program, which will be used to support the Clinical Health Service team’s staff and services.
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Don’t Freak Out – Fake Blood, Sound of Gunshots will be simulated at Tompkins H.S. drill
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) – Fort Bend County and the Katy Independent School District will host a full-scale mock emergency incident at Tompkins High School, and the event will be so big and realistic that they are warning the public not to freak out. “Should you see road closures,…
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Grand Parkway Lane and Ramp Closures
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) – The Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority has the following closures schedule due to construction on the Grand Parkway. May 22 – 26, 9:00am – 3:30pm: Grand Parkway northbound frontage road from Westpark Tollway to Grand Corner Dr. will have the inside lane closed each day.
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3 suspects detained after apartment complex owner finds man shot in southwest Houston parking lot
HOUSTON – Authorities say three people have been detained in Fort Bend County in regard to a deadly shooting that took place Thursday afternoon. Sugar Land police say the suspects who were apprehended were found in the parking lot of First Colony Mall. According to police, a man was…
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Suspect detained after apartment complex owner finds man shot in southwest Houston parking lot
HOUSTON – Authorities say at least one person has been detained in Fort Bend County in regard to a deadly shooting that took place Thursday afternoon. Sugar Land police say the suspect who was apprehended was found in the parking lot of First Colony Mall. According to police, a…
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County celebrating life, legacy of Deacon Jones
Deacon Jones was one of the men who played an instrumental part in bringing professional baseball to Fort Bend County. And in light of his passing, many involved with the Sugar Land baseball franchise are remembering and honoring their longtime friend. Jones, who has served as a special assistant for…
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Fort Bend Junior Service League awards scholarships
Boudreaux is a senior at Saint Agnes Academy, where she is the captain of both the basketball and cross-country teams, and a member of the National Charity League where she has volunteered 780 hours. Bourgeois is a senior at Stephen F Austin High School, where she is a member of…
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Person arrested after hourslong standoff in Fort Bend Co. neighborhood, deputies say
A man has been arrested after an hourslong standoff reported in a Fort Bend County neighborhood for most of Wednesday. The scene was located in the 1700 block of Moore Road in Stafford. According to deputies with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, the situation started off as a domestic…
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Fort Bend County Fair Queen Application Deadline Approaching
Contestants interested in participating in this year’s Fair Queen Scholarship Contest better act fast! Applicants must submit their registration forms no later than June 15, 2023. Registration forms that are mailed must be postmarked by June 15, 2023, to the Fair Office. This contest is open to the first 20 entries received. All candidates must…
