Fort Bend ISD’s $1.26 billion bond referendum, the largest in the district’s history, seemed to be heading toward a comfortable victory in Saturday’s local elections, based on unofficial early voting results released shortly after the polls closed at 7 p.m. The referendum is split into three separate propositions. Proposition A,…

Fort Bend ISD put a $1.26 billion bond referendum before voters on May 6. (Community Impact staff) Voters supported all three propositions in the $1.26B Fort Bend ISD bond on May 6. Proposition A, which included $1.18 billion for construction, security and other projects including a new elementary and new…

Election day for Fort Bend ISD is May 6. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Two incumbents retained their seats and a new board member will be seated at Fort Bend ISD following the results of the May 6 election. Position 1. Incumbent Angie Hanan received 9,850, or 58.19% of votes cast in…

The Fort Bend County Elections Administrator requested additional funding support at a budget meeting May 5. (Sierra Rozen/Community Impact) County Elections Administrator John Oldham made a case for additional support for the elections staff ahead of the November election at a May 5 Fort Bend County Commissioners Court budget meeting.

Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen P. Turner will host two “State of the Tax Office” town hall meetings where she will discuss property tax exemptions, the exemptions for residents over the age of 65 and disabled people,, and the 2023 goals of the Fort Bend County Tax Office. The…

FULSHEAR, TX (Covering Katy News) – The Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library is closing Friday, May 13, 2023, at 2 p.m. in preparation for the opening of the new Fulshear Branch Library later this summer, date to be determined. Voters approved the new Fulshear Branch Library in a 2015 bond…

How much money would you believe to help replace, rebuild, and repair 82 campuses? According to Fort Bend ISD, $1.26 billion has been called for by the Board of Trustees to help develop and improve campuses in Fort Bend ISD. For some people, this bond may seem to be too much that is being asked…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Multiple lanes have reopened on US 90A westbound at FM 1952 in Fort Bend County after a truck hauling pallets crashed Wednesday, TxDOT said. Crews were at the scene. The clean-up took multiple hours.

Contents Restoration Company Opens in Harris and Fort Bend County to Provide Compassionate Service Following Water, Fire, and Other Forms of Damage or Loss. May 04, 2023 // Franchising.com // PASADENA, Texas – Blue Kangaroo Packoutz rescues and restores people’s contents inside homes and businesses following man-made and natural disasters, often working alongside insurance companies…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – One student is in some serious trouble after authorities found a handgun in his backpack on Wednesday. According to a release from the Fort Bend ISD, the search was conducted by the school administration at Kempner High School. SUGGESTED: Francisco Oropeza accused of killing 5…

TxDOT is expected to start the environmental impact statement process this year. (Courtesy Texas Department of Transportation) An environmental study will be initiated for a proposed transportation project after a series of public hearings expected to start late 2023, according to documents provided by the Texas Department of Transportation. 36A…

HOUSTON – According to TxDOT, a truck sporting pallets crashed and blocked multiple lanes on US 90A westbound at FM 1952 in Fort Bend County on Wednesday. Crews are at the scene, and the clean-up is predicted to take multiple hours. You can use the map under to trace…

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office invites you to join us as we honor our Fallen Heroes at the annual Fort Bend County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy, located at 1521 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas 77469. The ceremony…

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library (8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear) will close on May 13 in preparation for the opening of the new Fulshear Branch Library later this summer. Once the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library closes on May 13, books and other items…

The George Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy program brings together 150 juniors and seniors from across Fort Bend County to grow as leaders and learn about the nonprofit sector. Students give of their time six Saturdays out of the school year to serve the local nonprofits who strive to make Fort Bend County better.

May is the month we celebrate mom, and that means spending time with mom doing something that she enjoys. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of things to do right here in Fort Bend that mom would love! Happy Mother’s Day Fort Bend Moms – here’s to you!

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Fort Bend County officials are urging residents to prepare for the approaching hurricane season. The Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor, launched its countdown to the 2023 hurricane season Tuesday via digital billboards. A…