To celebrate reaching 80,000 enrolled students earlier this year, Fort Bend Independent School District encouraged students and staff to dress in ’80s attire and share their “super rad” photos on social media. But the ’80s aren’t a good look for everyone, or rather every thing, in the district.

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputies on the lookout, for a suspect who injured two people while trying to take their car, at their home. Investigators say it happened Sunday night, April 30, around 10 p.m., at the 24400 block Peroni Drive in Richmond. FBCSO responded…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A community favorite restaurant, The Swinging Door, is closing after 50 years in business in Fort Bend County, Texas. The owner made the announcement about the closure on April 29. Several people commented on Facebook about the good times they have spent inside the…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — One man was shot and another was injured when they say someone tried to steal their car Sunday night, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. This happened at around 10 p.m. when deputies responded to a robbery call with injuries in…

Local homeowners say construction on the massive infrastructure project has decimated local property values.

Fort Bend County commercial properties saw an increase in market value due to increased construction costs and inflationary pressures, according to the county appraisal district. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The overall value for commercial properties in Fort Bend County increased by 18% year over year, according to data from the Fort…

Hurricane season is quickly approaching, officially beginning June 1 and continuing until the end of November. According to local officials, the time to start preparing is now. The frequency and damage incurred by natural disasters has been at an all-time high in recent years. According to the National Oceanic and…

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce presents “A Sleeping Giant,” with David Crawley, Professor of Practice at the University of Houston’s College of Engineering. Join us for a compelling discussion on why Fort Bend is poised to be the region’s technological thought leader. This event will take place at the Fort Bend Chamber on May…

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Day, stand with Fort Bend Women’s Center to raise awareness and support for much needed programs to help sexual assault survivors recover from violence. The Fort Bend Women’s Center urges members of the community to “Donate. Decorate. Advocate.” Here are three…

The 26th Annual Fort Bend County Kids & Cops summer camp 2023 registration is now OPEN! During the summer months, Fort Bend County Kids & Cops, Inc. provides several weekly summer camps for children ages 10-12 years of age. The purpose of each camp is promote leadership skills, boost self-esteem and to advocate teamwork. Fort…

Residents can now vote early ahead of the May 6 election. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Here are the two candidates vying for the Position 4 seat on Fort Bend ISD’s board of trustees in the upcoming May 6 election: incumbent Shirley Rose-Gilliam and Cheryl Buford. Candidates were asked to keep responses…

In his continuing efforts to improve broadband access for residents and businesses across Fort Bend County, Pct. 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers participated in the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s (H-GAC) Broadband Summit on April 20. “Faster and more reliable access to the Internet is critical for our ability to compete economically,…

State leaders are moving to fire seven prison employees in Fort Bend County after the March suicide of a 16-year-old staying in a psychiatric facility. Five officers, a sergeant and a lieutenant face dismissal after an investigation determined they failed to follow department policy and conduct regular checks on inmates at the Wayne Scott Unit…

Fort Bend County is working to improve its broadband access through grants and a potential advertising campaign. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Fort Bend County commissioners are considering moves to improve county broadband infrastructure, including a prospective advertising campaign. On April 25, the county discussed the logistics of the campaign, which would…

The county approved a contract to build a new Precinct 3 office in Sugar Land. (Asia Armour/Community Impact) Fort Bend County commissioners April 25 approved a contract to build a new Precinct 3 annex office for a maximum of $8.5 million. The new 25,145-square-foot office building will be located on…

Early voting for the upcoming May 6 election began April 24. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) There are five candidates running for the Position 5 seat on Fort Bend ISD’s board of trustees in the upcoming May 6 election. Early voting began April 24 and ends May 2. Visit here to see…

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will launch a new online “Living Sustainably Club” on Monday, May 15, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. The topic for the month will be “Texas Superstar Plants,” presented by Fort Bend County Master Gardener Suma Mudan. FBCL’s Living Sustainably Club programs…

Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced the selection for the Homeland Security and Emergency Management manager role April 17, 2023. (Asia Armour/Community Impact) Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced April 17 the appointment of Greg Babst to the role of Homeland Security and Emergency Management manager. Babst was…

Early voting for the local May 6 elections kicks off Monday, April 24, and runs through May 2, 2023. In Fort Bend County, perhaps the single largest item on the ballot is Fort Bend ISD’s $1.3 billion bond referendum, the largest in the district’s history. The referendum is spit into three three separate items, and…