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Former DPS employee sentenced to 50 years in prison for child sexual abuse in Fort Bend County
RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) – A man who was licensed to take care of children, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for child abuse. Back on Thursday March 9, of this year, a Fort Bend County jury convicted defendant Eric Norman Stewart of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child and sentenced him.
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Rogers to be awarded the 2023 Bert E. Bleil Heritage Award on Thursday
The Fort Bend County Historical Commission will present Claire G. Rogers, the recently retired director of the Fort Bend History Association, with the 2023 Bert E. Bleil Heritage Award at a ceremony on Thursday, March 30 at the Fort Bend Museum, 410 S. Fifth Street, Richmond. A “Meet and Greet”…
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What It Takes to Develop a Successful Agrihood
Agrihoods—or neighborhoods centered around agriculture—have continued to pop up around the country, with one of the latest being Indigo by Houston-based real estate development company Meristem Communities. The new 235-acre neighborhood coming to Fort Bend County, Texas, has been approved for approximately 750 residential homes by builders such…
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Former employee of Department of Family and Protective Services receives 50-year sentence for sexually abusing adopted children
MISSOURI CITY, Texas – A man convicted of continuous sexual abuse of young children was sentenced to 50 years in prison, according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. After hours of deliberation, the jury found 66-year-old Eric Norman Stewart guilty for sexually abusing two children for…
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Missouri City man sentenced to 50 years for sexually abusing two children
A Fort Bend County jury convicted a Missouri City man earlier this month of continuous sexual abuse of a young child and sentenced him to 50 years in prison, according to prosecutors. Eric Norman Steward, 66, abused two children over a period of two years. According to a press release…
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Sheriff Eric Fagan Awards $39,000 in Scholarships
This past Saturday, 26 graduating high school seniors from Fort Bend County each received a $1,500 scholarship from Sheriff Eric Fagan, Jokes and Justice, in partnership with Patrick’s Project, and Unlimited Visions Aftercare, Inc. In 2014, Sheriff Eric Fagan and Captain Kevin Hunt started “Jokes and Justice,” a comedy…
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Former employee of the Department of Family and Protective Services sentenced to 50 years in prison for child sexual abuse
RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) – A man who was licensed to take care of children, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for child abuse. Back on Thursday March 9, of this year, a Fort Bend County jury convicted defendant Eric Norman Stewart of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child and sentenced him.
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Former Family and Protective Services employee given 50 years for abusing adopted children
MISSOURI CITY, Texas – A former employee of the Department of Family and Protective Services was given a 50-year prison sentence for abusing adopted children. SUGGESTED: CPS employee caught on camera telling 14-year-old girl to become a prostitute. According to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, Eric Norman Stewart,…
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George, others discuss Fort Bend’s future in ‘Community Conversation’ event
A capacity crowd filled a large meeting room at the University Branch Library last week as Fort Bend County Judge KP George held his first Community Conversation of the year, with the theme “Fort Bend Forward.” During the event, Geroge, elected last November to his second term, touted the accomplishments…
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Why did Sugar Land smell bad today? Residents, fire department puzzled by strong, unpleasant odor
Following complaints of an unpleasant odor Monday morning from residents in Sugar Land and other parts of Fort Bend County, the city has reported that a variety of monitors indicate the area’s air quality is in the normal range. The city said it was checking with other jurisdictions to determine…
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Nearly $40,000 in scholarship money awarded to 26 graduating seniors
Nearly 30 students were the lucky recipients of a scholarship awarded by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press release, Sheriff Eric Fagan awarded 26 graduating high school seniors from Fort Bend Co. with a $1,500 scholarship through his and Captain Kevin Hunt’s joint program, “Jokes and Justice,” in partnership with Patrick’s…
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Registration Now Open for Earth Kind Kids Camp
This summer, Fort Bend County Master Gardeners will host their 2023 installment of Earth Kind Kids’ Camp!. In partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Fort Bend County, 4-H, Texas Master Gardener and Junior Master Gardener, students will have the opportunity to explore environmental sciences, horticulture and much more at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in…
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Fort Bend ESD 2 renovates fire station and constructs administration building
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) – Fort Bend County Emergency Services District 2 is remodeling Willowfork Fire Station 1 and building a new administrative building to meet the needs of a growing district. A groundbreaking for both projects was held March 10. The new 3,000-square-foot administrative office building will be…
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Grand Parkway frontage roads to be extended
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) – Fort Bend County will spend more than $51 million to extend the Grand Parkway frontage roads in three locations where no road currently exists. Approval for the three projects came on Tuesday during the most recent Commissioner’s court meeting. “The County is responsible for…
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Grand Parkway Frontage Roads to be expanded
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) – Fort Bend County will spend more than $51 million to expand the Grand Parkway frontage roads in three locations where no road currently exists. Approval for the three projects came on Tuesday during the most recent Commissioner’s court meeting. “The County is responsible for…
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Fort Bend Leadership Forum Class of 2024 The Premier Leadership Program in Fort Bend County
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s, Fort Bend Leadership Forum, is excited to announce we have launched our application and are accepting applicants for the Class of 2024. Our generous Title Sponsor for the Class of 2024 is Audi Sugar Land – A Sewell Company. With limited spots, this unique program fills up quickly and…
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Katy Dermatology Practice Has Copper Wiring Stolen for Third Time as Metal Theft Remains a Problem
A Katy dermatologist has had copper wiring stolen from her business in Fort Bend County three times in the last year and a half. She now feels her practice is being targeted. Repairs have cost over $75,000. Left: A thief steals copper wiring from Cinco Ranch Dermatology in 2021. Right:…
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Doing More Business in Fort Bend County
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Business & Professional Division and Diversity Action Team is hosting “DOING MORE BUSINESS IN FORT BEND COUNTY.” Learn how to do business with the county, city, and school district. Attendees will learn how to use their Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) status to benefit their business. The panel discussion includes…
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Fort Bend students advance to state in robotics competition
A community team made up of students from Sartartia and Fort Settlement middle schools and Elkins High School recently advanced to the state level of the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), a robotics competition for secondary students, taking place later this month in Belton, Texas, according to a Fort Bend ISD online story.
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Sugar Land Branch Library to host North America Youth Chinese Orchestra on April 1
Fort Bend County Libraries will host a performance by the North America Youth Chinese Orchestra on Saturday, April 1, from 2-3 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Sugar Land Branch Library, l550 Eldridge Road. Directed by Changlu Wu, the North America Youth Chinese Orchestra consists of talented young Chinese-American…
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‘Fort Bend Forward’ to be held at University Library on March 16
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host the latest edition of his “Fort Bend Forward” events on March 16, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land. The event will feature several speakers on topics related to the future of Fort Bend County. They…
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Community briefs for March 16
Forest Production and Management Program set for March 23. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Fort Bend County Office will host a forest production and management program from 9-11 a.m. March 23 at 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg. The first 50 producers who register and attend the event in person will get a free tree. Topics…
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Willowfork Fire District #2 breaks ground for new administrative office
Willowfork Fire District #2 is building a new administrative office and remodeling its Westheimer Parkway fire station to meet the needs of a growing district. The new administrative office will be built next to Station 3, at 2700 Spring Green Blvd. Robert Miller, president of the district’s board of commissioners, said the new building would…
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County Judge KP George identifies broadband, economic development, infrastructure as priorities for Fort Bend County
George said there are more federal resources than ever before for engaging the local community. (Sierra Rozen/Community Impact) One of the most comforting things Fort Bend County Judge KP George said he heard when he attended the National Association of Counties legislative conference in February was the abundance of fiscal resources available for local governments’…
