Fort Bend County parks and engineering departments will begin work to identify which projects would be priority for a potential 2023 mobility and parks bond, with details on cost and scope. (Asia Armour/Community Impact) In a 4-1 vote, Fort Bend County Commissioners Court instructed the county engineer and parks director…

March 10, 2023 – Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man found at 16099 Blue Ridge Road about 3:20 p.m. on February 28. The suspect, Brian Bush, 45, is charged with murder in the 458th District Court in Fort Bend County. A booking photo of Bush is…

When I spoke to the Exchange Club of Sugar Land a few weeks ago, I noted that for the first time in my professional journalism career, I am writing an opinion column here at the Fort Bend Star. But here’s the thing about that: it’s hard to write an opinion column when you also serve…

HOUSTON – First responders, fellow firefighters and the community are mourning the tragic loss of firefighter and EMT Nahit Oral, who died in the line of duty on Thursday. The department said Oral suffered a medical emergency following a training event. “Firefighter Oral began his service with the Community…

After recent approval by Fort Bend commissioners, work will soon begin on the $4 million development of an expanded Bates M. Allen Park which will include a memorial to honor the contributions of African-Americans to the county in Kendleton, a historically Black community. Kendleton was founded shortly after the end…

HOUSTON – First responders, fellow firefighters and the community are mourning the tragic loss of firefighter and EMT Nahit Oral, who died in the line of duty on Thursday. The department said Oral suffered a medical emergency following a training event. “Firefighter Oral began his service with the Community…

MEP Engineer – 1 PROJECT DOCUMENTS ON THIS PROJECT:. First Reported on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 – Last Updated 3/9/2023 8:49:05 AM.

Almost eight years after it was founded, Emergency Service District No. 6 broke ground last week on what will one day be the site of a two-story fire station on SH 36 in Pleak, fbherald.com reported. The service district was created in 2015 when a majority of Pleak residents voted…

Fort Bend ISD on Friday announced its first-year teachers who were named the District Elementary and Secondary 2023 Rookie Teachers of the Year. These first-year teachers are committed to making a positive difference, and the district celebrates the impact they make in their classrooms, according to a FBISD news release.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Juvenile Justice Advisory Council (JJAC) is hosting a Spring Summit: Building Trust Between the Community and Law Enforcement. The event will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gus George Law Enforcement…

RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) — The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement announced that they are implementing “No Refusal” weekends for Spring Break and St. Patrick’s Day to increase patrols looking for drivers who are impaired by alcohol or other substances. On…

March 8, 2023 – The Central Fort Bend Chamber (CFBC) is happy to announce the appointment of the 2023 Executive Committee and approval of three new board of director members. The following slate of Executing Committee members, as well as the new board members were approved unanimously. Matt Breazeale,…

The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement are implementing “No Refusal” weekends for Spring Break and St. Patrick’s Day to increase patrols looking for drivers who are impaired by alcohol or other substances, according to a news release. Spanning Friday and Saturday…

Nancy Olson was named Child Advocate of the Year for 2022 at Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s Annual Volunteer Celebration held Feb. 23 at Sugar Creek Country Club. The event was attended by more than 200 volunteers, community partners and staff. “Nancy embodies the mission and passion for the…

CINCO RANCH – A dermatologist in Fort Bend County says thieves stole copper wire from her business, not once, not twice, but three different times. The incidents were caught on camera, and the owner of Cinco Ranch Dermatology says the entire situation has been very difficult and frustrating. The…

Fort Bend County relinquished a more than 23-acre enclosed plat of land in Precinct 1—bordered by I-10 to the north, Cane Island Parkway to the east and Kingsland Boulevard to the south—to the city of Houston for a project included in the city’s major thoroughfare and freeway plan. (Courtesy Fort Bend County)