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Fort Bend ISD elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting child in Brazoria County, district says
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – An elementary school teacher at Fort Bend Independent School District was arrested on campus Thursday after being accused of sexually assaulting a child in Brazoria County, according to the district. Kimbery Masi, a teacher at Leonetti Elementary School, was charged with aggravated sexual assault…
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3 drums of hazardous compound illegally dumped in Fort Bend Co., officials say
Officials with the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office say teams were deployed Friday after three 55-gallon drums were illegally dumped. According to FBCFMO, Fort Bend County Hazmat Response Team along with the Pleak Fire Department responded to the scene and worked to determine the contents of the compound exactly.
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Three 55-gallon drums of hazardous compound illegally dumped in Fort Bend Co., officials say
Officials with the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office say teams were deployed Friday after three 55-gallon drums were illegally dumped. According to FBCFMO, Fort Bend County Hazmat Response Team along with the Pleak Fire Department responded to the scene and worked to determine the contents of the compound exactly.
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Jury awards damages to Houston oilfield company
A Fort Bend County jury Wednesday awarded more than $2 million in damages and more than $5.3 million in attorneys fees to a Houston oilfield pump and valve company that claimed Odessans stole trade secrets and employees from them. The jury determined Odessan Toby Eoff “willfully and maliciously” acquired trade…
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Fort Bend ISD teacher arrested on campus, accused of sexually assaulting child
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A Fort Bend ISD teacher was put in handcuffs Thursday at her job after being accused of sexually assaulting a child. The district said the accusations against Kimberly Masi stemmed from a case in Brazoria County where she was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with an Alvin ISD student.
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Black History Month: Ed Gordon’s rise from ranching to policing
Ed Gordon is currently the chief investigator for the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, managing a staff of 21 investigators, but he still maintains his ranching roots in Wharton. The Wharton native and 1975 graduate has always been a rancher and still maintains a small herd of cattle…
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Fort Bend ISD teacher arrested on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – One teacher is now on administrative leave after being arrested on Thursday on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child. According to a statement from the Fort Bend Independent School District, a teacher at Leonetti Elementary School was arrested stemming from a case in Brazoria County.
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March Youth Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs — Family Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, and After-School Breaks — every month. During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, families with…
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Exposing Black Artistry: Culture Winners Announced
On February 17, Fort Bend County’s Expose Excellence Youth Program presented “Exposing Black Artistry: Culture”, a celebration of cultural music, food and art of the African diaspora. The event was held at the Landmark Center in Missouri City, where selected poems, short stories and art previously submitted by middle and high school students residing in…
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Fort Bend County Youth Employment Program: Empowering and Inspiring Youth
Fort Bend County is now accepting applicants for the 2023 Summer Youth Employment Program. The last day to accept applications is Friday, March 3, 2023. Since 2019, Fort Bend County has employed nearly 1,000 16-to-21-year-old students and young adults in the Summer Youth Employment Program, also known as YEP, which provides employment for youth during…
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Texas Jury Delivers $9 Million Verdict for Malicious Theft of Intellectual Property
A Fort Bend County jury awarded $9 million in damages and attorney fees to an oil exploration servicing company. The defendants were found to have conspired to steal intellectual property to jump-start a competing company. The defendants also poached critical employees, crippling the plaintiff firm’s operations. A Fort Bend County…
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Grand Parkway, Westpark Tollway closures expected near Fulshear, Katy Feb. 24-27 as connector work continues
Roadwork will continue along the Westpark Tollway and the Grand Parkway as the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority constructs east and westbound connectors. (Courtesy Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority) Those nearby Grand Parkway, Katy Gaston Road and FM 723 will see cranes lifting steal beams into the skyline…
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Buzzworthy News in Fort Bend
Our Fort Bend gardens are abuzz with honey bees and a variety of native bees of varying sizes with a multitude of fascinating habits! Not all bees produce honey, but all bees are pollinators. They play an essential role in supporting the production of seed and fruit, and they help preserve the diversity of our…
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FBCSO Expanding Project Lifesaver Program
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver Program is teaming up with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office to conduct training for the Katy Police Department. Officers will learn about the Project Lifesaver program and receive hands on training in efforts to assist the FBCSO and HCSO during searches for those who tend to wander.
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FBS Senior Wins Fishing Tournament
On February 9, the first annual Senior Adult Fishing Tournament presented by the Fort Bend County Parks and Fairgrounds department was held at Jones Creek Ranch Park in Richmond. Approximately 100 local seniors participated in the event. Support for this event was provided by Commissioner Vincent Morales, Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, and Fort…
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Learn About Online Sources for Tracing Family Histories at Library Program
Learn about some of the online resources that are available for family-history research at a special program, “Genealogy Online,” on Tuesday, March 7, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, in the Computer Lab at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy.
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FBCMG Presents Butterfly Gardening Basics at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present the program “Butterfly Gardening,” on Saturday, March 4, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Fort Bend County Master Gardeners will talk about…
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TAKING FLIGHT: FBCA Girls Soccer postseason underway
After an impressive regular season, Fort Bend Christian Academy Girls Soccer is set for their matchup in the Area Round of the TAPPS State Playoffs. The Eagles face their next obstacle today at 5:00 pm against St. Mary’s Hall. If they emerge with a win, FBCA will only be three wins away from a State…
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9 candidates file for Fort Bend ISD board of trustees elections
The official candidates for the Fort Bend ISD elections have been finalized after the deadline to file passed on Feb. 17. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The Feb. 17 deadline to file for the Fort Bend ISD’s May 6 election has passed, and nine candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for places 1, 4 and…
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Are you smarter than a middle schooler? We’re testing our knowledge of common civics!
FORT BEND COUNTY – Today on Houston Life, Derrick Shore and guest co-host Cathy Hernandez faced off!. They were quizzed on civics questions asked in the 2023 National Civics Bee by Kevin Riles, the Immediate Past Chairman, from the Fort Bend County Chamber of Commerce!. In case you’re unfamiliar,…
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Katy area calendar of events
Fort Bend County Day: The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce presents the 2023 Fort Bend County Day scheduled for 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in Austin. The bus leaves Safari Texas at 6:30 a.m. and is slated to arrive at the Austin Club at 9:45 a.m. Stops during the day include the Capitol and…
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Katy sales tax receipts jump year over year
Katy’s growing economy has resulted in more money coming back to the city via its sales tax receipts. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recently announced he is sending “cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 9.3 percent more than in February 2022.”
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Review: Texas Biergarten offers fine Hill Country food and atmosphere
I haven’t spent enough time in the Hill Country. Growing up in suburban Houston, I did go to the region several times with my family, and we sometimes went tubing along the Guadulape River. I have a vague memory of going to a beer garden-style restaurant during one of those visits, but it was a…
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99 at Westpark Tollway closed all weekend | Houston, Texas news
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office desires to remind you of a serious freeway closure this weekend. All north and southbound main lanes of the Grand Parkway/SH 99 close to Westpark Tollway will probably be closed till Monday at 5 a.m. The closure additionally contains the northbound frontage highway.
