KENDLETON, Texas – In honor of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan’s birthday and a former slave that represented Fort Bend County in the Texas House of Representatives, Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter McCoy, former Congressman Pete Olson, and volunteers of the Exchange Club gathered at former slave cemeteries in the area to help with cleaning efforts.

Fort Bend ISD voters will decide on three propositions for facility upgrades, technology upgrades and a new natatorium. (Community Impact staff) Fort Bend ISD voters will get to decide on the largest bond in the district’s history this May. After postponing a decision, Fort Bend ISD’s board of trustees…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – More than 30 livestock animals, including goats and cattle, were seized by rescuers from the Houston Humane Society at a Fort Bend County packing plant this week. Deputies with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office and Fort Bend County Attorney’s Office assisted HHS’s Animal…

Economic Development Director Carlos Guzman expects the strategic plan to reach its conclusion in late-summer 2023. (Courtesy Pexels) Fort Bend County’s Economic Development Department and the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council have taken the initial steps for an economic strategic plan, which officials expect will be completed by late-summer 2023.

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind you of a major highway closure this weekend. All north and southbound main lanes of the Grand Parkway/SH 99 near Westpark Tollway will be closed until Monday at 5 a.m. The closure also includes the northbound frontage road.

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend Independent School District James Reese Technical and Career Center was under construction when the bodies of 95 people were found in 2018. They are believed to be part of a convict-leasing program that began in the late 1800s. Most of the…

After being indicted by a Fort Bend grand jury on February 6, a woman was arrested by Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies for the alleged theft of $30,000 to $150,000 in COVID-19 relief and Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster funds, according to news release from the office of District Attorney Brian Middleton.

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – In this FOX 26 edition of “The Missing,” we bring you the story of a father who regrets the last words he said to his son before he vanished. “I should’ve handled that a whole different way,” said Leperry Williams Sr. In November 2019, 28-year-old… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/man-receives-creepy-text-message-hours-before-disappearing-from-fort-bend-county.amp

Fort Bend County may soon consider getting into the business of helping people who are without housing in a much more concerted way. During the February 7 meeting of Commissioners Court, there was a lengthy discussion about one item involving the use of funds from the federal HOME-American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan, which was created…

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is encouraging student involvement in the 2023 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at inspiring more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities, by participation in a fun and educational competition. Middle school students from public, private, charter, and home… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2023/02/13/national-civics-bee-launched-and-cash-prizes-have-doubled/

Gendri Aguillon has faced charges for lying about his 4-year-old son being shot in a road rage in Texas. Fortunately, the shot was non-fatal and the child is in a stable condition. On February 9, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a report about a road rage incident… Original Article: https://southarkansassun.com/texas/54524/dad-charged-for-lying-about-4-year-old-son-being-shot-in-texas-road-rage/