RICHMOND, Texas – Marla Lynch sums up the lights and decorations in her community in six words. “I call it Christmas on crack,” said Lynch. Everyone is addicted to Pecan Grove in Fort Bend County. It’s arguably the closest thing to the North Pole many will see between now and Christmas. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/12/17/houston-area-community-hosts-texas-sized-christmas-celebration/

HOUSTON – Whether you’re thinking of surprising your kids with a pet this holiday or you’re using the break to adjust to life with a new cat or dog — adoption is a great way to find your next pet. The Fort Bend County Animal Services is… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/houston-life/2022/12/16/fort-bend-county-animal-services-gearing-up-for-countywide-pet-adoption-event/

RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) — A Fort Bend County jury sentenced a convicted child molester to life in prison after hearing testimony from a victim saying she was abused since she was 6 years old. Melvin Harris, 53, was sentenced on Tuesday after being found guilty of continuous sexual abuse… Original Article: https://cw39.com/crime/da-fort-bend-county-jury-sends-convicted-child-molester-to-prison-for-life/amp/

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Fort Bend County’s Behind the Badge Charities is accepting applications for its 2023 scholarship program. Each year, the nonprofit group awards scholarships to deserving children of first responders. Completed applications must be emailed and transcripts postmarked by March… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/fort-bend/article/Behind-the-Badge-Charities-scholarship-program-17657364.php

The family of a man who died in 2020 is suing the Fort Bend County Medical Examiner’s Office and local elected officials, asserting the chief medical examiner has been slow-rolling providing death certificate in retribution for a tense phone call. The widow of the man stands to gain $1… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/fort-bend/article/fort-bend-medical-examiner-lawsuit-17656853.php

Fort Bend County is in the process of preparing its initiatives for the 88th Texas legislative session, which convenes Jan. 10. (Asia Armour/Community Impact) Fort Bend County is preparing for the 88th Texas legislative session, set to convene Jan. 10, by identifying its priorities for the legislative agenda. The county will submit proposals to local…

The Fort Bend County medical examiner has been accused in a federal lawsuit of delaying the issuance of a death certificate in the case of a Sugar Land businessman who died by an apparent suicide “for the most petty and inhumane reasons,” preventing the man’s widow from receiving insurance benefits. Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/fort-bend-medical-examiner-sued-for-allegedly-delaying-death-certificate-in-apparent-suicide/article_a6361bf8-7c17-11ed-a358-fb5b33fe6527.html

On December 1, the Fort Bend County Juvenile Board, Fort Bend County Commissioners Court and the Fort Bend Independent School District broke ground on a new Vocational Shop/GED classroom at the Arcola Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program campus, 400 Coen Road, Arcola. According to a news release, the Juvenile Justice… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/groundbreaking-held-for-vocational-shop-ged-classroom-at-the-arcola-juvenile-justice-alternative-education-program/article_1f6e9f1c-7bc9-11ed-b20f-c7d5f87fef9f.html

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Deputies are looking for the owner of 10 abandoned horses found on a property in Fort Bend County, according to the Houston Humane Society. The abandoned horses were rescued from neglect and will be housed at the HHS animal shelter for the necessary medical care for rehabilitation, according to a…

Applications are being accepted for the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office’s Citizens Police Academy. Community members are encouraged to apply for the free, 11-week program by Jan. 9 or until the class is full. The program will accept 35 participants for the spring semester, set to run from Jan. 26 to April 13. Original Article:…

The Fort Bend County Fair announced that it is accepting applications for its 2023 scholarship program. The deadline to submit a scholarship application is Thursday, Jan. 26. Scholarship eligibility is limited to high school seniors graduating in spring 2023 from a recognized Fort Bend County private, public or home-schooled program. Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/fort-bend/article/Fort-Bend-County-Fair-accepting-applications-for-17651587.php

HOUSTON – Deputies are looking for the owner of 10 abandoned horses found on a property in Fort Bend County, according to the Houston Humane Society. Official said the abandoned horses were rescued from neglect and will be housed at the HHS animal shelter for the necessary medical care for rehabilitation, according to a release.…

Between January 5 and 23, artists are encouraged to clean out their art supplies and donate any unwanted art materials in good, usable condition. Materials should be brought to the library during business hours no later than January 23. Artists who bring their unused arts supplies during this period will… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/12/13/donations-of-art-materials-needed-for-community-art-swap-at-cinco-ranch-branch-library/

How the flood risk has changed in your state, according to FEMA. Flooding in Fort Bend County, Texas. In order to update information about property flood risk, the Federal Emergency Management Administration modified the methodology used in its National Flood Insurance Program evaluations for the first time in 50 years. Original Article: https://ktvz.com/stacker-science/2022/12/12/how-the-flood-risk-has-changed-in-your-state-according-to-fema/