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Missing Richmond boy found by off-duty Pct. 7 deputy, FBCSO says
RICHMOND, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office says the search for a missing Richmond teen is over after he was found Tuesday morning. The boy was located near South Main Street by an off-duty deputy with Harris County Constable Precinct 7. For privacy reasons, the boy’s… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/amp/article/news/local/amber-alert-richmond-boy/285-7221550c-6c28-48a6-93d5-b6f7454dda21
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Off-duty deputy constable finds missing Fort Bend County teen in Houston
RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) — Authorities in Fort Bend County who have been searching for a 13-year-old boy who has been missing since Sunday say the boy has been located. Shaquan Burns, 13, was last seen on Sunday, Nov. 6 in Richmond. He is 4-foot-8, 140 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes, the Fort Bend…
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Deputies searching for missing teen in Fort Bend County
RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) — Authorities in Fort Bend County are searching for a 13-year-old boy who has been missing since Sunday. Shaquan Burns, 13, was last seen on Sunday, Nov. 6 in Richmond. He is 4-foot-8, 140 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said. Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/local/deputies-searching-for-missing-teen-in-fort-bend-county/amp/
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Libraries To Close In Observance Of Veterans’ Day
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which include the Cinco Ranch Branch Library and the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, will be closed Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans’ Day. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, November 12. Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/11/08/libraries-to-close-in-observance-of-veterans-day-5/
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25 Year Prison Sentence for Habitual Offender
Fort Bend County Judge Tameika Carter sentenced Walter Jerome Gamble to 25 years in prison as a habitual offender on November 2, 2022. Gamble was convicted of a felony Evading in a Motor Vehicle charge by a jury earlier this year and elected for the judge to assess his punishment. Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/25-year-prison-sentence-for-habitual-offender/article_7fff4da5-2d39-5e42-a050-74be7655260c.html
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Child Advocates Tour of Homes fundraiser set for Dec. 9-10
Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s Christmas Home Tour staff and committee are busy preparing for its 31st annual Christmas Home Tour on Dec. 9 and 10, 2022. This event began 31 years ago as a fundraiser to keep the agency’s doors open. A group of volunteers, many of whom are still involved in the agency,…
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Sheriff’s Office and NE Fort Bend County Fire Department Form New Regional Dive Team
(FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS) – Through a collaboration with the Northeast Fort Bend County Fire Department, several Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office divers were selected to form the first-ever regional Fort Bend County Dive and Water Rescue Team. The Sheriff’s Office is joining forces with the NEFBCFD and… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/sheriff-s-office-and-ne-fort-bend-county-fire-department-form-new-regional-dive-team/article_dde62ec4-4e30-5bbd-a20a-ecf70bf8fb57.html
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston breaks ground on new Club in Rosenberg, part of the Fort Bend County Community Center
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BCGHC) held a ceremonial groundbreaking event Nov. 3 for construction of a new Boys & Girls Club as part of the future Fort Bend County Community Center in Rosenberg. This brings the total number of clubs in Fort Bend County to five. The two-story, 20,000 square foot building…
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Former Loudon County undersheriff takes over as Sugar Land chief
Mark Poland has taken over as Sugar Land’s newest police chief. The city last week held a reception to welcome the law enforcement veteran to Fort Bend County, his public introduction after the council in September selected him to replace retiring Eric Robins after a lengthy search. “I promise… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/former-loudon-county-undersheriff-takes-over-as-sugar-land-chief/article_b12a12d2-5f7d-11ed-bb6d-579eee6cff3a.html
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Houston-area school bond elections on the November ballot
HOUSTON – Election Day is on Tuesday and voters will be heading to the polls to make their voices heard on numerous elections, including bond elections. Here are the main bond elections on the November 2022 ballot. **Editor’s Note: This list does not include any Municipal Utility District bonds that… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-area-school-bond-elections-on-the-november-ballot.amp
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Aurum Wellness senior care clinic opens in Missouri City
There is a new clinic specializing in care and wellness for seniors in Fort Bend County now open in the southern part of the county. On Nov. 1, Aurum Wellness opened the doors of its first site at 3021 Texas Parkway in Missouri City, according to a news release from the clinic, and will serve…
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HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? FBCSO searching for missing 13-year-old boy with medical history
FORT BEND COUNTY – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a 13-year-old boy who was last seen on Sunday in Richmond. Shaquan Burns is described as having brown eyes, black hair, standing 4′8″ and weighing 140 pounds. Deputies said he was last seen wearing a tie-dye hoodie,…
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Texas Organizing Project works to get out the vote
As voters head to the polls today, The Texas Organizing Project (TOP), says they aren’t letting up until the last vote is counted. “In Houston and Fort Bend counties, we have been running canvases, knocking on doors of Black voters, over 30,000 doors in fact. We have a phone bank, been doing digital outreach. We’ve…
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Endangered person alert: Richmond boy with intellectual disability last seen Sunday
RICHMOND, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Richmond teen missing since Sunday. Shaquan Burns has an intellectual disability and his disappearance “poses a credible threat to his own health and safety,” according to FBCSO. The boy was last seen at 12:30 p.m…. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/amp/article/news/local/amber-alert-richmond-boy/285-7221550c-6c28-48a6-93d5-b6f7454dda21
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Women’s Center ‘Rodeo at the Ranch’ fundraiser aims to be the next county favorite
After being confined to a virtual platform for the past two years, the Fort Bend Women’s Center will debut its newest fundraiser, “Rodeo at the Ranch,” on Nov. 12 which will feature a live professional rodeo, country-themed entertainment and a silent auction, all to support the survivors who seek the services of Fort Bend Women’s…
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help to find 13-year-old boy
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office is seeking the public’s help to find a 13-year-old boy, who was last seen on Sunday, Nov. 6, in Richmond. Shaquan Burns has brown eyes, black hair, is 4-foot-8-inches tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. He was last seen wearing a tie-dye hoodie and black shoes and was carrying…
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Have you seen him? Search underway for 13-year-old with ‘medical history’ last seen in Richmond Sunday, FBCSO says
RICHMOND, Texas – Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 13-year-old boy with a “medical history” that was reportedly last seen in Richmond Sunday. Authorities said Shaquan Burns was last seen wearing a tie-dye hoodie as pictured,… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/11/07/have-you-seen-him-search-underway-for-13-year-old-with-medical-history-last-seen-richmond-sunday-fbcso-says/
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Have you seen him? Search underway for 13-year-old with ‘medical history’ last seen Richmond Sunday, FBCSO says
RICHMOND, Texas – Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 13-year-old boy with a “medical history” that was reportedly last seen in Richmond Sunday. Authorities said Shaquan Burns was last seen wearing a tie-dye hoodie as pictured,… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/11/07/have-you-seen-him-search-underway-for-13-year-old-with-medical-history-last-seen-richmond-sunday-fbcso-says/
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FBCSO asks for help locating missing teen last seen in Richmond
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Officials are asking for help locating a 13-year-old who was last seen on Sunday. Shaquan Burns was last seen in Richmond and there is no indication of foul play in his disappearance. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is concerned because Shaquan has a medical history. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/amp/article/news/local/missing/missing-teen-houston-texas/285-b8d08861-5636-4d8a-a7ae-8ce668fbf61f
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Fort Bend ISD is closed on Monday, November 7, 2022
FORT BEND ISD (November 6, 2022) – Fort Bend ISD will be closed on Monday, November 7, 2022 due to the scheduled Houston Astros World Series victory parade. We are extremely proud of our hometown team, their manager Dusty Baker, and the district fully supports our students, staff and families who wish to attend the…
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Person – Shaquan Burns
RICHMOND, TX — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating Shaquan Burns, 13, who was last seen on Sunday, November 6, in Richmond, Texas. He has brown eyes, black hair, is 4’8” and weighs approximately 140 lbs. He was last seen wearing a tie-dye hoodie as pictured, black shoes,…
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Missing Fort Bend County boy Shaquan Burns, 13, last seen in Richmond
RICHMOND, Texas – Authorities in Fort Bend County are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 13-year-old boy. Shaquan Burns was last seen Sunday in Richmond. He was last seen wearing a tie-dye hoodie as pictured in his photograph and black shoes. He was carrying a brown backpack. Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/missing-fort-bend-county-boy-shaquan-burns-13-last-seen-in-richmond.amp
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Fort Bend County Showdown: Trever Nehls Versus Incumbent KP George
Following eight years as Constable of Precinct 4, Republican Trever Nehls is challenging Judge KP George, to take over the position of Fort Bend County Judge. The issues that will take front and center of this race include the handling of the county’s law enforcement resources and the effort to decrease unnecessary county expenditures. Original…
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Ft. Bend Co officials allege polling place issues, racist attacks
The Defender was contacted recently about allegations regarding voting irregularities in Fort Bend County. The Defender spoke with Ft. Bend County Judge KP George and Chief Deputy for Fort Bend County Precinct Two Constable’s Office Roderick Garner about those allegations and additional disturbing election-related reports. DEFENDER: Can you share… Original Article: https://defendernetwork.com/community-central/ft-bend-co-officials-allege-polling-place-issues-racist-attacks/
