Fort Bend County has named a new director of economic opportunity and development. Carlos Guzman, the former director of the Pasadena Economic Development Corp., began his job in Fort Bend County on Oct. 4, according to a news release. “Carlos has an understanding of the economic development opportunities and challenges… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/county-hires-new-director-of-economic-opportunity-and-development/article_4fd1b676-496a-11ed-b852-e7de660779cb.html

A motorcycle officer was involved in a crash in Fort Bend County on Monday morning, the sheriff’s office says. The crash was reported around 7:30 a.m. near FM 521 and McHard Road. The sheriff’s office says units were already in the area working at the scene of a separate… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/motorcycle-officer-involved-crash-fm-521-fort-bend-county

FORT BEND COUNTY – A deputy with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is hurt after he was involved in a crash with another vehicle near Pearland Monday morning, according to FBCSO. Officials were working on a separate crash when the crash occurred on FM 521 and McHard Road… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/10/10/fbsco-deputy-injured-after-motorcycle-crash-near-pearland-area-authorities-say/

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputy on a motorcycle was involved in a crash Monday morning, according to the sheriff’s office. This happened on Almeda Road and Shadowcreek Parkway just south of Beltway 8. Views from Air 11 showed that two other vehicles appeared to be involved in the crash.…

BOOTH, Texas – Residents of a recently constructed subdivision south of Rosenberg expressed concern Friday following multiple cases of a man caught on surveillance cameras peeking into homes, climbing into yards, and leaving many neighbors worried for their safety. “At this point, we’re frustrated because we don’t know what… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/10/08/search-underway-for-alleged-peeping-tom-in-fort-bend-county-neighbors-report/

Texans must register to vote by Oct. 11 to cast ballots in the Nov. 8 election. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Texas residents who plan to cast votes in Nov. 8 midterm elections have until Oct. 11 to register to vote. Those who have had recent name and/or address changes have the same deadline to update their…

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to approve both the general county fund and drainage district budgets and tax rates in September. (Community Impact staff) In mid-September, Fort Bend County commissioners approved the 2023 county budget for $499.86 million, an 11.11% increase from last year. During a Sept. 13… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/government/2022/10/06/fort-bend-county-approves-2023-budget-for-49986m/

Fulshear Mayor Aaron Groff names September 30, 2022 “Texas Children’s Pediatrics Day” in proclamation. Recognizing the need for specialized pediatric care in northwest Fort Bend County, Texas Children’s Pediatrics today celebrated the launch of its new practice in Fulshear, Texas, with a ribbon cutting for the community. Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/10/06/texas-childrens-pediatrics-brings-specialized-care-to-northwest-fort-bend-county-with-launch-of-50th-houston-area-clinic/

The Central Fort Bend Chamber (CFBC) will be hosting a Voter Registration Drive at the Fort Bend Women’s Center PennyWise Resale Store (501 E Highway 90A, Richmond, TX 77406) on Thursday, October 6th from 11am-1pm. Residents of Fort Bend County are welcome to stop by to register to vote in the November 2022 Election. The…

Jerome Love, founder and president of Texas Black Expo, seen here in front of Sugar’s Cajun Cuisine in Missouri City, spoke to the economic impact of the We All Eat food insecurity program funded by Fort Bend County at a Sept. 13 Commissioners Court meeting. (Courtesy We All Eat) At… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/government/2022/10/05/fort-bend-county-officials-highlight-success-of-we-all-eat-food-insecurity-program/

Voting is still several weeks away, but lines are already forming in the debate over whether or not more tax revenues should be used to stem a $47 million Fort Bend ISD budget deficit. Two Fort Bend County business groups recently came out in support of the district’s voter-approval tax… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/schoolnews/local-business-groups-endorse-fbisd-s-tax-rate-election/article_7d557cf4-44b0-11ed-b2b1-9bb41528e217.html

A man was arrested and charged last week for allegedly making threats about the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo, according to the sheriff’s office. Javon Otis Jackson, 18, of Houston, has been charged with terroristic threat, a class B misdemeanor, in connection to a social media post, according to a news release. His bond…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Officials in Fort Bend County are sending a warning to residents after several political campaign signs were recently stolen or vandalized. According to Fort Bend County’s District Attorney Brian Middleton, there has been an unusually high volume of candidates from both political parties reporting the crimes. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/10/04/lack-of-civility-and-disrespect-fort-bend-co-da-sends-warning-after-several-political-campaign-signs-vandalized/

A house located at Village Park Drive. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors) Hunters Green is a subdivision in Fort Bend County. It is surrounded by restaurants, education opportunities in Fort Bend ISD, entertainment venues and shopping. Median home value: $249,650. Homes on the market*: 1. Homes under contract*: 0. Median… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/housing-real-estate/2022/10/04/learn-more-about-this-months-featured-neighborhood-hunters-green/

A 13-year-old boy was shot in the abdomen by another teen in what appears to be an accident, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting was reported at a home in the 6900 block of Great Oaks Shadow around 10:15 p.m. Monday. The 13-year-old was taken… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/fort-bend-county-teen-shot-apparent-accidental-shooting

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A 13-year-old boy was shot Monday night in an apparent accident, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. It happened at a home on Great Oaks Shadow in the Mission Bend North area just after 10 p.m. Deputies said an 18-year-old was playing… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/teen-shot-playing-with-gun/285-bd4b0ed7-98a2-4856-83b3-58a658c01f27

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – An investigation is underway after a teen who is believed to be 13 years old was shot by an 18-year-old in Fort Bend County Monday, deputies said. Community Fire Department officials and deputies from Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting in the 6900 block of…