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Master Gardener to speak to garden club
The Bonterra Garden Club will host Fort Bend County Master Gardener Sandra Gray at its July 19 meeting, starting at 12:45 p.m. at the Cross Creek Clubhouse, 5439 Golden Manor Drive in Fulshear. Gray, of Richmond and a Master Gardener since 2014, will talk about “Colors for 4 Seasons.” The meeting is open to the…
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Fort Bend County begins recovery after Beryl
Fort Bend County is beginning its recovery following Hurricane Beryl. Like Houston and Harris County, Fort Bend County has experienced challenges with debris and power in the wake of this past week’s hurricane. Areas that have seen the most significant impact from the storm in terms of debris include Pecan…
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Fort Bend County officials detail progress from emergency to recovery
Fort Bend County has moved from “emergency mode” to “recovery mode” county leaders said at a news conference Friday afternoon. Fort Bend County is among the 67 counties approved for federal disaster assistance following Hurricane Beryl’s impact on the state, as part of a Major Disaster Declaration authorized by President Biden.
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Why Fort Bend County is Urging Residents to Complete Damage Assessments Following Hurricane Beryl
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, Fort Bend County officials are joining forces in a concerted push to prompt residents to complete damage assessments. The impact is far-reaching, as it dictates both the level and eligibility of recovery and disaster assistance that the county can receive. Here, we’ve broken down the steps to getting aid…
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‘Do not take out your anger on them’: Local officials condemn threats towards CenterPoint workers
Several city and state officials spoke up recently to address an issue they say is becoming a larger pattern: CenterPoint workers being attacked or threatened while working to restore power to the Houston area. Yesterday, CenterPoint Energy representatives made a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that they had “received…
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Fort Bend County added to FEMA Disaster Declaration list for damages caused by Hurricane Beryl
Fort Bend County has been added to the list of counties eligible for federal funding in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. The amended Disaster Declaration, which now includes 17 counties in Texas, will now allow residents of Fort Bend County to apply for federal disaster assistance as the area recovers from widespread damage caused by…
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Fort Bend Co. approved for individual FEMA disaster aid
Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced Saturday that the county has now been approved for individual FEMA disaster assistance.
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Fort Bend County individual FEMA disaster assistance approved: How to apply
HOUSTON – Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced Saturday that the county has now been approved for individual FEMA disaster assistance. On Friday, residents in 15 counties were announced as being approved to apply for FEMA disaster assistance for uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Beryl, but Fort Bend County was not on…
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Fort Bend County residents added to those who can get help from FEMA
RICHMOND, Texas — After initially being left off the list Fort Bend County residents can now apply for individual assistance from FEMA following Hurricane Beryl. That was the big news from County Judge KP George Saturday as he gave an update on recovery six days after the storm. “Fort…
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Missouri City library to host community pet-supply swap on July 24
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library will have a community pet-supply swap on Wednesday, July 24, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 1530 Texas Parkway. Through July 1 23, pet-owners and animal lovers are encouraged to clean out their pet supplies and donate any gently…
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CenterPoint says they expect to have 85% of impacted customers restored by the end of Sunday
HOUSTON — CenterPoint Energy posted an update on power restoration Friday night saying they expect 85% of impacted customers to be restored by the end of Sunday. That’s up from the 80% they initially anticipated on Thursday. So how are they doing so far? Here’s a link to CenterPoint’s…
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Fort Bend County to Host Food, Water and Cleaning Supplies Drive at Fort Bend Epicenter
On Sunday, July 14, 2024, the Fort Bend Epicenter, located at 28505 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg, TX 77471, will transform into a lifeline for residents still coping with the devastating effects of Hurricane Beryl. The destructive hurricane swept through the area on Monday, July 8, leaving many residents without power and causing dangerous conditions with sweltering…
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WATCH LIVE: Fort Bend County Judge KP George holds press conference on FEMA assistance
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will address the community’s concerns about FEMA assistance in a press conference this Saturday. The press conference will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, located at 307 Fort St., Richmond. MORE…
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LIVE: Fort Bend County Judge KP George addresses concerns surrounding FEMA assistance
Watch Fort Bend County Judge KP George discuss residents’ concerns about FEMA assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
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Arrest made after CenterPoint worker threatened at gunpoint, Fort Bend County DA says
NEEDVILLE, Texas — As more than a million CenterPoint customers were without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan said Thursday that a frustrated resident threatened a utility worker at gunpoint. Saturday, the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office announced a man has…
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Man accused of threatening CenterPoint worker with gun arrested, Fort Bend County DA says
NEEDVILLE, Texas — As more than a million CenterPoint customers were without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan said Thursday that a frustrated resident threatened a utility worker at gunpoint. Saturday, the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office announced a man has…
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‘We intend to pursue enhanced penalties’: Fort Bend County DA vows zero tolerance for storm-related crimes
After Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc across the region, Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton is doubling down on efforts to maintain law and order. The DA’s office is working tirelessly to protect the public and swiftly address any threats that may arise after the storm. “We don’t tolerate…
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Southeast Texas faces extended power outages amid brutal heatwave
As residents of southeast Texas enter the sixth consecutive day without power following Hurricane Beryl’s devastation, many are grappling with extreme heat and a lack of essential resources. Over 760,000 customers in the region remain without electricity, while the storm’s aftermath has resulted in at least 10 fatalities in Texas, along with casualties reported in…
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Houston area residents frustrated as they enter sixth day without power and air conditioning in punishing heat
Hundreds of thousands of southeast Texas residents are entering the sixth day in a row suffering brutal heat without air conditioning and many are scrambling to find cool shelters, food, safe drinking water and health care resources. More than 760,000 power customers in southeast Texas remain without power after Hurricane…
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Fort Bend County not included in FEMA disaster assistance
Texans who have disaster-related needs due to Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. Currently, residents living in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton counties may be eligible for disaster assistance. Several residents in Fort Bend County,…
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CenterPoint Energy expects to restore 80% of customers by Sunday
HOUSTON (Covering Katy News) – CenterPoint Energy has restored power to over 1.2 million customers since Hurricane Beryl struck on Monday. The company believes it will hit the 80% restored plateau on Sunday, July 14. CenterPoint identifies the hardest-hit areas as Fort Bend and Brazoria counties and the I-45…
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FEMA assistance available for Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl
Texans who have disaster-related needs due to Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. Currently, residents living in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton counties may be eligible for disaster assistance. Several residents in Fort Bend County,…
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Beryl storm debris pickup: Updates from Houston, Harris and other nearby counties
HOUSTON — The Texas A&M Forest Service estimates that Hurricane Beryl’s Category winds impacted 50% of Houston’s urbanized area tree coverage. No matter where you drive in Houston and nearby cities, you’re bound to see piles of tree branches, limbs, stumps and other storm debris. It’s expected to…
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Fort Bend County Man Charged for Threatening CenterPoint Worker Amid Hurricane Beryl Cleanup
In Fort Bend County, a man is facing charges after an altercation involving a CenterPoint employee. As reported by ABC13, the county still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, has seen tensions rise amidst ongoing power outages affecting 87,000 homes; residents are struggling in the sweltering heat without the solace of electricity, and officials…
