• Elite Indo-Pak offers elegant lunchtime dining on a budget

    Elite Indo-Pak offers elegant lunchtime dining on a budget

    Elite Indo-Pak Restaurant strikes me as the sort of place you might take to impress out-of-town company. The employees at the Sugar Land restaurant, 11941 State Highway 6, clearly spend time on the details and it shows, from the immaculate shape of the dining space itself down to the beautiful display of the food itself.…

  • Fort Bend ISD board to consider employee longevity pay program

    Fort Bend ISD board to consider employee longevity pay program

    Providing supplemental longevity compensation pay for district employees will be considered by the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees during its upcoming Sept. 19 meeting, contingent upon the passage of a November tax rate election. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The Fort Bend ISD board of trustees will soon consider approving a… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/education/2022/09/14/fort-bend-isd-board-to-consider-employee-longevity-pay-program/

  • 2022 Fort Bend Infrastructure Conference

    2022 Fort Bend Infrastructure Conference

    The Fort Bend Infrastructure Conference is a collaborative effort between the Central Fort. Bend Chamber, the Fort Bend Chamber, and the Fort Bend EDC. This half-day conference will take place on Thursday, September 22nd, from 7:30 am – 2:30 pm at Safari Texas Ranch, Richmond, TX. This informative conference… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/09/14/2022-fort-bend-infrastructure-conference/

  • Large gator found strolling through Fort Bend neighborhood restrained

    Large gator found strolling through Fort Bend neighborhood restrained

    KATY, Texas — Residents woke up to a find a massive alligator wandering through their Fort Bend County neighborhood in Grand Lakes on Monday morning. Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable Chad Norvell made light of the scenario as he videotaped the visiting gator walking along the side of a brick wall. Original Article: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/news/2022/09/14/large-gator-found-strolling-through-fort-bend-neighborhood-restrained-

  • Huge gator captured in SETX suburb. Next home: Gator Country

    Huge gator captured in SETX suburb. Next home: Gator Country

    Social media posts detail a recent alligator sighting and capture in Katy, Texas. A local constable said the animal was being relocated to Gator Country near Beaumont. Original Article: https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Katy-Texas-alligator-video-Gator-Country-Beaumont-17440933.php

  • Community Masking Guidance

    Community Masking Guidance

    People may choose to wear a mask at any time. Masks are recommended in indoor public transportation settings and for those who are at high risk of getting sick. Talk with a healthcare provider about additional prevention actions. COVID-19 Community Levels help individuals and communities decide which prevention actions, like… Original Article: https://www.fbchealth.org/community-masking-guidance/

  • FBISD guards against monkeypox with strict cleaning procedures

    FBISD guards against monkeypox with strict cleaning procedures

    Fort Bend ISD administrators say they’ve long had plans to keep district buildings clean and sanitized in the wake of a student testing positive for monkeypox. The district’s monkeypox procedures haven’t changed since a Ridge Point High School student tested positive for monkeypox, said Sherry Williams, a spokesperson for the district. But those procedures are…

  • 400-pound alligator spotted strolling through Texas neighborhood

    400-pound alligator spotted strolling through Texas neighborhood

    KATY, Texas – A massive alligator took a stroll through a neighborhood west of Houston on Monday morning, and onlookers were able to capture footage of the reptile. Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable Chad Norvell posted a video to social media of the 400-pound gator, which can be seen in the player above. Original…

  • VIDEO: Civilian captures big gator taking stroll in Cinco Ranch

    VIDEO: Civilian captures big gator taking stroll in Cinco Ranch

    KATY, Texas – According to Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable Chad Norvell, the gator was spotted on Peek Rd. near Buffalo Bayou. Norvell posted an update around 11:30 a.m., stating the big guy has been captured and relocated. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/09/12/video-constables-capture-big-gator-taking-stroll-in-cinco-ranch/

  • Nibbles and Sips: Sugar Land Town Square hosting inaugural Oktoberfest

    Nibbles and Sips: Sugar Land Town Square hosting inaugural Oktoberfest

    One of Fort Bend County’s bustling hotspots will host an Oktoberfest next month. On Oct. 1, Sugar Land Town Square will put on the event from 4-9 p.m., which will have a biergarten, local marketplace by Boho Market, live music and dancing and traditional German food along with games, contests and more. Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/culture/nibbles-and-sips-sugar-land-town-square-hosting-inaugural-oktoberfest/article_616ac73a-3379-11ed-82bc-0fcc7f486125.html

  • Jermall Charlo No Longer Facing Assault Charge After State of Texas Files Motion To Dismiss

    Jermall Charlo No Longer Facing Assault Charge After State of Texas Files Motion To Dismiss

    Jermall Charlo is free to resume his career. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the WBC middleweight titlist will no longer face felony assault charges stemming from a family incident last summer. The State of Texas filed a Motion to Dismiss during a hearing Monday afternoon in the 268th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas. The…

  • Prosecutors Dropping Felony Charge Against Jermall Charlo In Assault Case

    Prosecutors Dropping Felony Charge Against Jermall Charlo In Assault Case

    Jermall Charlo just scored a big win in his assault case … prosecutors tell TMZ Sports they’re dropping the felony charge against the star boxer. According to court documents, Charlo was accused of roughing up a family member during a Sept. 5, 2021 incident in Fort Bend County, Texas. He was eventually arrested over it…

  • Nearly 12-foot alligator captured in Cinco Ranch subdivision

    Nearly 12-foot alligator captured in Cinco Ranch subdivision

    FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Some homeowners in the Cinco Ranch subdivision had quite the scare on Monday morning. The nearly 12-foot alligator walking around their subdivision, according to the Fort Bend County Constables Office. We’re told the gator could not be coaxed out of the area, so Bayou City… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/nearly-12-foot-alligator-captured-in-cinco-ranch-subdivision

  • [VIDEO] Massive Alligator Spotting Roaming Around Katy Neighborhood

    [VIDEO] Massive Alligator Spotting Roaming Around Katy Neighborhood

    Imagine going out for a brisk morning walk on a Monday morning and seeing a huge alligator in your neighborhood. This occurred in a Cinco Ranch neighborhood, just outside of Katy, Texas! According to KHOU, Fort Bend County Deputies were called out the Grand Lakes area around 8 AM on Monday morning to reports of…

  • FBISD bus system receives excellence award from Texas Association of School Boards

    FBISD bus system receives excellence award from Texas Association of School Boards

    The Texas Association of School Boards has awarded Fort Bend ISD a 2022 Excellence Award for the use of its tracking system to evaluate bus incidents and accidents. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper) Fort Bend ISD has been recognized with an excellence award due to a system it uses to track… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/education/2022/09/12/fbisd-bus-system-receives-excellence-award-from-texas-association-of-school-boards/

  • VIDEO: Constables capture big gator taking stroll in Cinco Ranch

    VIDEO: Constables capture big gator taking stroll in Cinco Ranch

    KATY, Texas – In what may be coming an all-too-familiar sight, a huge alligator was spotted taking a slow stroll in a Cinco Ranch neighborhood. According to Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable Chad Norvell, the gator was spotted on Peek Rd. near Buffalo Bayou. Norvell posted an update… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/09/12/video-constables-capture-big-gator-taking-stroll-in-cinco-ranch/

  • Large alligator spotted strolling through Cinco Ranch neighborhood

    Large alligator spotted strolling through Cinco Ranch neighborhood

    CINCO RANCH, Texas — Neighbors in Cinco Ranch had an unexpected guest strolling the area Monday morning after a large alligator was spotted near the street. Deputy constables with Fort Bend County Precinct 1 said they were called out to the Grand Lakes area around 8 a.m. as residents reported the gator walking around. Original…

  • Mayor Becky Haas Encourages To Experience Museum Crawl and History Tour

    Mayor Becky Haas Encourages To Experience Museum Crawl and History Tour

    This week has brought unseasonably cooler morning temperatures, a reminder Fall is just around the corner. September is National Preparedness Month to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies which can happen at any time. One of the best places to find information is by visiting www.Ready.gov. Original Article: https://www.richmondtx.gov/Home/Components/News/News/8303/

  • Update: Fort Bend County, TxDOT continue work on Grand Parkway frontage roads

    Update: Fort Bend County, TxDOT continue work on Grand Parkway frontage roads

    Fort Bend County entered an advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to begin Segment 2 of the Grand Parkway frontage roads project, which will create a southbound frontage road from South Fry Road to FM 1093. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Fort Bend County and the Texas Department of… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/transportation/2022/09/09/update-fort-bend-county-txdot-continue-work-on-grand-parkway-frontage-roads/

  • Coyote spotted in Fort Bend County, here’s how to confront them

    Coyote spotted in Fort Bend County, here’s how to confront them

    FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas (CW39) — Residents in Fort Bend County are being asked to be aware of some unwelcomed visitors to their yards. According to a video shared by Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable Chad Norvell, a coyote invades someone’s backyard in Pecan Grove. Norvell said… Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/local/coyote-spotted-in-fort-bend-county-heres-how-to-confront-them/

  • Fort Bend ISD reevaluating safety procedures after 4-year-old wanders away from Rosa Parks Elementary

    Fort Bend ISD reevaluating safety procedures after 4-year-old wanders away from Rosa Parks Elementary

    FRESNO, Texas — Fort Bend ISD is re-evaluating safety practices after a 4-year-old boy wandered away from one of the district’s campuses. It happened at Rosa Park Elementary School in Fresno during school pick up this week. Stephanie Gonzalez says the boy ended up at her doorstep. “I look… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/fort-bend-isd-safety-procedures-questioned/285-396f621f-4016-4391-9abc-56be94e6f21a

  • Roundup: Here are candidates running in November general election in Katy area

    Roundup: Here are candidates running in November general election in Katy area

    Early voting for the November general election begins Oct. 24, and the deadline for candidates to file for a place on the ballot passed Aug. 22. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Early voting for the November general election begins Oct. 24, and the deadline for candidates to file for a place on the ballot passed Aug. 22.…

  • Video: Coyote leaps over 6-foot fence in Texas backyard

    Video: Coyote leaps over 6-foot fence in Texas backyard

    Fort Bend County Constable Chad Norvell tweeted a video from Pecan Grove showing a coyote leaping over a fence in a resident’s backyard. Original Article: https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Video-coyote-jumps-Texas-fence-17427554.php

  • Defining Our Demographic & Cultural Transformation

    Defining Our Demographic & Cultural Transformation

    Dr. Klineberg & Dr. Cortina will detail the cultural shifts within the Fort Bend County and changes that have occurred throughout the years that has made the county one of the most diverse counties in the nation. They both have a well-versed background and expertise in Urban Research and geographical information which gives them insight…