FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, like many agencies across the country, is experiencing a staffing shortage. So what’s being done to fix the problem?. One big thing the Fort Bend County Sheriff is working on to fill his more than 100 open… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/staffing-shortage-at-fort-bend-county-sheriffs-office

Fort Bend ISD received a B rating, an 89 out of 100, in the Texas Education Agency’s district ratings for the 2021-22 school year. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper) Fort Bend ISD received a B rating, an 89 out of 100, in the Texas Education Agency’s accountability ratings for the 2021-22 school year, the district announced…

The Fort Bend County Fair’s Queen Enrichment Day took place this weekend; from the crown to careers, it was a success. The 2022 Fair Queen Candidates and 2021 Fair Queen Meadow Votis were part of the day’s events that offered life skills and business etiquette. The day began with a group workshop on interview techniques…

FORT BEND, Texas – Fort Bend Independent School District’s Mercer Stadium now has a fresh, new look. Updates were made to the concessions, restrooms and ticket booths on both the home and visitor sides. New turf was installed on the field and the football posts were refurbished. Accessibility upgrades were made to the stands and…

Fort Bend ISD maintained a steady overall rating, even as it saw some schools land on the un… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/nivens/image_0c81c8e8-1d78-11ed-81ce-dfbf62365b36.html

HOUSTON – Hindus have asked that all six Fort Bend County school districts close to celebrate its most popular festival Diwali, which falls on Oct. 24 this year. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who is President of the Universal Society of Hinduism, released a statement in Nevada, saying it is not fair that Hindu pupils in…

A Fort Bend County coffee shop that opened its doors just days before Hurricane Harvey is still standing, and still going strong five years later. On Aug. 13, Bean Here Coffee Shop celebrated five years in business according to a post on the shop’s Facebook page. Founded by Mike Ouano, Bean Here has Fort Bend…

Fort Bend County had more than 80,400 people who were considered food insecure in 2020, according to the National Food Security Survey. Local food bank officials said the pandemic has further exacerbated the issue. More than two years after the coronavirus pandemic first hit the Greater Houston area in March… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/nonprofit/2022/08/16/local-food-banks-struggle-to-meet-growing-demand-amid-supply-chain-issues-inflation/

Fort Bend ISD is considering a 7.55 cent tax rate increase to address its financial woes, which includes a $47 million deficit. If a Voter Additional Tax Rate Election (VATRE) is successful, the district intends to use the additional tax revenue to recruit more police officers and increase pay for teachers and staff. It could…

A recently-graduated student from Fort Bend County now has a private fighter pilot license after completing an elite U.S. Navy flight training program. Rishita Bagga, who recently graduated from Fort Bend ISD’s Travis High School, completed the U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy aviation program at Delaware State University. Completion of the eight-week program, which ran…

Nibbles and Sips: Bean Here Coffee celebrates five years in Fort Bend. A Fort Bend County coffee shop that opened its doors just days before Hurricane Harvey is st… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/bean-here-coffee/image_97ea9c62-1d77-11ed-a705-f7d213e81bed.html

FBISD is looking to fill around 200 teaching positions. Superintendent Christie Whitbeck discuss how the district is tackling the situation. Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/video/1103702

FORT BEND, CO., Texas – Students across Fort Bend ISD returned to class for the new academic year, some started the day with pep rallies, while others were welcomed by TV show characters w like SpongeBob at Hunters Glen Elementary School. “It is so exciting,” said Fort Bend ISD… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/10/fort-bend-isd-piloting-weapon-detection-systems-seeking-to-strengthen-campus-security/

Members of the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court appointed designees to form a Broadband Steering Committee in search of funding for construction of a countywide broadband network. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Fort Bend County Commissioners Court voted to form a Broadband Steering Committee at an Aug. 2 meeting. The committee would… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/government/2022/08/10/fort-bend-county-commissioners-court-votes-to-form-broadband-committee/