In voting to spend more than $26.78 million to cover EpiCenter’s operating expenses during its first years of existence, county commissioners said the $120 million project would ultimately be a boon to Fort Bend County. “This will be an asset to Fort Bend County,” Precinct 1 Commissioner Vincent Morales… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/developers-anticipate-big-revenues-from-epicenter-project/article_05b982a0-1803-11ed-91a3-9b49d2dd93e3.html

Lower test scores, overwhelming feelings of isolation and national uproar over the content that makes its way into classrooms — the national narrative about being a student during the coronavirus pandemic resembles a nightmarish scene. But nearly three years after Covid-19 first sent shockwaves through America’s educational system, students… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/schoolnews/fort-bend-students-report-mixed-bag-during-pandemic-learning/article_062ca82e-1804-11ed-8847-777487443f93.html

Police officers and sheriff’s deputies might be more common sights at county schools after Sheriff Eric Fagan announced a new initiative meant to reduce the risk of school shootings ahead of the new school year. Fagan in a press conference last week asked for county law enforcement agencies to… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/fort-bend-sheriff-announces-plan-to-increase-law-enforcement-in-schools/article_e957f856-1804-11ed-89fd-93beec8a9311.html

As greater Houston gets closer to the heart of hurricane season, Fort Bend County is hosting a meeting Monday night to give the community information on how to be prepared. County officials will also share how residents can get involved in taking on leadership roles organizing and preparing for natural disasters. Original Article: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2022/08/08/430081/fort-bend-county-hosts-emergency-preparedness-meeting/

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Fort Bend County’s information technology and finance departments used engineering and surveying firm Cobb Fendley to conduct a broadband feasibility study to determine the state of internet connectivity in the county-especially in areas of the county that are unserved or underserved. The findings from this study were presented at a…

FORT BEND COUNTY – Law enforcement agencies across the state are dealing with staffing shortages, retention and recruitment. Back in April, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office had 48 vacant positions. In August, that number tripled. “I’m down over 120 in my office right now and it’s because… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/03/fort-bend-county-sheriffs-office-hpd-dealing-with-staffing-shortages-and-recruitment/

HOUSTON — Officials in Fort Bend county seized various drugs and weapons on July 25 at a residence, resulting in arrests. Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force arrested Terrance Kenyatta Potlow and Aliyah Desiree Romero on multiple charges relating to narcotics and weapons recovered at the 7800 block of Heather Harvest Way in…

Survey responses from 834 participants ranked internet connectivity in many aspects within Fort Bend County as poor. This broadband feasibility study is a plan that will make the county more competitive for federal applications to grants that would help fund broadband connections throughout the area. (Courtesy Pexels) Fort Bend County’s… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/technology/2022/08/04/broadband-feasibility-study-calls-for-construction-of-368m-fiber-network-pathway-throughout-fort-bend-county/

Eight days before school begins for many Fort Bend families, law enforcement officers, school district leaders, elected officials, and community leaders spoke at a joint press conference to share the updated school safety plan for the coming school year. Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan, Representative Ron Reynolds (Texas House District 27), and Representative Jacey…

“Learn to Bird” will be presented Sept. 14-16 in Fort Bend County. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event is designed for those new to birding and beginners looking to improve their skills. The program features focused birding trips led by professional guide Bryan Calk and educational presentations by… Original Article: https://austincountynewsonline.com/learn-to-bird-program-for-set-sept-14-16-in-fort-bend-county/

FORT BEND COUNTY – Law enforcement agencies across the state are dealing with staffing shortages, retention and recruitment. Back in April, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office had 48 vacant positions. In August, that number tripled. “I’m down over 120 in my office right now and it’s because… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/03/fort-bend-county-sheriffs-office-hpd-dealing-with-staffing-shortages-and-recruitment/

A little more than 200 years ago, a group of 24 people began work on a structure on a bend in the Brazos River near present-day Richmond, according to a history book of Richmond by Clinton Drake and Theresa Jack. That log structure, known in the years after as the… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/fort-bend-prepares-to-celebrate-200th-anniversary-of-its-namesake/article_886da8c0-137b-11ed-8fbc-43004d3fd235.html

There will soon be a new local watering hole open for residents of Fort Bend County to take in their favorite sporting events. Spectator’s Sports Bar and Grill is planning its soft opening for Aug. 15, with a grand opening event scheduled for Aug. 27 at 1525 Lake Point Parkway Suite 100 in Sugar Land,…

Families of students from a local school district can now apply for a program aimed to help meet the needs of those in need of meal assistance. The application period for Fort Bend ISD’s Free and Reduced-Price Meal program is now open, according to a news release from the district. Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/schoolnews/applications-open-for-fbisd-reduced-meal-program/article_49b7e6d6-137b-11ed-9c3e-b3d7da2d30d5.html

HOUSTON (CW39) — Here’s what you missed on Eyewitness News at 9 here on CW39 Houston. Former teacher gets 60 days in jail for relationship with student. A former teacher in Tomball ISD will spend 60 days in jail for sexually abusing a student. On Tuesday, a judge… Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/local/icymi-former-teacher-gets-jail-time-for-student-relationship-fort-bend-county-schools-to-get-more-officers/

Katy ISD students return to school for the 2022-2022 academic year this month. The District in unique in spanning their 72 schools and over 90,000 students over more than one county. Fort Bend County officials today held a briefing to discuss school safety ahead. Photo courtesy FBCSO. Katy ISD Returns… Original Article: https://www.katymagazineonline.com/post/fort-bend-county-officials-discuss-school-safety

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – With many area school districts only a few weeks out from the first day of school, they’re addressing concerns that parents may have about school safety. This in light of the recent school shooting in Uvalde, that’s now the deadliest shooting in Texas history. Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/i-dont-want-our-schools-to-be-a-soft-target-anymore-fort-bend-county-sheriff-eric-fagan