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Fort Bend rolls out new school safety plan
STAFFORD, Texas — Fort Bend County is making sure it is on top of school safety by putting multiple eyes on every school within the district. It’s part of a new effort among all Fort Bend Independent School Districts and multiple law enforcement agencies. The plan came about after… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/fort-bend-school-safety/285-f5b373d9-8a25-4f61-94d4-eab33e65f729
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Fort Bend County officials will have all law enforcement officers checking doors throughout the school day
As the new school year approaches for Fort Bend ISD, officials are implementing a new plan to keep students and teachers safe. Fort Bend County will have all law enforcement officers stop by schools in their districts to make sure all doors are locked. Officers will still be on duty, but as they wait on…
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Fort Bend law enforcement, district officials discuss school safety preparations
STAFFORD, Texas — Law enforcement officials and state legislators discussed safety at a news conference Tuesday morning ahead of the start of the school year in Fort Bend County. Among the speakers in Stafford were Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan and state Reps. Jacey Jetton and Ron Reynolds. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/fort-bend-law-enforcement-district-officials-to-discuss-school-safety-preparations-stream-at-10-am/285-f5b373d9-8a25-4f61-94d4-eab33e65f729
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Fort Bend County law enforcement, state legislators, school district officials stress school safety ahead of school year
District 27 Texas House Rep. Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City, speaks during an Aug. 2 press conference on school safety. Reynolds was joined by District 26 Texas House Rep. Jacey Jetton, R-Sugar Land, left, and Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan, right. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper) Ahead of the upcoming school… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/education/2022/08/02/fort-bend-county-law-enforcement-state-legislators-school-district-officials-stress-school-safety-ahead-of-school-year/
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‘They just don’t take it anymore’: After Uvalde, Fort Bend officials discuss bullying and enhanced measures to keep students safe this school year
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – As students are preparing to return to school this upcoming year, Fort Bend County has ramped up its safety and security procedures to ensure protection across area campuses. On Tuesday, state legislators, school and county officials joined with law enforcement to outline their plans to the public. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/02/watch-live-state-legislators-fort-bend-county-officials-discuss-back-to-school-safety-emergency-preparedness-ahead-of-new-school-year/
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‘They just don’t take it anymore’: After Uvalde, Fort Bend officials discuss bullies and enhanced measures to keep students safe this school year
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – As students are preparing to return to school this upcoming year, Fort Bend County has ramped up its safety and security procedures to ensure protection across area campuses. On Tuesday, state legislators, school and county officials joined with law enforcement to outline their plans to the public. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/02/watch-live-state-legislators-fort-bend-county-officials-discuss-back-to-school-safety-emergency-preparedness-ahead-of-new-school-year/
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Fort Bend law enforcement, district officials to discuss school safety preparations
STAFFORD, Texas — Law enforcement and local legislators discussed safety at a press conference Tuesday morning ahead of the start of the school year in Fort Bend County. Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan, state Reps. Jacey Jetton and Ron Reynolds were among the speakers.. They discussed their planning… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/fort-bend-law-enforcement-district-officials-to-discuss-school-safety-preparations-stream-at-10-am/285-f5b373d9-8a25-4f61-94d4-eab33e65f729
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Stay involved in local matters ahead of November elections
The future is a scary topic for almost anyone. “Where do you see yourself in five years?” is one of those frequent job interview questions that can elicit any number of different answers from those answering it. And, increasingly in recent week, several Fort Bend County organizations are facing… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/opinion/stay-involved-in-local-matters-ahead-of-november-elections/article_aa7e71b4-1273-11ed-b79a-8fa4efeda6ab.html
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County leaders divided on funding EpiCenter’s operations
When crews first began work on the $120 million event venue, called EpiCenter, county leaders heralded it as a big opportunity to establish Fort Bend County’s place on the map. Now, amid inflation, fears of a recession and more, at least one county commissioner is balking at the idea… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/county-leaders-divided-on-funding-epicenter-s-operations/article_c86188f2-1272-11ed-b76c-e394d4dbb71b.html
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Sara’s Burgers emblematic of what makes Fort Bend County special
Sara’s Burgers & Gyros is at once one of the county’s hidden gems and also perfectly emblematic of what makes the Fort Bend County food scene so special. Perhaps my lack of internet sleuthing skills are to blame, but it took me awhile before stumbling across the Sugar Land halal restaurant. On lists of the…
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Watch Live: Fort Bend law enforcement, district officials to discuss school safety preparations
STAFFORD, Texas — Law enforcement and district officials will be discussing safety at a press conference Tuesday morning ahead of the start of the school year in Fort Bend County at a press conference Tuesday morning. The press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Stafford Municipal School District… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/fort-bend-law-enforcement-district-officials-to-discuss-school-safety-preparations-stream-at-10-am/285-f5b373d9-8a25-4f61-94d4-eab33e65f729
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State legislators, Fort Bend County officials discuss back-to-school safety, emergency preparedness ahead of new school year
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – As law enforcement agencies and school districts across the nation re-evaluate their emergency preparedness and training plans ahead of the new school year, Fort Bend County, Texas deputies, police, school district, and community officials constantly train in hopes of avoiding school shootings and improving first responder capabilities and intelligence gathering.…
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Fort Bend law enforcement, district officials to discuss school safety preparations | Stream at 10 a.m.
STAFFORD, Texas — Law enforcement and district officials will be discussing safety at a press conference Tuesday morning ahead of the start of the school year in Fort Bend County at a press conference Tuesday morning. The press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Stafford Municipal School District… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/fort-bend-law-enforcement-district-officials-to-discuss-school-safety-preparations-stream-at-10-am/285-f5b373d9-8a25-4f61-94d4-eab33e65f729
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Watch live: State legislators, Fort Bend County officials discuss back-to-school safety, emergency preparedness ahead of new school year
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – As law enforcement agencies and school districts across the nation re-evaluate their emergency preparedness and training plans ahead of the new school year, Fort Bend County, Texas deputies, police, school district, and community officials constantly train in hopes of avoiding school shootings and improving first responder capabilities and intelligence gathering.…
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FBISD Police Department having hard time attracting new officers compared to last year, chief says
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Fewer people are applying to work as police officers for the Fort Bend Independent School District, the district’s police chief told reporter Grace White in a one-on-one interview. Chief David Rider said a year ago, they were getting 100 applications for every job posted…. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/fort-bend-police-fewer-applicants/285-f014ec98-ede5-47d2-aa2e-9a031b8c25ea
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Fewer people applying to work for Fort Bend ISD Police Department, chief says
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Fewer people are applying to work as police officers for the Fort Bend Independent School District, the district’s police chief told reporter Grace White in a one-on-one interview. Chief David Rider said a year ago, they were getting 100 applications for every job posted…. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/fort-bend-police-fewer-applicants/285-f014ec98-ede5-47d2-aa2e-9a031b8c25ea
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$1.1 billion bond, tax rate increase elections could be on horizon for FBISD
A $47 million budget shortfall, unexpected multi-million dollar mold renovations and a decline in student enrollment because of the pandemic – it’s been a difficult stretch for Fort Bend ISD. But after months of uncertainty, a plan for addressing the district’s fiscal woes might finally be emerging. Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/schoolnews/1-1-billion-bond-tax-rate-increase-elections-could-be-on-horizon-for-fbisd/article_57274608-1200-11ed-85cd-afc7d59749dc.html
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Central Fort Bend Chamber 2022 Tacky Tour Golf Classic Presented by Finnegan Auto Group & Ally Bank
The Central Fort Bend Chamber is set to host its annual Tacky Tour Golf Classic, presented by Finnegan Auto Group & Ally Bank, on Monday, August 29th at Sweetwater Country Club. Check-in for the event will begin at 7:00 AM with the complimentary Tough Putt Competition at 8:30 AM and shotgun start at 9:00 AM.…
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School Safety Joint Press Conference Advisory
Following the tragic events in Uvalde, law enforcement officers, school districts, elected officials and community leaders of Fort Bend enacted new policies and trainings to further improve the safety of Fort Bend schools in advance of the new school year. Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan, Representative Jacey Jetton (Texas House District 26), and Representative…
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Authorities looking for missing Needville teen last seen in El Campo
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas (CW39) — Officials in Fort Bend County are searching for an 18-year-old Needville woman who has been declared missing after being last seen in El Campo with her ex-boyfriend. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said Alexandra Pineda, 18, was reported missing on Thursday around… Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/local/authorities-looking-for-missing-needville-woman-last-seen-in-el-campo/
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Fort Bend Co. authorities search for missing 18-year-old woman
EL CAMPO, Texas – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an 18-year-old woman who was reported missing on Thursday. According to the sheriff’s office, Alexandra Pineda was reported missing around 1 p.m. She was reportedly last seen by her family in the 4700 block of Baker Road in Needville. Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/fort-bend-county-missing-alexandra-pineda
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Baltimore Man Arrested in Texas on Child Sexual Assault Charges
A Maryland chiropractor was arrested by Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies earlier this month on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child. The alleged victim is a minor resident of the Houston metropolitan area, and the suspect is accused of traveling from Baltimore to carry out the crime. Blake Edward… Original Article: https://dallasexpress.com/baltimore-man-arrested-in-texas-on-child-sexual-assault-charge/
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Missing: FBCSO searching for Needville teen who may be with her ex-boyfriend and he may be armed
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing teen last seen Thursday afternoon. They say she may be with her ex-boyfriend who may have a gun. Alexandra Pineda, 18, was last seen by her… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/missing/fbcso-missing-teen-ex-boyfriend/285-552adb64-350f-4093-ad22-ace26d0463cd
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Search underway for missing woman last seen with ex-boyfriend in El Campo, FCSO says
EL CAMPO, Texas – A search is underway for a missing 18-year-old woman who was reportedly last known to be with her ex-boyfriend, according to Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office said it is concerned about Alexandra Pineda’s welfare and need to public’s help in locating… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/07/29/search-underway-for-missing-woman-last-seen-with-ex-boyfriend-in-el-campo-fcso-says/
