A unit at a power plant in Fort Bend County will remain offline through at least the end of the year after a fire broke out at the facility earlier this year, and several local energy experts are left wondering about the long-term future of one of the region’s biggest energy producers. Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/questions-surround-future-of-fort-bend-county-power-plant/article_53a4958a-07ab-11ed-917f-abdb34fe835c.html

FRESNO, Texas – Authorities in Fort Bend County are working to track down who may own a pack of dogs that killed a 71-year-old man in Fresno on Monday. The animals pounced on Freddy Garcia in the 4300 block of Mark Terrace Lane, as he was walking to the store, the sheriff’s office says. He…

FRESNO, Texas — Residents in Fresno are relieved after the last three dogs involved in a deadly attack were captured Tuesday afternoon. The dogs were spotted around 1:30 p.m. and caught by animal control officers. They were part of a pack of mixed breed dogs that attacked a 71-year-old… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/fresno-fatal-dog-attack/285-78dbb91e-3908-4f83-a5b5-292bbac45f09

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Some Fort Bend Independent School District students and staff members will be spending the upcoming school year at neighboring campuses after mold was found at their school. Fort Bend ISD officials said non-airborne mold was found on campus at Barrington Place Elementary. “The non-airborne… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/mold-fort-bend-isd-barrington-place-elementary-school/285-30344b0e-636d-4dda-abf9-dc0f39fd8c7a

FBCSO deputies with their new rank as sergeant include Charles Willeby, Raybon William Hastedt IV, Brooks Cash, Jesus Quiroz, Colin Godmintz, Justin Harris, David Rivera and Joshua Wright. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Eight sheriff’s deputies in Fort Bend County are now boasting the rank of sergeant after a promotion in early… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/government/2022/07/19/fort-bend-county-sheriffs-office-promotes-8-deputies/

A 71-year-old man was walking to the store when a pack of dogs began to attack him, according to authorities in Texas. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Fresno mauling at about 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 18, according to a news release. The victim, identified… Original Article: https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/nation-world/national/article263617143.html

RICHMOND, Texas (CW39) – Sheriff’s deputies in Fort Bend County are warning residents of a dog attack that left a man dead on Monday afternoon. Sheriff Eric Fagan said at a press conference on Tuesday morning that deputies responded to a call about a man who was attacked by seven pit bulls while walking to…

FRESNO, Texas – Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan, along with Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton and Fort Bend County Animal Services Director Rene Vasquez, will have a news conference on Tuesday regarding a deadly dog attack that occurred on Monday. The news conference is scheduled to… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/07/19/fatal-dog-attack-in-fresno-area-fort-bend-county-officials-to-release-details/

The Fort Bend County Fair is now taking entries for the 2022 kick-off parade. The iconic parade will officially kick off the 86th Annual Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo on Friday, September 23rd at 9:00 am. The 2022 Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo’s 10-day fair run will be from September 23 to October…

Fort Bend County health officials are investigating what are likely the first cases of monkeypox in the region, according to a news release sent late last week. Several county residents are isolating at home after being in contact with someone exposed to the virus, according to Fort Bend County Health & Human Services. Preliminary lab…

ROSENBERG, Texas — The over-capacity Fort Bend Animal Services shelter is searching for help during the dog days of summer. “Just because of the extreme heat,” shelter director Rene Vasquez said. Vasquez’s team took to social media over the weekend and posted about the need for hot weather… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/life/animals/fort-bend-animal-shelter-help/285-0d79ebea-38e7-4571-983f-71e73e6cbf56

Nature lovers and photographers can soon begin submitting their photos for an annual photo contest at a Fort Bend County park. The Cullinan Park Conservancy announced last Friday that photographers of all levels can submit photos to its annual photo contest beginning Aug. 1 and have until Sept. 16 before the deadline. Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/culture/cullinan-park-photo-contest-opens-aug-1/article_87fd3e9c-069b-11ed-8116-477ac6502def.html

One of Fort Bend County’s best volleyball players will spend some time training with the national team, having been recognized as one of the biggest talents to come out of the Houston region. Ridge Point High school junior outside hitter Sydney Jordan has been invited to take part in… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/sports/hs-sports-roundup-ridge-point-s-jordan-headed-to-usa-volleyball-camp/article_040b3a4e-069b-11ed-b4d4-2b5eacfe82d7.html

The tradition of being Fort Bend County Fair Queen has begun. Twelve young ladies are in the chase for the crown and will be the recipient of the Fair Queen Scholarship. The candidates took part in a mandatory meeting, posed for pictures, and met with the Queen Scholarship Committee members. “For 2022, we have candidates…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – If you have a student that plays a sport or is just very active, you may want to schedule them for a FREE heart screening this month. Missouri City Parks and Recreation and the Sugar Land Fire Department are both teaming up with the Cody Stephens Foundation to protect the…