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Harris, Fort Bend counties lead the state in catalytic converter thefts, AAA reports
HOUSTON — This is not the title you want to win, but according to that new report from AAA, Harris County leads the whole state in catalytic converter thefts. To make matters worse, Fort Bend County came in second on that list. After that are counties near Dallas and San Antonio. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/catalytic-converter-thefts-in-houston-texas/285-730de905-4a9a-4e16-9e58-b1b3a52b43e4
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Work beginning on 2,000 home community near Rosenberg
A national developer has begun work on a new, 933-acre community near Rosenberg that could one day contain as many as 2,000 homes, according to a news release. Starwood Land, a Florida-based developer with projects in 10 states, is working with local developer Land Tejas to construct a master-planned community called Starbridge, according to the…
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Still no date set for return of online court record access
Almost a year since residents lost access to online court records, Fort Bend County officials still have no timetable on when that might be returned. Despite setting a mid-summer deadline for the return of online court record access, the county’s vendor for the court records website, a Plano-based firm called Tyler Technologies, still can’t guarantee…
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Nonprofit HomeAid Houston to break ground on Fort Bend Women’s Center addition
A quadplex providing four one-bedroom apartments for the Fort Bend Women’s Center will break ground on July 14 at the nonprofit’s Rio Bend campus. (Courtesy Fort Bend Women’s Center) HomeAid Houston, a nonprofit organization that provides a link between nonprofit care providers in need of construction assistance and builder professionals… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/nonprofit/2022/07/11/nonprofit-homeaid-houston-to-break-ground-on-fort-bend-womens-center-addition/
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Fort Bend County judge, officials address ERCOT’S request to conserve electricity, put plan in place
RICHMOND, Texas – Fort Bend County Judge KP George, along with Fort Bend County officials, held a news conference Monday to address Fort Bend County residents on the Electric Reliability Council Of Texas’ request for consumers to conserve energy. ERCOT has asked Texas residents to conserve energy between… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/07/11/live-fort-bend-county-judge-holds-press-conference-to-address-ercots-request-to-conserve-electricity/
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LIVE: Fort Bend County judge holds news conference to address ERCOT’S request to conserve electricity
RICHMOND, Texas – Fort Bend County Judge KP George, along with Fort Bend County officials, will hold a news conference Monday to address Fort Bend County residents on the Electric Reliability Council Of Texas’ request for consumers to conserve energy. ERCOT has asked Texas residents to conserve energy… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/07/11/live-fort-bend-county-judge-holds-press-conference-to-address-ercots-request-to-conserve-electricity/
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Claim your missing money, Fort Bend County; Here’s what you need to know to claim your cash
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Residents of Fort Bend County are now eligible to receive funds from the Texas Unclaimed Property program. The state is currently holding over $7 billion that may be claimed by eligible unclaimed property owners, now including residents of Fort Bend County. What is unclaimed… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/07/11/claim-your-missing-money-fort-bend-county-heres-what-you-need-to-know-to-claim-your-cash/
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Harris, Fort Bend counties top list for most catalytic converter thefts in Texas: AAA
No. 1 – Harris County. Joshua Zubar, public affairs for AAA Texas, explains why there is a rise in this crime and ways to prevent it from happening to you or your family. You can stream KPRC 2+ weekdays at 7 a.m. on click2houston.com and on the KPRC 2 app. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/07/11/harris-fort-bend-counties-top-list-for-most-catalytic-converter-thefts-in-texas-aaa/
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Fire out after natural gas line explosion in Fort Bend County
Authorities say a fire is now out after an explosion along a natural gas line sent up a column of flames from a field in Fort Bend County on Thursday. According to the Fort Bend County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office, the explosion occurred before 11 a.m. in the 15400 block of JoAnn near FM 1952,…
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PIPELINE EXPLOSION IN FORT BEND COUNTY
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Emergency crews are responding to a pipeline explosion in Wallis in Fort Bend County. The explosion is at 15400 JoAnn near FM 1952, between Wallis and Orchard. Orchard is about 15 minutes north of Rosenberg. SkyEye is headed to the scene, but helicopter… Original Article: http://montgomerycountypolicereporter.com/pipeline-explosion-in-fort-bend-county/
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A Katy Woman Earns the Highest Honor for a Chief Deputy
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Mattie C. Provost has been named the 2022 Melvin Drum Chief Deputy of the Year. This Katy mom and grandma believes that she was led to this profession to serve and to empower others to do the same. FBCSO Chief Deputy Mattie… Original Article: https://www.katymagazineonline.com/post/a-katy-woman-earns-the-highest-honor-for-a-chief-deputy
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Popular “World Of Bubbles” Children’s Program at Sugar Land Branch Library
In conjunction with the Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries invites families with children of all ages to a fun, interactive program, “The Wonderful World of Bubbles,” on Wednesday, July 27th, beginning at 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room at the Sugar Land Branch Library, located at 550 Eldridge. Original Article: http://www.fortbendfocus.com/popular-world-of-bubbles-childrens-program-at-sugar-land-branch-library/
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Woman Sentenced to 65 Years in Prison for Stealing Over $200K From Her Employer Over 2 Years
On May 19, a jury in Fort Bend County found a 46-year-old woman from Rosenberg, Texas guilty of theft and misapplication of fiduciary property. According to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, Leslie Garcia was sentenced to 65 years in prison. She had stolen money from her employer over the course of two years.…
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Fort Bend ISD shows mixed results in end-of-course STAAR scores, remains above state average
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness results released by the Texas Education Agency in mid-June show improvements and declines in 2022 compared to the year prior. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper) According to spring State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness end-of-course results released by the Texas Education Agency in… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/education/2022/07/08/fort-bend-isd-shows-mixed-results-in-end-of-course-staar-scores-remains-above-state-average/
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Fort Bend Pipeline Explosion Still Under Investigation
The Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management says the pipeline explosion that occurred late Thursday morning is still under investigation. A spokesperson for the emergency office said the fire was put out after the flow to the pipeline was cut off, allowing the blaze to extinguish itself. The fire in a…
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Traffic update: Road closure expected at Crossover Road and FM 1463 July 15-18
A temporary road closure is expected to continue construction on TxDOT’s FM 1463 project to widen the roadway for mobility and safety. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Fort Bend County Precinct 1 residents can expect a temporary road closure at the intersection of FM 1463 and Crossover Road from July 15-18 or one of the following two…
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Nibbles and Sips: Brett’s BBQ expanding in Katy
A Katy-area barbecue shop is expanding, and has plans to open in the coming weeks in the northern part of Fort Bend County. According to job fair posting on the restaurant’s Facebook page, Brett’s BBQ Shop is aiming to open its second location at 25220 Kingsland Blvd. in the Katy/Fulshear area in the middle of…
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Residents describe hearing loud pop when natural gas line explodes in Wallis, Texas
A natural gas line exploded in west Fort Bend County Thursday, July 7, causing small grass fires in the area. Crews were able to extinguish the flames within an hour. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/video/news/local/residents-describe-hearing-loud-pop-when-natural-gas-line-explodes-in-wallis-texas/285-404d012d-0ae6-4a9d-863b-cb3f8a6ea45a
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Fire out after pipeline explosion in west Fort Bend County, Precinct 1 says
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Emergency crews responded to a pipeline explosion just west of Orchard in west Fort Bend County late Thursday morning, according to the Precinct 1 Constable’s Office. The flames from the explosion were out after the valve was sealed sometime after noon. The pipeline… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/pipeline-explosion-fort-bend-county-texas/285-e0296fd7-d651-4673-9631-0717faca2573
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Fire out after pipeline explosion in west Fort Bend County, Pct. 1 says
Emergency crews responded to a pipeline explosion just west of Orchard in west Fort Bend County late Thursday morning, according to the Precinct 1 Constable’s Office. Original Article: https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2022/07/07/pipeline-explosion-fort-bend-county.html?ana=newsbreak
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Texas pipeline explodes, residents evacuated
A pipeline exploded Thursday in Fort Bend County, Texas. Sharing photos of the scene – with orange flames shooting high into the air – the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in Fort Bend County wrote that the explosion occurred off of BJ Dusek Road between Orchard and Wallis. Original Article: https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-pipeline-explosion-residents-evacuated
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Residents evacuated after explosion on natural gas line sends flames into air in Fort Bend County, officials say
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A pipeline explosion in Fort Bend County has forced residents in the area to evacuate Thursday afternoon. The evacuation of residents was instated out of precautionary measures, according to the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management. Officials say the explosion happened in the… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/07/07/authorities-on-scene-of-pipeline-explosion-in-fort-bend-county/
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Pipeline explosion reported in Fort Bend County
A pipeline explosion occurred in west Fort Bend County on Thursday morning, authorities say. According to the Fort Bend County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office, the explosion occurred in the 15400 block of JoAnn near FM 1952, west of Orchard. A photo shared by the constable’s office shows a large… Original Article: https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/pipeline-explosion-fort-bend-county
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Pipeline explodes in Texas; no structures threatened, no injuries reported
(WSVN) – Officials are investigating after a pipeline exploded in Texas. The explosion happened in Fort Bend County, just outside of Houston, Thursday. It happened in an isolated field area. No structures are being threatened, according to officials. The fire can be seen more than 30 miles away. No injuries… Original Article: https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/pipeline-explodes-in-texas-no-structures-threatened-no-injuries-reported/
