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Fort Bend enacts burn ban amid drought conditions
Fort Bend commissioners have instituted a burn ban, and County Judge KP George is considering banning fireworks amid worsening drought conditions across the region. The commissioners met in an emergency meeting last week and approved a measure that would ban outdoor burning in unincorporated parts of the county, according to a news release. Original Article:…
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Fort Bend County-based Gala Bethany Photography Studio sets soft opening date
A photography studio offering portraits and personal branding in Fort Bend County will soon open a new brick-and-mortar location. (Courtesy Brett Sayles via Pexels) A brick-and-mortar location for a Fort Bend County photography studio will soon have its soft opening. Gala Bethany Studio & Photography will open its doors in… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/impacts/2022/06/27/fort-bend-county-based-gala-bethany-photography-studio-sets-soft-opening-date/
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Starwood Land, Land Tejas begin master-planned community in Fort Bend County
The first phase of a 933-acre community in Fort Bend County that will include more than 2,000 homes will be available in early 2023. (Michael Tuszynski via Pexels) The first phase in a new 933-acre master-planned community is coming soon to Fort Bend County. Called Starbridge, the first phase of… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/development/2022/06/27/starwood-land-land-tejas-begin-master-planned-community-in-fort-bend-county/
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Alumna Named Texas Chief Deputy Of The Year
Sam Houston State University alumna and Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Mattie C. Provost (’84, ’95) has been named the 2022 Melvin Drum Chief Deputy of the Year by the Texas Chief Deputies Association (TCDA). Chief Deputy Provost was recognized at the annual TCDA conference… Original Article: https://www.shsu.edu/today@sam/T@S/article/2022/chief-deputy-of-the-year
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Mayor Becky Haas Speaks About the Fort Bend County Burn Ban
I have chosen to only share one item this week with you because it is a very serious concern that I have. As of 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 21, 2022, a Declaration and Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning in Fort Bend County was signed. It does not prohibit fireworks in the county at this time.…
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Woman drives man to hospital after allegedly stabbing him, deputies say
ROSHARON, Texas (KTRK) — A 23-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly stabbing a man, deputies said. The video above is from our 24/7 live stream. On Thursday at 12:38 p.m., Fort Bend sheriff’s deputies responded to a call at the Neighbors Emergency Center in the 11000 block of Broadway St. in Pearland regarding a stabbing.…
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Planned Parenthood suspends services after Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade
HOUSTON (CW39) — Planned Parenthood is responding to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. On Instagram, the organization said they are offering information on getting an abortion despite the outlawing of the process. “The Supreme Court just ended our constitutional rights to abortion — but… Original Article: https://cw39.com/politics/roe-v-wade/planned-parenthood-suspends-services-after-supreme-court-overturned-roe-v-wade/
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Fort Bend County sheriff: Man shot, killed by deputy during traffic stop
RICHMOND, Texas (CW39) — A Fort Bend County deputy has been released from the hospital after a deputy-involved shooting that left a man dead Thursday night, the sheriff’s office said. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said that a deputy pulled over a driver on the 2400 block… Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/local/fort-bend-county-sheriff-man-shot-killed-by-deputy-during-traffic-stop/
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Fort Bend Co. deputy shoots, kills man who ‘evaded’ and ‘assaulted’ officer
FRESNO, Texas – Several law enforcement agencies are looking into a deadly shooting involving a Fort Bend County deputy and a man who allegedly “evaded” and “assaulted” the officer. According to a press release from the Fort Bend Co. Sheriff’s Office, an unidentified deputy conducted a traffic stop in the… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/fort-bend-co-deputy-shoots-kills-man-who-evaded-and-assaulted-officer
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Houston-area, Texas lawmakers react to Supreme Court ruling on abortion
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Reaction to the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn abortion rights came swift on Friday, especially in Texas and in Houston. As expected, the reaction of the ruling is going down party lines, with most Democrats being angry with the decision, while Republicans are in agreement with the decision. Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/local/houston-area-lawmakers-react-to-supreme-court-ruling-on-abortion/
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Fireworks sales begin Friday, June 24 and end on July 4
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — People can begin buying fireworks Friday for the Fourth of July holiday. One popular fireworks store in north Houston said they have some really popular items this year and are not reporting any shortages, like last year. “We’ve been here for quite a while and a… Original Article: https://abc13.com/fireworks-sales-fourth-of-july-where-can-i-pop-houston-fort-bend-county-rules/11992881/
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Texas leaders react to Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Supreme Court has struck down Roe v. Wade, eliminating the nearly 50-year-old constitutional right to abortion and giving states authority to limit or ban the procedure. In Texas, a “trigger law” will take effect 30 days from Friday’s Supreme Court decision. It will make most… Original Article: https://cw39.com/cw39/texas-leaders-react-to-supreme-courts-roe-v-wade-decision/
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Stafford woman accused of shooting her husband in domestic dispute
STAFFORD, Texas – A Stafford woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting her husband in a domestic dispute on Wednesday, deputies said. According to a release from the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called out ot the 700 block of Stafford Springs Avenue around 4:35 p.m. regarding a domestic dispute where a 24-year-old…
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Burn bans in effect across Houston-area counties due to drought conditions in Texas
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Burn bans have been issued all across Texas due to the state’s hot and dry weather conditions. According to a tweet from the National Weather Service in Houston, there are a total of 17 southeast counties in Texas with burn bans in effect. The… Original Article: http://dailytexasnews.com/burn-bans-in-effect-across-houston-area-counties-due-to-drought-conditions-in-texas/
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The Signorelli Company Announces New Senior VP of Commercial and Residential Development
THE WOODLANDS, TX — The Signorelli Company, one of the largest privately held real estate development firms in Texas, announces the appointment of Ralph Ireland as senior vice president of Commercial and Residential Development. Ireland will play an integral role in managing and executing The Signorelli Company’s rapidly growing real estate holdings. During a career…
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Fort Bend County Fair Association introduces 2022 musical lineup
The entertainment lineup for this year’s Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo has been released, according to a June 21 press release from Fort Bend County Fair Association. From Sept. 23-Oct. 2, there will be eight musical acts representing the Texas Music scene, Traditional Country and Latin Music. Giovannie and the Hired Guns, one of…
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Fort Bend County Fair 2022 Entertainment Lineup
The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo has released the 2022 entertainment lineup. Eight musical acts will be in concert, providing crowd-pleasing entertainment throughout the fair’s run. From September 23 to October 2, artists representing the Texas Music scene, Traditional Country, and Latin Music will be taking the stage. “Our fair’s entertainment lineup brings great…
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Fulshear Book Clubs Announce July Reading Selections
The next meeting of the Day Readers Book Club will take place on Monday, July 11, beginning at 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library. The book to be discussed is S.J. Watson’s novel, Before I Go to Sleep. This title is available in print and digitally as an ebook on OverDrive; call…
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Library Presents “The Aztec Princess” Bilingual Fable For Children
The performance will be repeated at 3:00 pm. Presented by Express Children’s Theatre, “The Aztec Princess” is a bilingual Mexican fable told by a time-traveling princess. In this interactive storytelling adventure, the Aztec Princess tells two classic fables – one about making good choices and another about stranger danger – while teaching English and Spanish…
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Back in the triple digits today through Sunday
Temperatures are climbing. After two days in the upper 90s in Houston, today we’ll heat up to 100 degrees with a heat index of 102-107 degrees. There is a 20% chance to pick up a stray shower or thunderstorm giving us some brief relief from the heat. But no relief from a breeze. The winds…
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Several burn bans in place across Greater Houston Area, fireworks bans could be next
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — With little rain in the upcoming forecast, burn bans are in place for several Southeast Texas counties due to drought conditions. Editor’s note: The above video is from related coverage of drought conditions. On Tuesday, Fort Bend County issued a burn ban. On Wednesday… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-area-burn-bans-4th-of-july/285-bbdb94f5-e8d8-4642-aa62-48f456109256
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“Already A Legend” The Architect of Marshall High School Track Dynasty
It’s rare that you can call a coach a Legend at the age of 43. But that is the case, with Fort Bend Marshall Boys Track & Field coach Lloyd Banks. Coach Banks, a native Houstonian, was a two-sport star in football and Track & Field, at Jack Yates High School. He was an all-state…
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Fort Bend County family sues Texas Children’s Hospital
A Fort Bend County family is suing one of the region’s hospitals, asserting doctors accidentally performed a vasectomy on their 4-year-old son. Attorneys for Sugar Land couple Josh and Krystal Brod filed a lawsuit in Harris County district court against Texas Children’s Hospital and a doctor there, seeking between $250,000 and $1 million in damages…
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Fort Bend Co. issues burn ban amid drought conditions
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved an outdoor burn ban for all unincorporated areas of the county citing drought conditions. The ban impacts the burning of trash, campfires, burn barrels and any other open flame devices, according to the county. “With… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/fort-bend-county-burn-ban/285-171bad32-fb14-4881-9e07-cbab19ebad3c
