In the runoff election for the Democratic primary seat for Fort Bend County Precinct 4 commissioner, candidate Dexter McCoy has the lead with 57.81% of the vote, according to early voting data provided by Fort Bend County. ​​As of 7 p.m., Fort Bend County is reporting early and absentee vote totals. Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/government/2022/05/24/dexter-mccoy-takes-early-lead-in-fort-bend-county-precinct-4-commissioner-runoff/

A newish company that purports to help prospective homeowners afford the cost of a down payment is making inroads in Fort Bend County. Divvy – a California-based company that operates a rent-to-own real estate program – first moved to the Houston area in 2020 and is especially popular in Fort Bend County, according to several…

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Law Librarian, Andrew Bennett, will present a series of “Pro Se Basics” introductory demonstrations of the informational legal resources that are available to the public at the Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library. These programs will be available both in-person and online. Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/05/24/law-librarys-pro-se-basics-series-introduces-free-legal-info-resources-5/

Fort Bend County Libraries will present a free, musical performance, “Doodles for Orchestra,” by the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra, on Saturday, June 4, from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, in the Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. This family-friendly concert is a… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/05/24/fort-bend-symphony-orchestra-to-perform-free-family-concert-at-george-memorial-librarys-outdoor-amphitheater-2/

HOUSTON – An increase in stray dogs and cats being brought to area animal shelters and rescue groups has led to overpopulation and concern there isn’t enough space to house a growing problem. “Here in the last maybe month, month and a half, we have just been overwhelmed… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/05/24/adoptions-and-fostering-are-down-shelters-local-rescue-groups-say-theyre-overcrowded-with-dogs-and-cats/

HOUSTON – An increase in stray dogs and cats being brought to area animal shelters and rescue groups has led to overpopulation and concern there isn’t enough space to house a growing problem. “Here in the last maybe month, month and a half, we have just been overwhelmed… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/05/24/adoptions-and-fostering-are-down-shelters-local-rescue-groups-say-theyre-overcrowded-with-dogs-and-cats/

Voters within Fort Bend ISD’s boundaries will likely be deciding whether or not to approve additional bond funding to construct schools and other facilities as soon as this November. But exactly how big that bond might be remains up for discussion. Superintendent Christie Whitbeck last week confirmed that a… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/schoolnews/fbisd-likely-to-place-bond-on-november-ballot/article_5ca1b4c4-dad3-11ec-aa65-17bacf9d2075.html

Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to reflect that the land Gods Garden uses wasn’t donated, but is rather used free of charge. A supplementary graphic has also been corrected to reflect that the nonprofit doesn’t sell vegetables, but rather gives all vegetables to food pantries in Fort Bend County. Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/nonprofit/2022/05/23/gods-garden-nonprofit-feeds-the-hungry-through-growing-community-garden/

HOUSTON – A Louisiana-based pizzeria famous for their large, out-of-this-world slices is bringing several locations to the Houston area, with the first one in Fort Bend County. In a news release, Fat Boy’s Pizza, based in Metairie, a suburb in New Orleans, are well known for their “eye-popping” 30-inch… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/05/23/fat-boys-pizza-known-for-eye-popping-30-inch-pies-to-open-first-ever-location-in-fort-bend-county/

HOUSTON – A Louisiana-based pizzeria famous for their large, out-of-this-world slices is bringing several locations to the Houston area, with the first one in Fort Bend County. In a news release, Fat Boy’s Pizza, based in Metairie, a suburb in New Orleans, are well known for their “eye-popping” 30-inch… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/05/23/fat-boys-pizza-known-for-eye-popping-30-inch-pies-to-open-first-ever-location-in-fort-bend-county/

Adventurous eaters who also want to donate to a charitable cause can do so at a Mexican restaurant with multiple locations in Fort Bend County. Through the end of the month, Alicia’s Mexican Grill is hosting an “Eat the Heat” challenge in honor of National Salsa Month at all of its locations, including its Katy…

A longtime local and Texas school administrator has been named to the board of directors for a national education organization. Former Fort Bend ISD superintendent Charles Dupre has been named to the national board of directors for Kickstart Kids, the organization announced Wednesday. Kickstart Kids is a martial arts character development program non-profit organization created…