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Northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 59 in Fort Bend County closed following crash
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 59 in Fort Bend County are closed following a crash on Monday afternoon. Details are limited, but the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal says the crash occurred at the 12000 block of U.S. Highway 59. A Fort Bend County HAZMAT… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/northbound-lanes-of-u-s-highway-59-in-fort-bend-county-closed-following-crash
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Review: Chef Fest provides opportunity to take in region’s flavors
Both Fort Bend County and the Houston region in general have so much diversity in their food scenes that sometimes the basic act of picking a place to eat can become a daunting activity. Am I in the mood for barbecue today? Or maybe I’d like Indian or Pakistani food?… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/culture/review-chef-fest-provides-opportunity-to-take-in-region-s-flavors/article_a7e95cae-b9e3-11ec-ac22-4b78ebab1e32.html
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Richmond man gets 35 years for killing wife
A Richmond man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2019 shooting death of his wife. Quang Do, 41, of Richmond, had pleaded guilty to murder in November in connection to the death of his wife, Jenny, according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/crime/richmond-man-gets-35-years-for-killing-wife/article_0ea2bbee-b9e3-11ec-a275-e72a80fadf42.html
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Houston man gets 25 years for killing
A Houston man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing a transgender woman who had been trying to help him get back on his feet, according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. Raymond Donald Williams, 29, was sentenced this month after pleading guilty in… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/crime/houston-man-gets-25-years-for-killing/article_5b81a1e6-b9e3-11ec-9c36-0b9c71deeb62.html
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Traffic alert: 3-vehicle crash blocks northbound lanes of Southwest Freeway at W. Airport Blvd.
STAFFORD, Texas – All northbound lanes on the Southwest Freeway at West Airport Boulevard are blocked due to a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon, according to Houston TranStar. The crash was reported right before rush-hour that involved a heavy truck and two other vehicles. A hazmat spill was also reported… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/04/11/traffic-alert-3-vehicle-crash-blocks-northbound-lanes-on-southwest-freeway-at-w-airport-blvd/
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Fort Bend healthcare CEO selected for statewide business board
A local healthcare CEO has been named to a statewide executive board. Juliet Breeze, the owner and founder of Next Level Urgent Care at 16312 Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land, has been accepted as a member of the Texas Leadership Business Council. The organization aims to “advance a long-term vision of a prosperous Texas in…
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Fort Bend ISD: Social media threat to district high school ‘unsubstantiated’
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Fort Bend ISD says a social media threat made against one of its schools Tuesday morning is “unsubstantiated.” A photo made the rounds on social media showing two masked individuals holding guns in their hands with the caption “RPHS gone have a good day” on it, in reference to Ridge…
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Dr. Betty Baitland Named Child Advocate of the Year
Dr. Betty Baitland was honored last night as the Child Advocate of the Year for 2021 at Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s Volunteer Celebration at Sugar Creek Country Club. More than 220 volunteers, community partners and staff attended. “This advocate has gone above and beyond, and her actions will… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/04/11/dr-betty-baitland-named-child-advocate-of-the-year/
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Behind the Scenes: Fort Bend Christian Academy Spring Media Day
There is so much fun to be had at a VYPE Media Day!. From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs, and video interviews it is all there for the student-athlete to feel like a superstar! VYPE traveled out to Fort Bend Christian Academy for FBCA VYPE Spring Media Day. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2022/04/11/behind-the-scenes-fort-bend-christian-academy-spring-media-day/
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Central Fort Bend Chamber to host 4 th Annual Cornhole & Crawfish Tournament, presented by Legacy Ford, on April 22, 2022
The Leadership Fort Bend Alumni Division of the Central Fort Bend Chamber is set to host the 4th Annual Cornhole & Crawfish Tournament, presented by Legacy Ford, on Friday, April 22, 2022, from 3:00 – 8:00. The event will be held at Dry Creek Social Club located at 3333 FM 359, Richmond, TX. Original Article:…
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Sugar Land Town Square hosting community festival
The Fort Bend County community will be able to see previews of changes and upgrades coming to Sugar Land Town Square during a community festival later this month. On April 23, Sugar Land Town Square is set to host Kaleidoscope, a special community celebration and street festival commemorating exciting changes and updates in the Square,…
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Fort Bend medical administrator selected for statewide business board
A local medical administrator has been named to a statewide executive board. Juliet Breeze, the owner and founder of Next Level Urgent Care at 16312 Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land, has been accepted as a member of the Texas Leadership Business Council. The organization aims to “advance a long-term vision of a prosperous Texas in…
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Mayor Becky Haas Educates About The Settlement of The Area With Arrival Of The Lively
200 years ago, around the first week of April in 1822, Fort Bend County was established. Let me give you the short version of this history. In late 1821, a small thirty-ton ship, named the “Lively” and referred to as the Texas Mayflower, set sail from New Orleans with the first group of the Old…
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Pair of Fort Bend County men sentenced for 2 unrelated murders
RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) — A pair of men in Fort Bend County were sentenced for their roles in two separate murder cases only a few days apart, both dealing with domestic issues. Quang Do was sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing his wife, and Raymond Donald Williams… Original Article: https://cw39.com/crime/pair-of-fort-bend-county-men-sentenced-for-2-unrelated-murders/
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RAPID FIRE: Fort Bend Christian Academy Girls Track & Field
VYPE recently traveled out to Fort Bend Christian Academy for the VYPE Spring Media Day. VYPE’s Matt Malatesta caught up with FBCA Girls Track and Field Team to talk about the track season and more!. Check out the video below!!! Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/sports/local/2022/04/08/rapid-fire-fort-bend-christian-academy-girls-track-field/
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Friends Of Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library Host Spring Book Sale
People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who need to get rid of some spare change will find a lot in common at the book sale, where they will discover adult and children’s books, magazines, DVDs, and CDs, all at prices that are hard to beat. Prices range from 25¢ for paperback…
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Data trends show ‘irrational’ increase in 2022 market value of residential properties in Fort Bend County
Market trends show the appraised value of residential properties in Fort Bend County increasing rapidly, despite record lows in property inventory and interest rates, according to Jordan Weiss, chief appraiser for the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District. On April 6, Weiss gave a presentation on 2022 market trends for appraisal… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/housing-real-estate/2022/04/07/data-trends-show-irrational-increase-in-2022-market-value-of-residential-properties-in-fort-bend-county/
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Harris County District Attorney’s Office secures $7.5M for prosecutors
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with a statement confirming the correct starting salary for prosecutors in Fort Bend County. Harris County commissioners approved the allocation of federal pandemic relief money to fund prosecutor positions at the district attorney’s office at their April 5 meeting after hearing an update on the county’s criminal court…
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Man Held at Gunpoint By Mom of Girl He Sexually Assaulted Jailed For Life
Ivan Alejandro Robles has been jailed for continuous sexual abuse of a young child. Original Article: https://www.newsweek.com/ivan-alejandro-robles-gunpoint-sexual-abuse-1695829
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Fort Bend deputies investigating racist flyers left in Katy neighborhood
KATY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after racist flyers were left in neighborhoods in Katy Monday. The incident follows similar ones found in February in Cypress, Atascocita, and the Heights. “I’m just curious as to why this is happening in our neighborhood,” said… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/neighborhood/racist-flyers-katy-neighborhood/285-0be5fb6f-1346-4c16-a66f-0170624006af
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FORT BEND ISD AQUATICS: Reaching All Areas of The Community, and At All Ability Levels
WHETHER YOU REALIZE IT OR NOT, IF YOU GREW UP IN FORT BEND, YOU CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESS OF A CITY DREAM SET IN MOTION OVER 60 YEARS AGO. THE SUGAR LAND LIONS CLUB HAD A GOAL OF ENDING THE PREVENTABLE DEATH OF DROWNING BY TEACHING ALL THE CHILDREN OF SUGAR LAND HOW TO SWIM.…
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Man held at gunpoint by Sugar Land mother sentenced to life for sexually assaulting her daughter
RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) — A man who was held at gunpoint by a Sugar Land mother after he was caught sexually abusing her 13-year-old daughter was sentenced to life in prison, Fort Bend County prosecutors said. Ivan Alejandro Robles, 41, pled guilty to the charge of continuous sexual abuse… Original Article: https://cw39.com/crime/man-held-at-gunpoint-by-sugar-land-mother-sentenced-to-life-for-sexually-assaulting-her-daughter/
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From woods to warehouses | Senior community in Fort Bend resists industrial development behind homes
RICHMOND, Texas — As Houston continues to expand into surrounding counties, several residents from two communities in Richmond are upset about a proposal that would turn the wooded area behind their homes into distribution warehouses. The Del Webb Sweetgrass and Williams Ranch communities are located close to a busy… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/community/fort-bend-industrial-development/285-03af9f2a-84fd-4510-aa7e-90e5089bf3e7
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Let’s speak openly, honestly about gangs in county
Of all the crime-related topics a newspaper might cover, perhaps the most rife of them all is anything that deals with gangs. I’m not sure what it is, exactly, but we as a culture are obsessed with them. One might consider the old mafia movies, like the Godfather, as dealing with them. And the various…
