• FBISD alumni return to coach within district

    FBISD alumni return to coach within district

    Heroes are often characterized as a supernatural being. However, the true definition of a hero is anyone recognized or admired for noble qualities, and Fort Bend ISD has plenty of individuals who epitomize the meaning of heroes. That said, many of these heroes are serving as teachers and coaches in… Original Article: https://blackchronicle.com/fbisd-alumni-return-to-coach-within-district/

  • Fort Bend County officials look to open new emergency operations center by hurricane season

    Fort Bend County officials look to open new emergency operations center by hurricane season

    Construction on Fort Bend County’s new emergency operations center is progressing, and officials hope to open the more than 24,000-square-foot facility before hurricane season starts. During a Feb. 28 news conference outside the future facility, County Judge KP George joined officials from the county’s Office of Homeland Security and… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-County-officials-look-to-open-new-16971146.php

  • Judge KP George Overwhelmingly Wins Democratic Primary

    Judge KP George Overwhelmingly Wins Democratic Primary

    (FORT BEND, TX) – On Tuesday, March 1st, Fort Bend County Judge KP George overwhelmingly won the Democratic nomination to lead the top of the ticket in Fort Bend County, with an early vote percentage of almost 70%. As reported by the Fort Bend County Elections Office, County Judge KP George also decisively won more…

  • Local decathlon students shine at state competition

    Local decathlon students shine at state competition

    Multiple area schools recently participated in the state academic decathlon competition, with one school taking home a state championship. According to a news release from Fort Bend ISD, Dulles High School’s academic decathlon team took home its sixth consecutive state title, and will represent Texas at the United States Academic Decathlon. Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/schoolnews/local-decathlon-students-shine-at-state-competition/article_01aa28c2-9a45-11ec-811c-77cdb5a71273.html

  • UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Commissioner DeMerchant unseated; McCoy and Sane headed to runoff

    UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Commissioner DeMerchant unseated; McCoy and Sane headed to runoff

    Editor’s note: Visit https://communityimpact.com/voter-guide for all primary election results in your community. According to unofficial voting results, the Democratic Fort Bend County commissioner Precinct 4 race will headed to a runoff election in about two months after no candidate secured more than 50% of the vote. Incumbent Ken DeMerchant secured 14.34% of the vote, with…

  • Fort Bend Co. identifies man that was shot, killed by a deputy in Beasley

    Fort Bend Co. identifies man that was shot, killed by a deputy in Beasley

    RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) — There is an update on a shooting involving a deputy in Fort Bend County last Friday night, when a man was shot by deputies and one deputy was injured. Fort Bend County investigators said two deputies were stabbed in the incident. One of those deputies… Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/local/fort-bend-co-identifies-man-that-was-shot-killed-by-a-deputy-in-beasley/

  • #ICYMI: Fort Bend deputies say man shot had knife, local trans girl was guest at SOTU, hospital drops major insurance carrier

    #ICYMI: Fort Bend deputies say man shot had knife, local trans girl was guest at SOTU, hospital drops major insurance carrier

    HOUSTON (KIAH) — Here’s what you missed on Eyewitness News at 9 here on CW39 Houston. There is an update on a shooting involving a deputy in Fort Bend County over the weekend. Fort Bend County investigators said two deputies were stabbed in the incident. One of those… Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/local/icymi-fort-bend-deputies-say-man-shot-had-knife-local-trans-girl-was-guest-at-sotu-hospital-drops-major-insurance-carrier/

  • New virtual book club to launch

    New virtual book club to launch

    A new online book club debuts next month, and Fort Bend County Libraries already announced the first book up for discussion: “Daisy Jones & The Six,” a novel written by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This new club — FBCL Reads: A Virtual Book Club — meets for the first… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/new-virtual-book-club-to-launch/article_50684770-7bc4-59f2-a771-4ec60cd5bec5.html

  • Fort Bend County Judge KP George to face ex-Constable Trever Nehls in fall election after easy primary wins

    Fort Bend County Judge KP George to face ex-Constable Trever Nehls in fall election after easy primary wins

    Fort Bend County Judge KP George will square off against former Precinct 4 Constable Trever Nehls in the November election. George, a first-term Democrat, and Nehls, a Republican, cruised to victory in their respective primaries Tuesday. With all vote centers reporting, unofficial results show George won nearly 70 percent of… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Fort-Bend-County-Judge-KP-George-to-face-16970393.php

  • UPDATED: Unofficial results put Daniel Lee in lead for Democratic race for Texas House District 26

    UPDATED: Unofficial results put Daniel Lee in lead for Democratic race for Texas House District 26

    Editor’s note: Visit https://communityimpact.com/voter-guide for all primary election results in your community. Per unofficial voting results in the March 1 Democratic primary election for Texas House District 26, Daniel Lee maintains the lead with 63.44% of the vote, according to data provided by Fort Bend County. Lawrence “Skully” Allen Jr…. Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/election/2022/03/01/updated-unofficial-results-put-daniel-lee-in-lead-for-democratic-race-for-texas-house-district-26/

  • Unofficial results show Trever Nehls leading early in Republican primary for Fort Bend County judge

    Unofficial results show Trever Nehls leading early in Republican primary for Fort Bend County judge

    Editor’s note: Visit https://communityimpact.com/voter-guide for all primary election results in your community. In the Republican primary election for Fort Bend County judge, Trever Nehls has the lead with 93.09% of the vote, according to early voting data provided by Fort Bend County. As of 8:09 p.m. Fort Bend County is reporting early and absentee vote…

  • UPDATED: Melissa Wilson leads in Republican Fort Bend County commissioner Precinct 2 race; Grady Prestage leads in Democratic race

    UPDATED: Melissa Wilson leads in Republican Fort Bend County commissioner Precinct 2 race; Grady Prestage leads in Democratic race

    In the Republican primary election for Fort Bend County commissioner Precinct 2, Melissa Wilson has the lead with 57.40% of the vote, according to voting data provided by Fort Bend County. As of 10:40 p.m., Fort Bend County is reporting early and absentee vote totals. Eric Ramirez received 2,509 votes,… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/government/2022/03/01/updated-melissa-wilson-leads-in-republican-fort-bend-county-commissioner-precinct-2-race-grady-prestage-leads-in-democratic-race/

  • UPDATED: Unofficial results show Nehls poised to win Republican primary for U.S. House District 22

    UPDATED: Unofficial results show Nehls poised to win Republican primary for U.S. House District 22

    Editor’s note: Visit https://communityimpact.com/voter-guide for all primary election results in your community. Troy Nehls is poised to win the Republican primary election for U.S. House of Representatives District 22. As of 10:40 p.m., 0 of 76 Fort Bend County, 36 of 36 Brazoria County, and 2 of 375 Harris County polling locations are reporting in.…

  • Locals raise awareness about historic graves in Kendleton

    Locals raise awareness about historic graves in Kendleton

    A single, worn sign reading “grave site” is the only indication to visitors of Kendleton’s Bates Allen Park that they’re mere feet away from the final resting place of the only Black man nominated to be Texas’ Speaker of the House. Benjamin Franklin Williams led… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/community/locals-raise-awareness-about-historic-graves-in-kendleton/article_711c9dcc-99d0-11ec-a7eb-fb784226cf31.html

  • Fort Bend roundup: Foster, Ridge Point continue strong start in tournament action

    Fort Bend roundup: Foster, Ridge Point continue strong start in tournament action

    The following are the results from Fort Bend area softball teams from this past weekend:. Austin went 1-2 over the weekend at the Spring Branch Tournament avenging its Thursday loss to Morton Ranch with a win on Friday. The Lady Bulldogs lost Thursday 7-6 after allowing two runs in the… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/fort-bend-roundup-foster-ridge-point-continue-strong-start-in-tournament-action/article_bb720cd4-9996-11ec-a77c-b3d850b82c3c.html

  • Fort Bend Boys Choir Hits Noteworthy Milestone: Their 40th Anniversary!

    Fort Bend Boys Choir Hits Noteworthy Milestone: Their 40th Anniversary!

    FOCUS COVER STORY – Step into a Fort Bend Boys Choir’s rehearsal minutes before start time, and you will wonder if you are in the right place. Boys are laughing, tossing paper airplanes, playing cards and video games . . . in other words, being typical boys. However, once rehearsal begins, all eyes focus up…

  • Early voting gives incumbent Prestage early lead for Democratic Fort Bend County commissioner Precinct 2 seat

    Early voting gives incumbent Prestage early lead for Democratic Fort Bend County commissioner Precinct 2 seat

    Editor’s note: Visit https://communityimpact.com/voter-guide for all primary election results in your community. In the early voting results of the Democratic primary election for Fort Bend County commissioner Precinct 2, incumbent Grady Prestage has the lead with 54.7% of the vote, according to early voting data provided by Fort Bend County. As of 7:15 p.m., Fort…

  • Early voting results show KP George leading early in Democratic primary for Fort Bend County judge

    Early voting results show KP George leading early in Democratic primary for Fort Bend County judge

    In the Democratic primary election for Fort Bend County judge, incumbent KP George has the early lead with 69.87% of the vote, according to early voting data provided by Fort Bend County. As of 7:58 p.m. Fort Bend County is reporting early and absentee vote totals. Zero of 76 Fort Bend County polling locations are…

  • Early voting favors incumbent Gary Gates for District 28 state Rep. Republican primary

    Early voting favors incumbent Gary Gates for District 28 state Rep. Republican primary

    Editor’s note: Visit https://communityimpact.com/voter-guide for all primary election results in your community. Per early voting results in the Republican primary election for state Representative District 28, Gary Gates has the lead with 75.6% of the vote, according to data provided by Fort Bend County. As of 7:15 p.m. Fort Bend County is reporting early and…

  • Unofficial results show Johnny Teague leading early in Republican primary for U.S. House District 7

    Unofficial results show Johnny Teague leading early in Republican primary for U.S. House District 7

    Editor’s note: Visit https://communityimpact.com/voter-guide for all primary election results in your community. In the Republican primary election for U.S. House of Representatives District 7, Johnny Teague has the lead with 45.49% of the vote, or 5,373 total votes according to early voting data provided by Harris and Fort Bend counties. Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/election/2022/03/01/unofficial-results-show-johnny-teague-leading-early-in-republican-primary-for-us-house-district-7/

  • Early voting puts Daniel Lee in lead in Democratic race for Texas House District 26

    Early voting puts Daniel Lee in lead in Democratic race for Texas House District 26

    Early voting results in the March 1 Democratic primary election for Texas House District 26 show Daniel Lee has the lead with 64.3% of the vote, according to data provided by Fort Bend County. ​. As of 7:15 p.m. Fort Bend County is reporting early and absentee voting totals. Lawrence… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/election/2022/03/01/early-voting-puts-daniel-lee-in-lead-in-democratic-race-for-texas-house-district-26/

  • Early voting: Melissa Wilson leads in Republican Fort Bend County commissioner Precinct 2 race; Grady Prestage leads in Democratic race

    Early voting: Melissa Wilson leads in Republican Fort Bend County commissioner Precinct 2 race; Grady Prestage leads in Democratic race

    In the Republican primary election for Fort Bend County commissioner Precinct 2, Melissa Wilson has the lead with 58.77% of the vote, according to early voting data provided by Fort Bend County. As of 7:15 p.m., Fort Bend County is reporting early and absentee vote totals. Eric Ramirez received 1,878… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/government/2022/03/01/early-voting-melissa-wilson-leads-in-republican-fort-bend-county-commissioner-precinct-2-race-grady-prestage-leads-in-democratic-race/

  • Unofficial results show Reynolds leading early in Democratic race for Texas House of Representatives District 27

    Unofficial results show Reynolds leading early in Democratic race for Texas House of Representatives District 27

    Editor’s note: Visit https://communityimpact.com/voter-guide for all primary election results in your community. In the Democratic primary election for the Texas House of Representatives District 27, Incumbent Ron Reynolds has an early lead with 84.7% of the vote, according to early voting data provided by Fort Bend County. As of 7:52 p.m. Fort Bend County is…

  • Garden Club visits Mercy Goods

    Garden Club visits Mercy Goods

    Zach Lambert, owner of Mercy Goods, 501 Morton St. in Richmond, Texas, opened his establishment to the New Century Garden Club for their February meeting. He presented a program on the how and why his non-profit furniture building company came into existence after he and his family relocated to Fort Bend County from the Austin…