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Falcons come up short in 62-59 loss to Goose Creek Memorial
PEARLAND — The Foster Falcons were one shot away from advancing through the area, but the Goose Creek Memorial Patriots survived a hard-fought affair Friday night, 62-59. Foster Head Coach Reuben Fatheree was seen consoling emotional players after the heartbreaking defeat, but he reminded the Falcons that they had nothing to be ashamed of. Original…
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Man shot, killed by deputy after hit-and-run in Fort Bend County, officials say
FORT BEND COUNTY – A man was shot and killed by Fort Bend County deputies after authorities say he was attempting to flee a car accident Friday afternoon. The incident happened off the Beasley Road exit on Highway 59 headed southbound around 4 p.m. According to authorities, the man… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/02/27/man-shot-killed-by-deputy-after-hit-and-run-in-fort-bend-county-officials-say/
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Small car crash in Fort Bend County turns into deadly officer-involved shooting, officials say
BEASLEY, Texas – Officials say what began as a small car crash in Fort Bend County Saturday evolved into an officer-involved shooting. Details are limited as it’s an active investigation, but the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office says it started after a minor car accident on I-59 in Beasley, Texas. Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/small-car-crash-in-fort-bend-county-turns-into-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-officials-say
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Black History Month: Texas law library named after civil rights pioneer Willie Melton
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The law library in Fort Bend County, Texas has been renamed after civil rights pioneer, Willie Melton. Willie’s grandson, Kevin Melton, joined KUSI’s Elizabeth Alvarez on “Good Morning San Diego” Saturday to discuss Melton’s legacy. Original Article: https://www.kusi.com/black-history-month-texas-law-library-named-after-civil-rights-pioneer-willie-melton/
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Missouri City man sentenced 45 years for 2019 club shooting that injured 2
A Missouri City man was sentenced for a 2019 shooting at a southwest Houston club that injured two people, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office announced Saturday. Landon Johnson, 40, was sentenced 45 years by a Harris County jury for shooting two nightclub security guards with an assault rifle while free on bond for a…
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Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land Hosts Steam Festival
Let’s face it, the COVID pandemic was a major setback for education, but Harmony Public Schools continues to make strides in not only getting our students back on track but breaking pre-pandemic academic records. You are invited to see firsthand how this is happening with some of the brightest students in Fort Bend County. Original…
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Fort Bend County leaders talk issues in ‘The Future of Black America’ discussion
As Black History Month wraps up, five Fort Bend County leaders sat down on Thursday, Feb. 24 for a panel discussion focused on “The Future of Black America.”. Fort Bend County Judge KP George opened the event and said since the county is the nation’s most diverse, according to the Kinder Institute, it can be…
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Fort Bend County leaders talk issues in ‘The Future of Black America’ discussion
As Black History Month wraps up, five Fort Bend County leaders sat down on Thursday, Feb. 24 for a panel discussion focused on “The Future of Black America.”. Fort Bend County Judge KP George opened the event and said since the county is the nation’s most diverse, according to the Kinder Institute, it can be…
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FORT BEND COUNTY JUDGE KP GEORGE ENGAGES IN LOCAL ACTION TO SUPPORT UKRAINE; OPPOSE RUSSIAN AGGRESSION
FORT BEND COUNTY JUDGE KP GEORGE ENGAGES IN LOCAL ACTION TO SUPPORT UKRAINE; OPPOSE RUSSIAN AGGRESSION. “Fort Bend County joins the world in supporting Ukraine, Ukrainian people, and Ukrainian Americans against the unprecedented, unprovoked, and undemocratic violence unleashed by the Russian Government. All of us – including international, national, and local leaders – can and…
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Concerns raised about alleged racial gerrymandering in Fort Bend County
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Next week’s primary is the first election since Governor Abbott approved new redistricting maps last fall. For one – people may be surprised to learn their congressional district has changed. The process of redistricting is based on the Census and is “a matter of… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/racial-gerrymandering-allegations-fort-bend-county-texas/285-ee8d9408-31d2-4a4e-8957-8c9996a67ce1
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A tribute to a hero
Fort Bend County Judge KP George. Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton. Fort Bend County District Clerk Beverly McGrew Walker. Fort Bend County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson. Fort Bend County Court At-Law Judge Teana Watson. Fort Bend County Court At-Law Judge Juli Mathew. State Rep. Ron Reynolds, who represents a… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/a-tribute-to-a-hero/article_34653937-2081-5a88-8f1a-9cb9ae522af9.html
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Fort Bend Co. residents are asking for accountability after drive-by shooting
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Residents in areas of Fort Bend County tell FOX 26 they are seeing a noticeable increase in violent crime. DEADLY 2022: Houston leads Chicago, NYC, and LA in homicides so far this year. After a recent drive-by shooting, that was caught on surveillance video, Chasewood… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/fort-bend-co-residents-are-asking-for-accountability-after-drive-by-shooting
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Beto O’Rourke visits Prairie View, Fort Bend this weekend before primary
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rouke will be in the southeast Texas region this weekend as he looks to increase voter turnout for the March 1 primaries. O’Rourke will be at Prairie View A&M University on Friday for a voting rally, then on Saturday, he will… Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/local/beto-orourke-visits-prairie-view-fort-bend-this-weekend-before-primary/
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Fort bend Co. residents are asking for accountability after drive by shooting
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Residents in areas of Fort Bend County tell FOX 26 they are seeing a noticeable increase in violent crime. DEADLY 2022: Houston leads Chicago, NYC, and LA in homicides so far this year. After a recent drive-by shooting, that was caught on surveillance video, Chasewood… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/fort-bend-co-residents-are-asking-for-accountability-after-drive-by-shooting
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Mayor Becky Haas Appoints Fort Bend Subsidence District Board Member
(Richmond, Texas)- Mayor Becky Haas appointed Mr. Michael Scherer as Richmond’s board member to represent Richmond on the Fort Bend Subsidence District Board. Mr. Scherer will represent Richmond for a two-year term. The Fort Bend Subsidence District was created by the Texas Legislature in 1989. The purpose of the… Original Article: https://www.richmondtx.gov/Home/Components/News/News/8174/
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Hurricanes continue to honor Edwards’ memory with annual tournament
The Hightower High School baseball team continues to honor the memory of a fallen Hurricane this weekend with the second annual Jacob Edwards Memorial Tournament. The Hurricanes’ starting shortstop, Edwards, passed away at 16 years shortly after the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season. The following year, Hightower held the first… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/hurricanes-continue-to-honor-edwards-memory-with-annual-tournament/article_c8d89052-9589-11ec-9e93-af9f70e30a6e.html
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Polk saving the pass
The Foster Lady Falcons were one bucket away from moving on through the regional quarterfinals but the Manvel Lady Mavericks edged out a physical, defensive 33-31 win Tuesday night at George Ranch High School. Neither team took control of Tuesday’s game with five points being the largest lead. Defense… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/polk-saving-the-pass/article_e9b7a187-81c3-5ec3-8f61-1d1d51abba9f.html
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2022 State of the City Rosenberg Recap
Mayor Kevin Raines spoke to over 275 business owners and residents at the Central Fort Bend Chamber’s annual State of the City Rosenberg luncheon held this past Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the Rosenberg Civic Center. The theme of the Mayor’s address was The Future of Rosenberg. He noted… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/2022-state-of-the-city-rosenberg-recap/article_72eb0c7b-2733-5c2a-bc7e-185eee5a9bca.html
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Brazos, East Bernard, Needville powerlifters qualify for regionals
The following are the results from Fort Bend area powerlifting programs events from February:. On Wednesday, Brazos hosted a last-chance regional qualifier with Louise, The Woodlands Christian Academy and East Bernard. The Cougars were first in the team standings with 48 points. Bryan Maldonado, Sergio Martinez, Joseph Townsend and Kasey… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/brazos-east-bernard-needville-powerlifters-qualify-for-regionals/article_23f3e910-95b1-11ec-8639-bb3464b6b3aa.html
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Lady Spartans To Play In Regional On Friday
The Region III-6A girls’ basketball tournament will be held at the Merrell Center on Friday and Saturday. State-ranked Seven Lakes punched its ticket to Friday’s semifinal with a 69-46 win over Fort Bend Austin on Tuesday at the Merrell Center. As District 19-6A play began, Seven Lakes’ top… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2022/02/24/lady-spartans-to-play-in-regional-on-friday/
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Remembering ‘a burst of Life’
Caleb Rule sure enjoyed looking up information on the Internet — no matter how insignificant or useless — and sharing it with others, whether they wanted to hear it or not. So the late peace officer would be pleased to know that generations of folks will be Googling… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/news/remembering-a-burst-of-life/article_e3195d75-f59e-5529-875a-31d5a9afb940.html
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Rep. Gary Gates Erases His Residency Claim in Wake of Reform Austin Report
Republican Texas Rep. Gary Gates of Fort Bend County stated online for years that he “lives about half his time in Crested Butte, Colorado,” the mountainous snow-skiing town where he owns a house. But here in the last full week of his contested GOP primary campaign in the… Original Article: https://www.reformaustin.org/elections/rep-gary-gates-erases-his-residency-claim-in-wake-of-reform-austin-report/
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Suspect Arrested in the Murder of Yasmin Reyes
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested suspect Antonia Reyes, 19, who fatally stabbed her sister. On Feb. 4, 2022 at approximately 4:53 p.m., the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a domestic disturbance in the 8000 block of Garland Path Bend in Richmond, Texas. During the investigation, detectives learned that two sisters…
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Mayde Creek advances to area, Cinco falls in bi-district
Seven Lakes vs. Pearland, 5:30 p.m., Merrell Center. Seven Lakes vs. Bellaire, 7 p.m., Wheeler Fieldhouse. Mayde Creek vs. Stratford, 7:30 p.m., Coleman Coliseum. Mayde Creek advanced past the bi-district round while Cinco lost as both played in a doubleheader. Neither came in as favorites, but the Rams came away… Original Article: http://katytimes.com/stories/mayde-creek-advances-to-area-cinco-falls-in-bi-district,6592
