On Thursday, July 4, people all across the United States will celebrate the nation’s most patriotic holiday, Independence Day, which marks the official beginning of the nation when the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Here in Fort Bend County we’re no exception. Municipalities across the county have events planned to mark the occasion.

Ten musical acts are slated to perform at the 2024 Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo, which kicks off in September. “Our entertainment lineup is packed with talent. We have artists making their debuts and a few returning to our fair, but it provides music for all to enjoy,” said Alicia Casias, 2024 fair president.

FORT BEND COUNTY (KIAH) – A Fort Bend County man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after deputies say he allegedly caused deadly harm to his wife’s dog. According to Fort Bend Precinct 1, Constable deputies were called to a Cinco Ranch veterinarian clinic after for an injured animal report on June 28.

The chief of staff for Fort Bend County Judge KP George has been arrested and accused of driving while intoxicated. Shaneka Smith, 45, was arrested by the Houston Police Department at around 12 p.m. on June 25 and charged with misdemeanor first offense DWI. A breath analysis showed an alcohol…

Fort Bend County has been surging with economic vitality, nearly doubling its business count in a decade — from over 8,000 to close to 15,000. While economic expansion often brings to mind gleaming high-rises or bustling retail hubs, the growth narrative of Fort Bend is more complex than a conventional boom story. It’s about accessibility…

The number of businesses in Fort Bend County have almost doubled in the last ten years, and leaders say being business-friendly is one reason the county has been so successful. “We’re seeing a lot of the growth here in the Texas triangle, Houston’s in the middle of it,” said Carlos…

RICHMOND, Texas — Texas Equusearch has joined the search for a missing 14-year-old boy. JaDynn Jones hasn’t been seen since June 15. He was last seen in the Withers Ridge neighborhood of Mission Bend, wearing black jogging pants and a navy blue t-shirt. We’re told JaDynn is special needs…

The home at 1402 A Ford Road, Fifth Street was sold on June 25 by Tri Pointe Homes Texas a Texas Corp. Inc. and Tri Pointe Homes Texas Inc. for $43,230. The buyers were Amanda and Corey Snowden. The property tax paid for this property in 2020 was $737. This…

A staff member within the Fort Bend County Judge’s office has been arrested, confirmed by the office of Judge KP George. The incident, which has injected a dash of discord into the office’s operations, comes as another judge in the Houston area faces legal troubles of her own–adding to the narrative of public servants under…

As Houston’s hot summer blazes on, locals and tourists alike are flocking to popular watering holes. These bars and restaurants sold the most alcohol in Fort Bend County in May, according to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The top spot in May goes to Richmond’s Whiskey River. Editor’s…

Court records show Shaneka Smith was arrested in Harris County late Tuesday night and was later released on a $100 bond. Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s chief of staff has been arrested on a DWI charge. Court records show Shaneka Smith was arrested in Harris County late Tuesday night….

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – An investigation is now underway after the Chief of Staff to Fort Bend County Judge KP George was arrested. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV, Samsung TV, and Vizio!. That’s according…

In the face of soaring temperatures and the issuance of a heat advisory by the National Weather Service, Fort Bend County’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Office is stepping in to help. This weekend, cooling centers across the county will be open to the public, offering residents an escape from the dangerous heat.

The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo has announced its 2024 entertainment lineup. Ten musical artists will perform and bring their diverse talents to our Fair during the BBQ cookoff weekend and the Fair’s 10-day run. From September 20 to October 6, artists representing the Texas Music scene, Traditional Country, and the Tejano genre will…

The complaints allege FBISD “unlawfully incentivized students and staff to vote” in the voter-approval tax rate election, or VATRE, as well as engaged in electioneering. (Community Impact staff) The Texas Education Agency launched a second investigation into Fort Bend ISD, responding to complaints of the district’s conduct leading…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Independent School District released a statement, saying it is under investigation by the Texas Education Agency. In the statement released Thursday, the district said the TEA is investigating complaints the district “unlawfully incentivized students and staff to vote” in the voter-approval tax rate election in 2023.…

SUGAR LAND, Texas – Fort Bend ISD says they have been informed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that they are under investigation. The district said the TEA said the investigation is over complaints the district unlawfully incentivized students and staff to vote in the 2023 voter-approved tax rate election (VATRE).

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has launched an investigation into Fort Bend Independent School District (ISD) following electioneering complaints and violations of the Texas Open Meetings Act. TEA is looking into allegations Fort Bend ISD incentivized students and staff to vote in last year’s Voter…