• Lamar CISD seeks parent, student feedback for 2022-23 academic calendar

    Lamar CISD seeks parent, student feedback for 2022-23 academic calendar

    As Lamar CISD is working to build its 2022-23 academic calendar, parents and students can offer their feedback through an online survey. Chief Communications Officer Sonya Cole-Hamilton presented the calendar process to the board of trustees during its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 18, and said the district is taking a three-step approach: development, feedback and refinement.…

  • Fort Bend Co. judge explains new elections process, addresses mail ballot application discrepancies

    Fort Bend Co. judge explains new elections process, addresses mail ballot application discrepancies

    RICHMOND, Texas – Fort Bend County Judge KP George held a press conference Friday afternoon to raise awareness of the new election process following the passing of Senate Bill 1 and address concerns over mail ballot application discrepancies. The judge was joined by Fort Bend County Elections Administrator John… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/01/21/fort-bend-county-judge-to-raise-awareness-of-new-elections-process-under-sb1-address-mail-ballot-application-discrepancies/

  • Fort Bend County judge raises awareness of new elections process under SB1, addresses mail ballot application discrepancies

    Fort Bend County judge raises awareness of new elections process under SB1, addresses mail ballot application discrepancies

    RICHMOND, Texas – Fort Bend County Judge KP George held a press conference Friday afternoon to raise awareness of the new election process following the passing of Senate Bill 1 and address concerns over mail ballot application discrepancies. The judge was joined by Fort Bend County Elections Administrator John… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/01/21/fort-bend-county-judge-to-raise-awareness-of-new-elections-process-under-sb1-address-mail-ballot-application-discrepancies/

  • LIVE: Fort Bend County judge to raise awareness of new elections process under SB1, address mail ballot application discrepancies

    LIVE: Fort Bend County judge to raise awareness of new elections process under SB1, address mail ballot application discrepancies

    RICHMOND, Texas – Fort Bend County Judge KP George will hold a press conference Friday afternoon to raise awareness of the new election process following the passing of Senate Bill 1 and address concerns over mail ballot application discrepancies. The press conference will begin at 12:30 p.m. where the… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/01/21/fort-bend-county-judge-to-raise-awareness-of-new-elections-process-under-sb1-address-mail-ballot-application-discrepancies/

  • Candidates file for county party chairmanship positions

    Candidates file for county party chairmanship positions

    In a contested election such as 2022, top-of-the-ballot races receive the attention, but the lower-ballot races, such as for county party chairman, have also drawn candidates. In Fort Bend County, Democratic chairman Cynthia Gillard has drawn two challengers. One is retired attorney Morris “Skip” Bell, and the other is Allison Drew, a former Fort Bend…

  • Vehicle Carjacked at Gunpoint in LaCenterra; No Injuries Reported

    Vehicle Carjacked at Gunpoint in LaCenterra; No Injuries Reported

    A vehicle was carjacked last night at Katy’s LaCenterra. Two suspects approached the victim with a gun and demanded the keys. No one was injured during the incident. At 9:25 p.m. last night two young black males approached the victim at his vehicle near Rouxpour in LaCenterra. They demanded the victim hand over the keys…

  • Residents complain about delay in COVID-19 test results at FBISD testing site

    Residents complain about delay in COVID-19 test results at FBISD testing site

    FORT BEND COUNTY – Several people are sharing their complaints, claiming they haven’t received COVID-19 test results after visiting several sites hosted by Fort Bend County Independent School District weeks ago. A KPRC 2 viewer reached out through email about the issue. Similar complaints were also posted in… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/01/21/fort-bend-isd-covid-testing-sites-arent-sending-out-results-in-a-timely-fashion-residents-say/

  • TSTC Diesel Equipment instructor gives top tips for winter vehicle maintenance

    TSTC Diesel Equipment instructor gives top tips for winter vehicle maintenance

    (ROSENBERG, Texas) – When the temperature dips down to freezing, are you sure that your diesel engine is going to start — and that your vehicle is going to perform like you expect it to?. “With the fleet that I used to work for, we would start watching… Original Article: https://www.tstc.edu/news/diesel-winter/

  • Fort Bend Roundup: Terry boys take down Foster at home

    Fort Bend Roundup: Terry boys take down Foster at home

    District 24-5A Kempner 58, Fulshear 55. The Cougars beat Fulshear on the road Tuesday, 58-55. Fulshear won battle in rebounds with 36 to Kempner’s 28. Kempner shot the ball better, making 44% from the field and 37% from the three-point line. Hightower 100, Lamar Consolidated 33. The Hurricanes dominated… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/fort-bend-roundup-terry-boys-take-down-foster-at-home/article_7a337e6c-7a36-11ec-a212-0bc6dd021e72.html

  • Fort Bend Roundup: Dulles Lady Vikes hands Austin their first district loss

    Fort Bend Roundup: Dulles Lady Vikes hands Austin their first district loss

    The Bulldogs got back in the win column on Wednesday against Dulles, earning a 55-48 home win. Brian Anunne led Austin with 20 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks. DJ Jackson added 10 points. Austin (11-14, 1-5) will travel to Elkins on Saturday, and Dulles (7-19, 0-6) will host George… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/fort-bend-roundup-dulles-lady-vikes-hands-austin-their-first-district-loss/article_5d593312-7a23-11ec-b204-739f9613770b.html

  • Stafford bounces back against Needville

    Stafford bounces back against Needville

    NEEDVILLE — Tuesday’s District 24-5A contest featured two Fort Bend County programs heading in different directions. An inexperienced Needville team hosted a No. 14 state-ranked Stafford program, and the Spartans won 66-35. Coming off of a crushing defeat by Brazosport on Friday, the Spartans wasted little time dispatching… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/stafford-bounces-back-against-needville/article_93c16be1-ea34-5bbe-bb6f-ac3af2ac3e77.html

  • Fort Bend ISD COVID testing sites aren’t sending out results in a timely fashion, residents say

    Fort Bend ISD COVID testing sites aren’t sending out results in a timely fashion, residents say

    FORT BEND COUNTY – Several people are sharing their complaints, claiming they haven’t received COVID-19 test results after visiting several sites hosted by Fort Bend County Independent School District weeks ago. A KPRC 2 viewer reached out through email about the issue. Similar complaints were posted in a… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/01/21/fort-bend-isd-covid-testing-sites-arent-sending-out-results-in-a-timely-fashion-residents-say/

  • Cold case reopens decade later for missing man from Mission Bend area

    Cold case reopens decade later for missing man from Mission Bend area

    HOUSTON – After a decade, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office has reopened the cold case of a missing Mission Bend man on Thursday. Derrick Wayne Daniels was reported missing by his family 10 years ago. The sheriff’s office decided to reopen on the 10th anniversary of this case and the family has been made…

  • 5 spots in Fort Bend County to grab a slice of pie

    5 spots in Fort Bend County to grab a slice of pie

    In honor of National Pie Day on Jan. 23, here are five spots in Fort Bend County to get a slice of pie. A combination of homemade artisan pies and gourmet coffee is served at Proud Pies. All pies are homemade at Proud Pies. 3522 Mason Road, Katy. 281-392-2203. www.proudpie.com. Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/dining/2022/01/20/5-spots-in-fort-bend-county-to-grab-a-slice-of-pie/

  • TxDOT crews preparing roads for possible icy winter weather in Houston area

    TxDOT crews preparing roads for possible icy winter weather in Houston area

    HOUSTON (KIAH) — The Texas Department of Transportation and Houston area road crews are pretreating local roads and highways for possible icy weather expected in our area. Officials say that it may be time to check your route around town for warnings and prepare your winter supply kit. High… Original Article: https://cw39.com/weather/txdot-crews-preparing-roads-for-possible-icy-winter-weather-in-houston-area/

  • Man charged in fatal shooting near Missouri City

    Man charged in fatal shooting near Missouri City

    A man has been arrested and charged with murder in a fatal shooting Tuesday near Missouri City, authorities said. Houston police identified the man as 38-year-old Joeslin Arencibya; he is also charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in a separate incident that happened hours later. Police said Johnavon… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/Man-charged-in-fatal-shooting-near-Missouri-City-16791500.php

  • Fort Bend County reopens 10-year search for missing man

    Fort Bend County reopens 10-year search for missing man

    FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas (KIAH) —The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office has reopened the search of a Mission Bend man who has been missing for the last 10 years. Derrick Wayne Daniels was 39 years old when was last seen during the early morning hours of Jan. 4, 2012, by a friend who lived at…

  • Fort Bend ISD monitoring winter weather

    Fort Bend ISD monitoring winter weather

    Amid low temperatures and the potential for wintry mix, Fort Bend ISD is watching weather conditions closely, according to a district Facebook post. The district will let staff members and parents know via its website, social media and mass notification system if the weather results in changes to the normal school day, operations or scheduled…

  • Search reopens for Fort Bend County man missing for 10 years

    Search reopens for Fort Bend County man missing for 10 years

    MISSION BEND, Texas — Authorities in Fort Bend County need your help to find a man who disappeared over a decade ago. According to the sheriff’s office, Derrick Wayne Daniels was last seen on Jan. 4, 2012 by a friend that he lived with in the Mission Bend area. He left his home in the…

  • Fort Bend County rejects half of mail-in ballots so far

    Fort Bend County rejects half of mail-in ballots so far

    Almost 50% of the mail-in ballot requests sent to the Fort Bend County Elections Administrator’s Office have been denied because they failed to meet the requirements stipulated in the election law passed in 2021. “We have been forced to reject about half of the applications we have received so… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/fort-bend-county-rejects-half-of-mail-in-ballots-so-far/article_64fa935c-7a02-11ec-be0a-4bc6d569ff1a.html

  • Preparations underway for road safety as cold weather hits Houston area

    Preparations underway for road safety as cold weather hits Houston area

    HOUSTON – Thursday morning temperatures around the greater Houston area are continuing to drop. As of 6 a.m., most temperatures in the Houston area were in the 40s with the feels like temps dipping down into the 30s. Texas Department of Transportation and personnel at Offices of Emergency Management… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/01/20/preparations-underway-for-road-safety-as-cold-weather-hits-houston-area/

  • Is COVID-19 Fatigue Contributing to the Surge?

    Is COVID-19 Fatigue Contributing to the Surge?

    The Inconvenience of the Pandemic Should Not Overshadow the Real Threat of COVID-19 on Our Daily Lives. If there is one thing that probably sums up how everyone in this country feels as we have crossed over into the year 2022, it would be that everyone is sick and tired of dealing with the COVID-19…

  • A generous donation

    A generous donation

    Anyone can dream up an idea, but it often takes manufacturing to bring that dream to life. “Without manufacturing, nothing gets made,” said Matt Sykora, a representative for Haas Automation. Such a crucial facet of the economy requires highly trained workers, which Texas State Technical College works to provide… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/a-generous-donation/article_4ed4f0d7-261b-5282-b8ec-64aa9b85bdb3.html

  • Gone but not forgotten

    Gone but not forgotten

    The Kochan-Reed House, long a fixture at Decker Park in Richmond has been sold and moved to a historic district in Brenham. The home began its two-day moving process Tuesday evening. Cherry House Sales was hired to conduct the move. The home was moved in two halves. The first half… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/news/gone-but-not-forgotten/article_bc77f091-c3f6-5830-b7bd-70f3e55f4a1c.html