Child Advocates of Fort Bend, a Rosenberg-based nonprofit with a goal of ending the cycle of child abuse and neglect, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2021. Since it opened in 1991, the organization has provided services to more than 18,000 children in Fort Bend County who have experienced physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect.…

Fort Bend ISD will end its virtual schooling option at the end of the fall semester, arguing a majority of parents are ready for students to resume in-person classes. About 77 percent of the 750 students enrolled in the district’s virtual learning program responded to a recent survey that they were ready to send their…

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 the FBCA 2021-2022 VYPE Winter Media Day. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2021/12/06/fort-bend-christian-academy-vype-winter-media-day-recap/

One of Fort Bend County’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) branches is temporarily relocating while its fire service facility is being rebuilt. Effective Friday, the county said Rosenberg Medic 602 will temporarily be relocated from its building at 406 Houston St. to the Fort Bend EMS administration building at 4332 State Highway 6 while the current…

The Fort Bend Christian Academy volleyball team achieved its first state championship Nov. 20 in West, sweeping Carrollton Prince of Peace in the TAPPS 5A final. The Eagles completed a stellar 35-4 campaign and received numerous individual honors following the season, highlighted by four all-state selections. Senior outside hitter Bailey… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/State-champion-Fort-Bend-Christian-earns-16673613.php

The redistricting guidelines set forth by the most recent Texas legislative session had a major impact on Fort Bend County. The precinct maps, districts, jurisdictions and territories that were in place for decades have been altered significantly. As a result of the shuffle, Precinct 3, currently helmed by Commissioner Andy… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/katy/article/Sunday-Conversation-Meet-Katy-s-new-16670578.php

The final day of the Lamar Consolidated ISD Basketball Invitationals will have a Fort Bend flair. The boys’ tournament completed pool play on Friday and started bracket play. Fort Bend teams are in the finals of all four brackets. In the platinum bracket, the Marshall Buffalos earned a statement win… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/fort-bend-teams-reach-lamar-consolidated-isd-basketball-invitational-finals/article_29b7d1ee-551b-11ec-81b0-b3ad8326c21b.html

On Friday, November 19, 2021, at approximately 8:36am, Rosenberg Police Department responded to a call of shots fired in the 900 block of Avenue E, Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas. Officers arrived and found a male subject (19YOA) at a residence that had sustained 2 gunshot wounds. The male victim was transported via air ambulance…

The revocation of a probation in a terroristic threat case involving a 31-year-old Houston man has resulted in his being sentenced to eight years in prison. Christopher Dunigan pled guilty to a felony terroristic threat charge on March 2, 2021, and was sentenced to seven years’ probation, the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office said…

Louis Henry “Butch” Janicek, 77, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Damon. He was born December 6, 1943 in El Campo to Louis C. and Marguerite Janicek. Butch was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Needville and served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a rancher and farmer in Fort…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — After anti-Semitic letters were found in a Missouri City neighborhood, Fort Bend County Judge KP George is speaking out against discrimination and prejudice. The Missouri City Police Department says they recovered more than 80 flyers Thursday. George says these types of crimes will not be… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/anti-semitic-flyers-found-in-missouri-city-neighborhood-fort-bend-county/285-efd40e69-304b-44f1-b3ef-11e09615008e

Day 1 of the Leroy Miksch Tournament is in the books at Needville. Willowridge and Alvin are the big winners with 2-0 starts on Thursday. The Eagles defeated Sweeny 71-51 and Baytown Lee 53-35, while Alvin beat Springs Woods 58-56 in triple overtime and Beeville 65-53. Host Needville lost its… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/needville-drops-first-2-at-leroy-miksch-tourney-willowridge-starts-2-0/article_a73c5f56-544c-11ec-a49f-732696d411fd.html

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — After antisemitic letters were found in a Missouri City neighborhood, Fort Bend County Judge KP George is speaking out against discrimination and prejudice. “Our community leaders, law enforcement and I share the concern that these disturbing acts of intolerance are equally distressing and harmful to… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/anti-semitic-flyers-found-in-missouri-city-neighborhood-fort-bend-county/285-efd40e69-304b-44f1-b3ef-11e09615008e

One year after Fort Bend County launched its small business grant program, many owners of small businesses are unaware they could get free federal funds to help them survive. To help spread the word, the county launched its first-ever Community Engagement Committee on Tuesday. Members of the all-volunteer committee, a… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/news/newly-formed-county-engagement-committee-to-seek-input-from-citizens-find-answers-inform-public/article_c17a8180-53d0-11ec-b919-9f2b7d9475a8.html

Fort Bend County officials are working to better engage with diverse communities after County Judge KP George announced the formation of the Fort Bend County Community Engagement Committee in a Nov. 30 press release. ”This Community Engagement Committee is the next step in building partnerships throughout the county with a… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/government/2021/12/02/fort-bend-county-forms-new-committee-for-diversity-initiatives/