One hundred small business owners of color from Fort Bend and Harris counties learned Nov. 23 that they would receive $10,000 grants from Comcast to aid in recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The one-time grants from the Comcast RISE Investment Fund are the second round of a total of $2… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-County-small-businesses-of-color-share-16650294.php

On November 2, 2021, the Central Fort Bend Chamber held their Annual Gala and Awards Celebration at Safari Texas Infinity Ballroom with over 240 guests in attendance. Following dinner and the awards celebration, the guests were treated to the tunes of the Royal Dukes Band. For more than 111 years,… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2021/11/24/the-central-fort-bend-chamber-celebrates-its-members-at-the-hanava-nights-gala/

Fort Bend County has now administered 990,000 COVID-19 vaccinations. This new data was announced at the Nov. 23 Fort Bend County Commissioners Court meeting by Dr. Jacquelyn Minter, director of Fort Bend County Health & Human Services. This data accounts for all vaccine shots given by any provider. The number… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/coronavirus/2021/11/24/fort-bend-county-reaches-almost-1-million-covid-19-vaccinations-administered/

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston’s, (BGCGH) sixth annual Sporting Clays Tournament, sponsored by Momentum Midstream on Nov. 19, brought in more than $140,000 to provide critical funds supporting Clubs in Fort Bend, Galveston and Wharton counties. The monies raised ensure that the Clubs in these areas will be able to continue to provide…

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect who allegedly burgled a Katy home. Rafael Antonio Viana Jr., 42, was taken into custody Nov. 8 and charged with burglary of a habitation. The arrest was the result of an undercover sting operation by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/katy/article/Cinco-Ranch-burglary-suspect-apprehended-16645969.php

When analysts say that a corner has set up an island it basically means he has shut down his side of the field when it comes to quarterback passes. The same could be said about Fort Bend Marshall senior safety Adari Haulcy if he remains on his current trajectory. As… Original Article: https://defendernetwork.com/sports/high-school/fort-bend-marshall-safety-adari-haulcy-is-dynamic/

A game-by-game look at regional semifinal matchups for Katy and Fort Bend area football teams. When/where: 1 p.m., Friday, Galena Park ISD Stadium. Last game: Tompkins 42, Jersey Village 14; North Shore 41, Clear Springs 13. Last meeting: North Shore 47, Tompkins 22 (2020) Notes: The Falcons ran into a… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/katy/article/Katy-Fort-Bend-football-teams-prepare-for-third-16640405.php

There are an estimated 60 people experiencing homelessness in Fort Bend County, according to data from the Coalition for the Homeless. This is an issue nonprofit organization Abigail’s Place is trying to combat before it happens. Founded in January 2016 by Shereen Sampson, Abigail’s Place started by assisting single mothers… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/nonprofit/2021/11/23/abigails-place-fort-bend-county-based-nonprofit-provides-resources-housing-for-displaced-mothers/

HOUSTON – Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced the recipients for the second round of Comcast RISE Investment Fund $10,000 grants for small businesses owned by people of color in the Houston area. The Investment Fund is an extension of Comcast RISE, the multi-year initiative launched in October 2020… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/11/23/watch-live-fort-bend-county-judge-announces-recipients-of-comcast-rise-investment-fund-10k-grants/

The Fort Bend County Courthouse, usually an austere environment, was alive with color and laughter on Nov. 19 as 13 children were officially adopted into their forever homes. On National Adoption Day, the Fort Bend County 328th, 387th and 505th District Courts joined courts across the country in finalizing adoptions and celebrating all the families…

HOUSTON – Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced the recipients for the second round of Comcast RISE Investment Fund $10,000 grants for small businesses owned by people of color in the Houston area. The Investment Fund is an extension of Comcast RISE, the multi-year initiative launched in October 2020… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/11/23/watch-live-fort-bend-county-judge-announces-recipients-of-comcast-rise-investment-fund-10k-grants/

Fort Bend County sheriff’s detectives have arrested a 42-year-old man for burglary of a habitation. Deputies arrested Rafael Antonio Viana Jr. Nov. 8. He is in custody at the Fort Bend County Jail. He is charged with burglary of a habitation. Bond has been set at $100,000. Viana’s arrest follows… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2021/11/23/cinco-ranch-burglary-suspect-arrested/

The University of Houston Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) will work with Fort Bend County officials to improve the lives of families living in unstable housing conditions caused by economic hardship and other stressors. County commissioners voted unanimously to approve a memorandum of understanding between CMAS and the Fort… Original Article: https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2021/november-2021/11232021-cmas-fort-bend-partnership-helps-struggling-familiies.php

A 20-year-old man wanted in connection with a Texas murder and was taken into custody in Ansonia, Conn., in January 2018 has been indicted by a Fort Bend County grand jury. Giuseppe Briguglio, of Katy, was found at an address in Ansonia and taken into custody as a fugitive from justice, Hartford, Conn., police reported…

Judge Walter G. Armatys typically hears cases involving, well, the tragic side of life: murder, robberies, thefts, illegal drugs. On Friday, however, he was involved in a truly heart-warming case — the adoption of three brothers, Elijah, 1, Jacob, 4 and Noah, 5, by two Lamar Consolidated ISD educators. “We… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/we-fell-in-love-with-them-says-foster-parents-who-adopted-boys/article_258b15b0-4bdc-11ec-8c32-cbbd3e4897bb.html

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Several shelters across the U.S., including one in Fort Bend County, are starting to feel the pinch as they experience limited capacity with more people spending time away from home. The Fort Bend County Animal Services, located at 1210 Blume Road in Rosenberg, said it’s… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/11/22/desperately-looking-houston-area-animal-shelter-seeking-homes-for-more-than-150-pets/