HOUSTON – Fort Bend County’s COVID-19 risk level was lowered to the yellow “low to moderate” community risk category on Friday. According to guidance from the county, the yellow category – the second-lowest in the system – signifies a “significant sustained reduction in community transmission” and “controlled community spread”. This… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/fort-bend-county-lowers-covid-19-risk-level-to-second-lowest-category

A flammulated owl has been spotted for the first time in Fort Bend County. The injured owl was rehabilitated at the Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition Wildlife Center in Katy and released. TWRC staff were excited about the discovery of a flammulated owl in these parts. “On Sunday, Nov. 7, a… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/flammulated-owl-spotted-for-the-first-time-in-fort-bend-county-rescued-and-released-by/article_b6a34172-7865-5819-814e-d39327f947a9.html

Julie Esther Hawkins was only 16 years old when she was strangled to death in 1973. Her murder remains a mystery. But thanks to a $10,100 grant awarded to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office 48 years later, Hawkins’ cold case has been reopened with the help of new DNA technology. Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/police_beat/dna-grant-to-help-identify-suspect-in-an-unsolved-cold-case-murder-of-fort-bend/article_dd225d05-82e4-5785-b08a-7df10e54f852.html

Fort Bend Christian Academy students and families gathered on campus on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, to celebrate three outstanding athletes as they signed National Letters of Intent to play sports at the collegiate level. Two FBCA athletes signed to play softball and one athlete signed to play volleyball. Avery Hodge… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2021/11/12/fort-bend-christian-academy-student-athletes-sign-national-letters-of-intent-to-play-at-division-i-universities/

Fort Bend County breaks ground on the new Epicenter, a multipurpose event and convention center, on Thursday, Nov. 11. The Epicenter is at the heart of the Fort Bend County community, featuring an “open concourse” that allows the spectator a continuous connection to the event whether seated, enjoying the food and beverage amenities or just…

On Sunday, November 7th, a member of the public witnessed a tiny owl getting attacked by other birds before splashing down into a neighborhood lake in Sugar Land. This kind person brought the small, soggy owl to TWRC Wildlife Center for help. At first, our staff expected to receive a common native, the Eastern screech…

Fort Bend County Libraries’ meeting rooms and conference rooms are available for reservation by the general public. A list of meeting rooms and conference rooms at all FBCL locations can be viewed on the library system’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx- .us); room capacities are also shown for each option. Meeting rooms and… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/libraries-meeting-rooms-and-conference-rooms-are-now-available-for-reservation/article_38b13ef8-4330-11ec-99c0-e37e99b8dac1.html

On Nov. 5, the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 along party lines to approve a map that will likely secure a majority-Democrat court in time. The redistricting map removes the cities of Katy and Fulshear from Precinct 3 and places them both in a newly outlined Precinct 1. Original Article: http://katytimes.com/stories/fort-bend-co-redistricting-removes-katy-fulshear-and-cinco-ranch-from-pct-3,5511

Dozens of local high school athletes took the next step of their athletic careers Wednesday morning, signing letters of intent to play at the college level. Ridge Point had the most signees in the area, seeing 17 athletes in five different sports make their commitments official. Leading the way were five players from the Panthers’…

The high school football playoffs begin tonight, with more than a dozen teams from the Katy/Fort Bend area playing in seven different brackets this week. The list includes defending Class 6A Division II state champion Katy, as well as 2020 state quarterfinalists Ridge Point and Marshall. Eight of the area teams will go head to…

Fort Bend Christian Academy is enjoying a banner year for the football program. Senior linebacker Tayvian Guidry is a big reason why. The 5-foot-11, 210-pound Guidry is a dominant force for an Eagles defense allowing just 18.8 points per game. In last week’s epic 27-24 win over rival Second Baptist School that secured FBCA’s first…

HOUSTON – It was a busy Wednesday at Fort Bend Christian Academy as the first National Signing Day of the 2021-2022 season took place. Seniors put pen to paper to sign to their respective college choices. For Fort Bend Christian Academy it was a trio that ended up signing. Avery Hodge signed with Oklahoma softball,…

Bling, boots, and the 43rd Annual Best in the West returns Saturday, November 20th. The iconic fundraiser that benefits The Arc of Fort Bend County will be held at the George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762, in Richmond, Texas. This year’s event will welcome guest and supporters to dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions.…

HOUSTON – The tragedy at AstroWorld is affecting more people than you may think. Counseling services are being offered, and it’s a tool that parents may really want to consider for their child whether or not they went to the concert. “My own son who is 17 years old, high… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/parent-to-parent-how-to-see-if-your-child-is-affected-by-astroworld-tragedy

Fort Bend County is now offering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11. The vaccine update was announced at the Nov. 9 Fort Bend County Commissioners Court meeting by Dr. Jacquelyn Johnson-Minter, the director of health and human services for Fort Bend County. This comes on the heels of… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/coronavirus/2021/11/10/fort-bend-county-begins-rollout-of-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-for-ages-5-to-11/

Members of the community gathered Nov. 4 at the University of Houston at Sugar Land for a ribbon-cutting and unveiling ceremony for the newly installed “Diversity over Division” mural. The mural represents the culmination of a yearlong collaboration between UH at Sugar Land, the Fort Bend County Judge’s Office and… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/arts-entertainment/2021/11/10/gallery-diversity-over-division-mural-unveiled-at-university-of-houston-at-sugar-land/

RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) – A grant by a nonprofit group could help authorities in Fort Bend County to finally solve a 48-year-old cold case murder. The case of the strangulation death of Julie Esther Hawkins from December of 1973 has been reopened by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Hawkins was only 16 years old…