One of Fort Bend’s premier volleyball programs has once again made it through the first wave of the UIL playoffs in what has become something of an annual tradition. The Ridge Point Lady Panthers defeated the Memorial Lady Mustangs 3-1 (26-24, 18-25, 25-14, 25-20) on Thursday to advance to the regional quarterfinals. It is the…

While the Texas Rent Relief Program will no longer accept applications after 5 p.m. today for lack of funding, Fort Bend County has resources available to assist residents, according to a news release. On HoustonChronicle.com: Fort Bend ISD’s new agriculture barn set to open in spring. Fort Bend County residents… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Rent-relief-event-tomorrow-for-Fort-Bend-County-16596408.php

Take a look at the top five trending stories across all of Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas as of Nov. 5. Note: The following stories were published Nov. 3-4. Greater Houston. Natalie Blasingame, Scott Henry and Lucas Scanlon defeated each of the three incumbents—John Ogletree, Don Ryan and Bob Covey,… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair/austin/2021/11/05/ci-nation-roundup-newly-elected-cy-fair-isd-board-members-unseat-incumbents-townhome-apartment-construction-to-start-soon-at-northline-in-leander-and-more-top-news/

Lamar Consolidated ISD Superintendent Roosevelt Nivens and Board President Joy Williams spoke on the district’s rapid growth, local control, staffing shortages and more during a Nov. 3 luncheon. The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division hosted the event that drew stakeholders from the Fort Bend County community to hear… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Lamar-Consolidated-ISD-leaders-mull-district-s-16595812.php

Mohammed Omar Ali, a 61-year-old Quran teacher in the close-knit Somali community, was sentenced to spend the next 35 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing three children. Ali was charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and two counts of Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact. On October 29,…

Officials with the University of Houston, the Sugar Land Office of Economic Development and the Fort Bend County Judge’s office were on hand to unveil a new mural celebrating the richness of the Fort Bend community. The Diversity Over Division Mural features the work of six international artists, under the direction of Houston artist Reginald…

After the 2020-21 school year was upheaved by the pandemic, many educators said they expected the 2021-22 school year to go back to normal, with most students returning to in-person instruction. As such, Fort Bend ISD’s demographers projected student enrollment to largely rebound during the 2021-22 school year. However, 77,600… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/education/2021/11/05/fort-bend-isd-faces-potential-18m-revenue-shortfall-as-students-stay-home/

A Houston man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for using his position as an Islamic religious teacher to sexually abuse three children, according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. A Fort Bend County jury late last month found Mohammed Omar Ali, 61, guilty of aggravated… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/islamic-leader-gets-35-years-for-sexual-assault/article_133c96aa-3dcb-11ec-9d1c-077b349f3e6e.html

On Thursday, October 4, Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a special meeting to review the submission of redistricting maps by the public and county court members. Following a brief recess, during the 10:00 a.m. special meeting, Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers made the motion to extend the deadline to review new…

A woman has been charged after her mother was found shot to death and her father wounding at a southwest Houston home last month. Carmen Danielle Johnson, 29, is charged with murder and aggravated assault. The charges were filed through the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Houston police responded to… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/woman-shoots-parents-kills-mother-ridge-harbor/285-c5e26636-7cdd-4ca9-bbad-9a86dcb01a29

Mohammed Omar Ali, a 61-year-old Quran teacher in the close-knit Somali community, was sentenced to spend the next 35 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing three children. Ali was charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and two counts of Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact. On October 29,…

HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals recently determined Gov. Greg Abbott’s petition for mandamus challenging a temporary restraining order on his mask mandate executive order is now moot. Fort Bend County sued Abbott seeking injunctive relief prohibiting the governor from enforcing Executive Order GA-38, which forbids local government entities… Original Article: https://setexasrecord.com/stories/611374845-appeal-now-moot-in-fort-bend-county-s-suit-over-gov-abbott-s-mask-mandate

Fort Bend ISD agriculture students will have a new place to raise animals and learn starting in the spring, according to a news release. The Ronnie Davis Agriculture Center adjacent to Marshall High School is nearing completion. The 2019 bond program funded the “state-of-the-art” barn which will serve students from Elkins, Hightower, Marshall, Ridge Point…

Missouri City voters late Tuesday night gave resounding wins to both incumbent city councilmember Jeffrey L. Boney and the city’s first bond referendums since 2014 – a signal they might be happy with the direction of the current administration. Boney defeated his challenger Everett Land with more than 1,236 votes,… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/bond-items-boney-win-convincingly-at-polls/article_35d7e578-3c5b-11ec-8d11-17597c05c851.html

FORT BEND COUNTY – A 61-year-old man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing three children, the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. Mohammed Omar Ali, a Quran teacher in the close-knit Somali community, was charged with aggravated sexual assault… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/11/03/fort-bend-county-religious-leader-sentenced-to-35-years-in-prison-for-sexually-abusing-3-children-da-says/

A Quran teacher found guilty of sexually assaulting three of his students has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for his crimes. Mohammed Omar Ali, a 61-year-old religious leader in the close-knit Muslim Somali community, was found guilty on Oct. 29 of aggravated sexual assaut of a child and two counts of indecency with…

Voters in Missouri City cast ballots in two contested City Council elections during the Nov. 2 election. With Fort Bend County reporting early results, Monica Riley is leading the race for District A while Jeffrey Boney is ahead in the race for District B. Election results from Harris County—which comprises… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/election/2021/11/02/monica-riley-jeffrey-boney-leading-missouri-city-city-council-elections-after-fort-bend-county-early-voting/