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Hundreds accused of violent crimes arrested in joint effort of US Marshals, local law enforcement
Nearly 500 people accused of violent crimes have been arrested following a joint effort of the U.S. Marshals Service and 20 other law enforcement agencies. The suspects include alleged gang members and fugitives with outstanding warrants. “Operation Triple Beam,” an annual effort spearheaded by the Marshals, was conducted over the… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Justice-is-coming-Hundreds-of-alleged-16547108.php
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County lowers Covid threat level to moderate
Fort Bend County has lowered its Covid threat level from red — its highest — to orange — moderate — on Wednesday. “In response to the growing number of COVID-19 Delta Variant cases, we saw spikes in hospitalizations, and other critical factors going in the wrong direction,” Fort Bend County Judge KP George said. Original…
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471 dangerous criminals arrested, including 72 known gang members, during 10-week ‘Operation Triple Beam,’ officials say
HOUSTON – Houston police commanders and U.S. Marshals Service officials and other law enforcement agencies held a news conference Tuesday to announce the results of a violent crime initiative called “Operation Triple Beam.”. During the operation, spanning 10 weeks, authorities said the area’s most dangerous and violent criminals were targeted… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/10/19/houston-police-feds-to-announce-results-of-violent-crime-initiative-called-operation-triple-beam/
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Richmond man gets 25 years in prison after $4 million Ponzi scheme
A Richmond man is headed to prison after pleading guilty to securities fraud which cost victims millions of dollars. Mejdi Mahmoud Abousaoui, 37, was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree securities fraud, the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release on Tuesday. Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Richmond-man-gets-25-years-in-prison-after-4-16546015.php
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The Fort Bend Chamber: Connecting Businesses and Communities to Opportunity!
Did you know that the Fort Bend Chamber collaborates with local and state entities and many volunteer leaders to help grow our infrastructure and improve transportation in our community to help our businesses grow and improve the quality of life? Did you know that education and workforce development are top priorities for the Fort Bend…
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UH student killed in road rage shooting
A 20-year-old UH computer engineering student was fatally shot in a road rage incident on Friday in Mission Bend. Humphrey Magwira was killed after a minor car crash about a mile away from his home at the intersection of Addicks Clodine Road and Beechnut Street, according to Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Original Article: https://thedailycougar.com/2021/10/19/uh-student-killed-in-road-rage-shooting/
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Fort Bend County launches campaign encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves against COVID-19
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – In an effort to get more residents to “roll up their sleeves” in the fight against COVID-19, Fort Bend County officials have launched the “Our Shot to Get Back to Normal” COVID-19 vaccine outreach public awareness campaign. Health and Human Services Deputy Director Dr. Kaye… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/10/19/fort-bend-county-launches-campaign-encouraging-residents-to-roll-up-their-sleeves-against-covid-19/
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College student shot and killed after minor crash with another driver, Texas cops say
A 20-year-old college student was killed in a suspected road rage shooting Friday after causing an accidental car crash, Texas police say. Humphrey Magwira, whose relatives said had immigrated to the United States from Tanzania with his family when he was 11, died at a local hospital after suffering multiple gunshot wounds, the Fort Bend…
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Couple found dead in their East Bernard home Friday, ‘killer on the loose’
An East Bernard couple who worked for Fort Bend County was found shot to death in their home on Friday, and sheriff’s investigators say they are searching for the killer. The bodies of John Vasquez Jr., 34, and his wife Blanca Vasquez, 35, were discovered around midnight Friday by Wharton County sheriff’s deputies responding to…
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Rosenberg focuses on A/V upgrades and selling road bonds
Rosenberg could decide Tuesday on potentially signing a nearly $80,000 contract to upgrade audio and video systems at the civic center. Equipment has become outdated and incompatible with today’s technology such as the sound system not adequately filling the room and the video projection routinely fails during presentations, according to the city’s meeting agenda. Original…
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Capital Highlights: Early voting begins on 8 proposed amendments and 5 other Texas-sized issues
NOTE: Live links are posted at the bottom of this article. If history is an indicator, Texas voters will likely go to the polls on Nov. 2 in underwhelming numbers to decide the fate of eight proposed amendments to the state’s constitution. With no statewide races on the ballot, and a scattering of local elections…
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Houston man accused of murder in local road rage shooting
A man is dead and another arrested after a fatal shooting following a two-vehicle car crash last week, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Ramon Vasquez, 19, of Houston, has been charged with murder in connection to the death of Humphrey Magwira, 20, said Jacqueline Preston, spokesperson for the sheriff’s office. Vasquez as…
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Take this time to learn about November races
It’s hard to believe election season is already here again, but in two short weeks, Fort Bend County residents will head to the polls on election day to cast their ballots in both statewide amendments and several local races and referendums. Early voting already is underway, having started Monday, and is scheduled to continue through…
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Review: The Sauer Kraut Grill serves up German favorites
It’s that time of year again — pumpkin spice, apple cider, apple cider doughnuts and soups made of squash or whatever gourd is trendy this particular fall. It’s of course also the season of Oktoberfest. Though this festival has already concluded officially in Germany, it continues here in the Houston area. Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/culture/review-the-sauer-kraut-grill-serves-up-german-favorites/article_0c7a45f6-3079-11ec-ab24-dbcb3275edb7.html
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Marquita Griffin
I don’t willingly ingest spooky stuff, so I’m often conflicted during October. I savor the change of the season, and I get a kick out of watching other people get excited about Halloween. I’ll get down with breath-taking make-up designs, crazy costumes, cleverly carved pumpkins, and even the orange winter… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/opinion/marquita-griffin/article_6df9b972-112d-5575-8ce3-095ce7963ed1.html
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Fun in Fort Bend: Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Sugar Land Campus goes ‘sensory-friendly’
The skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex towered over me as I walked through the entrance of the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Sugar Land campus last Saturday. The museum is filled with modern and interactive exhibits — ranging from a touch-screen periodic table and molecule creator to movable magnets and pendulums — and is primarily…
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Local doctors note uptick in opioid numbers in Fort Bend County
In the two years since Dr. Nisha Varghese started treating those with opioid addictions for AccessHealth, the program has already grown in number, she said. AccessHealth is a community health center with five medical clinics in Fort Bend and Waller counties, including in Richmond, Stafford and Missouri City, according to the group’s information. Original Article:…
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East Bernard victims shot to death during home burglary
Two people are dead following a residential burglary that occurred in East Bernard last Friday, according to the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). Deputies responded to 16320 FM 1164 in East Bernard at approximately 11:57 p.m. in reference to a residential burglary. During the investigation, the WCSO’s Criminal Investigation Division confirmed two victims in the…
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Grant for infrastructure improvements awarded to Rosenberg
A $660,770 Community Development Block Grant has been awarded to the city of Rosenberg to fund utility infrastructure improvements to the Blume Road area, according to a news release. The grant from Fort Bend County’s Community Development Department will allow the city to forge sanitary sewer improvements for approximately 1,200… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Grant-for-infrastructure-improvements-awarded-to-16543013.php
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Law passed in honor of fallen Fort Bend County deputy Caleb Rule
FORT BEND COUNTY – House Bill 133, also known as the Caleb Rule Act, has officially been passed. It was initially filed by Rep. Jacey Jetton of Richmond and Sen. Joan Huffman of Houston. Caleb Rule was a deputy for Fort Bend County who was killed by friendly fire in… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/10/18/law-passed-in-honor-of-fallen-fort-bend-county-deputy-caleb-rule/
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Boys athlete of the week: Adari Haulcy, Fort Bend Marshall
Notable: Haulcy collected three interceptions during a 56-7 victory over Willowridge in District 11-5A Division II action Friday. The senior defensive back returned two of those picks for touchdowns and also blocked a field goal during the contest. What coach James Williams said: “We play with great energy; we play… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/hs-sports/article/Boys-athlete-of-the-week-Adari-Haulcy-Fort-Bend-16543054.php
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Fort Bend school districts report more than 420 current cases of COVID-19
The number of COVID-19 cases in the three major Fort Bend County school districts have continued to drop in recent weeks but there are still more than 420 active cases in the districts combined. In Fort Bend ISD, which serves the most students in the county, there are currently 107… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-County-school-districts-report-more-16542774.php
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Indictments
Fort Bend County grand jurors returned indictments on Oct. 11 against 11 individuals on a variety of felony offenses. Here are the individuals facing charges, the offense they allegedly committed, the date the alleged offense was committed, and the judge assigned to hear their case:. Carey Anthony Blackwood, assaulting a… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/community/indictments/article_922835ba-6654-57d1-9d51-d73b82cac9e4.html
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Houston Man Arrested for Suspected Road Rage Shooting in Fort Bend County
A 19-year-old Houston man is in the Fort Bend County Jail on $500,000 bond following a suspected road rage shooting in Fort Bend County. Deputies arrested Ramon Vasquez early Saturday morning and charged him with murder. Deputies responded to a call at the intersection of Beechnut and Addicks-Clodine on Friday… Original Article: https://thekatynews.com/2021/10/17/houston-man-arrested-for-suspected-road-rage-shooting-in-fort-bend-county/
