Before the Texas House Redistricting Committee approved a new congressional map late on Oct. 13, Fort Bend County Judge KP George made the case for maintaining a main district within the county. “Our residents deserve to choose their politicians, not the other way around,” George said in an Oct. 11… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-County-Judge-KP-George-calls-for-one-16536940.php

MISSOURI CITY – Coming into Friday night’s game, top-ranked and undefeated Fort Bend Marshall had scored 248 points over its previous four games without allowing a point. Willowridge scored on the Buffalos to show that the Chronicle’s No. 1 Class 5A team in the Houston area isn’t invincible. But Marshall was the dominant team at…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after deputies said a driver got out of a car and shot another driver who crashed into them. This happened Friday afternoon at the intersection of Beechnut and Addicks-Clodine. FBCSO said the victim was speeding away from… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/fort-bend-driver-shot-killed-bechnut-addicks-clodine/285-92793d22-47f0-4d00-ab32-b2d0d789bd8e

Fort Bend, Texas – Friday car wreck developed in shooting and one person was injured in Fort Bend, police say. According the authorities, the shooting incident took place on Friday around 3 p.m. near the intersection of Addicks Clodine Road and Beechnut Street, Fort Bend authorities said. When officers arrived… Original Article: https://dailyfortworth.com/2021/10/15/car-wreck-results-with-shooting-one-man-injured-in-fort-bend-police-report/?utm_campaign=car-wreck-results-with-shooting-one-man-injured-in-fort-bend-police-report&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss

It’s been 19 months since COVID-19 made landfall in Fort Bend County, but despite unprecedented challenges, Fort Bend County Judge KP George said the county is moving forward in technology, infrastructure and public outreach. At a State of the County address on Oct. 14, George discussed the growth of the… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/katy/article/Fort-Bend-County-Judge-gives-State-of-County-16536323.php

Just months into the school year, ACHIEVE Fort Bend County is already looking forward to the upcoming summer and keeping students focused on reading. In advance of the 2022 Summer Reading Program, ACHIEVE has launched its fundraising campaign to ensure first-grade students who struggled to read will have the tools necessary to keep from falling…

At least seven Fort Bend area volleyball teams had sealed UIL postseason spots entering the Oct. 15 night of matches. The list includes Ridge Point and George Ranch in District 20-6A. The teams were set for a second showdown to potentially decide the title. The Panthers were 10-0 after Oct…. Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-area-volleyball-teams-punch-playoff-16536378.php

Ubadire Sampson Anosike, a resident of the Cinco Ranch area of Fort Bend County, was arrested Sept. 30 for issuing falsified CPR certification cards. “The people that were buying these cards are people that are employees of employers that require this card to administer CPR or life-saving techniques,” FBCSO Lieutenant Rodney Glendening said during a…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Fort Bend deputies are investigating a fatal shooting that stemmed from a car wreck. The crash happened around 3 p.m. Friday near the intersection of Addicks Clodine Road and Beechnut Street, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said. The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds and… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/10/15/man-injured-in-shooting-that-stemmed-from-car-wreck-fbcso-says/

Community is asked to invest in childhood literacy. ACHIEVE Fort Bend County is excited to launch its official fundraising campaign for its 2022 Summer Reading Program to help students in first grade who struggle with reading avoid falling further behind during the summer months. The goal is to give ten custom-picked books to 1,250 children…

Fort Bend ISD’s student-run restaurant, The Grill, located at the James Reese Career and Technical Center, reopened to the public Oct. 12. The Grill offers dine-in and carryout service from 2:30-5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The restaurant’s menu features a number of in-house, handmade dishes and limited selection from Sugar Land-based Pepperoni’s. Original…

Fort Bend County saw a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in recent months due to the delta variant, but County Judge KP George has eased the county’s COVID-19 risk level from red to orange. A new release credited the downgrade from “high” risk to “moderate/significant” risk to county residents’… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-County-COVID-risk-level-lowered-from-16535556.php

It must be an embarrassing situation for Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan after he felt the need to do damage control and make an apology to his employees to correct a heavy-handed memo from his assistant, Karolyn Drisdale. Drisdale — for reasons unknown — decided to flex her muscles… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/opinion/sheriffs-assistant-needs-to-check-her-ego-at-the-door/article_48129a3f-e9cf-5946-919b-d8b10d83e1af.html

1. 1-year-old hit by vehicle in Fort Bend County, deputies confirm. A 1-year-old has been transported to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle Thursday afternoon, authorities said. Deputies from the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an auto-ped near Majestic Point Drive and LJ Parkway… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/10/15/5-things-for-houstonians-to-know-for-friday-oct-15/

Fort Bend ISD Cheerleaders are tasked with getting the fans fired up every single Friday night! Then, throughout the year at other sporting and school events the cheerleaders bring the spirit! Meet some FBISD’s most spirited students. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2021/10/15/bring-the-spirit-fort-bend-isd-cheer-photo-gallery/

FORT BEND COUNTY – A 1-year-old has been transported to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle Thursday afternoon, authorities said. Deputies from the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an auto-ped near Majestic Point Drive and LJ Parkway around 7 p.m. Deputies said the toddler… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/10/15/1-year-old-hit-by-vehicle-in-fort-bend-county-deputies-confirm/

CINCO RANCH, Texas — Trained nurse and legitimate CPR instructor Erica Washington is upset a man is accused of using her company’s name in an alleged CPR certification scam. She’s even more disturbed knowing the certifications were likely received without proper training. “It just breaks my heart,” said Washington during… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/fort-bend-county-man-fake-cpr-certifications/285-e5a6ad5c-42a1-4257-bd79-31372847b044

Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced this week that the county was lowering the COVID-19 threat level from red or “high risk” to orange which indicates “moderate/significant risk.”. George cited the community’s support of vaccination efforts in the county for being able to reduce the threat level. Judge George… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/10/14/fort-bend-county-reduces-covid-19-threat-level-from-red-to-orange/

Following a decline in new coronavirus cases and COVID-19-related hospitalizations, Fort Bend County Judge KP George lowered the county’s coronavirus risk rating from red—or high community risk—to orange—or moderate-to-significant community risk. “With all these indications, we, at this point, are going to be lowering our threat level from red to… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/coronavirus/2021/10/14/fort-bend-county-lowers-covid-19-risk-level/

A suspect was arrested in an undercover sting for fake CPR certification. The Fort Bend County sheriff says he admitted to making the cards since 2014. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/video/news/local/sheriff-fort-bend-co-man-arrested-for-alleged-fraudulent-cpr-certification-cards/285-335cee14-72d0-4dab-9ff9-a481f4d9414d