A candidate for Fort Bend County Commissioner who worked in the White House has been arrested. FOX 26’s Isiah Carey has some exclusive information on Taral Patel who made an appearance on The Isiah Factor back in September.

HOUSTON – In Fort Bend County, investigators say online impersonation in a key political race resulted in handcuffs for a politician who was viewed by many within Democratic circles as a candidate on the rise. Now there are questions of “What’s next?” after Democrat Taral Patel was arrested on…

Former Library Assistant Director Monique Franklin has been named interim library director as the county searches for former Director Clara Russell’s replacement. (Courtesy Fort Bend County Libraries) Monique Franklin, Fort Bend County Libraries assistant director, was named interim library director at a June 11 Commissioners Court meeting. How we got…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The political candidate for Fort Bend Precinct 3 Commissioner was arrested on online impersonation charges, according to officials. Taral Patel faces third-degree felony Online Impersonation and a Class A Misdemeanor charge of Misrepresentation of Identity under the Texas Election Code. The Texas Rangers executed search and arrest warrants for the…

He’s facing a third degree felony charge of online impersonation and a misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity. A candidate for Fort Bend county commissioner has been arrested. Taral Patel is facing a third-degree felony charge of online impersonation and a misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity. The Fort…

In a recent move by the Fort Bend ISD, a $828.6 million budget for the 2024-25 school year was approved, a decision marred by the austerity of recent years. With enrollment numbers on the rise, the fiscal plan reflects a district juggling to maintain balance without increasing employee salaries, as cited by the Houston Chronicle.…

Fort Bend County, Texas, June 13, 2024: Taral Patel, a 30-year-old Indian-American Democrat running for Fort Bend County Commissioner, has been arrested by Texas Rangers. He faces charges of online impersonation and misrepresentation of identity. Patel, a candidate for Precinct 3 commissioner, was taken into custody on charges including a…

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court announced the appointment of Monique Franklin as interim director for the Fort Bend County library system on Tuesday. Franklin will oversee the daily operation of the library system until the library director position is filled. Franklin has served as assistant library director for a year,…

Taral Patel, the Democratic candidate in November’s election for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner, has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges of online impersonation and misrepresentation, according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. In a news release, the office said it is investigating a complaint, along…

A man running for public office in Fort Bend County has been arrested with concerning charges. An investigation by the Texas Rangers led to the arrest of a political candidate for Precinct 3 Commissioner, 30-year-old Taral Patel. He is being charged with online impersonation, a third-degree felony, as well as a Class-A misdemeanor charge of…

Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers led the charge to create a pet adoption incentive program for Fort Bend County. The program was approved at a June 11 commissioners court meeting and will be launched soon. (Courtesy Fort Bend County Precinct 3) In an effort to combat shelter overcrowding and find…

SUGAR LAND, Texas (KIAH) – Animal shelters continue to deal with a huge problem involving their residents… overcrowding. In 2023 alone, the Houston Humane Society took in over 3,000 pets with only 2,000 getting adopted. This problem has caused many shelters to host free adoption events to make space.

Construction workers in Fort Bend County made a grisly discovery Tuesday afternoon when they stumbled upon a body in a ditch. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call around 1:15 p.m. from the site localized in the 6900 block of FM 361, according to Click2Houston. The area is marked by rural stretches…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The steady rain in Southeast Texas has generally been good for farmers in our area who are cautiously optimistic about what’s growing in their fields. After a few challenging seasons, that’s a welcome change. But getting the crops to grow is just the first step. Keeping it that way is…

Fort Bend ISD is required to pass its 2023-24 budget before July, which could cause the passed budget to be amended. (Courtesy Pexels) Fort Bend ISD adopted a balanced budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 amid revenue uncertainties for the upcoming school years and financial constraints. The FBISD board of…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office officials are investigating after a body was found at a construction site. Authorities received a call around 1:16 p.m. to a site in the 6900 block of FM 361 on Tuesday after workers found a body in the drainage ditch.

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found in a ditch by construction workers Tuesday afternoon. Authorities were called around 1:15 p.m. from a construction site in the 6900 block of FM 361. This is south of Rosenberg and north of Needville.

The first 2024 positive West Nile virus mosquito was located in Fort Bend County. Officials urge residents to be aware and protect themselves during this season. (Courtesy CDC) Mosquito season is officially underway until October or November and has brought its first 2024 West Nile virus confirmation to Fort Bend…

Months after first broaching the topic, the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees last week delved into making changes to the district’s library book policy, with most members landing on keeping in place some version of a reconsideration committee for books that some might consider inappropriate for school-age children. The…