HOUSTON, Texas (KIAH) – As the pandemic continues, many residents are still struggling with job cutbacks and salary reductions. That’s why officials in Fort Bend County say they’re offering millions of dollars in aid to help residents at risk of losing their homes. They’re hosting a rent relief event to offer free services for those…

RICHMOND, Texas – The Fort Bend County sheriff’s office is searching for a missing Richmond man reported missing since Monday. Tommy Martinez, 40, was last seen near his home at the 6400 block of Granite Springs in Richmond, according to a tweet by FBSCO. Police described Martinez as 5′9 and… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/09/22/have-you-seen-tommy-martinez-fort-bend-county-sheriff-searching-for-40-year-old-hispanic-male-missing-since-monday/

An 11 a.m. kick-off did not slow down the Marshall on Saturday during District 11-5A DII action. The Buffaloes beat Northside 72-0. The Marshall defense allowed -101 yards to the Panthers, while the Buffaloes offense had 302 offensive yards. Junior Ja’Koby Banks was 5-of-7 for 130 yards passing for three… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/fort-bend-football-roundup-marshall-gets-early-win-saturday-willowridge-earns-homecoming-victory/article_c0c4626e-1af6-11ec-8e08-2337956afb5f.html

District 20-6A George Ranch 3, Travis 0. The Longhorns traveled down Grand Parkway to take on the Travis Lady Tigers on Wendesday. Coach Cheyanne Forshee’s squad earned the sweep, 25-12, 25-18, 25-14. Senior Avery Shimaitis led the Longhorns with 14 kills, followed by senior Logan Lednicky with seven. Senior Allie… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/sports/fort-bend-volleyball-roundup-george-ranch-ridge-point-foster-stay-undefeated/article_f7cbbbd0-172d-11ec-a00e-7f750e8eeec3.html

Comcast announced it will again award $1 million to small businesses owned by people of color, including Black, indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian American owners, among others, in Fort Bend County. This effort is part of the Comcast RISE Investment Fund program, a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative launched in late 2020 to… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/news/comcast-to-award-grants-to-small-businesses-owners-of-color-in-fort-bend-county/article_a154cc90-1af4-11ec-a1ae-dbef894ec731.html

Massage businesses in Fort Bend County selling sex instead of just deep muscle rubs had better think twice from now on. The proprietors could end up in jail and their businesses shut down for good. That’s a promise from Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton. The county’s top prosecutor… Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/task-force-raids-illicit-massage-businesses/article_eed80f62-1ae6-11ec-99c5-0bef9ea870c9.html

A sergeant with the Fort Bend ISD Police Department died last week after fighting COVID-19, officials said. Chief David Rider announced on Monday that Sgt. Richard Frankie died on Friday due to complications from the disease. Frankie served more than two dozen years with the Houston ISD Police Department and… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-ISD-police-sergeant-dies-from-COVID-19-16475782.php

Hurricane Nicholas bearing down upon us last week was enough to make me think upon a very familiar topic for those of us who’ve called this region home for any period of time. Luckily, last week’s storm wasn’t nearly as bad as it could have been – but the damage… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/let-s-talk-about-storm-resiliency/article_360a91e4-1a6e-11ec-80ed-13048ff6cf5f.html

Near the Fort Bend County line along State Highway 6, the adjacent Mission Bend and Four Corners neighborhoods are a stronghold of ethnic diversity. One of the anchors of a growing local Caribbean cuisine scene is Bow’s Taste of Belize, which opened last year. Owners Aaron Bowen and Kim Bowen,… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/culture/review-bows-taste-of-belize-anchors-local-caribbean-cuisine-scene/article_742f8b8c-1a64-11ec-85a1-6b8d5c7e83e2.html

The more time I spend immersed in Fort Bend County’s natural beauty, the more I am left in awe. My visit to Cullinan Park on Sunday was no exception. The Cullinan Park Conservancy, led by board president Robbin Mallett, hosted a series of guided bird watching events for people of all ages in celebration of…

Christie Whitbeck was formally appointed the next superintendent of Fort Bend ISD during a special meeting Sept. 16. Her first day as superintendent will be Oct. 6. The board voted 6-0 to appoint Whitbeck, who most recently worked as the superintendent of Bryan ISD. Trustee Denetta Williams was not in attendance at the Sept. 16…