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Public’s help sought in locating missing elderly man
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing person, Amit Mehta, 68, who was last seen wearing a dark gray shirt with black or blue shorts in the 16900 block of N. Aliana Road, Richmond. Mehta is 5’6″, 170 lbs., with gray hair and brown eyes. He was…
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68-year-old man reported missing in the Richmond area, Fort Bend deputies say
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A 68-year-old man was reported missing in the Richmond area Friday afternoon, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Amit Mehta was last seen around 1:30 p.m. on North Aliana Road between Clodine Road and Obrien Road. Mehta is 5 feet 6…
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 68-year-old man
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a missing 68-year-old man. According to the sheriff’s office, Amit Mehta, 68, was last seen wearing a dark gray shirt with black or blue shorts in the 16900 block of N. Aliana Road on Friday at approximately…
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Fort Bend Jury sentences man to life for hiring hit man
RICHMOND, TX (Covering Katy News) – A Fort Bend County jury sentenced Andrew Christopher Burke to life in prison on Thursday after convicting him of Solicitation to Commit Capital Murder. The 36-year-old Massachusetts man was tried for planning and paying for a “hit man” to commit murder in 2022.
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Massachusetts man sentenced to life for trying to pay for ‘hit man’ to kill Sugar Land landlord over eviction notice
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A Massachusetts man was sentenced to life in prison Thursday after he was convicted of solicitation to commit capital murder, according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. Andrew Burke, 36, was tried for planning and paying for a “hit man” to…
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Murder-for-hire in Fort Bend County, man sentenced to life for attempting to hire hitman to kill landlord
Fort Bend County, Texas – On September 21, a Fort Bend County jury handed down a life sentence to Andrew Christopher Burke, 36, of Massachusetts. Burke was found guilty of Solicitation to Commit Capital Murder, following a trial that revealed his attempt to orchestrate a murder-for-hire plot in 2022. The…
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Fort Bend County launches initiative to boost regional tech innovation
Fort Bend County has recently established the Texas Advanced Cyber Tech & Innovation Collaborative to promote technology, AI and cybersecurity innovation within the region. (Courtesy Marisa Ramirez) Fort Bend County stakeholders, including industry leaders, workforce organizations, higher education institutions and chambers of commerce officials, have established the Texas Advanced Cyber…
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Signorelli development to double population of Houston suburb
A “master-planned town” is poised to transform Fort Bend County, southwest of Houston. The Signorelli Company, a Woodlands-based firm led by CEO Danny Signorelli, is spearheading the development of Austin Point, a 4,700-acre community at the intersection of Grand Parkway and Fort Bend Parkway in Rosenberg, the Houston Business Journal reported.
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Fort Bend County Fair BBQ Cook-Off gets underway this weekend
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Fair BBQ Cook-Off is getting underway on Friday and Saturday at the county fairgrounds. The cook-off is the weekend before the actual fair and rodeo officially starts and will feature 74 different teams. In addition to the good food, there will also be live music, a…
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Bearkats Take The Field
The Klein Football program kicked off their 2023-2024 season on the week of August 21, two teams scored a victory and two teams faced defeat. The first official week of their season, Klein Bearkats Football participated in four games, with two teams taking home a win. “I think we were…
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Fort Bend ISD teacher accused of misconduct
A Fort Bend ISD teacher will not be returning to an elementary school after allegations of possible mistreatment of a student were made against them. Parents protested in front of the district building today, worried about the safety of their children. FOX 26’s Sherman Desselle joins us live from Sugar Land to share their concerns…
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Allegations of Fort Bend elementary school teacher misconduct unsubstantiated, investigation dismissed, district says
An investigation of a Fort Bend elementary school teacher determined allegations of his inappropriate conduct with a student were unsubstantiated, school district spokesperson told Houston Public Media Thursday, and the investigation was dismissed. “Upon learning of allegations of possible mistreatment of a student, the district immediately launched a thorough investigation,…
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Fort Bend ISD teacher accused of misconduct will not return to campus, parents protest
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A Fort Bend ISD teacher will not be returning to Goodman Elementary after allegations of misconduct involving a student were made against them. Parents protested in front of the district building on Thursday, worried about the safety of their children. Fort Bend ISD tells FOX…
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Man gets life sentence for hitting acquaintance with pickup truck in front of Needville home after fight, killing him
NEEDVILLE, Texas – A Fort Bend County jury sentenced a 30-year-old man to life in prison this week for running over another man in Needville in 2022, the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. Nabeel Ahmed was convicted of murdering his acquaintance while they were hanging…
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The Signorelli Co. breaks ground on 4,700-acre Austin Point community in Fort Bend County
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Developer the Signorelli Co. has begun work on its largest project, the 4,700-acre Austin Point that aims to transform a rural region of southern Fort Bend County into a 14,000 home “small town.” The community about 10 miles south…
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Amazon announced it is hiring approximately 5,100 people in the Houston area.
Are you looking for a job? Before the holiday season, Amazon is hiring in the Houston area, and it’s not just a few positions. Approximately 5,100 positions are open, according to a press release issued on Tuesday. Amazon announced they’re hiring a quarter-million employees nationwide, and 28,000 of those…
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Fort Bend ISD trustees receive a school safety update for the 2023-24 school year
Fort Bend ISD trustees received a school safety update from FBISD Police Department Chief David Rider on Sept. 18. (Community Impact Staff) Fort Bend ISD trustees received a school safety update from FBISD Police Department Chief David Rider at a regular meeting Sept. 18, as requested by the board for the new school year.
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Looking for a job? Amazon said it’s hiring around 5,100 positions in the Houston area
HOUSTON — Looking for a job? Amazon is hiring in the Houston area ahead of the holiday season…and it’s not just a few jobs. They’re looking to fill around 5,100 positions, according to a news release sent out on Tuesday. Amazon announced they’re hiring a quarter-million employees…
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Couple arrested in shooting incident at Fort Bend County youth football game, deputies say
RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) — A couple was arrested in connection with a shooting following a youth football game last weekend in Fort Bend County. Kalvin Flowers, 36, and his wife, Brittany Flowers, 25, were arrested Tuesday following a shooting and assault at Fort Bend Youth Football League game at Harlem Road Park in Richmond on…
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Fulshear city leaders decide to continue new construction despite ongoing water issues
FULSHEAR, Texas — Fulshear leaders met Tuesday night to discuss the future of their city after residents voiced concerns about ongoing water issues. The residents said they think that more homes being built will just make the problems worse. They packed City Hall to make sure they were heard.
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Amazon hiring more than 5,100 employees in the Houston area for the holidays
HOUSTON – Need a new gig?. Amazon announced Tuesday that it is hiring 250,000 employees throughout the United States in full-time, seasonal, and part-time roles and more than 28,000 of those will be in Texas. That number includes more than 5,100 employees who will be hired in Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, and Montgomery counties.
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Kim Son announces it’s closing popular Stafford restaurant in business since 1999
STAFFORD, Texas — Folks in Stafford only have a few days left to visit a longtime favorite restaurant. Kim Son on the Southwest Freeway announced it’s closing after 24 years in business. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Kim Son Stafford, after serving…
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Fort Bend County Crime: 2 arrested for shooting following little league football game
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Two people are facing charges following an incident over the weekend at Harlem Road Park in Richmond, officials said. Authorities said the incident occurred last Saturday just before noon. SUGGESTED: Erik Arceneaux gets $1 million bond for allegedly murdering Maria Rodriguez. Deputies responded to the…
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Amazon hiring more than 5,100 employees in Houston area
HOUSTON – Amazon announced on Tuesday that they will be hiring 250,000 employees throughout the U.S. for the holiday season in full-time, seasonal, and part-time roles across its operations network, and more than 28,000 of those positions will be in Texas. Of those 28,000 employees, more than 5,100 employees will…
