FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Taral Patel, who is running for Fort Bend County Commissioner for Precinct 3, released a statement Tuesday after he said he received racist and xenophobic messages on social media. “As your Democratic candidate for County Commissioner, I am always open to criticism of my…

RICHMOND, Texas – Two suspects have been arrested in a shooting following a youth football game in Richmond Saturday, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies arrested Kalvin Alex Flowers, 36, and Brittany Quyhn Tram Flowers, 25, in connection with a shooting and assault that occurred at Harlem Road Park.

A new contender has entered the upcoming race for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner. Kiran Kumari Rao, a local middle school assistant principal, has stepped up against incumbent Republican Andy Meyers and Democrat challenger Taral Patel for the seat. Rao will be running as a Democrat. Rao is a…

In Fort Bend County, Texas, there are exciting high school football games on the docket this week. the inside scoop on how to watch them is available in this article. Follow High School Football this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!

RICHMOND, TX (Covering Katy News) – Property taxes are going up in Fort Bend County. On a 4 to 1 vote, the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court set the tax rate at 42.56 cents per hundred-dollar valuation, resulting in a 4.89% increase in county property taxes. The Fort Bend County…

With the recent break in the months-long Texas heat dome, area residents may be itching to get out to enjoy some fall festivities. This weekend, there are two such events. On Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the city of Sugar Land will present the Fall Fest in the Sugar Land Town Square plaza…

During a sometimes-contentious meeting last week, Fort Bend County commissioners approved an increase to the ad valorem tax rate and a budget that is substantially more than the one from the previous fiscal year. But in both cases, commissioners and other officials said there were extenuating circumstances behind the moves.

Fort Bend County approved its budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2023-24 at a Commissioners Court meeting held Sept. 12. (Community Impact staff) Fort Bend County commissioners approved the budget for fiscal year 2023-24, amounting to $767.1 million. This budget showcases a 35% increase compared to the previous fiscal year.

Imagine getting this upset during a football game amongst five-year-olds. Keep Scrolling to Check Out the News Report of the Altercation. Let’s head over to Fort Bend County in Texas. Look like the local Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an altercation in the parking lot between two parents. It’s looks like some words were exchanged…

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FORT BEND, Texas – The Fort Bend Youth Football League has issued a statement after one parent reportedly opened fire at a game this weekend. According to a news release, parents of the youth football players were said to have gotten into several altercations throughout the game. At some…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The Fort Bend Youth Football league is speaking out after a shooting following a football game in Richmond. The Fort Bend County Sheriffs Office said it happened Saturday around noon at the Harlem Road Park. Harlem Road Park is quiet the day after shots…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A submerged vehicle was recovered from a retention pond in Fort Bend County Sunday morning. According to the Northeast Fort Bend County Fire Department, it happened at around 6:26 a.m. in the 13400 block of US 59. Fort Bend Dulles HS vs Fort Bend…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A man was taken to the hospital after what the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is describing as a disturbance broke out in a crowd following a game in the Richmond area Saturday. According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A man was taken to the hospital after what the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is describing as a disturbance broke out in a crowd following a youth baseball game in the Richmond area Saturday. According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office,…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A man was taken to the hospital after what the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is describing as a disturbance broke out in a crowd following a little league game in the Richmond area Saturday. According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office,…

Fort Bend ISD has unveiled the next phase of the Sugar Land 95 Memorial, which includes an outdoor learning area and a memorial cemetery and is expected to be ready by 2025. More than five years have passed since the remains of the Sugar Land 95, 94 men and one woman, were found at the…

The first Fort Bend County Fair was in 1933. The fairground was located where Fiesta Food Market now stands. I can still remember the layout of the entire fairgrounds. It seemed like it always rained right before opening day. Hay was laid on the path through the carnival to help with all the mud. I…

Fort Bend ISD will vote on multiple proposals and resolutions in a regular meeting Sept. 18. (Community Impact staff) Fort Bend ISD board members will vote on multiple proposals and resolutions related to academic personnel, waiver to Texas Education Agency requirements and the possible addition of budget limits related to bond and debt services in…

On September 14, Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter McCoy, the Fort Bend County Parks and Recreation team, local law enforcement and members of the community came together to celebrate the grand opening of a brand-new playground at Bates Allen Park. Located in Kendleton, Bates Allen Park is the home of…

Siblings have a unique relationship and play an important role in the life of their brother or sister who has an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD). The role of a sibling in the life of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) is as complex as it is meaningful. Siblings can be friends,…