This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. The 2018 Bond funding has led to the establishment of three new Fort Bend ISD schools, all of which officially opened and welcomed students for the first day of school Wednesday, Aug. 9. Sonal Bhuchar Elementary School, at 5503…

On August 18, Fort Bend County Master Gardeners will host an online talk about small ornamental trees that residents can plant both in their front and back yards when space is an issue in an issue. “Trees for Small Landscapes” is the sixth class in “Landscape Success”, an eight-class online…

The Fort Bend County EpiCenter, the long-touted multipurpose center in Rosenberg, will host its public grand opening on Saturday, August 19. The 230,000-square-foot facility will be open to the public from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Attendees will be able to go on tours of the facility, which is owned by Fort Bend County and…

Fort Bend County Libraries’ “Living Sustainably Club” will meet online on Monday, August 21, from 6-7 p.m. to discuss “Design for Abundance: Permaculture Basics.”. FBCL’s Living Sustainably Club programs are livestreamed through Webex so that participants can participate virtually and interact with others in real time. This monthly club is an online one by choice…

The Fort Bend County EpiCenter, the long-touted multipurpose center in Rosenberg, will host its public grand opening on Saturday, August 19. The 230,000-square-foot facility will be open to the public from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Attendees will be able to go on tours of the facility, which is owned by Fort Bend County and…

Fort Bend County Judge KP George discussed the county’s upcoming November bond at a State of the County event on Aug. 8. (Courtesy Fort Bend County) Fort Bend County Commissioners Court officially called a historic $712.6 million bond alongside a separate $153 million parks and facilities package to appear on ballots Nov. 7. Here’s what…

Fort Bend County Judge KP George and other officials laid out a case for the county as a growing, fast-evolving place to live and work during the annual “State of the County” address last week. The event, hosted by Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Bend Chamber…

While teacher and bus driver shortages persist in a number of local school districts, newly passed legislation from Austin has created another staffing challenge: armed guards. Staffing challenges continue as students return to school this year: as of last Thursday, there were 230 teacher vacancies in Katy ISD, 200 in…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Illegal dumping has been a major problem in Houston and Harris County for decades. However, it’s also a challenge in other parts of the Houston area. KPRC 2 Investigates came across one eyesore residents were tired of near the area of Highway 90…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — This year, the UIL has issued a new rule governing outdoor athletics in heat. Football is the most notorious sport in the Texas heat for its two-a-day practices. But the new rule applies to all athletes, from baseball to tennis, who play outdoors. What’s new? The wet bulb replaces last…

The Fort Bend Education Foundation aims to offer guidance and financial assistance to both students and teachers in need within the county. (Courtesy Fort Bend Education Foundation) Fort Bend County ISD has nearly 80,000 total students, almost 1,000 of whom are homeless, and 50% are considered economically disadvantaged, said Brenna…

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a group who broke into a home around 1 a.m. Friday morning. The home is on the 16000 block of Cold Harbor Lane in the Mission Bend subdivision. It’s unclear why a group of five suspects broke…

GUY, Texas – Authorities with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said two men have been arrested and are now facing charges for their role in a murder last week. Austin Christopher Horn, 24, has been charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence (altering or destroying a human corpse), and 29-year-old Matthew Allen Dubec,…

Students started classes Aug. 9 in Fort Bend Independent School District for the 2023-24 academic year. (Community Impact staff) Students started classes Aug. 9 in Fort Bend Independent School District for the 2023-24 academic year. The district website offers an informational guide for the new school year on its website. To view the guide, click…

HOUSTON – Fort Bend County officials are working on a natural gas leak reported in the Missouri City area. According to the fire marshal’s office, the Fort Bend County Hazmat team is on the scene at South Gessner near Beltway 8 for a natural gas line break. FOX 26 Houston…

The investigation into a fatal fire that killed two people in Boling July 30 has been handed over to the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s office. The fire at 106 Sinclair in Boling, which was called in at 11:22 p.m. Sunday, took the lives of Mike Moncebias, 61, and Melinda S. Bullock, 61.

Sonal Bhuchar’s daughter remembers her legacy of promoting learning and fostering programs that Fort Bend ISD children could benefit from.

Fort Bend County Commissioner’s Court on Tuesday unanimously approved a 90-day outdoor burn ban for unincorporated areas of the county. As the extreme heat continues and drought conditions progress, the risk for fire dangers increase. The Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office has been monitoring the Keetch-Bryam Drought Index used to determine forest fire potential.…