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Silver alert discontinued for Fort Bend County man last seen in Houston
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Authorities issued a Silver Alert for an elderly man who was last seen in Houston. Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Akinkunmi Ajose, 67, who was last seen around 7 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Lockwood Drive and Navigation Boulevard on Houston’s East Side.
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String of lights in Houston sky
What were those strange lights in the sky above Houston? Residents in southwest Houston and Fort Bend County reported seeing strange lights, which were what people are calling a Starlink satellite train.
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Burn bans for unincorporated Harris County and Fort Bend County now in effect
HOUSTON — There is now a burn ban in effect for unincorporated Harris County. Commissioners approved it Tuesday and it went into effect immediately. Harris County joins surrounding counties that have burn bans already in place, including Galveston, Waller, Chambers and Liberty counties. Editor’s note: Video above is from…
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Fort Bend County Commissioner’s Court issues burn ban
FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – Fort Bend County Commissioner’s Court approved an outdoor burn ban for unincorporated areas of the county during a regular scheduled court session on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. As the extreme heat continues and drought conditions progress, the risk for fire dangers increase. The…
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Burn bans approved for unincorporated areas of Harris County and Fort Bend County
Harris County commissioners approved the ban on most outdoor burning because of the excessive heat and dry conditions.
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Burn ban in effect for Harris, Fort Bend Co.
An outdoor burn ban has been issued for unincorporated Harris County and Fort Bend County. The Harris County Fire Marshal recommended the ban due to the excessive heat and drought conditions.
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Fort Bend County engineers to establish Westpark Park & Ride for area workforce
Fort Bend County’s transportation department is seeking public feedback to determine a route for a new Westpark Park & Ride. (Courtesy Pexels) A new park and ride is on the horizon for Fort Bend County residents, with a potential route along Westpark Tollway from Richmond to the Energy Corridor Management District, per early survey results.
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Burn ban in effect for Harris, Fort Bend
An outdoor burn ban has been issued for unincorporated Harris County and Fort Bend County. The Harris County Fire Marshal recommended the ban due to the excessive heat and drought conditions.
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Silver alert issued for missing Fort Bend County man last seen in Houston
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Authorities issued a Silver Alert for an elderly man who was last seen in Houston. Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Akinkunmi Ajose, 67, who was last seen around 7 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Lockwood Drive and Navigation Boulevard on Houston’s East Side.
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Fort Bend County sheriff’s office announces community meet-and-greet events
The Fort Bend County sheriff’s office has recently announced upcoming community meet-and-greet events. (Courtesy Pexels) The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office has announced a series of eight community meet-and-greet events to be held throughout the county, starting from Aug. 8 until Sept. 7. The details. Dubbed Safety Awareness For Everyone,…
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications for the Citizens Police Academy Fall Semester
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy scheduled to begin in the fall of 2023. Online registration begins August 7 and ends on August 25, 2023. The program will accept 35 qualified participants. The 11-week program is free of charge and…
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#ICYMI: Fort Bend County to issue burn ban, A.J. Armstrong trial continues, Fort Bend sheriff OK after collapse
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Here’s what you missed on Eyewitness News at 9 here on CW39 Houston. The Fort Bend County fire marshal’s office says it will ask commissioners to approve a county-wide burn ban on Tuesday. And here’s a prime reason why: a fire torched several acres…
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Houston-area school district making ChatGPT available to teachers to spot cheating
A new school year comes with a new challenge for educators across the country: artificial intelligence tools are at students’ fingertips. There’s a real concern some students will put ChatGPT to work instead of doing it themselves. Melissa Hubbard is the executive director of Teaching and Learning at…
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ChatGPT forcing school districts to update cheating policies
A new school year comes with a new challenge for educators across the country: artificial intelligence tools are at students’ fingertips. There’s a real concern some students will put ChatGPT to work instead of doing it themselves. Melissa Hubbard is the executive director of Teaching and Learning at…
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Texas Farmers Struggle Amidst Drought and Scorching Heat Impacting Crops
Houston, Texas — The ongoing scorching heat and drought in Texas are proving to be challenging for farmers as they navigate the harvest season. While last year’s concern was drought, this year, the relentless heat and dry weather have taken a toll on crops. On the farm of…
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Fort Bend County Commissioner pushes for greater dignity
Commissioner McCoy is featured on KPRC 2’s Houston Newsmakers discussing some crucial topics including the future of broadband in our community, homelessness in Fort Bend County, and the significance of building an African American Memorial. He also provided an exclusive look into his remarkable achievements and milestones during his first 7 months in office! Click…
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Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck responds to your questions and concerns
With a new school year approaching, KHOU 11’s Mia Gradney took your questions and concerns about the new school year in Fort Bend ISD to the district’s superintenden.
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Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck answers your questions
Dr. Whitbeck spoke to Mia Gradney about the new school year and answered questions you had in our back-to-school survey.
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Houston weather: Drought, scorching heat tough on crops for Texas farmers
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – In the middle of our heatwave, it’s harvest season for Texas farmers, and the hot, dry weather has taken a toll on crops. A year ago, farmers were worried about drought, when we went much of the spring and summer without much measurable rain. This year, only the last couple…
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We took your questions to Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck
SUGAR LAND, Texas — KHOU 11 is your Education Station. For the third year in a row, we conducted a back-to-school survey to learn your questions and concerns to address with area superintendents. Fort Bend ISD goes back to school on Wednesday, August 9. Their superintendent, Dr. Christie Whitbeck,…
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Fort Bend superintendents discuss school safety
With tragic shooting events at Texas schools in recent years, including at Santa Fe High School in 2018 and Robb Elementary School in Uvalde in 2022, school safety has been top-of-mind for educators and parents. Last week, three Fort Bend school district superintendents spoke to a packed audience at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce…
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Sugar Land woman receives 50 years in prison for injury to a child
A Sugar Land woman pleaded guilty to injury of a child by causing serious bodily injury and was sentenced to 50 years in state prison last month, according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s office. The child died from her injuries. Khierra Sada Walker, 36, had elected to have…
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Sheriff Fagan to hold public meetings in Katy and Fulshear
FORT BEND COUNTY, TX (Covering Katy News) – Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan will host eight community “Meet and Greet” events starting on August 8, lasting through September 7, 2023. One will be held in Fuslhear and the other will be held in Katy. Safety Awareness…
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Eight people indicted over alleged theft of COVID-19 relief funds in Fort Bend County
HOUSTON (KIAH) A Fort Bend County grand jury recently ruled that there is enough evidence to send eight people to trial for a crime the county’s district attorney calls “despicable”. The indictments accuse them of engaging in organized crime to steal approximately $730,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.
