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‘Stinky surprise’: Fort Bend County homeowner strikes back at porch pirates disguised as Amazon delivery drivers
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A community in Fort Bend County is fed up with porch pirates stealing their packages. The problems usually surge around the holidays but residents in the Pecan Grove subdivision said a pair of thieves disguised as delivery drivers are targeting several homes. One homeowner…
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Headspace – Supporting Employee Mental Health
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Healthcare Division will host, “Headspace – Supporting Employee Mental Health” on Thursday, August 10th from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the Fort Bend Chamber. We will hear from our expert panelists on the new era for mental health…
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Houston officials report outbreak caused by cyclospora parasite; source unknown.
Three public health agencies in and around Houston, TX, warn residents to look for infections from a foodborne parasite. The parasite, cyclospora, cannot be seen by the naked eye and can cause severe gastronomical illnesses that require antibiotics. The parasite is commonly found in fresh produce. Food safety experts say washing produce does not necessarily…
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Stomach bug making its rounds in Harris, Fort Bend counties
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite. There have been 25 reported cases in Harris County as of 6/5.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Porch pirates disguised as Amazon delivery drivers steal packages in Fort Bend County neighborhood
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A community in Fort Bend County is fed up with porch pirates stealing their packages. The problems usually surge around the holidays but residents in the Pecan Grove subdivision said a pair of thieves disguised as delivery drivers are targeting several homes. One homeowner…
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50 arrested in warrant operation targeting gang members, violent offenders
Dozens of arrests were made during a five-week operation targeting gang members and violent offenders with outstanding warrants, Fort Bend County officials announced on Monday. The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with the US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force, carried out Operation Hawthorn…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Porch pirates disguised as Amazon delivery drivers steal packages from homes in Pecan Grove community
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A community in Fort Bend County is fed up with porch pirates stealing their packages. The problems usually surge around the holidays but residents in the Pecan Grove subdivision said a pair of thieves disguised as delivery drivers are targeting several homes. One homeowner…
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Over 50 individuals arrested with felony warrants in Fort Bend County in May
Operation Hawthorne, an operation focused on arresting violent offenders with outstanding warrants and gang members, led to over 50 individuals arrested in May. Mark Hanna is from the special crimes division in Fort Bend’s District Attorney’s office. He said many of the individuals had multiple offenses. “A judge had been…
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Meadows Place secures funding for wastewater treatment plant upgrades
For years, the City of Meadows Place has struggled to find funding to refurbish and upgrade a four-decade-old wastewater treatment plant to serve the nearly 5,000 residents of the one-square-mile municipality in the northeast edge of Fort Bend County. Now that project is set to get underway, with a significant…
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Fort Bend County Operation Hawthorn results in 50 arrests
Dozens of arrests were made during a five-week operation targeting gang members and violent offenders with outstanding warrants, Fort Bend County officials announced on Monday. The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with the US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force, carried out Operation Hawthorn…
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Fort Bend commissioners look toward attracting new industrial development
On Tuesday (after the Fort Bend Star’s print deadline), Fort Bend Commissioners Court was expected to vote on an initiative from Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers for the creation of a committee that would evaluate county policies and make recommendations on how to attract new industrial development. “The Fort Bend…
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What is Cyclospora? Harris, Fort Bend County officials warn residents after increase in cases
There has been an increase in Cyclospora cases in Harris County and Fort Bend County, according to officials. Dr. Ericka Brown, Deputy Local Health Authority for Harris County Public Health, said Cyclospora is a non-life threatening gastrointestinal parasite transmitted via raw fruits and vegetables that causes Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection. It can’t be transmitted through…
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7 accused gang members among 50 arrested in Fort Bend County’s ‘Operation Hawthorne’ felony roundup
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Seven accused gang members were among 50 people recently arrested for felony crimes in Fort Bend County, the District Attorney’s Office said Monday during a news conference. Authorities said law enforcement served 80 total felony arrest warrants. Also among those arrested were five…
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Fort Bend law enforcement officials lead operation to arrest fugitives
The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, partnered with the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force, recently completed a five-week operation to locate and arrest fugitives, the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office said at a press conference on Monday. 80 felony warrants were executed against…
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Houston cyclospora outbreak sparks warning from local health officials
Health officials are warning Houstonians about a local outbreak causing severe cases of diarrhea.
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7 accused gang members arrested in Fort Bend County felony crimes roundup
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Among fifty people arrested for felony crimes in Fort Bend County recently were seven accused gang members, the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office said Monday during a news conference. Authorities said law enforcement served 80 total felony arrest warrants. Also among those…
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Fort Bend County authorities discuss operation aimed at arresting gang members
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office is holding a news conference on Monday about Operation Hawthorne, which focused on arresting gang members and violent offenders with outstanding warrants. Several agencies were involved in this initiative such as the United States Marshal’s Gulf…
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Fort Bend officials urge caution with increased Cyclospora cases
There have been reports of an increased number of cases in the region of Cyclospora, a non-life-threatening gastrointestinal illness caused by an intestinal parasite, according to Fort Bend County Health and Human Services. Officials are urging residents to to take precautions this summer while preparing food containing fresh vegetables and…
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Watch live: Fort Bend County authorities discuss operation aimed at arresting gang members
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office is holding a news conference on Monday about Operation Hawthorne, which focused on arresting gang members and violent offenders with outstanding warrants. Several agencies were involved in this initiative such as the United States Marshal’s Gulf…
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Fort Bend crime: Suspect shot during home invasion in Richmond
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – An investigation is ongoing after a home invasion led to a shooting in Richmond on Saturday. Fort Bend County deputies responded to the 24000 block of Ayers Smith Trail about a home invasion around 4:20 p.m. Authorities learned when they arrived tone suspect was shot…
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Suspect shot in Richmond home invasion, officials say
RICHMOND, Texas — A man was shot while breaking into a home in Richmond Saturday afternoon, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office and Pct. 4 Constable’s Office. Officials said the call came in around 4:20 p.m. from a home on Ayers Smith Trail in the Veranda neighborhood. When responding officers arrived, they said…
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Suspect shot in Richmond home invasion
RICHMOND, Texas – A suspect in Fort Bend County was shot after a home invasion Saturday. According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, they responded to a call of a home invasion at around 4:20 p.m. in the 24000 block of Ayers Smith Trail. Fort Bend Sheriff’s…
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Traffic alert: Westpark Tollway westbound main lanes closed near Grand Parkway after vehicle fire causes damage
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The main lanes of the Westpark Tollway westbound between the Grand Parkway and Spring Green Boulevard have been shut down after a vehicle fire caused damage to the road, according to the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire marshal’s office first reported…
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Westpark Tollway westbound main lanes closed near Grand Parkway after vehicle fire causes damage
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The main lanes of the Westpark Tollway westbound between the Grand Parkway and Spring Green Boulevard have been shut down after a vehicle fire caused damage to the road, according to the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire marshal’s office first reported…
