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Westbound lanes of Westpark Tollway shutdown in Fort Bend County after vehicle fire causes damage to road
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office said westbound main lanes of the Westpark Tollway are shutdown after a vehicle fire caused damage to the roadway. The road is shutdown between SH-99 and Spring Green Blvd. The Fort Bend County Hazmat Response Team…
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Health officials warn about illness caused by intestinal parasite in Fort Bend, Harris County
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Health officials are warning residents in the Greater Houston area about an illness caused by an intestinal parasite. Reports of Cyclospora cases are on the rise, and while the illness is non-life-threatening, cases have been linked to people who consume fresh produce and pre-packaged salad mixes.
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New Date for State of the County with Fort Bend County Judge KP George
A Collaboration between the Central Fort Bend Chamber and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. The 2023 State of the County hosted by the Central Fort Bend Chamber and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 8th. This collaborative breakfast with Fort Bend County Judge KP George will be held…
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Houston-area officials sound alarm after Cyclospora ‘intestinal parasite’ infections rise
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Health officials are warning residents in the Greater Houston area about an illness caused by “an intestinal parasite.” Reports of Cyclospora cases are on the rise, and while the illness is non-life-threatening, cases have been linked to people who consume fresh produce and pre-packaged salad mixes.
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Illness caused by ‘intestinal parasite’ on the rise in the Houston area
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Health officials are warning residents in the Greater Houston area about an illness caused by “an intestinal parasite.” Reports of Cyclospora cases are on the rise, and while the illness is non-life-threatening, cases have been linked to people who consume fresh produce and pre-packaged salad mixes.
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Cyclospora cases rising in the Houston area; This is what you need to know, per health officials
HOUSTON – Health officials in the city of Houston, Harris County, and Fort Bend County said they received reports of an increased number of cyclospora infections in recent weeks. Cyclospora is a non-life-threatening gastrointestinal illness caused by an intestinal parasite, according to officials. People may get cyclospora by consuming…
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Cyclospora cases on the rise in Harris Co.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Harris County Public Health, the Houston Health Department, and Fort Bend County Health & Human Services have received reports of an increased number of Cyclospora infections. Cyclospora is a non-life-threatening gastrointestinal illness caused by an intestinal parasite. People can become infected by consuming contaminated food or…
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Authorities investigating outbreak of Legionella in Fulshear’s Bonterra Community
FULSHEAR, Texas – Fort Bend County Health and Human Services (FBCHHS) is investigating a recent outbreak of Legionella in a neighborhood in Fulshear. According to FBCHHS, they were notified of a potential outbreak on June 22 in the Bonterra Community and began an active investigation. There are currently four cases and three probable cases of…
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Family filing wrongful death lawsuit over Legionella outbreak in Fulshear community
FULSHEAR, Texas — Residents in a Fulshear community said they’re frustrated over the Fort Bend County Health and Human Services department’s response to a Legionella outbreak at a neighborhood clubhouse. The clubhouse in question is in a 55 and older community and now we’re hearing about a wrongful death…
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Fort Bend County to host passport fair for convenient documentation services
Fort Bend County will hold a passport fair July 15 at the Missouri City Community Center. (Courtesy Pexels) Fort Bend County District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker and Missouri City Mayor Robin J. Elackatt are joining forces to host the upcoming Fort Bend County Passport Fair on July 15. The details.
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Fort Bend County Libraries to host ‘Journey through Asia’ on July 19
In conjunction with Fort Bend County Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge, the Sugar Land Branch Library will host a special dance performance, “Journey Through Asia,” on Wednesday, July 19, beginning at 3 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, 550 Eldridge. Patrons will enjoy authentic and contemporary…
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Flood advisory issued for parts of Harris, Fort Bend counties through Thursday rush hour
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. A flood advisory is in effect for parts of Harris and Fort Bend counties until 5 p.m. Thursday as thunderstorms delivering heavy rainfall rolled through the Houston metro area. Under a flood advisory, urban and small stream flooding is…
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Ft. Bend County health department investigating after localized outbreak of Legionellosis
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Health and Human Services department says a residential community in Fulshear had to close its clubhouse after several people got sick with Legionellosis. The county health department said they were notified of the first case on June 22. They believe…
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Ft. Bend County health department investigating after localized outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Health and Human Services department says a residential community in Fulshear had to close its clubhouse after several people got sick with Legionellosis. The county health department said they were notified of the first case on June 22. They believe…
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Celebrate Christmas in July with Lunches of Love
Every year, many caring members of the community work together with Lunches of Love (LoL) to help transform a child’s Christmas from something uncertain to something extraordinary with wrapped gifts and a special holiday meal, all lovingly supplied and prepared by LoL volunteers. Lunches of Love, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is committed to helping end…
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Fort Bend County monitors Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Fulshear
Symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease can include cough, muscle aches, fever and shortness of breath, officials said. (Courtesy Pexels) Fort Bend County health and human services is actively investigating a recent outbreak of Legionella in Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch, a 55-years-and-older community in Fulshear, officials said. Current situation. Kaila…
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Can descendants of the Sugar Land 95 be found? We start our genealogical journey
This story is part of Episode 5 of “Sugar Land.” Listen to the full episode above. First time here? Start with Episode 1. In September 2020, Fort Bend ISD officials placed black tiles on each of the graves of the Sugar Land 95, which the district had uncovered two years earlier during construction of a…
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Fort Bend County Fair 2023 Entertainment Lineup
The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo has announced its 2023 entertainment lineup. Six musical acts will be in concert, providing crowd-pleasing entertainment throughout the Fair’s run. From September 29 to October 8, artists representing the Texas Music scene, Traditional Country, and the Latin genre will take the stage. “The entertainment lineup truly has something…
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CyberSafe
Moderated by: Darrell W. Groves, FBCC Business & Professional Division Chair, DWG CPA LLC. Event registration is open for Fort Bend Chamber Members. Event Sponsor: $500, includes company logo on all event marketing materials and chamber social platforms, invitation for five guests, and recognition during event. For an Individual Member, the event is $25. Individuals…
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Ft. Bend County man helps find shelter for husky that got loose while neighbors were out of the country
A man in Fort Bend County says he was left not knowing where to turn after he took in a neighborhood dog that got loose. The dog’s owners are out of town and he can’t get a hold of them. Fort Bend County Animal Services said they’re going to take…
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‘We’re trying to find a solution’ | Ft. Bend County man helps find shelter for husky that got loose while neighbors were out of the country
A man in Fort Bend County says he was left not knowing where to turn after he took in a neighborhood dog that got loose. The dog’s owners are out of town and he can’t get a hold of them. Fort Bend County Animal Services said they’re going to take…
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Houston Texans and Crime Stoppers Join Tech Leader to Surprise Youth
FORT BEND COUNTY (Covering Katy News) – Loud cheers and big smiles filled the gymnasium at the Mission Bend Boys and Girls Club in Fort Bend County. Comcast, the company powering the Xfinity 10G Network, surprised the audience this week with much-needed devices – brand new laptops. Watch the incredible moment in the video below.
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Don’t fall for it! Fake mistress accuses Memorial Villages man of cheating on wife of 46 years in latest letter scam
MEMORIAL VILLAGES, Texas – If you have received a letter in the mail asking for money for proof that your husband cheated on you, the Memorial Villages Police Department warns that it is probably a scam and the mail should be treated as junk. MVPD Det. Christopher Rodriguez said…
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ROLL THE TAPE: Fort Bend ISD Cheer 2023 Fall Media Day Hype Video
There is so much fun to be had at a VYPE Media Days!. From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. VYPE had its Fort Bend ISD 2023 Fall Media Day last week. Check out…
