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Empowering Young Women: Join the Fort Bend Teen Service League and Make a Difference in Your Community
All young women in 7th to 12th grade across Fort Bend County are cordially invited to take the step towards making a significant impact in their community by joining the Fort Bend Teen Service League (FBTSL). Born out of a project from the Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL), FBTSL has a long-standing tradition of…
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Texas Reports 36 Deaths from Hurricane Beryl, Many Due to Heat and Power Loss
MJP – The death toll in Texas following Hurricane Beryl’s landfall, which left millions of residents without power, rose to…
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Texans May Be Eligible for FEMA Sheltering in Hotels After Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN –FEMA has approved Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for Texans displaced by Hurricane Beryl in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties. Activation of the program is expected to begin today. Residents in these counties…
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New TSTC instructor to share his many years of occupational safety experience with students
(ROSENBERG, Texas) – After spending 28 years in the chemical manufacturing industry as a safety specialist, Hari Pillai was looking for a change of pace. Having taught a few courses on safety while working at UTHealth Houston, he knew he had a passion for teaching. During his job search,…
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Fort Bend and Washington Counties Included in SNAP Benefit Replacements Post-Hurricane Beryl
In an effort to assist those hit by the havoc wrought by Hurricane Beryl, Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Fort Bend and Washington counties have been included in the automatic SNAP benefit replacements program, bringing the total to 20 counties in Texas where SNAP recipients can count on this relief. According to a statement…
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Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl reach 36, including more who lost power in heat
The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without air conditioning during sweltering heat. The medical examiner’s office in Fort Bend…
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Fort Bend Junior Service League recruiting new members for 2024-2025 Women’s organization provides opportunities for community service and fellowship
The Fort Bend Junior Service League (www.fbjsl.org) announced the opening of its annual recruitment drive for the 2024-2025 league year on June 20. The organization is seeking women 21 and older interested in community service, fellowship, and philanthropy. The League is best known for its signature Sugar Plum Market event, which has raised over $4.3…
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Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36
HOUSTON — The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without air conditioning during sweltering heat. The medical examiner’s office…
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Hurricane Beryl death toll in Texas climbs to at least 36: Reports
The number of people who have died as a result of Hurricane Beryl rose to at least 36 on Thursday, according to reporting from the Associated Press, as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without power and air conditioning during a heat wave. The medical…
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Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without air conditioning during sweltering heat. The medical examiner’s…
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Houston weather: Flash Flood Warnings expired for Harris, Fort Bend County, July 26
HOUSTON – Flood warnings and watches continue to be in effect for Houston-area counties on Friday as heavy rain rolls across the area. According to the National Weather Service, a Flash Flood Warning was issued for Northeastern Polk County until 12:45 p.m. The warning was extended for Northeastern Fort Bend…
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Houston weather: Flash Flood Warnings in effect for Harris, Fort Bend County, July 26
HOUSTON – Flood warnings and watches continue to be in effect for Houston-area counties on Friday as heavy rain rolls across the area. According to the National Weather Service, a Flash Flood Warning was extended for Northeastern Fort Bend County, Harris County, and Southeastern Montgomery County until 11:30 a.m. A warning is also in effect…
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FORT BEND COUNTY ESD 2/WILLOWFORK FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES ISO CLASS 1
Fort Bend County Emergency Services District 2 and the Willowfork Fire Department would like to announce our recent attainment of an ISO Fire Service Suppression Rating of Class 1 effective 6/01/2024. This achievement is the result of an evaluation by the Insurance Service Organization (ISO) who reviews four key elements…
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At Least 36 Deaths in Texas Connected With Beryl Power Outages
HOUSTON (NEWSnet/AP) — The number of deaths in Texas after Hurricane Beryl came ashore climbed to at least 36 on Thursday. Officials said additional people died in homes that were left without air conditioning during a heat wave. The medical examiner’s office in Fort Bend County confirmed nine additional…
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Houston weather: Flash Flood Warnings in effect for Harris, Fort Bend County
HOUSTON – Flood warnings and watches continue to be in effect for Houston-area counties on Friday as heavy rain rolls across the area. According to the National Weather Service, a Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Central Galveston County until 11 a.m. Northeastern Fort Bend County, Southeastern Montgomery County, Harris County, Sugar Land, Atascocita,…
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New Fort Bend Fire Safety Rating Could Help Lower Local Homeowner’s Insurance
Fort Bend County Emergency Services District 2 and Willowfork Fire Department recently attained an Insurance Service Organization (ISO) Fire Service Suppression Rating of Class 1 effective June 1, 2024. Pictured from left to right are: Kevin Walters, Assistant Fire Chief; Vincent Morales, Fort Bend County Commissioner; Hugh Gibson, ISO Community…
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Study finds “disparity” in Fort Bend County’s award of contracts
Fort Bend County Commission’s Court adopted the findings of the disparity study performed by Mason Tillman Associates on July 23 to establish a program to eliminate disparities in awarding county contracts and engaged outside consultant, TIP Strategies, to structure the program. Three years after authorizing the disparity study at a…
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Houston-area attorney ‘resigns’ license after KPRC 2 report on clients claiming he stole their settlement checks
HOUSTON – More than six months after KPRC 2 exposed a Houston-area attorney accused of stealing settlement checks from his clients who had been injured in car accidents, the longtime attorney tells reporter Bryce Newberry he has decided to resign his license. David Lee Pettus, who has been sued…
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Governor Abbott Announces Two Counties Added To Automatic SNAP Benefit Replacements
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to automatically provide replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Fort Bend and Washington counties. With this federal approval, SNAP recipients in 20 counties are now eligible for automatic SNAP replacement benefits.
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Hurricane Beryl death toll in Texas rises to 36, including more who lost power in extreme heat
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without air conditioning during sweltering heat. The medical examiner’s…
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SNAP benefit replacements extend to Fort Bend County, Washington County
HOUSTON – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval to automatically provide replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Fort Bend County and Washington County. This approval extends the automatic SNAP replacement benefits to a total of 20 counties. “As Texans continue to…
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Fort Bend nonprofits present plan for center that would serve parents, young adults at risk of homelessness
The Flourishment Center will be located at a former church building in Rosenberg and hopes to open its doors in May or June of next year. A group of nonprofits is months away from breaking ground on a new center for parents and young adults at risk of homelessness in Fort Bend County.
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FBISD domain changing to fortbendisd.gov
Fort Bend ISD (July 24, 2024) – To further enhance FBISD’s cybersecurity, the district is migrating all online resources to fortbendisd.gov. The new domain is regarded as more secure than the current domain -fortbendisd.com- and will reassure the public they are interacting with official Fort Bend ISD resources. The…
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Fort Bend Commissioner Andy Meyers Advocating for Clean Energy Expansion
KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) – Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers has taken his commitment to reliable energy solutions to Austin, where, on Wednesday, he participated in crucial meetings centering around enhancing the state’s clean energy production to ensure greater security, reliability, and affordability for Texans. “As…
