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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Extends Back to School Drive to Support Community Children
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office has once again shown its commitment to the community by hosting its annual Back to School Drive. This year, the collection period has been extended through July 31st, ensuring that community children, including members of the Sheriff’s Office families, are well-equipped for the upcoming school year.
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Who’s eligible for FEMA assistance and how long it will take to get paid?
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced last week that it will provide financial assistance to residents living in counties affected by Hurricane Beryl. However, questions remain regarding the process, timeline and nature of the assistance FEMA is offering. Here are the details. Residents in the following 17 counties may apply…
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Cold case reopened 60 years later in Fort Bend County, remains exhumed
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Team exhumed remains in a 60-year-old cold case, hoping to bring closure to the death of a man found in pieces in a ditch. According to authorities, the case dates back decades to June 1964 when the…
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Hurricane Beryl recovery fund established
Houston area residents hit hard by the recent hurricane, could soon get some much-needed relief. Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently joined with United Way of Greater Houston to announce the establishment of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. This fund aims to provide emergency financial assistance, home repairs, and other…
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Greater Houston Disaster Alliance launches Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund for severely impacted households
In response to the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Beryl, the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance, a joint initiative by the Greater Houston Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston, has established the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. This fund aims to assist households severely impacted by the hurricane that struck Greater Houston on July 8,…
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Debris Removal underway in Fort Bend County
FORT BEND COUNTY, TX (Covering Katy News) – Fort Bend County’s Road and Bridge department and a contractor are removing storm debris. The county is encouraging resident to prepare their debris for collection as they began collections on Monday. The Cities of Katy and Sugar Land are handling their own…
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Hurricane Beryl fund set up for Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend counties residents impacted by storm
Funds are not yet available, but applications will be made through area nonprofit organizations. The Greater Houston Disaster Alliance has launched the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund for those impacted by the storm. The Greater Houston Disaster Alliance, Greater Houston Community Foundation, and United Way of Greater Houston partnered with the…
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office seeks solution for staffing vacancies
Fort Bend County commissioners directed sheriff’s office officials to meet with the human resources and finance team regarding staff shortage solutions. (Community Impact staff) The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is working to find ways to combat a lack of staffing after continued recruitment and retention issues. The approach.
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Thirteen Candidates Vie for the 2024 Fort Bend County Fair Queen Title and Scholarships
The race for the coveted title of 2024 Fort Bend County Fair Queen is in full swing, with thirteen eager candidates from throughout Fort Bend County actively competing for the honor. The line-up of young women making a bid for the crown includes representatives from each corner of the community, promising a true representation of…
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Fort Bend County Continues Relief Efforts with Another Food, Water, and Supplies Drive Amid Ongoing Recovery from Hurricane Beryl
In an ongoing effort to support the recovery processes after the devastating Hurricane Beryl last Monday, the Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has announced another food, water, and supplies drive to be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, starting at 4:00 PM at the Fort Bend Epicenter, located at 28505…
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FEMA to provide aid to individuals harmed by Beryl
RICHMOND, TX (Covering Katy News) – Harris and Fort Bend counties have been approved for FEMA individual assistance. Renters and homeowners can apply for help paying costs associated with displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs. New benefits include serious needs assistance – which…
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Server whose home was slammed by Beryl keeps positive outlook
When Hurricane Beryl took an unexpected turn early July 8 and slammed Fort Bend County and the greater Houston area, many weren’t prepared for what might happen. Among them was Erica Hinkle. Hinkle, who lives at the boundary of Stafford and Houston, was back at her job as a bartender/server…
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Server whose home was slammed by Beryl keeps a positive outlook
When Hurricane Beryl took an unexpected turn early July 8 and slammed Fort Bend County and the greater Houston area, many weren’t prepared for what might happen. Among them was Erica Hinkle. Hinkle, who lives at the boundary of Stafford and Houston, was back at her job as a bartender/server…
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Surviving Hurricane Beryl
The whipping wind rattled noisily outside, trees bent to their knees (some toppling altogether), fences collapsed, and power lines plummeted, all as Hurricane Beryl swept through the greater Houston region, including Fort Bend County. I woke up twice that night – staying up for a good hour or two before…
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Analysis: Fort Bend recovers from Beryl’s punch
It was a hard week for residents of Fort Bend County and the Greater Houston region, one few are likely to put out of their minds for years to come. A week after Hurricane Beryl, a relatively small storm, slammed into the Texas Gulf Coat near Matagorda and took an unexpected turn, thousands of residents…
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Fort Bend County’s Meals on Wheels program back in full swing after challenging week post-Hurricane Beryl
ROSENBERG, Texas — The “Meals on Wheels” program in Fort Bend County has dealt with a lot of challenges in the week since Hurricane Beryl hit. Gas volunteers were hard to find, but things are starting to look better this week. Rosenberg is one of the cities they serve…
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Analysis: Fort Bend emerges from Beryl’s punch
It was a hard week for residents of Fort Bend County and the Greater Houston region, one few are likely to put out of their minds for years to come. A week after Hurricane Beryl, a relatively small storm, slammed into the Texas Gulf Coat near Matagorda and took an unexpected turn, thousands of residents…
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Here’s who’s eligible to receive help from the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Local leaders joined forces Monday to announce the activation of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo stood together Monday as the announcement was made during a news conference at the United Way of Greater Houston. The…
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Local leaders announce activation of Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Local leaders joined forces Monday to announce the activation of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo stood together Monday as the announcement was made during a news conference at the United Way of Greater Houston. The…
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Recovery efforts continue in Katy, Fulshear following Hurricane Beryl
The cities of Katy and Fulshear are working to clean up debris caused by Hurricane Beryl. (Amy Martinez/Community Impact) The cities of Katy and Fulshear are continuing efforts to return to normalcy one week after Hurricane Beryl swept across the Greater Houston area. The big picture. On July 8, Beryl…
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Photos:Scenes from a storm
Hurricane Beryl, a Category 1 storm, struck the Texas Gulf Coast near Matagorda in the early-morning hours of July 8, making an unexpected turn toward the great Houston region. Fort Bend County was one of the hardest-hit areas, and like other parts of the region suffered from extended power outages and other issues. The Fort…
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Photos: Scenes from a storm
Hurricane Beryl, a Category 1 storm, struck the Texas Gulf Coast near Matagorda in the early-morning hours of July 8, making an unexpected turn toward the great Houston region. Fort Bend County was one of the hardest-hit areas, and like other parts of the region suffered from extended power outages and other issues. The Fort…
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Fort Bend housing corporation drops affordable housing project after Missouri City files suit
The organization said its plans to acquire an apartment complex in the Sienna neighborhood were no longer feasible, given the lawsuit. The Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation is pulling out of an affordable housing project following a lawsuit from Missouri City. The corporation had plans to acquire the Ravella…
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Fort Bend, Nacogdoches Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance
AUSTIN – Homeowners and renters in Fort Bend and Nacogdoches counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Beryl. Eligible applicants may qualify for serious needs assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to storm damage. Previously, residents of Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery,…
