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New bus line to begin for Sugar Land students: Fort Bend County Line Approved
Starting Tuesday, there will be a new option for UH students commuting between the main campus and the Sugar Land extension. A new Fort Bend County line will be available after unanimous approval from the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court. “If you’re in Fort Bend, and you were using the…
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Little Woodrow’s, Whiskey River report top alcohol sales in Houston suburbs in July
These bars and restaurants led alcohol sales in Houston’s suburbs in July, according to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Open for just one month, Little Woodrow’s newest location in First Colony Mall has already claimed the top spot for alcohol sales in Sugar Land and Fort Bend County.
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8211 Malin Court, Mission Bend purchased by Tsighereda Weldegebrial and Ekubagaber Tekleab
The home at 8211 Malin Court, Mission Bend was sold on Aug. 26 by HSBC Bank USA National Association, Fieldstone Mortgage Series 2006-3 (investment trust) and Ocvven Loan Servicing LLC for $213,040. The buyers were Tsighereda Weldegebrial and Ekubagaber Tekleab. The property tax paid for this property in 2020 was…
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Fort Bend County Elected Officials Eye Major Pay Raises, Public Reaction Mixed
Fort Bend County officials are about to see a substantial increase in their paychecks. In a recent budget proposal, elected officials from the county judge to the sheriff could potentially receive raises between 9% to 26%, as reported by the Houston Chronicle. These figures emerged following a salary survey that compared Fort Bend’s current pay…
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REMINDER: Submit Applications for Hurricane Beryl Disaster Unemployment Assistance by September 9
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is issuing a reminder that individuals whose employment or self-employment was impacted by Hurricane Beryl have until September 9 to file for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Under the Presidential Disaster Declaration (DR-4798-TX) dated July 9, 2024, workers and self-employed individuals in Austin, Bowie, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston,…
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GCSW Alumna Ursela Knox Honors Sugar Land 95 Lives & Stories
GCSW alumna Ursela Knox leverages her knowledge gained as a GLOBE student and her passion for her native Fort Bend County to ensure the elevation and honoring of the lives and stories of the Sugar Land 95. Serving as a super volunteer for the Society of Justice & Equality for the People of Sugar Land…
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Fort Bend ISD faces backlash over new library policy, accused of restricting diverse literature
Fort Bend ISD (FBISD) faces controversy within its community after trustees passed a new policy granting the superintendent increased authority over library books. The policy, approved by a 5-2 vote, has drawn criticism from parents, educators, and community members who argue that it will restrict access to diverse and inclusive literature.
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Fort Bend County elected officials set to receive salary increases in next year’s proposed budget
Fort Bend County’s elected officials — from the county judge to the sheriff — will get across-the-board raises ranging from 9% to 26% if the county’s proposed budget for next year is approved. The proposed raises came after the commissioner’s court requested a salary survey of elected officials…
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Fort Bend Home School vs. Faith West Academy Football Live Stream, TV Info – Friday, August 30
Fort Bend Home School travels to face Faith West Academy on Friday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m. CT. Get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass with an NFHS Network annual pass. Game information reflects the most current…
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2 elected officials tell KPRC 2 Investigates they no longer support Taral Patel as criminal investigation intensifies
HOUSTON – Less than 48 hours after KPRC 2 Investigates reported on 13 new search warrants filed by investigators in the criminal case of Taral Patel over the last month, Investigator Mario Diaz confirmed that some of his key supporters are stepping away from him. Harris County Precinct 2…
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Trammell Crow breaks ground on 92-acre industrial park in Fort Bend County
Blue Ridge Commerce Center is set to open in summer 2025. (Courtesy Trammell Crow) Commercial real estate developer Trammell Crow, with joint venture partner Daiwa House Texas, broke ground on Blue Ridge Commerce Center, a five-building industrial park, in Fort Bend County Aug. 26. The details. The project, set on…
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Authorities to implement ‘No Refusal’ initiative over Labor Day weekend
The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement are implementing a “No Refusal” initiative over the Labor Day weekend. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, August 30–September 1,. Law enforcement will be looking for drivers who are impaired by alcohol or other substances. Attorneys…
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Weeks named Fort Bend County Libraries director
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court announced the appointment of Roosevelt Weeks as Library Director of the Fort Bend County library system on Tuesday, August 27. He will assume the role on October 7. “I am honored to join Fort Bend County Libraries and eager to work alongside the talented team…
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Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend and Panola Counties Close Aug. 31
AUSTIN — Three Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend and Panola Counties will permanently close Aug. 31. at 4:00 p.m. Carthage Fire Department Training Bldg. Disaster Recovery Centers operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday – Saturday, closed Sunday. Any DRC can help with both Hurricane Beryl and the April 26 – June 5…
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Hope For Three Offers Support and Safety Resources as Fort Bend County Mourns Loss of 8-Year-Old Ryan Akagbusi
The Fort Bend County community has experienced yet another tragic loss after 8-year-old Ryan Akagbusi was discovered in a lake within his Lakemont subdivision in the morning of Sunday, August 25. Last seen on August 24, Ryan was a nonverbal autistic child who wandered from his Richmond home in the early hours of the morning.…
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Fort Bend County Appoints Roosevelt Weeks as New Library Director, Bringing Over Two Decades of Experience and Vision
The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court has announced the appointment of Roosevelt Weeks as the new Library Director of Fort Bend County library system, taking the post on October 7, 2024. With a career in library leadership extending for over two decades, Weeks has an impressive history in the field.
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Roosevelt Weeks Appointed Director of Fort Bend County Libraries
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court announced the appointment of Roosevelt Weeks as Library Director of the Fort Bend County library system on Tuesday, August 27. He will assume the role on October 7, 2024. Weeks brings more than two decades of distinguished experience in library leadership, most recently as Library…
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Suspect Arrested in Richmond-Area Shooting
RICHMOND, TX (Covering Katy News) – The Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force has arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting in Fort Bend County. Andy Lee Lerma was taken into custody on Aug. 24, 2024, and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. On Sunday, Aug….
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Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Extends Application Deadline for Fall 2024 Citizens Police Academy Program
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office (FBCSO) has extended the application deadline for its fall 2024 Citizens Police Academy (CPA) program to September 8th. Along with extending the application timeline, the FBCSO has also rescheduled the class dates. The revised schedule for the academy program now spans from September 12th, 2024 to November 14th, 2024.
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Fort Bend County’s ‘Take Me Home’ Program Gives Families Peace of Mind; Plan if Lost
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office offers residents a free program designed for families to register loved ones with cognitive disabilities such as autism, Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Down Syndrome. This program can save valuable time if a person is ever missing. In December 2020, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s…
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13 search warrants emerge in Taral Patel, Fort Bend County commissioner candidate, fake account case
HOUSTON – Fort Bend County investigators have issued 13 search warrants in the last month related to Taral Patel, a candidate for Fort Bend County Commissioner – Precinct 3. Patel was arrested in June on a felony charge of online misrepresentation and a class-A misdemeanor charge of identity…
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13 search warrants emerge in Fort Bend County commissioner candidate, Taral Patel, fake account case
HOUSTON – Fort Bend County investigators have issued 13 search warrants in the last month related to Taral Patel, a candidate for Fort Bend County Commissioner – Precinct 3. Patel was arrested in June on a felony charge of online misrepresentation and a class-A misdemeanor charge of identity…
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Fort Bend ISD trustees approve book removal policy revisions
With the revised policy, Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Marc Smith or someone designated by Smith will determine if a book violates law and should be removed from campus shelves. (Courtesy Pexels) Fort Bend ISD’s superintendent will have more authority over removing library books after trustees approved policy revisions at the…
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Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels celebrates 50th anniversary
The nonprofit has served more than 7 million meals since its inception. A major Fort Bend nonprofit is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The county commissioners court established the Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels program in 1974. The organization also began serving Waller County in 1990. Doug Simpson is the executive director.