July 2, 2024 – Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 15700 Baybriar Drive about 7:30 p.m. last Thursday (June 27). The suspect, Barbara Jean Blue, 75, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 400th District Court in Fort Bend…

RICHMOND, Texas (KTRK) — A Fort Bend County man is in jail after authorities say he beat his wife’s teacup Pomeranian to death by slamming it into a dog house. Pengfei Ji, 31, was arrested Friday evening and is charged with animal cruelty, a third-degree felony. The Fort Bend County…

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) is seeking entries for its “We Are Fort Bend” Photography Contest. Amateur photographers of all skill levels are invited to enter original, photographs that portray the culture, nature, people, and places of Fort Bend County as they relate to the theme of “Summer Splendor.”

It’s a day camp, like the good old days, but better! The Fort Bend County 4-H Parent Advisory Board is excited to announce an upcoming day camp experience for kids ages 8 to 12. The “Old-Fashioned” Day Camp will be held on Wednesday, July 24, beginning at 8am and wrapping up at 3:30 pm at…

The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement are implementing a “No Refusal” initiative over the Independence Day holiday, according to a press release. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, July 4-6, law enforcement will be watching for drivers who are impaired by alcohol or other substances.

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – An up-and-coming political star in Fort Bend County is facing additional allegations of pretending to be someone else on the internet. Taral Patel, 30, is currently on bond facing charges of online impersonation and misrepresentation of identity after he allegedly created a fake Facebook account and used it to post…

RICHMOND, Texas — A teen who had been missing for more than two weeks was reportedly found safe, according to Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office officials. The teen’s name has been removed from the previous story:. Texas Equusearch joined the search for the missing 14-year-old boy. He hadn’t been…

Fort Bend/Waller County, TX (Covering Katy News) – There are numerous lane, road and ramp closures due to construction projects. Here is the latest list. Highway 99: Southbound exit ramp to Westheimer Parkway. Total closure until further notice. Traffic will exit Cinco Ranch and continue on the new southbound frontage road pavement.

Fort Bend County commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center for a diabetes program. (Community Impact staff) Residents with diabetes in Fort Bend County will have a new resource for navigating the disease. The big picture. In conjunction with…

NEEDVILLE, Texas – An arrest has been made in the case of a 61-year-old man who was found dead in a ditch by construction workers on June 11. The suspect, Emilio Cruz Jr., 33, has been charged with Failure to Stop and Render Aid in connection to the death of Enrique Godinez.

With the new school year already on the horizon, the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees again has been evaluating and updating its student code of conduct policy. To improve how behavioral problems and policy infractions are handled and corresponding discipline is doled out trustees are specifically addressing the current system that uses “levels” when…

On June 22, 2024, International Yoga Day was celebrated with unity by Commissioner Andy Meyers along with numerous residents of Fort Bend County Precinct 3, at the Telfair Grounds in Sugar Land, according to a release by officials. The event was marked by an hour-long yoga session, led by certified…

Sugar Land, TX (July 1, 2024) – Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers joined several dozen residents in celebrating International Yoga Day at Telfair Grounds on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Led by certified yoga instructors, the hour-long session saw Commissioner Meyers actively participating in the event. “This…

HOUSTON, Texas — Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 15700 Baybriar Drive about 7:30 p.m. last Thursday. Barbara Jean Blue, 75, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 400th District Court in Fort Bend County. A booking photo of…

Six years after unearthing remains of a group of Black inmates on Fort Bend ISD property who were part of the convict leasing program, Fort Bend County is moving forward with a memorial dedicated to the Sugar Land 95 and Fort Bend’s own African American history. The Fort Bend…

Fort Bend County Clerk Laura Richard is hosting a pet supply drive through July 31 in honor of Fort Bend County Animal Services. (Courtesy of the Fort Bend County Clerk’s Office) Fort Bend County residents have the opportunity to help four-legged friends this summer. The big picture. This summer the…