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.” To…

Fort Bend County Libraries will welcome the Sugar Land Space Cowboys’ mascot, Orion, who will be encouraging young readers participating in FBCL’s annual Summer Reading Challenge this summer. Families with children of all ages will have an opportunity to meet Orion, take photos, hear about the Sugar Land Space Cowboys…

As Fort Bend County begins to embark on several construction projects, Commissioner Vincent Morales has released a list of road and lane closures over the next week. MORE ON FORT BEND CONSTRUCTION: Texas Land Commissioner presents grant funding for mitigation projects in Fort Bend County, Sugar Land. June 7, 9…

SUGAR LAND, Texas — Heads up to anyone who has plans later this month that take them along the Southwest Freeway in Fort Bend County. All of the northbound main lanes in one section will shut down starting Friday night, June 14. Editor’s note: This closure was originally planned…

Nonprofit Fort Bend County Pride will host a number of LGBTQ pride events during March, including a Pride Night at the Sugar Land Space Cowboys game. (Courtesy of Fort Bend County Pride) Celebrating pride in Fort Bend County just got a little closer to home. Organizers with Fort Bend County…

SUGAR LAND, Texas — Heads up to anyone who has weekend plans that take them along the Southwest Freeway in Fort Bend County. All of the northbound main lanes in one section will shut down starting Friday night. The closure will be from FM-762/Thompson Road to University Boulevard. It…

Fort Bend County’s dining scene just got hotter with a slew of Asian and Asian-inspired restaurants opening their doors, delivering a taste of Eastern cuisine to Texas. If you crave sushi, hot pots, or ramen, look no further than these recent additions, each with its own flavor and flair. Among…

Contemporary debates over the boundaries of discourse within educational spaces continue to unfold in Fort Bend ISD as trustees debate a policy shift that may centralize decisions on book bans. At a recent board workshop, Superintendent Marc Smith indicated that while new policy proposals would grant him sole authority to review contested library content, he…

A Fort Bend County family was not only left to mourn the loss of their father but still have yet received his death certificate, nearly three months after his death. Angela Ho said her father, Jimmy Ho, passed away just before his 70th birthday in March. In May, she said she was notified that his…

Fort Bend County residents now have access to mobility bond project updates through a new online dashboard. (Courtesy Pixabay) Residents in Fort Bend County now have direct access to voter-approved mobility bond project updates with a new online dashboard. The details. The dashboard, which can be accessed through phone or…

Currently, when a community member files a complaint about a book, a committee reviews it to decide whether it’s suitable for students. Fort Bend ISD trustees debated a new book removal policy Wednesday night that lets the superintendent decide when to remove books from schools. Under the proposed procedures,…

FORT BEND (KIAH) – Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter L. McCoy announced a new dashboard that provides information on mobility bond projects happening across the county. These projects include enhancing roadways, installing traffic circles and lights, and sidewalks expansions. Residents will be able to easily access detailed information such…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas (KIAH) — Fort Bend County health officials said a mosquito tested positive for West Nile Virus. The bug was found in the 77498 zip code, which includes parts of Sugar Land. The health department said it will spray the area this week. The first West…

The $163.2 million shortfall has been reduced to $61.2 million since February, Fort Bend ISD officials said at the June 3 board of trustees meeting. (Community Impact staff) Fort Bend ISD staff have identified several ways to further reduce the shortfall on its $1.26 billion May 2023 bond program, but they’re now seeking board assistance…

Two school board members want to give the superintendent sole authority over whether books should be banned from school libraries. Two Fort Bend ISD school board members want to give the superintendent sole authority over whether books should be banned from school libraries. Trustees David Hamilton and Sonya Jones brought…

The first positive sample of West Nile Virus in Fort Bend County this year has been confirmed by the Fort Bend County Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. According to a news release, the division’s Mosquito and Victor Control program collected a sample from a mosquito trapping site inside the 77489 ZIP code, which…

The best way to prevent mosquito bites is by regularly using an EPA-approved insect repellent, dressing in long sleeves and pants and draining flower pots, blocked gutters or anything that may hold standing water, according to Fort Bend Health and Human Services. Another mosquito sample tested positive for the West…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas (KIAH) — Health officials in Fort Bend County said that a mosquito tested positive for West Nile Virus on Monday. The bug was found in the 77498 ZIP code, which includes parts of Meadows Place and Sugar Land. The health department says it will spray the area this week.

SUGAR LAND, Texas — A positive West Nile virus mosquito sample has been collected in Fort Bend County, public health officials announced Tuesday. Fort Bend County Health and Human Services (FBCHHS) Environmental Health Division’s Mosquito and Vector Control Program said the positive West Nile virus sample was collected from a mosquito trapping site inside the…