HOUSTON (KIAH) – Fort Bend Fire Department (FBFD) responded to a multi-vehicle crash in Katy northbound at Grand Parkway south of Highland Knolls. Fort Bend responders arrived around 12:40 a.m. and found two victims, 1 of which was pinned inside a vehicle. After an extended extrication was performed, both victims were flown via separate Life…

Fort Bend County commissioners approved the purchase of a mobile adoption unit for Animals Services at a May 14 meeting. (Courtesy Pexels) Fort Bend County Animal Services is going mobile for adoptions. The details. Fort Bend County commissioners approved the purchase of a $217,250 mobile adoption unit for animal services…

Fort Bend County Pride will host a tea party for transgender residents along with a festival this summer. When Hunny Phillips moved to Fort Bend County about eight years ago, there were very few opportunities for members of the LGBTQ community to celebrate locally. “Anything LGBT, we would have to…

Fort Bend ISD staff has culled its bond shortfall by more than 50% since notifying the board of trustees of the gap in February. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact) Fort Bend ISD staff has culled its bond shortfall by more than 50% since notifying the board of trustees of the gap in February.

An uproar over “zoned” students outranking students who actually attend Fort Bend Independent School District high schools means some seniors will get their valedictorian and salutatorian rankings restored. That reversal is happening at Marshall and Willowridge high schools, where initially, students zoned to the school were given the…

James Stone, 53, allegedly admitted to taking several of the images on school grounds, at beaches and local swimming pools around Katy. He was arrested Monday following a search and transported to the Fort Bend County Jail. Houston-area police officers seized thousands of images of child pornography from the home…

New Fort Bend ISD board members Kristin Tassin and Adam Schoof took their seats to preside over the May 13 board meeting. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact) Newly elected trustees Kristin Tassin and Adam Schoof took their places on the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees May 13 after winning their seats in the May 4 election.

An uproar over “zoned” students outranking students who actually attend Fort Bend ISD High Schools means some seniors will get their Valedictorian and Salutatorian rankings restored. That reversal is happening at Marshall and Willowridge high schools, where initially, students zoned to the school were given the top 2…

Newly elected Fort Bend ISD board president Kristin Tassin vowed on Monday that she would work toward bringing a new era of trust, accountability and cohesion to a board and a district that has seen its fair share of turmoil in recent months. “Today starts a new day in Fort…

I’ve mentioned before that I served in the U.S. Navy during my younger years. Almost the entirety of my enlistment was spent aboard the USS Ranger, an aircraft carrier based in San Diego. During my hitch, I made three six-month deployments in the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf, hitting ports all over Asia,…

Other parts of the greater Houston area have seen significant flooding recently. Now, that overflow is making its way downstream. Fort Bend could see minor flooding starting this weekend as overflow from the Navasota River makes its way into the Brazos. Northern parts of the greater Houston area saw heavy…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Brazos River is rising about a foot each day and with rain in this weekend’s forecast, the river could cause minor flooding for some parts of Fort Bend County, officials said. The National Weather Service has issued two river flood warnings for Fort…

Fort Bend County Judge KP George and the Emergency Response Team provide details on the Brazos River’s drainage status, including water levels and flow rates, in addition to outlining plans by Road and Bridge and the Emergency Response Team to manage and mitigate flood risks in vulnerable regions.

HOUSTON (KIAH) – A Fort Bend County man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after shooting his wife multiple times according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said Kenric Henry shot his wife and pistol whipped her while she was on the phone…

HOUSTON (KIAH) – A Fort Bend County man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after shooting his wife multiple times according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said Kenric Henry shot his wife and pistol whipped her while she was on the phone with her mother in December 2021. Henry…

HOUSTON – 41-year-old Juanetta Solomon is a true habitual offender. “She has convictions in Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Brazoria County,” said Andy Kahan with Crime Stoppers. “She’s been to prison.” SUGGESTED: Houston attorney murdered at McDonald’s, sister pleads for witnesses to come forward. In 2021, Solomon is charged…

Editor’s Note: This week the Fort Bend Star introduces a new Youth Column feature, written by a young Fort Bend County resident. If you are a high-school-age student (public, private, charter, or homeschool) who might be interested in writing a column, please send an email to editor@fortbendstar.com. In today’s world…