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Fort Bend libraries offer demonstrations of free online magazine service
Fort Bend County Libraries will offer free demonstrations in May of Flipster, a service from EBSCO Information Services that allows people to browse digital versions of the latest issues of popular magazines for adults, teens, and children, courtesy of the library. Demonstrations of this free online resource will take place…
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George touts Fort Bend’s future in ‘State of the County’ address
Fort Bend County Judge KP George painted a mostly vision of the county and its government during last week’s annual “State of the County” address. Hundreds of members of the county’s political and business classes filled a massive ballroom at the Marriott Sugar Land for the event, themed “Thriving Together,” the sixth such address George…
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Fort Bend ISD elects two new school board members
Kristin Tassin, a former trustee, defeated the incumbent board member, Kristen Malone. Law enforcement officer Adam Schoof won a crowded race for an open position on the board. Fort Bend ISD voters have elected two new trustees, unofficial results show. Army veteran and law enforcement officer Adam Schoof won in…
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Houston Teen Wounded in Fort Bend County Shooting, Authorities Searching for Suspect
A teenage boy in Fort Bend County, Houston, was left wounded after a shooting incident on Sunday night. The 15-year-old victim was reportedly shot before making his way back home to seek help, according to a FOX 26 Houston report. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office responded to the emergency call around 9 p.m. in…
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It’s time for a reset
So, we held elections in Fort Bend County on Saturday. Not that you necessarily would know that. According to still-unofficial results on the website of the Fort Bend County District Clerk, less than 4 percent of the county’s registered voters took part in the elections, in both early voting and Election Day.
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Fort Bend Symphony to ‘travel’ through Europe at May 11 concert
The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra will travel musically through northern and eastern Europe in its “Travel Postcards: Pictures at an Exhibition” concert on May 11, 7:30 p.m., at Clements High School, 4200 Elkins Rd, Sugar Land. The concert will begin with Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Fantasia on Serbian Themes,…
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Teen shot near Richmond home, expected to survive
HOUSTON (KIAH) — A teenager was shot near his Richmond home. It happened around 8 p.m. last night in the 6600 block of Renfro Drive. When Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived, they found a 15-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the torso. He was taken…
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Fort Bend County shooting: 15-year-old boy injured on Renfro
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that injured a 15-year-old boy on Sunday night. The shooting was reported around 9 p.m. in the 6600 block of Renfro. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google…
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Schoof, Tassin win in FBISD board elections
In a low-turnout election, Fort Bend County voters on Saturday made a lot of important choices in municipalities, school districts and others. A total of 20,928 ballots (both early and election day) were cast, representing 3.91 percent of registered voters. In perhaps the most-watched races, two candidates emerged as the…
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Updated: Patterson, McCoy head to mayoral runoff; Knape ahead by small margin in council race
Two elected city of Fulshear are up for grabs during the May 4 election, including mayor and a City Council At-Large position. (Graphic by Martha Ambrose/Community Impact) Both city of Fulshear races in the May 4 election maintained tight margins between competitors, with the mayoral race leading to a runoff.
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Schoof, Tassin take seats on Fort Bend ISD board of trustees
In the May 4 election, nine candidates competed for two seats on the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees. (Courtesy Pexels) Unofficial final results from Fort Bend County show two new faces—Adam Schoof and Kristin Tassin—will take seats on the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees. What you…
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Early voting results show Don McCoy leads Fulshear mayor race, Kim Stacy headlines City Council At-Large contest
Two elected city of Fulshear are up for grabs during the May 4 election, including mayor and a City Council At-Large position. (Graphic by Martha Ambrose/Community Impact) Fort Bend County has released early voting results for a variety of local races in the May 4 uniform election, including multiple contested races in Fulshear for mayor…
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Early voting results show incumbent Suzanne Whatley leads Sugar Land City Council District 1 election
Muzaffar Vohra challenges incumbent Suzanne Whatley for the Sugar Land City Council District 1 position during the May 4 election. (Design by Taylor White/Community Impact) Fort Bend County has released early voting results for the May 4 uniform election featuring a variety of local races, including a contested race for Sugar Land City Council District…
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New faces take early lead in Fort Bend ISD board of trustees races
In the May 4 election, nine candidates vie for two seats on the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees. (Courtesy Pexels) In the May 4 election, nine candidates vie for two seats on the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees. The results. Early voting results from Fort Bend County show…
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Controversy arises over Fort Bend ISD’s class ranking policy
Recent changes in Fort Bend ISD’s class ranking policy have sparked controversy as students find themselves ranked among students who don’t attend their same school, raising questions of fairness and equity. Community advocates have expressed concern about the effects of the policy shift on college admissions and scholarship opportunities for graduating students.
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The George Ranch in Fort Bend County celebrates 200th anniversary
The ranch will be hosting a rodeo on Friday and Saturday as part of its ongoing 200th-anniversary celebration. It will include events such as bull riding, team roping and mutton busting. The George Ranch, a cornerstone of Fort Bend County, is celebrating its 200th anniversary. The ranch will be hosting…
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Valedictorian controversy in Fort Bend ISD
A new policy in the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) has sparked outrage among some parents and students, particularly at predominantly Black schools. The policy, voted on in 2019, went into effect this year and allows students who have never attended a particular campus to be ranked according to the school they are zoned…
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Fort Bend ISD Valedictorians hijacked
A new policy in the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) has sparked outrage among some parents and students, particularly at predominantly Black schools. The policy, voted on in 2019, went into effect this year and allows students who have never attended a particular campus to be ranked according to the school they are zoned…
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Fort Bend Elects: A Snapshot of Early Voting and Civic Engagement
May 1, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Fort Bend County, renowned for its ethnically diverse and balanced demographic, has seen an enthusiastic voter turnout in early voting ahead of the Saturday, May 4th elections, where key positions in city council, school board, utility board, and central appraisal board will be decided. A notable 7,135 voters…
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11,678 ballots cast during May 4 election early voting in Fort Bend County
Residents still have one more opportunity to vote in the May 4 election. (Courtesy Pexels) The early voting period ended April 10, but residents still have one last day to cast ballots for the May 4 election. By the numbers. Fort Bend County saw a 34.14% decrease in early voting…
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Fort Bend County Emergency Services Department No. 2 receives ISO Class 1 rating
The Fort Bend County ESD No. 2 recently earned a Class 1 fire suppression rating, effective June 1. (Courtesy Fort Bend County ESD No. 2) A Katy-area fire department received an insurance rating that could bring lower homeowner insurance rates for residents. The Fort Bend County Emergency Services Department No….
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Fort Bend Co. prepares for emergency road project due to Brazos River erosion
Simonton, FORT BEND COUNTY – Fort Bend County officials are working to secure funding for a million-dollar project to permanently realign the Hackamore Road in Simonton. The city is roughly 20 miles northwest of Katy with the Brazos River snaking around parts of different neighborhoods. Through the years, erosion forced the collapse of homes, property,…
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Unique Pre-K method in Fort Bend ISD
Pre-K registration is now open in our area and Fort Bend ISD, featuring a unique teaching approach designed to set young learners up for success.
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Officials: Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road extension to spur county’s westward growth
Fort Bend County Judge KP George discussed the county’s growth at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s State of the County event April 30. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact) Transportation officials and developers are strategizing for Fort Bend County’s westward build-out, with mobility and infrastructure investments on the horizon.
