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Man, stepson, shoot each other outside Fort Bend County home, police say
RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) — A man and his stepson are hospitalized after shooting each other at a home in Fort Bend County, police said. Around 3:20 a.m. Wednesday morning, police in Richmond were called to a home on the 1500 block of Chestnut Lane, where a neighbor said that someone was at their door with…
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Fort Bend County, TX High School Boys Basketball Schedule, Streaming Live Today – February 13
Be sure to catch the high school basketball games happening in Fort Bend County, Texas today. Information on how to stream all of the action can be found below. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!
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Fort Bend County paves the way for future growth amid population spike
Fort Bend County anticipates new development projects to accommodate a projected population doubling by 2045, Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce officials said. (Courtesy The Signorelli Co.) Fort Bend County anticipates new development projects to accommodate a projected population doubling by 2045, Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce officials said. The Fort…
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Fort Bend County addresses commuter route needs, expands bus routes
The county has merged its Greenway and Galleria bus routes and has plans to launch a route to downtown Houston this spring. Fort Bend County is making changes to its commuter routes this year to address changing demands. Last week, the county merged its Greenway and Galleria bus routes. The…
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ROLL THE TAPE: Fort Bend ISD 2024 Track and Field
There is so much fun to be had at a VYPE Media Days!. From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. VYPE had itsFort Bend ISD 2024 Spring Media Day recently.
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Hidden dangers: Inappropriate relationships between teachers and students uncovered on school campuses
HOUSTON – Originally designed to be one of the safest places for children, the classroom has in recent years revealed vulnerabilities. While school shootings often dominate our fears, KPRC 2 investigates is shedding light on another problem on school campuses, inappropriate relationships between teachers and students. “These types of…
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Cutlass Solar II: Team Expedites Completion Of Big Texas Solar Power Job
A small whizzing sound reverberates across 1,100 acres of flat land about 40 miles south of Houston. It ceases after a few seconds, followed by a quick hissing and then restarts. The sounds come from CIVDOT, an autonomous ground rover developed by San Francisco-based technology firm Civ Robotics to mark…
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Six Fort Bend County, Texas Men Sentenced for Roles in $20 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Ring
Six Men Sentenced for Roles in $20M COVID-19 Relief Fraud Ring. February 13, 2024 – Six Texas men were sentenced on Monday for their roles in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain more than $20 million in forgivable. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that the Small Business Administration (SBA) guaranteed…
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A Run for a Cause: Fort Bend Teen Service League to Host 2nd Annual Charity Fun Run
Ready, set, run for a cause! On Saturday, March 2, 2024, residents across Fort Bend County are invited to lace up their sneakers for the 2nd Annual Charity Fun Run hosted by the Fort Bend Teen Service League (FBTSL). The event will take place at the iconic Sugar Land Memorial Park with kick-off time at…
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Five Fort Bend ISD girls’ basketball teams head to first round of playoffs
FORT BEND ISD (Feb. 12, 2024) – Five Fort Bend ISD girls’ basketball teams will begin their 2024 playoff push this week in the 5A and 6A competition. Varsity teams from Austin, Hightower, Ridge Point, Travis and Willowridge high schools will begin playing in the bi-district round. Details are below, and please note, a clear…
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Fort Bend County, TX High School Girls Basketball Schedule, Streaming Live Today – February 13
High school basketball is happening today in Fort Bend County, Texas, and information on these matchups is available here, if you’re searching for how to watch them. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Game Time:…
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Fort Bend ISD board grapples with $136.2. million overrun on bond program
At its next regularly scheduled meeting on February 26, the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees is expected again to take up a matter that has been brewing over the previous month or so – a projected $136.2 million cost overrun on projects in the $1.26 billion bond program, the largest in the district’s history,…
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Fort Bend ISD board grapples with $1.26 billion overrun on bond program
At its next regularly scheduled meeting on February 26, the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees is expected again to take up a matter that has been brewing over the previous month or so – a projected $136.2 million cost overrun on projects in the $1.26 billion bond program, the largest in the district’s history,…
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Hidden dangers lurking behind classroom doors
HOUSTON – Originally designed to be one of the safest places for children, the classroom has in recent years revealed vulnerabilities. While school shootings often dominate our fears, KPRC 2 investigates is shedding light on another problem on school campuses, inappropriate relationships between teachers and students. Fort Bend County…
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Fort Bend County, TX High School Girls Basketball Schedule, Streaming Live Today – February 12
Today, there’s high school basketball on the docket in Fort Bend County, Texas. To find out how to watch the games, we’ve got you covered below. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Game Time: 7:00…
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The Reid Feed: Keeping Score with Dominique Røyem
Dominique Røyem is a musical force of nature. She has been the music director and conductor of the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra since 2014. While that is an impressive feat in and of itself, it’s really her graciousness towards her peers, the community, and up-and-coming musicians that sets her apart from other leaders in her…
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Fort Bend mentorship program provides role models for youth in justice system
The program has grown from three mentors in 2012 to about 40 active mentors, but organizers say they are still looking to recruit more male volunteers. The Fort Bend Juvenile Probation Department’s Special Programs unit has been partnering youth with positive role models. Lead Mentor Coordinator Benny Simonton said some…
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A good Gene
“Well, it ought to be easy, ought to be simple enough / Man meets woman and they fall in love / But this house is haunted and the ride gets rough / You’ve got to learn with what you can’t rise above” – Bruce Springsteen, “Tunnel of Love”
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Fort Bend Parkway Sienna Ranch Extension opened
MISSOURI CITY, TX (Covering Katy News) – The Fort Bend Parkway Sienna Ranch Extension opened this week in Missouri City. The new $44.8 million 1.5-mile stretch bridges Sienna Parkway and Flat Bank Creek. Members of the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court, the Mayor of Missouri City, Robin Elackatt, and members…
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Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner and Sheriff candidates in the Republican primary address the Freedom Matters Action Group
Freedom Matters Action Group held a Republican candidates forum for the Fort Bend County Republican primary races in Sugar Land on Feb. 3. More than 150 people attended the event, moderated by Dr. Seema Nanda. Candidates for Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner, Fort Bend County Sheriff and local State…
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Master Gardeners offer free garden soil class
A fertile, well-drained soil is a basic element to a successful garden. Learn more about “Creating Healthy Garden Soil” in a free class on Saturday, Feb. 17, offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Fort Bend County with Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. The Grow Your Own class will be taught by Master Gardeners…
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Fort Bend man admits to being trained by ISIS
HOUSTON (Covering Katy News) – A 34-year-old former substitute teacher and resident of Sugar Land admits he’s traveled abroad to receive military training from ISIS, a terrorist organization that conducts and inspires deadly attacks worldwide. U.S. Attorney Alamdar Hamdani says Warren Christopher Clark pleaded guilty to receiving military training from…
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CELEBRATING FORT BEND at the 2024 Fort Bend Chairman’s Gala
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce (FBCC) held their annual Gala on Friday, February 2, 2024, in the Texas Ballroom at Safari Texas Ranch. The annual event paid tribute to the leaders and volunteers of the FBCC who served the chamber in 2023 and welcomed the new leadership for 2024. As the largest business organization…
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Fort Bend County, TX High School Boys Basketball Schedule, Streaming Live Today – February 9
Fort Bend County, Texas has high school basketball matchups on the calendar today, and info on how to stream them is available in this article. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Fort Bend County, Texas…