Category: Fort Bend County

A 10-year-old with special needs was arrested and placed in a juvenile detention center agter he allegedly brought a gun to school at Fort Bend County’s Structured therapeutic educational program. FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico breaks down the legalities of the case.

Amid growing concerns over the safety of schoolchildren, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office (FBCSO) has issued a stern warning to both drivers and pedestrians. This follows an alarming spike in auto-pedestrian accidents within the first 10 days of the new school year, with eight incidents under investigation. The 2024-2025…

The former public defender claims his employment was terminated in January after he raised concerns about the county’s handling of indigent cases. A former attorney who was fired from the Fort Bend County Public Defender’s office filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination in retaliation for his criticism of the county’s public defense practices.

HOUSTON, Texas — Charges have been filed against a suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman at 5203 Ridgestone Lane on Monday afternoon. David Morales-Barrera, 43, is charged with murder in the 434th District Court in Fort Bend County. A booking photo of Morales-Barrera is not available as he remains hospitalized, according to a…

Early Sunday morning, a man was discovered with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle parked outside a Fort Bend County convenience store. According to Click2Houston, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office received a distressing call at around 5:18 a.m. from an off-duty police officer, who happened upon the injured man.

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A little boy is discovered at school with a gun in Fort Bend County, and now he’s in a juvenile detention center, a place his mother says her 10-year-old special needs child doesn’t belong. The 10-year-old, who had a gun at school, attends class in…

Only on FOX, a little boy discovered at school with gun in Fort Bend ISD is now in juvenile detention center, where his mother says the 10-year-old with special needs child doesn’t belong. FOX 26’s Damali Keith spoke with the parent about what happened.

Residents of Fort Bend’s suburbs, areas long sought after for their clean air and quiet sanctuary, are contesting the arrival of a concrete crushing plant, proposed by developer John Beeson’s Julpit Inc., which threatens to mar their environment with industrial pollutants. According to a Houston Chronicle report, members of the community expressed their concerns at…

Fort Bend residents will soon have more restaurants and businesses to try, from international cuisine to gourmet pet food. Additionally, a new med spa is opening in Missouri City, and a swim school is set to launch in Richmond. Here’s a roundup of the latest eateries and businesses that have…

AUSTIN — FEMA is opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties Aug. 21 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Brazos Mall (food court entrance) 100 Hwy 332 W. Lake Jackson, TX 77566. City Hall of Orchard. 9714 Kibler Rd. Wallis, TX 77464.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George is warning there’s a fake toll charge text scam going around right now. The county judge said scammers are pretending to be from toll agencies claiming you have overdue toll charges. The judge said do not click the payment link. Instead, you should…

HOUSTON (KIAH)–The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office is cracking down on safety. Through a crosswalk initiative that started last week, it’s an effort to keep pedestrians safe and help drivers stick to safe driving habits. Through this initiative, investigators took to several schools like Schiff Elementary…

The new plant would be adjacent to the Southern Colony and Sienna Point neighborhoods.

This fall, the spirit of community service will gear up in Fort Bend County with the 4th Annual District Attorney’s “Bike Ride for Survivors,” slated for Saturday, October 5th, at the scenic Brazos River Park in Sugar Land. Participants can look forward to a well-organized event featuring…

AUSTIN — FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Bend County Aug. 20 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. A second Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Bend County will reopen on Aug. 20. Center location:. Mustang Community Center. 4521 FM-521 Fresno, TX 77545.

A former instructor at Fort Bend ISD’s Quail Valley Middle School has been arrested and charged with serious offenses, including sexual assault of a child and possession of a large amount of child pornography. Dona Devon Pettway, a long-time employee of the Dallas-based program, was terminated in June following…