In recognition of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Fort Bend County District Clerk’s Office is launching a proactive measure to enhance its defense against human trafficking. Under the leadership of District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker, all passport agents in the office will undergo specialized training to identify and report potential victims of human trafficking who…

KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) – The Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office has achieved the prestigious Accredited Law Enforcement Agency designation from the Texas Police Chiefs Association. According to a Precinct 1 press release, only three other Constable’s offices have earned accreditation in Texas. “I consider our agency…

The agency has received federal funding to add licensed counselors to its 911 call center to route mental health calls. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office has received a nearly $350,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Justice to add mental health workers to its 911 call center. In 2015,…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A new Park and Ride facility is coming to Fort Bend County, making it easier for residents to travel from the Cinco Ranch area to the Energy Corridor. Fort Bend County officials broke ground on the new facility Monday. It’ll be conveniently located on…

Fort Bend County, Texas has high school basketball matchups on the calendar today, and information on how to watch 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…

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Relations Division held it’s first State of Criminal Justice: Are You Safe in Fort Bend County? with Fort Bend District Attorney, Brian Middleton. The event was held Thursday, January 25 at Safari Texas Ranch and included sponsors: Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Stonehenge Holdings, LLC, B. Keith Jackson…

If you’re questioning how to stream today’s local high school basketball action in Fort Bend County, Texas, keep your browser locked on this page. All of the details are outlined below. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and…

A capacity audience filled a ballroom at Safari Texas Ranch last week as Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton and other law enforcement officials discussed the prevalence of crime in the county. The event, billed as the inaugural “State of Criminal Justice,” was presented by the Fort Bend County…

The entrance ramp to Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road from Hillcroft Avenue currently starts near Carey Chase Drive, shown here, which makes the intersection dangerous, officials said. (Courtesy Gabriel Odreman, RPS Infrastructure) Work will begin this spring on a project to shift an entrance ramp located near the Fort Bend…

Four candidates are vying for the position of Fort Bend County sheriff in the Democratic primary election March 5. (Courtesy Pexels) Sonny Colunga, Geneane Hughes and Pete Luna will challenge incumbent Eric Fagan to represent residents of Fort Bend County as the Democratic candidate for Fort Bend County sheriff in the upcoming March 5 primary…

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs, adult computer classes, book clubs, and special programs for people of all ages each month. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, see the FBCL website at…

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Fulshear Branch Library, 6350 GM Library Road, will present free children’s programs, book clubs for adults, craft activities, and tours of the new building in February. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Fulshear Branch…

Commonwealth Elementary School celebrates receiving the state’s top ranking based on student achievement, campus performance and student growth in elementary schools. (Courtesy Fort Bend ISD) Fort Bend ISD’s Commonwealth Elementary School was named the top elementary school in Texas and the region for the 2022-23 school year by nonprofit…

Three candidates are vying for the position of Fort Bend County Sheriff in the Republican primary election March 5. (Asia Armour/Community Impact) Mo Nehad, John Minchew and Marshall Slot are competing to represent residents of Fort Bend County as the Republican candidate for Fort Bend County sheriff in the upcoming March 5 primary election. The…

In 2023, The George Foundation awarded over $19 million in grants to support 103 local nonprofit organizations working across the spectrums of Education, Human Needs, Healthcare, and Community Enhancement within Fort Bend County. These awards included $2.3 million to support access to healthcare for uninsured residents and $2 million to increase access to behavioral health…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – These cool kids have something to celebrate!. Students at one Fort Bend Independent School District will hold a celebration pep rally after being named the campus the #1 elementary school in the entire state of Texas. National School Choice Week. NOW PLAYING. ‘I don’t…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – These cool kids have something to celebrate!. Students at one Fort Bend Independent School District will hold a celebration pep rally to celebrate being named the campus the #1 elementary school in the entire state of Texas. The Commonwealth Elementary School was ranked by…