Local leaders in Houston and Fort Bend County say plans are in place to keep everyone safe during the Arctic freeze headed our way.

At the Jan. 9 Commissioners Court meeting, Fort Bend County commissioners approved the district attorney’s office’s request to purchase the e-bikes using funding from its asset forfeiture fund. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The Fort Bend County district attorney’s office officials hope the purchase of two electric bicycles will help…

In preparation for the anticipated winter freeze beginning Sunday, Fort Bend County and partnering organizations are opening several locations to serve as warming centers. Attack Poverty/Friends of North Rosenberg will serve as a warming center, located at 1908 Avenue E., Rosenberg, TX 77471. The center will be open from Sunday, January 14, through Tuesday, January 17,…

Fort Bend County will be working with community partners to open warming shelters ahead of the arctic front that could bring freezing temperatures overnight from Sunday into Monday. One such partner is the nonprofit Attack Poverty, which will be opening their Rosenberg location at 1908 Avenue E as an overnight…

At the Jan. 9 Commissioners Court meeting, Fort Bend County commissioners approved the district attorney’s office’s request to purchase the e-bikes using funding from its asset forfeiture fund. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The Fort Bend County district attorney’s office officials hope the purchase of two electric bicycles will help…

Fort Bend County Judge KP George and county leaders discuss preparations and safety measures for the arctic blast.

In preparation for the approaching cold weather, Fort Bend County Animal Services is asking residents to lend a hand by temporarily fostering dogs from their shelter. “We’d like to get as many of our dogs as possible in short term foster homes where they can stay warm and cozy,” shelter officials said in a public…

As winter tightens its icy grip on Fort Bend County, local officials, led by County Judge KP George, are taking proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of residents in the face of an impending cold snap. A Severe Weather Preparation Press Conference has been scheduled for Friday at…

The Fort Bend County Extension office will be hosting an Open House at their office at 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg on Monday, January 29 between 10:30 am and 6:30 pm. They are inviting the public to come and go during that time taking a few minutes to learn about Extension work and share insights…

In a significant development for law enforcement in Fort Bend County, a state-of-the-art training complex has been approved by the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court. The facility, dedicated to firearms training, marks the county’s first-ever center of its kind, offering a range of resources for the Sheriff’s Office and officers from other agencies.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office broke ground on a regional training facility in Rosenberg. (Courtesy Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office) The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office broke ground Jan. 10 on a regional training facility in Rosenberg that sheriff’s office officials said will enhance law enforcement training and improve public safety services.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office broke ground this week on its new training facility on Wednesday. The training complex will be located in Rosenberg, southwest of Houston. It is the largest training facility in Fort Bend County, according to the sheriff’s office. “If you don’t have a safe community,…

The Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council executive board decided to delay its vote on whether to dissolve and end the council’s operations at the end of fiscal year 2023-24 on June 30. (Courtesy Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council) The Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council’s board delayed…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A Fort Bend County mother is desperate for answers about her missing daughter. It’s been three weeks since Rayna Glass last saw her daughter, Kiersten McWilliams. Since she’s been gone, Kiersten turned 16 and her mother believes she could be in grave danger. “She’s…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A Fort Bend County mother is desperate for answers about her missing daughter. It’s been three weeks since Rayna Glass last saw her daughter, Kiersten McWilliams. Since she’s been gone, Kiersten turned 16 and her mother believes she could be in grave danger. “She’s…

Fort Bend County will be able to begin work on the 2023 park bond, which includes $4 million toward Missouri City’s Sta-Mo Sports Complex project. County officials didn’t share which parks project they plan to begin first. (Screenshot of rendering courtesy city of Missouri City) Fort Bend County’s parks department…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A Fort Bend County mother is desperate for answers about her missing daughter. It’s been three weeks since Rayna Glass last saw her daughter, Kiersten McWilliams. Since she’s been gone, Kiersten turned 16 and her mother believes she could be in grave danger. “She’s…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A Fort Bend County mother is desperate for answers about her missing daughter. It’s been three weeks since Rayna Glass last saw her daughter, Kiersten McWilliams. Since she’s been gone, Kiersten turned 16 and her mother believes she could be in grave danger. “She’s…

We have high school basketball action in Fort Bend County, Texas today, and information on how to stream these matchups 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…

Trustees at the Fort Bend Independent School District approved the contract for their new superintendent Monday night, one month after the sudden retirement of their previous superintendent. Marc Smith will earn $410,000 a year leading the nearly 81,000-student district, according to his approved contract, $40,000 more than his predecessor Christie…