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HOUSTON – (Realty News Report) – The Signorelli Co. has announced plans to develop a 4,700-acre master planned community Austin Point in Fort Bend County. Upon completion, the Austin Point master plan calls over 14,000 single-family homes and 15 million SF of multifamily, office, medical, retail and hospitality uses. Original Article: https://realtynewsreport.com/fourteen-thousand-homes-planned-for-new-community/

HOUSTON (KIAH) — The Texas Department of Transportation and Houston area road crews are pretreating local roads and highways for possible icy weather expected in our area. Officials say that it may be time to check your route around town for warnings and prepare your winter supply kit. High… Original Article: https://cw39.com/weather/txdot-crews-preparing-roads-for-possible-icy-winter-weather-in-houston-area/

The Inconvenience of the Pandemic Should Not Overshadow the Real Threat of COVID-19 on Our Daily Lives. If there is one thing that probably sums up how everyone in this country feels as we have crossed over into the year 2022, it would be that everyone is sick and tired of dealing with the COVID-19…

HOUSTON – What is a better way to use the down time that the COVID-19 pandemic provided to all of us than to learn a new skill? DJ Ryan, an 11-year-old Fort Bend County resident who attends the WIDE School in Missouri City, decided to learn how to DJ during the pandemic. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/houston-life/2022/01/17/pandemic-helps-young-boy-discover-disc-jockey-talent-and-skills/

Fort Bend ISD’s Fine Arts Department held its annual Rodeo Art Show at Dulles High School on Saturday, Jan. 8. Held in collaboration with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the event showcased 650 pieces of artwork submitted by students of all grade levels from 76 Fort Bend ISD schools. Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Fort-Bend-ISD-art-students-show-of-creativity-at-16777076.php

Fort Bend Board of Trustees approved the appointment of FBISD’s assistant superintendent Dr. Kwabena Mensah as the District’s Chief of Schools. “This role allows me to have a greater impact in the work I do to positively influence the lives of our children. The goal is to provide equitable opportunities for the 75,000 plus students…

In another sign of how hot Houston’s real estate market has been in the pandemic, 10 of the area’s major neighborhood developments made it onto a national list of the 50 top-selling master planned communities in 2021. A peek at the list provides insight into what neighborhoods new home buyers are flocking to in the…

Free COVID testing sites in Houston, Harris County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County and others. With recent surges in Omicron related Covid cases, the need for people to get tested regularly is more important than ever. Houston area still offering free COVID tests. But make sure to call or check your county’s website for any…

Those who have already hit a wall in their New Year’s resolutions can still work on goals for a happier 2022, says Kerry Horrell, staff psychologist at the Menninger Clinic in Houston. “I think the major problem with resolutions as they typically are done, or how people typically experience… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/sugarland/article/Mental-health-expert-offers-different-look-at-16765354.php

HOUSTON (KIAH) — More COVID-19 testing sites are opening across the Houston area as the surge of the omicron variant continues to rage across the area. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced two more testing mega sites that have opened since Thursday to help with high demand across the city. Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/local/more-covid-testing-mega-sites-open-in-houston-area/

Former Fort Bend County Sheriff, U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls (R) Tx-Dist. 22 was on his third day in Congress when hundreds of people who refused to believe President Donald Trump lost the election stormed the Capitol building. in Washington D.C. Nehls said he was preparing to object to the votes… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/investigates/2022/01/07/former-fort-bend-co-sheriff-us-rep-troy-nehls-who-was-in-the-capitol-building-on-jan-6-shares-his-experience/

As the Class of 2022 heads into its last semester of school, graduating seniors should have that final graduation ceremony date circled on their calendars. According to an email sent from Brett Lemley, FBISD assistant superintendent for secondary schools, via the Department of School Leadership, ceremonies for 11 graduating classes begin Friday, May 27, and…

Fort Bend ISD’s (FBISD) Elkins High School Art Teacher Ryan Morales is preparing his students to participate in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo school art contest, the same competition he won as a high school senior at FBISD’s Kempner High School. Last year, Morales’ student Jaydan Kisinger… Original Article: http://www.fortbendfocus.com/former-houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo-top-art-winner-inspires-students-to-follow-in-his-footsteps/

Flush with green, Houston area transportation officials have a whiteboard full of highway and transit projects poised to start in 2022, but rolling out all that blacktop will mean drivers see many more orange cones and construction zones, leaving some feeling blue. Texas Department of Transportation construction spending is expected… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/Houston-area-freeways-always-seem-to-be-under-16736813.php

HOUSTON – Two teenagers were shot as they were leaving a holiday party early Monday morning, police said. According to Houston Police Department investigators, they were called to Croker Ridge Road inside a Fort Bend-Houston subdivision. When they arrived, they found an 18-year-old man who had been shot in… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/12/27/2-teens-injured-during-shooting-at-holiday-party-in-fort-bend-police-say/

HOUSTON – Two teenagers were shot as they were leaving a holiday party early Monday morning, police said. According to Houston Police Department investigators, they were called to Croker Ridge Road inside a Fort Bend-Houston subdivision. When they arrived, they found an 18-year-old man who had been shot in… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/12/27/2-teens-injured-during-shooting-at-holiday-party-in-fort-bend-police-say/

The number of children without placement in the Texas foster care system has skyrocketed over the last two years, increasing by more than 1,100% since October 2019, according to data provided by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. According to DFPS officials, individuals in the state’s foster care… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/nonprofit/2021/12/25/foster-children-without-placement-rise-across-state-counties/

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Here’s what you missed on Eyewitness News at 9 here on CW39 Houston. Fort Bend County Judge KP George says he has tested positive for COVID-19. He says he’s fully vaccinated and has had a booster. George also said that he is not showing… Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/local/icymi-fort-bend-judge-tests-positive-for-covid-hospitals-tighten-visitation-restrictions-pilot-in-plane-crash-ided/

1. 2 dead after small UPS plane, paraglider collide mid-air in Fort Bend County near Brazos River, authorities say. Two people were killed Tuesday morning when a small plane struck a paraglider near the Brazos River, Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Constable Chat Norvell confirmed. The crash happened near the… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/12/22/5-things-for-houstonians-to-know-for-wednesday-dec-22/

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Here’s what you missed on Eyewitness News at 9 here on CW39 Houston. Two dead after small plane collided, crashed near Fulshear. Witnesses say a small Cessna plane collided with a paraglider, according to the Federal Aviation Association. Two people died in the accident. It… Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/local/icymi-small-plane-crash-near-fulshear-local-restaurant-robbed-fort-bend-county-sees-high-rise-in-omicron-cases/

Two people were killed Tuesday morning when a small plane struck a paraglider southwest of Houston, KPRC-TV reports. According to Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Constable Chad Norvell, “a small plane struck a paraglider” on Tuesday morning in the Weston Lakes area near Fulshear. A statement from the FAA obtained… Original Article: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/2-killed-when-paraglider-cessna-crash-near-houston/2843787/

The holidays are quickly approaching, and as many look to drink with family and friends to celebrate the season, Uber wants to ensure they get home safely. The rideshare company is offering Houstonians a $20 ride credit to help prevent impaired driving this holiday season as part of a grant partnership with the Governors Highway…

HOUSTON – Officials are making sure everyone gets home safely during the holiday season, thanks to a special code from Uber. According to a release, the code, which is TXDOT20, is valid for $20 credit while supplies last. The code is good anywhere in the Houston District (Harris County, Montgomery… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/safe-ride-home-uber-code-offers-20-credit-during-holidays-in-houston-area

HOUSTON – Officials are making sure everyone gets home safely during the holiday season, thanks to a special code from Uber. According to a release, the code, which is TXDOT20, is valid for $20 credit while supplies last. The code is good anywhere in the Houston District (Harris County, Montgomery… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/safe-ride-home-uber-code-offers-20-credit-during-holidays-in-houston-area