Tag: Richmond

RICHMOND, TX (Covering Katy News) – Fort Bend County Commissioner Vincent Morales cut the ribbon on six new pickleball courts at Harlem Road Park in Richmond on Tuesday. The parks have fencing, wind screening, and lights. “They’re nice courts because they have the fences to keep the balls from…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Eduardo Hernandez, captain at the Northeast Fort Bend Fire Station 2 in Richmond, stood patiently while a young lady finished tying a silk thread around his outstretched wrist. Around him, other firefighters sporting matching bracelets enjoyed Indian sweets as…

RICHMOND, Texas — Shaq is back with another serving of Big Chicken in the Houston area!. The restaurant chain founded by NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal will open its newest location in Richmond on Wednesday, Aug. 30. It’s located at 3415 FM 762, across from the Brazos Town Center. Editor…

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Genealogy and Local History Department at George Memorial Library will present two programs in August to help the beginning family-history researcher pursue their genealogy search by exploring land records and death records. The class “Family-History Research: Finding Your Ancestors in Deed Records” will take place…

The Fort Bend Infrastructure Conference is a collaborative effort between the Central Fort Bend Chamber, the Fort Bend Chamber, and the Fort Bend EDC. This half-day conference will take place on Thursday, September 28th, from 7:30 am – 1:30 pm at Safari Texas Ranch, Richmond, TX. This informative conference…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – An investigation is ongoing after a home invasion led to a shooting in Richmond on Saturday. Fort Bend County deputies responded to the 24000 block of Ayers Smith Trail about a home invasion around 4:20 p.m. Authorities learned when they arrived tone suspect was shot…

RICHMOND, Texas — A man was shot while breaking into a home in Richmond Saturday afternoon, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office and Pct. 4 Constable’s Office. Officials said the call came in around 4:20 p.m. from a home on Ayers Smith Trail in the Veranda neighborhood. When responding officers arrived, they said…

RICHMOND, Texas – A suspect in Fort Bend County was shot after a home invasion Saturday. According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, they responded to a call of a home invasion at around 4:20 p.m. in the 24000 block of Ayers Smith Trail. Fort Bend Sheriff’s…

Live music by international entertainer Richie Kaye will be featured at Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library on Saturday, July 8, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, in the Meeting Room of the library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. In his performance of “The Great American Music Over the Last…

Live music by international entertainer Richie Kaye will be featured at Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library on Saturday, July 8, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, in the Meeting Room of the library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. In his performance of “The Great American Music Over the Last…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday they are investigating a shooting in the 3200 block of Owl Hollow Drive in Fort Bend County. This happened in the Briarwood Crossing Subdivision around 5:15 p.m. Family members said a 16-year-old was killed in…

RICHMOND, Texas – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday they are investigating a shooting in the 3200 block of Owl Hollow Drive in Richmond. This happened in the Briarwood Crossing Subdivision. Family members said a 16-year-old was killed in the shooting. Detectives could be seen Saturday…

Richmond, the once-sleepy seat of Fort Bend County, is growing fast and is expected to grow even faster in the coming years, Mayor Becky Haas said in the annual “State of the City” address at the ornate Briscoe Manor last week. “I’ve been mayor for over two-and-a-half years now, and…

RICHMOND, TX (Covering Katy News) – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating missing person who was last seen in the 6900 block of south Peek Road in Richmond, a short distance south of the Westpark Tollway. Carolyn Sanchez, 45, was was…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help in locating a missing woman. Carolyn Sanchez, 45, was last seen in the 6900 block of South Peek Road in Richmond. She was wearing a tie-dye shirt, black pants, and yellow socks. She has a shaved head.

Fort Bend County Libraries will present a free, musical performance, “The Thrill of the Orchestra,” by the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra, on Saturday, June 24, from 1 a.m.-noon, in the Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. This family-friendly concert is a great…

RICHMOND, TX (Covering Katy News) – Yaima Verjes, 22, was killed inside a Fort Bend County residential community for domestic violence survivors, and her boyfriend was charged with murder on Friday. The shooting happened Wednesday, May 10, at about 6:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of Pultar Road in…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – One man is behind bars following a deadly May shooting in Richmond. According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, 20-year-old Abel Sosa was arrested for murder. SUGGESTED: Teen injured in possible unintentional shooting at Harris Co. home. Officials said the shooting occurred in the…

Fort Bend County is thinking about taking private land in Richmond using eminent domain. Residents and Richmond city officials oppose this idea.

RICHMOND, Texas — Some property owners in Richmond, Texas are preparing to fight after they say Fort Bend County has threatened to take their land for public use. The land is in Historic Downtown Richmond. It’s called eminent domain – the right of the government to take private property…

RICHMOND, Texas — Long before fancypants barbecue joints became all the rage with foodies across Texas, folks in Fort Bend County were flocking to the Swinging Door in Richmond. The local landmark on FM 359 opened on Labor Day back in 1973 and its “down home, back-to-basics” barbecue still…

After 50 years of serving up barbecue in Richmond, The Swinging Door will close its doors this month. Owner Steven Onstad posted the announcement to Facebook, thanking the community and saying he is ready to move on to another chapter of his life. The barbecue joint will close Sunday, May 14, with an auction following…

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Fort Bend County residents stood out in the rain Sunday afternoon for one restaurant and one restaurant only. The Swinging Door, a Richmond staple, is officially closing in just one week after 50 years in business. “After 40-some-odd years of coming here, we’re going to…