Tag: Richmond

A Richmond man has been charged with murder in what authorities say is a successfully reopened cold case. Johnny Minh Dang, 33, is being held in the Fort Bend County Jail on a $500,000 bond, charged in the death of Lorraine Diaz, a 21-year old Houston woman and mother of two who was found dead…

HOUSTON – Dogs can really be your best friends. They’re a furry friend that will help you destress after a tough day. Travis High School in Fort Bend ISD helped students do just that in preparation for their final exams of the semester. On Thursday, Travis High School in Richmond… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/travis-high-school-in-fort-bend-provides-students-pet-therapy-ahead-of-exams.amp

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. In Fort Bend County, the run-up to the holidays abounds with craft fairs and holiday gift markets, but the Pecan Harvest Festival is an annual highlight. The seventh annual event on Nov. 20 drew nearly 5,000 people to historic… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/fort-bend/article/Richmond-celebrates-7th-Annual-Pecan-Harvest-17610863.php

RICHMOND – A 3-year-old child was reportedly shot at a home in Fort Bend County on Wednesday evening, according to deputies. Initial details were limited, however, officials with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office say the shooting occurred in a subdivision on Cedar Crescent Court near the W Grand Pkwy S. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/11/23/3-year-old-shot-at-home-in-richmond-transported-to-hospital-police-say/

RICHMOND, Texas — A 3-year-old was shot Wednesday in the Richmond area, according to officials with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. The child was rushed to a nearby hospital after the shooting. Their condition is unknown. It’s unclear what led up to the shooting or if anyone else… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/amp/article/news/local/child-shot-richmond-texas/285-a721fe08-7b9e-4bc0-8036-3b22e127a7e7

RICHMOND, Texas — Three students were detained after calling in a fake active shooter threat at George Ranch High School, according to Lamar CISD officials. The high school is located on FM 762 in Richmond. According to Fort Bend County officials, the campus went into lockdown immediately following the… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/amp/article/news/crime/george-ranch-high-school-lockdown/285-366be021-ee5f-4786-a28c-6403eb318876

RICHMOND, Texas — Two students were detained after calling in a fake active shooter threat at George Ranch High School, according to Lamar CISD. The high school is located on FM 762 in Richmond. According to Fort Bend County officials, the campus went into lockdown immediately following the threat…. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/amp/article/news/crime/george-ranch-high-school-lockdown/285-366be021-ee5f-4786-a28c-6403eb318876

Two RE/MAX brokerages in the Houston area are joining forces: RE/MAX Traditions of Richmond,Texas, has merged with RE/MAX Fine Properties of Sugar Land, Texas, to increase resources and support for agents and better serve the community of Fort Bend County. Owner of RE/MAX Traditions Angie Middlebrooks will now serve as… Original Article: https://houstonagentmagazine.com/2022/11/15/re-max-fine-properties-merger/

RICHMOND, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office says the search for a missing Richmond teen is over after he was found Tuesday morning. The boy was located near South Main Street by an off-duty deputy with Harris County Constable Precinct 7. For privacy reasons, the boy’s… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/amp/article/news/local/amber-alert-richmond-boy/285-7221550c-6c28-48a6-93d5-b6f7454dda21

RICHMOND, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Richmond teen missing since Sunday. Shaquan Burns has an intellectual disability and his disappearance “poses a credible threat to his own health and safety,” according to FBCSO. The boy was last seen at 12:30 p.m…. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/amp/article/news/local/amber-alert-richmond-boy/285-7221550c-6c28-48a6-93d5-b6f7454dda21

RICHMOND, Texas – Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 13-year-old boy with a “medical history” that was reportedly last seen in Richmond Sunday. Authorities said Shaquan Burns was last seen wearing a tie-dye hoodie as pictured,… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/11/07/have-you-seen-him-search-underway-for-13-year-old-with-medical-history-last-seen-richmond-sunday-fbcso-says/

RICHMOND, Texas – Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 13-year-old boy with a “medical history” that was reportedly last seen in Richmond Sunday. Authorities said Shaquan Burns was last seen wearing a tie-dye hoodie as pictured,… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/11/07/have-you-seen-him-search-underway-for-13-year-old-with-medical-history-last-seen-richmond-sunday-fbcso-says/

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Officials are asking for help locating a 13-year-old who was last seen on Sunday. Shaquan Burns was last seen in Richmond and there is no indication of foul play in his disappearance. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is concerned because Shaquan has a medical history. Original Article: https://www.khou.com/amp/article/news/local/missing/missing-teen-houston-texas/285-b8d08861-5636-4d8a-a7ae-8ce668fbf61f

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Adult Services staff at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Drive in Richmond, will present a variety of free, introductory computer classes this month. The classes will consist of a hands-on introduction to basic skills for people who would like to learn more about using these computer programs. All computer classes take…

Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond, presents a variety of free programs — Family Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, and After-School Breaks – for preschool and school-aged children every month. Because of elections and holidays, the library will have an abbreviated schedule of children’s programs in November. Original Article:…

The Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity has plans to construct a new subdivision for low-income families on 6.5 acres of land in Richmond, but must first raise about $600,000 to pay for infrastructure improvements at the site, according to officials with the organization. Plans to build a new low-income housing… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/business_real_estate/habitat-for-humanity-begins-work-on-new-low-income-subdivision/article_f88fd082-4ee6-11ed-a1ae-73005e77a976.html

A chemical that leaked at a power plant in Richmond Thursday was being used to clean up damage from a fire that took place at the facility in May, officials confirmed. “The chemical that was involved was a biodegradable degreaser,” said Assistant Chief Doug Barnes, Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/09/30/chemical-exposure-linked-to-fire-earlier-this-year-at-plant-causes-employees-hospitalizations/

RICHMOND, Texas — More than 100 employees were examined Thursday after being exposed to a chemical at a Richmond-area plant, according to the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management. Six of those employees were taken to the hospital with the most severe symptoms being dizziness and lightheadedness. Officials… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/richmond-plant-chemical-exposre/285-5bc4971f-5859-4e42-8145-adce0dc4f4b3

RICHMOND, Texas — About 50 employees were examined Thursday after being exposed to a possible chemical at a Richmond-area plant, according to the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management. Two of the employees were in critical condition at the scene, officials said. It happened at the W.A. Parish… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/richmond-plant-chemical-exposre/285-5bc4971f-5859-4e42-8145-adce0dc4f4b3

More than five years since Hurricane Harvey struck the region in 2017, flooding structures across Fort Bend County, state and local officials last week celebrated the opening of a $17.6 million apartment complex meant to help replace some of the low-income housing lost during that storm. The Huntington at Richmond… Original Article: https://www.fortbendstar.com/countynews/new-affordable-housing-complex-open-in-richmond/article_f06297c0-39b3-11ed-978a-53725f310467.html

An apartment community is coming soon to Richmond just north of FM 1093 and Peek Road. According to Fort Bend County officials, a timeline for the work has not yet been determined. (Courtesy Pexels) An 11.5-acre plat of land dubbed the Westpark Tollway Apartments was approved by Fort Bend County… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/impacts/2022/08/10/new-apartment-complex-coming-soon-to-richmond/