Fort Bend County commissioners can hire outside law firm for redistricting, Texas AG says
Read full article: Fort Bend County commissioners can hire outside law firm for redistricting, Texas AG saysTexas Attorney General says Fort Bend County commissioners can hire an outside law firm for redistricting, resolving a dispute with the county attorney over who controls the process.
911 services in limbo as Richmond, Fort Bend County stall on agreement
Read full article: 911 services in limbo as Richmond, Fort Bend County stall on agreementThe City of Richmond says Fort Bend County owes roughly $700,000 for emergency services the city provided to unincorporated areas over the past two years, and city leaders on Tuesday adopted a resolution demanding clarity on who will pay going forward.
โOur kids are not able to form a communityโ: Fort Bend ISD parents share frustrations amid plan to rezone schools
Read full article: โOur kids are not able to form a communityโ: Fort Bend ISD parents share frustrations amid plan to rezone schoolsThe Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees will meet for its monthly board meeting Monday evening.
Former Houston Rocket Patrick Beverley charged with assault of a family member in Fort Bend County
Read full article: Former Houston Rocket Patrick Beverley charged with assault of a family member in Fort Bend CountyFormer Houston Rockets player, Patrick Beverley, was arrested in Fort Bend County on Friday, according to court records.
Fort Bend ISD planning to redraw school boundaries to balance enrollment
Read full article: Fort Bend ISD planning to redraw school boundaries to balance enrollmentThe Fort Bend Independent School District is preparing to redraw its school boundaries, a move that could shift students to different schools and potentially impact property values in the area.
Son of former Kendleton mayor arrested, indicted on child sex crime charges
Read full article: Son of former Kendleton mayor arrested, indicted on child sex crime chargesDarryl Kaye Humphrey Jr., the son of the former Kendleton Mayor Darryl Humphrey, who resigned in 2024 after being accused of abuse of official capacity, has been arrested and indicted on three felony charges.
Fort Bend County Judge KP Georgeโs legal team files motions for dismissal of DA Brian Middleton, criminal charges
Read full article: Fort Bend County Judge KP Georgeโs legal team files motions for dismissal of DA Brian Middleton, criminal chargesAttorneys representing Fort Bend County Judge KP George have filed a motion seeking to disqualify District Attorney Brian Middleton from prosecuting Judge Georgeโs criminal case.
Sugar Land community urged to stay vigilant after 9 home break-ins in First Colony
Read full article: Sugar Land community urged to stay vigilant after 9 home break-ins in First ColonySugar Land police continue the search for burglars after a series of home invasions in the First Colony community and near Sweetwater Country Club.
Search warrants allege misuse of taxpayer funds to care for Fort Bend County Tax Collectorโs mother
Read full article: Search warrants allege misuse of taxpayer funds to care for Fort Bend County Tax Collectorโs motherNewly unsealed search warrants reveal that Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen Turner is under investigation for allegedly misusing taxpayer money to pay county employees to care for her elderly mother.
Funding cuts force Meals on Wheels programs to reduce services across several counties
Read full article: Funding cuts force Meals on Wheels programs to reduce services across several countiesFor 79-year-old Jeanette Ubernosky, a simple knock on the door means more than just a hot meal itโs comfort and connection.
Police seek โvehicle of interestโ in Sugar Land road rage shooting
Read full article: Police seek โvehicle of interestโ in Sugar Land road rage shootingDetectives in Fort Bend County are searching for a gray 2013โ2019 Nissan Sentra with dark-tinted windows, believed to be connected to a fatal road rage shooting in Sugar Land.
Adrian Peterson was asleep in car during arrest in Fort Bend County on DWI, gun charges
Read full article: Adrian Peterson was asleep in car during arrest in Fort Bend County on DWI, gun chargesCourt documents have revealed more details about former NFL star Adrian Petersonโs arrest in Sugar Land on DWI and weapons charges.
โItโs a takeoverโ: Residents in Fulshear neighborhood say rats are invading their community
Read full article: โItโs a takeoverโ: Residents in Fulshear neighborhood say rats are invading their communityWith Halloween right around the corner, some families in the Jordan Ranch subdivision say their real-life nightmare has already begun and itโs not ghosts or goblins. Itโs rats.
Mother says Fort Bend ISD delayed action after sonโs alleged assault at elementary school
Read full article: Mother says Fort Bend ISD delayed action after sonโs alleged assault at elementary schoolFort Bend Independent School District is facing criticism from a mother who says the district delayed action after her first-grade son was allegedly sexually assaulted by fellow students at Rosa Parks Elementary School.
11-year-old boy reported missing in Fort Bend County has been found safe
Read full article: 11-year-old boy reported missing in Fort Bend County has been found safeAn active search is underway for an 11-year-old boy who went missing early Wednesday morning in Fort Bend County, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriffโs Office.
โItโs so unnecessary:โ Missouri City neighborhood hit by reckless rock attacks on parked cars
Read full article: โItโs so unnecessary:โ Missouri City neighborhood hit by reckless rock attacks on parked carsA vandal armed with rocks left a trail of destruction across a Missouri City neighborhood this week.
Fort Bend County commissioners approve new precinct map after heated debate
Read full article: Fort Bend County commissioners approve new precinct map after heated debateA divided Fort Bend County Commissioners Court voted 3โ2 on Monday to adopt a new midโdecade precinct map meant to rebalance the countyโs political lines โ but not before a contentious special meeting that at times descended into fullโblown arguments.
Free and affordable things to do in Houston for Fall Break 2025
Read full article: Free and affordable things to do in Houston for Fall Break 2025Discover free and affordable Fall Break activities in Houston for kids and families. Explore pumpkin patches, museums, libraries, storytimes, live music, and seasonal events happening across the city this week.
Fort Bend County advances five new redistricting maps amid political debate
Read full article: Fort Bend County advances five new redistricting maps amid political debateFort Bend County took a significant step Thursday toward redrawing its political voting districts. Jacob Lee, chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee, presented five proposed maps to the Commissioners Court that could reshape the countyโs political landscape.
Investigators still looking for suspects in Fort Bend County library system cyber-attack
Read full article: Investigators still looking for suspects in Fort Bend County library system cyber-attackInvestigators are still searching for suspects in the cyber-attack that targeted the Fort Bend County Library System last February.
Did Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George violate First Amendment rights? Court filing alleges he did
Read full article: Did Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George violate First Amendment rights? Court filing alleges he didSarah Roberts says County Judge K.P. George violated her and another employeeโs First Amendment rights and wants him removed from office.
All lanes reopened after 18-wheeler crash temporarily shuts down Hwy 99 in Fort Bend County
Read full article: All lanes reopened after 18-wheeler crash temporarily shuts down Hwy 99 in Fort Bend CountyThe Fort Bend Co. Sheriffโs Office said the crash caused extensive debris cleanup, shutting down both the north and southbound lanes of Hwy 99 at Westpark. The northbound lanes have since reopened.
Third senior living facility managed by Asset Living leaves residents stranded due to broken elevators
Read full article: Third senior living facility managed by Asset Living leaves residents stranded due to broken elevatorsResidents at a Sugar Land senior living facility are reporting missed medical appointments and dangerous falls due to broken elevators.
Fort Bend County Sheriffโs Office warns of increase in fraudulent telephone calls targeting residents
Read full article: Fort Bend County Sheriffโs Office warns of increase in fraudulent telephone calls targeting residentsThe Fort Bend County Sheriffโs Office (FBCSO) is reporting a significant rise in fraudulent schemes targeting local residents.
Fort Bend prosecutors reveal more insight as to what they plan to introduce at County Judge KP Georgeโs trial
Read full article: Fort Bend prosecutors reveal more insight as to what they plan to introduce at County Judge KP Georgeโs trialThe felony money laundering case against Fort Bend County Judge KP George became more transparent on Thursday as prosecutors filed a, โSTATEโS NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE EVIDENCE OF PRIOR EXTRANEOUS CRIMES/WRONGS/OTHER ACTSโ with the court.
Fort Bend County deputy indicted on sexual assault charge, immediately terminated
Read full article: Fort Bend County deputy indicted on sexual assault charge, immediately terminatedA Fort Bend County Sheriffโs Deputy has been indicted on a charge of sexual assault, according to the Sheriffโs Office.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George used campaign funds for property taxes, home down payment, prosecutors say
Read full article: Fort Bend County Judge KP George used campaign funds for property taxes, home down payment, prosecutors sayFort Bend County prosecutors have now alleged that County Judge KP George improperly used campaign funds for personal expenses, including property taxes and a home down payment.
How Fulshearโs new parking ban impacts Katy ISD, Lamar CISD schools
Read full article: How Fulshearโs new parking ban impacts Katy ISD, Lamar CISD schoolsFulshear City Council has approved new school zone parking rules to improve safety and reduce traffic during pick-up and drop-off times. Find out what streets are affected, restricted hours, and what parents need to know for the upcoming school year.
Fort Bend County Pride Festival returns with superhero theme, celebrating love and diversity
Read full article: Fort Bend County Pride Festival returns with superhero theme, celebrating love and diversityThe push for representation, which organizers say was not always historically welcome or celebrated in Fort Bend County. This yearโs theme is comic-book inspired: The superheroes of pride!
4 arrested for online solicitation of a minor in undercover Fort Bend County operation
Read full article: 4 arrested for online solicitation of a minor in undercover Fort Bend County operationThe Fort Bend County Sheriffโs Office says four men were arrested after an undercover operation targeting adults who use the internet and social media platforms to solicit sexual acts from minors.
Fort Bend County Sheriffโs officials said a child drowned at a residential pool in Richmond on Saturday
Read full article: Fort Bend County Sheriffโs officials said a child drowned at a residential pool in Richmond on SaturdayOfficials said that someone at the residence performed CPR until EMS arrived. The boy was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Authorities seek person of interest in Sugar Land who allegedly fired at deputies
Read full article: Authorities seek person of interest in Sugar Land who allegedly fired at deputiesThe Fort Bend County Sheriffโs Office is asking for the publicโs assistance in finding a man accused of firing at deputies.
How life-saving programs are helping bring missing nonverbal loved ones home
Read full article: How life-saving programs are helping bring missing nonverbal loved ones homeWhen loved ones with cognitive or communication challenges go missing, every minute counts. Learn how programs like Take Me Home and Project Lifesaver are helping law enforcement quickly reunite families and save lives.
Fort Bend County to host first-ever MyPI Teen CERT training for youth emergency preparedness
Read full article: Fort Bend County to host first-ever MyPI Teen CERT training for youth emergency preparednessFort Bend County Extension and Fort Bend 4-H will host one of Texasโ first Youth Preparedness Initiative (MyPI) Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainings, offering local teens an opportunity to learn life-saving skills and gain hands-on experience in emergency preparedness.
CHECK ZIP CODE: 1st West Nile Virus mosquito sample of 2025 confirmed in Fort Bend County
Read full article: CHECK ZIP CODE: 1st West Nile Virus mosquito sample of 2025 confirmed in Fort Bend CountyThe Fort Bend County Health and Human Services has confirmed the first positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample in the area for 2025.
REWARD: Known gang member wanted in identity, mail theft case in Harris, Fort Bend counties
Read full article: REWARD: Known gang member wanted in identity, mail theft case in Harris, Fort Bend countiesThe Houston Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is searching for Robert Trujillo, a fugitive and known gang member linked to identity and mail theft crimes in Harris and Fort Bend counties.
Deputies searching for blue Volkswagen after June 10 Fresno shooting
Read full article: Deputies searching for blue Volkswagen after June 10 Fresno shootingDeputies in Fort Bend County are searching for a blue 2011 Volkswagen Jetta with a Marine Corps emblem on its Texas license plate, connected to the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Benjamin Flores on June 10 in Fresno.
8-year-old fights to save familyโs Richmond restaurant amid county construction project
Read full article: 8-year-old fights to save familyโs Richmond restaurant amid county construction projectIn a heartfelt TikTok video that has garnered over 3,800 views, 8-year-old Aiden Vachiratevanurak expresses his urgent plea to save his familyโs restaurant, Mama Le, located in Richmond.
Fort Bend ISD students evacuate after man storms stage during debate tournament in Iowa
Read full article: Fort Bend ISD students evacuate after man storms stage during debate tournament in IowaStudents from Elkins, Hightower, Dulles, and other Fort Bend ISD schools were attending the tournament when the incident happened.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George experiences setbacks during court appearance regarding criminal charges
Read full article: Fort Bend County Judge KP George experiences setbacks during court appearance regarding criminal chargesIn a recent court appearance, George faced legal challenges related to a social media hoax and money laundering charges.
TIMELINE of KP Georgeโs political path: Social media hoax, money laundering, and party flip
Read full article: TIMELINE of KP Georgeโs political path: Social media hoax, money laundering, and party flipFort Bend Co. Judge KP George's political journey takes a twist with investigations into money laundering and a social media hoax.
Trading places: List of Texas politicians who have switched political parties
Read full article: Trading places: List of Texas politicians who have switched political partiesThis shift adds to a notable trend in Texas politics, where several state lawmakers have changed party affiliations over the years. What do you think about this political shift?
Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George back in court on social media hoax case; legal team says he will fight charges to the end
Read full article: Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George back in court on social media hoax case; legal team says he will fight charges to the endFort Bend County Judge KP George returned to court Friday morning to contest criminal charges in two separate cases.
Man killed while fleeing gunshots during apparent road rage incident
Read full article: Man killed while fleeing gunshots during apparent road rage incidentPreliminary investigations showed the man was arguing with another driver before shots were fired. While he tried to flee, deputies say he crashed into a tree.
Found safe: Fort Bend manโs case highlights need for life saving tools like Project Lifesaver amid wandering risks
Read full article: Found safe: Fort Bend manโs case highlights need for life saving tools like Project Lifesaver amid wandering risksA 22-year-old nonverbal man with autism was safely located after going missing in Fort Bend County. The case follows a similar recent incident in Pasadena and highlights growing calls for tools like Project Lifesaver to protect vulnerable individuals.
70% of Houston-area residents donโt have $400 for unexpected expenses, study shows
Read full article: 70% of Houston-area residents donโt have $400 for unexpected expenses, study showsAs low cost of living, housing, job opportunities and the nightlife may attract visitors or even new residents to the Houston area -- a new study shows that more than 70% of residents donโt have money for unexpected expenses.
CenterPointโs readiness guide questioned after largest number of power outages reported since Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: CenterPointโs readiness guide questioned after largest number of power outages reported since Hurricane BerylPower outages hit 165K in Houston from overnight storm. CenterPoint Energy restores 90%, but Humble area residents face ongoing issues.
Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George makes brief appearance in court for felony money laundering case
Read full article: Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George makes brief appearance in court for felony money laundering caseCounty Judge KP George made his first appearance before a judge following his indictment last month for two felony money laundering cases.ย He and his attorneys did not spend much time in court, as the brief appearance lasted only a few minutes.
Major crash closes intersection at FM 359 and FM 723 in Fort Bend County
Read full article: Major crash closes intersection at FM 359 and FM 723 in Fort Bend CountyA major crash was closed a busy intersection Friday morning in Fort Bend County, according to Fort Bend County Pct. 1 Constableโs Office.
Criminal investigation underway into โcybersecurity incidentโ inside Fort Bend County Libraries
Read full article: Criminal investigation underway into โcybersecurity incidentโ inside Fort Bend County LibrariesNearly two months ago on March 17, KPRC 2 reported on the Fort Bend County Libraries system experiencing a โcybersecurity incidentโ resulting in a shutdown of nearly all computers in its system.
Jacinto City mother still searching for answers in Abel Veraโs 2004 cold case
Read full article: Jacinto City mother still searching for answers in Abel Veraโs 2004 cold caseIn Jacinto City, Juanita Vera continues to seek answers in her son Abel Veraโs 2004 cold case, where he was found beaten and hog-tied in a ditch in Fort Bend County.
Election Day: What to know before voting in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties
Read full article: Election Day: What to know before voting in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties๐ข It's Election Day! Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM. Harris & Fort Bend voters can vote anywhere in their county; Montgomery voters at their designated precinct.
Texas Medical Board suspends license for man facing child porn charges
Read full article: Texas Medical Board suspends license for man facing child porn chargesDavid Jacob Bettsack, a medical radiologic technologist with Sugar Land MRT, had his license temporarily suspended after the board said they learned he was arrested and charged with two counts of Possession of Child Pornography.
Court resets hearing for Fort Bend Judge KP George in social media hoax case
Read full article: Court resets hearing for Fort Bend Judge KP George in social media hoax caseAccused of participating in a social media hoax during his campaign and facing multiple charges, including money laundering, George's legal troubles continue to unfold.
First 100 guests at Torchyโs new Sienna location in Fort Bend County get FREE queso for a year
Read full article: First 100 guests at Torchyโs new Sienna location in Fort Bend County get FREE queso for a yearTorchyโs Tacos is opening a new location in Sienna, offering the first 100 guests on April 23 a keychain for free Green Chile Queso for a year.
Former Fort Bend ISD teacher arrested, accused of inappropriate relationship with student
Read full article: Former Fort Bend ISD teacher arrested, accused of inappropriate relationship with studentKara Hernandez, a former teacher at Ronald Thornton Middle School in Fort Bend ISD, has been arrested and indicted on two felony charges for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Taral Patel, former Fort Bend Co. Judge staffer, accepts plea deal in social media hoax
Read full article: Taral Patel, former Fort Bend Co. Judge staffer, accepts plea deal in social media hoaxPatel will now serve 24 months of probation, during which he must fulfill conditions such as community service and issuing a public apology.
Fort Bend County Democratic Party calls for Judge KP George to resign after money laundering charges
Read full article: Fort Bend County Democratic Party calls for Judge KP George to resign after money laundering chargesFacing potential felony charges, George's situation brings his future as a public official into question, as a conviction could mean removal from office.
Convicted child molester in Fort Bend Co. given 80-year prison sentence
Read full article: Convicted child molester in Fort Bend Co. given 80-year prison sentenceAt the hearing, the state provided evidence that Carlos Portillo-Molina, 45, began sexually abusing two children starting when they were between 7 and 8 years old.
Houston Health Department reaches out to residents after measles exposure in Fort Bend County
Read full article: Houston Health Department reaches out to residents after measles exposure in Fort Bend CountyThe Houston Health Department is currently reaching out to residents who may have been exposed to measles in connection with Fort Bend Countyโs first confirmed case.
Fort Bend County confirms first case of the measles
Read full article: Fort Bend County confirms first case of the measlesHealth officials said that the case is an adult female, age 50-60, associated with recent international travel. County health officials said that they are actively investigating the case.
LIVE RADAR: Heavy rainfall pushes through as Flood Watch issued for most of SE Texas
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Heavy rainfall pushes through as Flood Watch issued for most of SE TexasA strong cold front is approaching Houston, expected to bring scattered light showers in the afternoon and potentially severe storms during the evening commute.
Fort Bend County libraries still struggling with network outage after โcybersecurity incidentโ
Read full article: Fort Bend County libraries still struggling with network outage after โcybersecurity incidentโFort Bend County libraries have been navigating significant network disruptions since February 24, 2025, impacting services like new library card issuance and web access. County Librarian Roosevelt Weeks has confirmed that a cybersecurity incident is behind the issues.
Stafford man sentenced to 40 years in prison for abusing, impregnating 13-year-old girl
Read full article: Stafford man sentenced to 40 years in prison for abusing, impregnating 13-year-old girlA man in the Stafford area received a lengthy prison sentence for horrific crimes that led to a 13-year-old girl becoming pregnant.
ONLY ON 2: Inside look at how Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George was processed in jail after โinappropriate treatmentโ claims
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Inside look at how Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George was processed in jail after โinappropriate treatmentโ claimsKPRC 2 Investigates ended up in the Fort Bend County Jail on Wednesday to get a firsthand look at what happens when someone gets processed. We wanted to get a close up of what a person goes through once they are arrested or turn themselves into law enforcement.
District Attorney pushes forward as Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George calls for recusal following indictment
Read full article: District Attorney pushes forward as Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George calls for recusal following indictmentFort Bend County Judge KP George has released a statement addressing the charges against him related to a social media impersonation hoax.
Dog expected to make full recovery after being hit, kicked by Sugar Land man in backyard
Read full article: Dog expected to make full recovery after being hit, kicked by Sugar Land man in backyardA dog is expected to make a full recovery after it was captured on video being flung around and kicked by a man in the backyard of a Sugar Land home.
Husband charged with murder after Lamar CISD educator killed inside her Richmond home
Read full article: Husband charged with murder after Lamar CISD educator killed inside her Richmond homeA husband has been charged with murder after police say he killed his wife inside their Richmond home Sunday afternoon.