FORT BEND COUNTY

A man convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a young child received a 50-year sentence in prison, according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office.

A dermatologist in Fort Bend County says thieves stole copper wire from her business, not once, not twice, but three different times.

Part of Bates Allen Park will be redeveloped, including the preservation of two historic black cemeteries and a memorial to honor Fort Bend County’s sometimes-forgotten African-American History.

Part of Bates Allen Park will be redeveloped, including the preservation of two historic black cemeteries and a memorial to honor Fort Bend County’s sometimes-forgotten African-American History.

An elementary school teacher at Fort Bend Independent School District was arrested on campus Thursday after being accused of sexually assaulting a child in Brazoria County, according to the district.

Officials with the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office say teams were deployed Friday after three 55-gallon drums were illegally dumped.

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In honor of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan’s birthday and a former slave that represented Fort Bend County in the Texas House of Representatives, volunteers from the Exchange Club gathered at former slave cemeteries in the area to help with cleaning efforts.

A man accused of causing a deadly crash that killed four people in a golf cart in Galveston has been arrested in Rosenberg on Friday night, authorities said.

More than 30 livestock animals, including goats and cattle, were seized by rescuers from the Houston Humane Society at a Fort Bend County packing plant this week.

A father has been arrested and charged after his 4-year-old son was shot at a Katy home and rushed to a west Houston hospital Thursday night, deputies with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said.

The Texas Republican’s campaign, which recouped most of the money, has reported the case to the FBI. The Federal Elections Commission is also looking into it.

The 4th Annual Black Cowboy Legacy Rodeo celebrates Black History Month by honoring the legacies of Black Cowboys and Educators in Fort Bend County.

Many officials are speaking out against the recently filed Texas Senate Bill 147, which would prohibit citizens and business entities from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from purchasing land within the state of Texas.

An investigation is underway after a woman was shot, killed in her backyard following a domestic violence incident in Sugar Land, police say

Officials say four people have been transported to the hospital after a rollover crash in Fort Bend County on Saturday.

Priscilla Villarreal was arrested over her Facebook postings. In a rare proceeding, the entire 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will weigh whether she can sue, a case that could have major ramifications for citizen journalists like her -- and professional ones.

An investigation is underway after a 19-year-old man was shot Tuesday night in Fort Bend County, according to the Fort Bend County Sherriff’s Office.

Several lanes were closed Monday afternoon following a hazmat spill from a multi-vehicle crash in Fort Bend County, according to Houston TranStar.

One person was flown by medical helicopter to a Houston hospital after being shot in a neighborhood in Richmond, Fort Bend County.

The Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is preparing for a Hard Freeze and Wind Chill Watch in effect from Thursday to Saturday.

A cold front will move into the Houston area on Thursday. Temperatures are expected to drop into the 30′s and 20′s by Thursday night. Several institutions will operate warming centers during the extreme weather event.

Whether you’re thinking of surprising your kids with a pet this holiday or you’re using the break to adjust to life with a new cat or dog -- adoption is a great way to find your next pet.

Deputies are looking for the owner of 10 abandoned horses found on a property in Fort Bend County, according to the Houston Humane Society.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that it has made an arrest in the six-year-old case involving the murder of a Houston woman who was shot to death by her boyfriend.

A man was taken into custody after two motorcycles were struck during a hit-and-run incident Sunday on Highway 36, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.

Texas hunters found the skeletal remains of a man who's been missing since 2005, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office.

Charges have been filed against an adult after a handgun was found inside a student’s backpack Tuesday at a Fort Bend Independent School District elementary school, according to the district.

Graham William Reid is now a familiar name when it comes to torture allegations concerning cats.

Fort Bend County Toys for Tots is collecting holiday gifts for local children.

The 1st Annual OEC Fun Run will honor Olivia, Edison, and Colette Nguyen

A Boil Water Notice was issued by the City of Houston Public Works Department Sunday that includes a portion of Fort Bend County, according to a news release.

Three students have been arrested after Lamar CISD says they received fake calls about a “potential threat” at one of their campuses Thursday afternoon, according to the district.

The Democrat George, a native of India, beat Republican challenger Trever Nehls by receiving 51.6 percent of the vote.

Incumbent KP George has been officially declared the winner in the race for the Fort Bend County Judge seat, earning a second term.

Election Day is finally here, and Houstonians and residents in surrounding counties are headed to the polls Tuesday.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a 13-year-old boy who was last seen on Sunday in Richmond.

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.

The 2022 General Election is being held on November 8. You can find results for Fort Bend County on Tuesday night here.

An employee at Sugar Land Methodist Hospital was arrested and has been charged after a recording device was found in a bathroom at the hospital last month, officers with the Sugar Land Police Department said.

A man is sentenced to prison after a jury convicted him of assaulting his girlfriend with a hatchet in November of 2020, according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office.

A sampling of seasonal celebrations throughout the Houston area, including holiday markets, yuletide train rides, light shows, plays, concerts, and events.

Fort Bend County law enforcement officials held a news conference Monday morning focused on a particular crime they say has proven to take place anywhere.

Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office made an announcement Monday about county officials’ fight to end human trafficking.

When Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas voted last year to reject Donald Trump’s electoral defeat, many of his constituents back home in Fort Bend County were thrilled. Like the former president, they have been unhappy with the changes unfolding around them. Crime and sprawl from Houston, the big city next door, have been spilling over into their once bucolic towns. (“Build a wall,” Nehls likes to say, and make Houston pay.) The county in recent years has become one of the nation’s most diverse, where the

A heavy truck crash on I-69 at FM 529 has all mainlanes in both directions blocked Tuesday, TxDOT said.

A deputy with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is hurt after he was involved in a crash with another vehicle near Pearland Monday morning, according to FBCSO.

Residents of a recently constructed subdivision south of Rosenberg expressed concern Friday following multiple cases of a man caught on surveillance cameras peeking into homes, climbing into yards, and leaving many neighbors worried for their safety.

Officials in Fort Bend County are sending a warning to residents after several political campaign signs were recently stolen or vandalized.

An investigation is underway after a teen who is believed to be 13 years old was shot by an 18-year-old in Fort Bend County Monday, deputies said.

A Fort Bend County man is set to face a judge Monday after he was indicted for obtaining nearly $600,000 in financial aid funds at several Texas colleges, U.S. Attorney Jennifer Lowery said in a news release.

A man has been detained after he reportedly shot his wife in a Katy neighborhood Saturday.

There is no place like fall in Fort Bend County.

Sugar Land Police Department announced they have named a new police chief on Friday.

An ongoing cleanup operation in a fire-damaged unit at the W.A. Parish Generating Station in Fort Bend County is suspended pending the completion of an investigation into Thursday's chemical exposure, according to NRG Energy.

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.

District attorneys for Harris, Kaufman, Fort Bend counties voiced concerns over state’s new abortion law at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival.

As a candidate for Texas governor, O’Rourke was considered a long shot. But the state’s new—and extreme—abortion restrictions have galvanized his campaign.

News of the cases comes as Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced Monday that an adult with severe illness and a presumptive positive test died over the weekend.

The lawsuit, which a judge has combined with a similar suit by Latino and Black voters, will go to trial at the end of September, too late to affect this year’s midterm elections.

The lawsuit, which a judge has combined with a similar suit by Latino and Black voters, will go to trial at the end of September, too late to affect this year’s midterm elections.

If Fort Bend County voters approve the proposed tax rate of $1.21, trustees say it would generate needed additional revenue for the district.

If Fort Bend County voters approve the proposed tax rate of $1.21, trustees say it would generate needed additional revenue for the district.

Participants can get a free hurricane kit for attending.

Participants can get a free hurricane kit for attending.

Currently, elementary schools in Fort Bend County do not have police officers stationed at the school – just patrol units.

The Fort Bend County Republican sent an open letter to the Tesla CEO to express "deep...

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On Tuesday's show: What a recent explosion and plant shutdown means for liquified natural gas prices, and Fort Bend County Judge KP George answers your questions.

The 13-year-old girl said during a 2017 doctor’s appointment that “she was sexually active with her husband,” prosecutors say.

On Tuesday's show: We reflect on where things stand two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began in earnest in Greater Houston, and Fort Bend County Judge KP George discusses issues affecting his county and answers your questions.

The group, Fort Bend United, is sending out an official looking Democratic voters’ guide that endorses Erica Davis for county judge and George Risner for Precinct 2 county commissioner.

Fort Bend County is set to receive a total of 658 body cameras.

Asian and Pacific Islander populations surged in Texas over the past decade, but their political power is weakened under new congressional maps. A northwest Houston neighborhood offers a case study in how that was done.

Asian-Americans make up a substantial portion of the county’s population, but the new congressional map cracked the community to reduce its voting power.

Initially, Commissioners Court was scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote over proposed precinct maps next week, but the meeting has been pushed back.

A first draft of the new congressional redistricting maps has been released, showing two new seats in metropolitan areas due to growing populations.

The 4-3 vote from the district's board of trustees mandates all students and staff in Fort Bend County schools must now wear a mask indoors.

The Republican congressman and former Fort Bend County sheriff, who is fully vaccinated, announced Saturday he'd tested positive for COVID-19.

Enforcement in the state’s public school systems of Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates has been dropped, for now, the Texas Education Agency said Thursday.

The mandate applies to all students, employees, and visitors -- regardless of vaccination status.

The move comes one day after Harris County officials approved the county attorney’s request to take legal action against the state of Texas.

The move comes exactly two weeks after the county raised the level due to significant and uncontrolled spread of the virus. It also comes just two days after Fort Bend County raised its own threat level.

On Wednesday's show: The COVID-19 situation in Fort Bend County, the week in politics, a preview of Houston Restaurant Weeks, and a conversation with Blues musician The Reverend Shawn Amos.

Medical experts discuss more of the latest COVID issues and local concerns, and we provide a forum for your COVID questions.

The threat level will increase from "yellow," or moderate risk, to "orange," indicating a significant risk of exposure to the virus in Fort Bend County.

The Justice Department announced a settlement agreement with Fort Bend County (FBC) to improve access to court for people with limited English proficiency (LEP). Title VI prohibits race, color or national origin discrimination by recipients of federal financial assistance, such as FBC. “The Civil Rights Division will continue fighting to ensure that courts remove barriers that deny people access to equal justice. FBC courts will also review its language access plans over the next year, develop mandatory Title VI training for FBC courts, provide Title VI retaliation training and issue public notices that explain the Title VI nondiscrimination policy and complaint process in non-English languages. FBC also agreed to pay damages to an LEP court user for court costs and to an individual who alleged retaliation.

With more trucks rolling along interstates and highways, the need to keep them operational grows. Texas State Technical College’s Diesel Equipment Technology program, offered in Fort Bend County, Marshall, North Texas, Sweetwater and Waco, is seeing an increase in students wanting to enter the field.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George spent this past week aligning himself with his Democratic allies Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner in their public battle with the Greater Houston Partnership over proposed changes to state voting laws, and lambasting his colleagues on the Fort Bend...

On Thursday's show: How the former Congressman's own challenges with addiction and bipolar disorder have informed his advocacy for a stronger mental health care system, why Fort Bend County Judge KP George voted against a plan to distribute COVID-19 relief funds, and we meet the city's new poet laureate.

County Judge KP George said the plan to use $157 million in federal aid included spending on numerous government projects unrelated to pandemic recovery and rigged the selection process for organizations to receive grants.

On Monday's show: Fort Bend County Judge KP George, the homebuying market, ask the veterinarian, and the latest on Houston sports.

Updated 2:19 p.m. CTA new $250,000 child care voucher program in Fort Bend County will help support families impacted by the pandemic, county leaders announced on Monday. Families will be limited to up to three vouchers in total, and will be able to use the vouchers at more than 180 licensed child care facilities in Fort Bend County, according to Fort Bend County Judge KP George. Mandi Kimball, vice president of child advocacy group Children at Risk, said programs that provide child care assistance can help alleviate potential financial and emotional stress. "Finding child care for your children is extremely stressful," she said. "What Fort Bend County has done is really relieve some of the financial stress, but also emotional stress that parents have when trying to make the right decision for their children."

Richmond seventh-graders Kathit Kadakia and Aryan Seetepalli combined their talents to create their own kid-friendly news outlet in May 2020. Now, their outlet The National Outreach is starting to garner attention, with over 4,450 views from more than 15 countries. Kathit and Aryan launched The National Outreach (TNO) so that kids can access the news without the stress and confusion surrounding certain difficult subjects like politics and coronavirus. After launching The National Outreach, Kathit said it helped create a stronger friendship between the two boys. Kathit KadakiaThe creative duo attribute the success of The National Outreach to fine-tuning the website and launching a YouTube channel.

On Wednesday’s show: An update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Fort Bend County, analysis of the week in politics, food writers discuss Houston’s best Black-owned restaurants, and a new exhibit pays homage to DJ Screw. On Wednesday’s Houston Matters: Fort Bend County Judge KP George updates us on COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Then, local food writers talk about their favorite Black-owned restaurants in the latest installment of The Full Menu. And we learn about a new exhibit called Slowed and Throwed, which focuses on the legacy of the late Houston rapper DJ Screw. Subscribe to Today in Houston Fill out the form below to subscribe our new daily editorial newsletter from the HPM Newsroom.

This is part of Houston Public Media’s ongoing coronavirus coverage. “This is not the time for people of color to stay away from the vaccine,” Turner said. The Public Health Clinic received just 100 doses of the Moderna vaccine, allocated to first responders, Public Health staff, health care workers and employees. Once that shipment comes in, the Galveston County Health District said it will again begin scheduling appointments on its website. @TexasDSHS is directing all entities that have received #COVID19 vaccines to urgently vaccinate all willing Phase 1A, then Phase 1B, individuals.

Following Houston's record voter turnout in November, Texas is still managing to make history from the 2020 election. TEXAS VOTER TURNOUT: This Houstonian is making voting better in Harris CountyFort Bend made strides in the election, by not only electing its first female African American county attorney, but also electing Eric Fagan—the county's first African American sheriff in over a century. The sheriff's election in Fort Bend County made history, as the county hadn't had a Black sheriff since the 1800s. Walter Moses Burton, was the first Black sheriff in Fort Bend, and was the first Black sheriff in the United States at the time, according to KHOU. The ceremony was held at the Fort Bend Church, and a number of elected officials were in attendance at Fagan's swearing in ceremony, including Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

For the second time in 16 days, Fort Bend County Judge KP George has raised his county’s COVID-19 threat level due to the rapid local spread of COVID-19 and its toll on local hospitals. On Wednesday afternoon, George announced that he had upgraded the local COVID-19 threat to a red alert, the highest level in the local coronavirus threat scale unveiled several months ago, signalling widespread outbreaks and a strained healthcare system. The county’s threat level had previously sat at yellow, the second lowest threat rank, since October 7. Between November 24 and December 9, she said lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in Fort Bend County jumped from around 20,000 to 25,000. She also pointed out that the local COVID-19 testing positivity rate across the county has seen a marked uptick as well.

The two men portrayed in these salacious TV spots are Republican Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls and Democrat Sri Preston Kulkarni. TX-22 comprises most of Fort Bend County, as well as the chunk of Brazoria County where Pearland sits and a tiny bit of Harris County around Friendswood. The 22nd district as a whole is extremely diverse in its makeup, thanks mostly to Fort Bend County. The ad also references accusations that some members of the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office racially profiled Latinos and a suicide by an inmate at Fort Bend County Jail under Nehls’s tenure, and blames Nehls for both incidents. In his last race for Congress, Kulkarni advocated for Medicare For All, but his stance on government-run insurance has changed.

Voter arrive to cast their ballots at the Moody Park Community Center polling station in Houston, Texas, U.S., on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Sharon Steinmann | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesTo find the forces fueling Democrats' dream of a blue Texas in 2020, the Houston suburbs offer a good start. Texas' 22nd District is one of the most racially diverse congressional seats in the country. Nehls, 52, is a well known and generally liked local official who has twice won election in Fort Bend County, where most of the district's voters live. Efforts to limit H1-B visas for high-skilled employees, which workers from India disproportionately claim, "have not gone over well" among the district's Asian American voters, Jones said.