Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office exhumes remains from 1964 cold case, hopes new technology provides fresh leads
The remains were exhumed on July 10. The man, described as a dark-haired white male, approximately 6 feet tall, around 50 years of age, and weighing between 180-185 pounds, was found decapitated, with his hands and legs amputated off FM 359 near the Jones Creek bridge on June 11, 1964.
Internal investigation launched after 61-year-old missing man found dead in ditch in Fort Bend Co.
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office held a news conference to give additional information and update on its investigation into the death of a man whose body was found in a ditch by construction workers on June 11.
How this Texas law was used to charge a Fort Bend Co. Commissioner candidate with faking social media attacks
A law that was passed by the Texas Legislature in 2009 has helped play a roll in the arrest of Democrat Taral Patel, who is accused of portraying himself as someone he is not over the internet.
Investigators: Candidate for Fort Bend Co. Commissioner created online persona, racially attacked opponents and himself
In Fort Bend County, investigators say online impersonation in a key political race resulted in handcuffs for a politician who was viewed by many within Democratic circles as a candidate on the rise. Now there are questions of “What’s next?” after Democrat Taral Patel was arrested on Wednesday on third-degree felony charge of online impersonation and a Class-A misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity. The arrest comes weeks after Patel secured the Democratic nomination in the race for County Commissioner of Precinct 3.
Man arrested, accused of possessing thousands of images of child porn after joint operation at Richmond home
The Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office says they, along with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, and the Rosenberg Police Department executed a search warrant at a home in Richmond.
Explore culture and diversity at the third annual Sugar Land Arts Fest
Celebrate diversity and creativity at the Sugar Land Arts Fest happening on April 27-28 at the Smart Financial Centre. There you'll find art from over 100 artists, a beer garden and wine garden, live music, and even a live mural painting. We got a preview of this third annual festival with co-chair of the event Stacy Borgfeldt and featured artist Debra Jan Hall.
Counselors will be available at 2 Lamar CISD elementary schools after teacher’s murder-suicide over Spring Break
District officials said they will have counseling available for students after two elementary school teachers at Lamar CISD were found dead in what investigators have deemed a murder-suicide over Spring Break.
Fort Bend ISD elementary schools will have armed security officers on all campuses. Do parents think it’s safe?
Fort Bend Independent School District announced Tuesday that all 51 elementary schools will have armed security officers on campus when students return from winter break, but what do parents think about the new measure?
Pastor of 121-year-old Fort Bend Church says despite roadblocks, he’s determined to build a new ‘debt-free’ sanctuary
It is a church that has been around for more than 100 years, and although its membership has dwindled in recent times, they are looking to touch a growing number of souls with a bold plan for the future.
How bad is the crime in Houston’s suburbs?
We know safety is a top priority for you and your families. That’s why we are looking into the crime data to see what is going on in different areas around Houston. From Fort Bend to Galveston and Montgomery Counties, we are looking at the types of crime many of you are dealing with.
Fort Bend County addresses public concern on safety of pedestrian crossings in Cinco Ranch area following teen’s death
Following the recent auto-pedestrian crash that killed a 14-year-old boy in a Mason Road crosswalk, there has been an increase in public concern about the safety of pedestrian crossings in the Cinco Ranch area.
‘Preventable’: Fort Bend County sheriff urges caution as crashes with pedestrians see sharp increase in 2023
In the past month, 14-year-old Logan Dark was hit and killed by a driver while riding his bike near Katy. A 61-year-old man was hit and killed while walking his dog in Sugar Land. Fort Bend County sheriff Eric Fagan said tragedies like this are on the rise.