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Fort Bend Independent Endorses Andy Meyers, Reveals New Allegations Against Opponent Taral Patel
While the endorsement was expected—Fort Bend Independent owner Seshadri Kumar frequently aligns with Meyers’ vision for the county—it is noteworthy for its inclusion of previously unknown details about the case. Read more
Oct. 17, 2024
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspect in Domestic Violence Homicide
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is urgently seeking the public’s help in locating a homicide suspect after a tragic incident on the morning of Oct. 14, 2024. Read more
Oct. 17, 2024
City of Katy rehabs facility that's essential for water supply on hottest days
The Katy City Council on Monday authorized about $1.1 million for rehabilitation work at Water Plant No. 3, 25815 Kingsland Blvd. The work maintains infrastructure that is critical during peek usage on the hottest summer days. Read more
Oct. 17, 2024
Katy City Council kills battery storage facility designed to help prevent blackouts
The Katy City Council unanimously denied a special use permit Monday for a battery energy storage facility designed to help prevent power outages like those caused by Winter Storm Uri. Read more
Oct. 16, 2024
Multi-propane tank explosion in Brookshire forces road closures
Firefighters responded to an explosion at a propane production facility in Waller County on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. at the RapidXchange Production Facility on FM 529 in Brookshire. Read more
Oct. 16, 2024
Grand Jury Indicts Taral Patel for a 9th time in Election Manipulation - Fake Racism Case
The latest indictment, handed up by a Fort Bend Grand Jury on Monday, Oct. 14, charges Patel with harassment by email. The indictment was posted on line for the public to see today. He is accused of harassing an unnamed victim between Dec. 15, 2023, Read more
Oct. 15, 2024
New fire station opens in Fulshear - following 'rollback of engine' into its new home
The Fulshear Fire Station, at 8825 W. Cross Creek Bend Lane, is part of Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 4. It is the only fire station in the city limits of Fulshear. Brandi Crone, the district’s public information officer, said the Read more
Oct. 15, 2024
Patel and George continue to avoid questions about their indictments
George has postponed the Festival of One, which was scheduled for Nov. 9, 2024. Some speculate he did so to avoid tough questions about his involvement in the fake racism case. Read more
Oct. 14, 2024
Million dollar lottery ticket sold in Katy
A million-dollar lottery ticket was sold recently in the Katy area. The person, who wishes to remain anonymous, claimed the $1 million top prize in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game Millionaire Maker. Read more
Oct. 14, 2024
75-Year Sentence for Child Sex Predator
The victim provided police a copy of a recording of the last sexual assault that he had kept as evidence, knowing one day he would have the strength to come forward," a statement from the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office said. Read more
Oct. 14, 2024