Fort Bend
Fort Bend County Winter Storm Update: 4 Things to Know About Today's Closures, Crashes and Ice
Fort Bend roads could turn into sheets-of-ice as temperatures plunge tonight, with portions of the Southwest Freeway and all the county's tollways closed and emergency crews working to treat slick spots across the county. Read more
Jan. 21, 2025
Texas Winter Storm Enzo: Freezing Rain, Snow Forces Fort Bend County Office Closures
A winter storm bringing freezing rain and snow is set to sweep through southeast Texas starting Monday evening, prompting Fort Bend County to close government offices Tuesday and Wednesday. Read more
Jan. 21, 2025
Winter Storm Warning: Houston Area Braces for up to 5 Inches of Snow, Icy Roads
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the Houston metropolitan area, predicting up to 5 inches of snow and hazardous road conditions from Monday evening through Tuesday. Read more
Jan. 19, 2025
Free Tax Help: AARP Offering Services at Fort Bend Libraries Through April 15, 2024
Fort Bend County Libraries will provide free income tax preparation assistance for low-income taxpayers through a partnership with the American Association of Retired Persons from Feb. 1 through April 15. Read more
Jan. 15, 2025
Fire Department serving Katy-Richmond and Houston Building $65 Million Flood Rescue Training Facility
Harris Fort Bend Emergency Services District No. 100, which operates the Community Volunteer Fire Department, is building the facility to address training for Texas' growing flood risks. Read more
Jan. 11, 2025
Whitbeck Drops Defamation Suit against individual School Board Members - Continues Suit Vs. District
The former superintendent of the Fort Bend Independent School District has withdrawn her defamation claims against board trustees but continues to pursue legal action against the district, officials said Monday. Read more
Jan. 08, 2025
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George 85 Minutes Late for his Arraignment
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George arrived 85 minutes late to his arraignment Friday on charges he misrepresented his identity during a campaign. The court did not admonish him for his tardiness. Read more
Jan. 04, 2025
A big day for those who won: Meyers, Krenek, Morales, Quincy, Sheikhani, Take Oath after November Wins
Nearly all Fort Bend County's November election winners took their oaths of office on New Year's Day. Read more
Jan. 02, 2025
Obituary: Andre Nguyen Van Chau
André’s celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Saint Faustina Catholic Church, 28102 FM 1093, Fulshear, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 12:00 noon. Read more
Jan. 01, 2025
Man Charged with Katy Crosswalk Death is Re-Indicted
A Fort Bend County grand jury has re-indicted a man accused of striking and killing Cinco Ranch High School student Logan Dark while riding his bicycle across a South Mason Road crosswalk in September of 2023. Read more
Dec. 28, 2024