Fort Bend County breaks ground on African American heritage monument

Fort Bend County leaders, descendants and community members gathered Saturday to dedicate a new monument and park honoring ...

Former NBA player arrested after finding man with underage sister, attorney says

"Please don’t believe everything you see on the internet," he wrote in a post on X. He was taken into custody on Friday, ...
Community Impact

Redrawing lines: Fort Bend County approves new precinct maps ahead of 2026 election

Fort Bend County’s monthslong redistricting process has come to an end, with commissioners voting 3-2 to approve a new map at an Oct. 13 special meeting.
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Fort Bend commissioners court hires law firm to evaluate county attorney’s authority

The vote comes after County Judge KP George has made multiple attempts to hire an outside law firm to advise commissioners court, in place of the county attorney, an elected official.
Hoodline

Ex-Precinct 4 Deputy Hit With Murder Charge In Richmond Teacher’s Death

More than a year after a Memorial Day welfare check turned into a homicide investigation, former Fort Bend County Sheriff’s ...

Ft. Bend County students arrested in connection with deadly shooting outside Missouri City Walmart

Four teens were arrested in connection with a deadly shooting outside a Walmart last month. All four are Fort Bend ISD ...
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Fort Bend tax assessor under investigation for allegedly using county funds to pay mother’s caretakers

Harris County prosecutors are investigating allegations that Carmen Turner employed two tax office workers to care for her mother.