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Fort Bend County has received a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines and is asking residents to register to receive their doses.
Fort Bend County opening registration for vaccines after shipment received
Fort Bend County announced this morning that it is opening its COVID-19 vaccine registration portal at www.fbchealth.org after receiving a shipment of vaccines. Those in class 1A and 1B vaccine … more
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Fort Bend County Auditor Ed Sturdivant discusses the availability of funding for CARES Act grants to help businesses in Fort Bend County adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic during the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court meeting held Dec. 8.
Fort Bend County approving additional CARES Act grants for small businesses
Fort Bend County Commissioners approved a second round of grant funding for small businesses through CARES Act funds allocated to the county at the governing body’s Dec. 8 meeting. The … more
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Law Enforcement officers in Fort Bend County found these drugs in a car after making a traffic stop. The drugs had been hidden away in the hollow spaces of the vehicle's body.
Fort Bend County task force makes large narcotics bust
The Fort Bend County Narcotics Task – a multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional drug enforcement group – has arrested Luis Garcia, 49, of McAllen after finding him in possession of more than … more
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As the Nov. 3 election draws near, Gov. Greg Abbott's order limiting counties to one drop-off location for absentee ballots has ignited a legal battle. The Travis County Tax Office on Airport Boulevard became the only drive-thru location open in the county for hand delivery of mail ballots after Abbott's order.
Texas counties temporarily blocked from offering multiple mail-in ballot drop-off locations
Texas counties are currently blocked from setting up multiple drop-off locations for absentee ballots heading into the Nov. 3 general election due to a temporary order from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court … more
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Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls and his brother Fort Bend County Constable for Precinct 4 Trever Nehls deliver announce the incident which lead to the shooting death of Caleb Rule in the early morning hours of May 29.
Former FBCSO deputy indicted in death of Deputy Constable Caleb Rule
Former Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy Chadwick McRae has been indicted for Criminally Negligent Homicide in connection with the May 29 fatal shooting of Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Deputy … more
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Katy area voters saw several elections that could change the political landscape of the area, including the race for Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 3, a position which has been held by Steve Radack since 1988.
Katy area voters cast ballots in primary runoff elections
Katy area voters finally had a chance to go to the polls and make their voices heard in several primary runoff elections that now allow a clearer picture of the ballots voters will face when they go … more
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While masks are not required under Tex. Gov. Greg Abbott's current executive order for the purpose of voting, Abbott and other community leaders encourage voters to wear a mask to the polls to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Five more days of early voting left in runoff elections
Katy area voters have several items on the ballot for the runoff election slated for July 14. Early voting began June 29 and will run through July 10. Voters should check their county’s … more
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Both Harris and Fort Bend County have extended their orders for businesses to require masks for all customers and employees.
Fort Bend, Harris counties extend face covering orders
Fort Bend and Harris counties’ judges have extended their local orders requiring all businesses and commercial entities to have all employees and visitors wear face coverings while visiting … more
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Timothy Holloway, 32, of Fort Bend County has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty.
One arrested in animal cruelty case in Fort Bend County
Timothy Holloway, 32, of Fort Bend County has been arrested after an investigation into a Dec. incident wherein a dog named Clarence was left in a wire kennel with a gunshot wound to the head, … more
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Julian Olvera, 21, of Rosenberg has been arrested and charged with burglary of a habitation and cruelty to animals.
FBCSO makes arrest in Rosenberg burglary case
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary of habitation on June 23 at 9:43 a.m. at the 500 block of San Carlos in Rosenberg. Deputies arrested Julian Olvera, 21, of … more
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Mahmood Ayaan Rehmatulla was arrested June 23 in response to an early-morning June 18 shooting in Richmond.
FBCSO arrests Richmond shooting suspect
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office arrested Mahmood Ayaan Rehmatulla on June 23 in response to a shooting in the Richmond area on June 18 at 1:03 a.m. at the 1900 block of US 90A … more
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KP George held a press conference via Facebook Live with reporters present and socially distanced to announce his order that businesses in the county must implement a mandatory mask policy by June 25 at midnight.
KP George issues mask order for Fort Bend County businesses
Fort Bend County Judge KP George held a press conference at 5 p.m. Tuesday evening to announce the issuance of an executive order requiring businesses to enforce a mask policy throughout the county, … more
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George is asking for resident feedback regarding possible actions to take associated with COVID-19 management.
KP George asks for resident input on COVID-19 measures
Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced a survey via Facebook requesting county residents to complete a survey to express what they would like the county to do regarding COVID-19 safety measures … more
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Lewis Carothers, 28, of Sugar Land was arrested early Saturday and charged with Aggravated Assault in Fort Bend County.
FBCSO arrests one after Saturday morning shooting
Lewis Carothers, 28, of Sugar Land was arrested Saturday after reports of a shooting in Sugar Land’s Orchard Lake Estates Subdivision according to a statement from the Fort Bend County … more
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Willowfork Drainage District’s manmade channel helps convey water from the Katy area to Barker Reservoir to alleviate flooding during severe storms. After Hurricane Harvey, channels across the Katy area were blocked with sediment and silt, prompting many removal projects.
Katy area prepares for hurricane season
The Willow Fork and Fort Bend County drainage districts have been working on several projects since Hurricane Harvey hit the Katy area in 2017 in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season. … more
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The State of Texas has established the threat levels below for risk of exposure to the new coronavirus which causes the COVID-19 disease. The state is currently at the highest risk level of five and Tex. Gov. Greg Abbott said the state has resources prepared to aid if cases continue to rise rapidly.
COVID-19 cases rising again, governor and local leaders respond
The reopening of the Texas economy has sparked a second wave of COVID-19 across the state, prompting county officials to respond. According to the Texas Department of Health Services, 89,108 cases … more
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Dominic Reale was originally arrested June 6 in relation to a family violence investigation and was later charged with vandalism after officers found video evidence connecting him to spray painted racial slurs on cars in the Katy area.
FBCSO holding Katy area teen on family violence and racial vandalism incidents
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dominic Reale, 18, on June 3 in relation to more than a dozen calls regarding 16 vehicles spray painted with racial slurs and graphic drawings in … more
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Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls (in brown at the podium) is joined by his brother, Fort Bend County Constable for Precinct 4 Trever Nehls (left in blue) and other representatives of the constables office at a press conference to discuss the death of Constable's Deputy Caleb Rule this morning in an accidental shooting.
Fort Bend County Constable's deputy killed in accidental shooting
Fort Bend County Constable Office Pct. 4 Deputy Caleb Rule was killed in the line of duty at about 2 a.m. this morning. Rule was accidentally shot by a Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office deputy … more
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The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office responded to a call Saturday evening and found two deceased persons in a Cinco Ranch home.
Murder-suicide hits Cinco Ranch neighborhood
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office responded to a 911 call at 10:49 p.m. Saturday evening. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers found two adults deceased in the home from apparent gunshot … more
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Fulshear Mayor Aaron Groff issued his annual State of the City address virtually May 18 in lieu of a community gathering due to COVID-19 restrictions. During the video he discussed growth, mobility and development - including infrastructure development - throughout the city.
Fulshear Mayor Aaron Groff takes to YouTube for state of the city address
Fulshear Mayor Aaron Groff took to the city’s YouTube channel to give his annual State of the City address. During the nearly ten-minute video Groff covered the city’s … more
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