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In a May 21 letter, Attorney General Ken Paxton alerted Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin of Harris County’s “stated intent to use federal funding in violation of state law,” and asked him to “seek return of any amounts improperly spent on efforts to promote illegal mail-in voting.”
AG Paxton asked Trump administration to take back some of Harris County’s COVID-19 relief money
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in May urged the Trump administration to rescind millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds that Harris County planned to use for mail-in ballots, as Republican … more
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The Texas Department of Public Safety will be increasing enforcement efforts for safe driving, including monitoring for driving under the influence of alcohol, as the holidays approach.
DPS to Increase Enforcement for the Holidays
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced today its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaigns will kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 23. DPS is … more
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State Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) and State Representative James B. Frank (R – Wichita Falls) have filed bills to ensure family members or guardians of residents of assisted living facilities and similar establishments can visit their loved ones to ensure their quality of life is being maintained even during situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kolkhorst, Frank file essential caregiver legislation
State Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) and State Representative James B. Frank (R – Wichita Falls) announced that they have both filed legislation to solidify the rights of residents of long … more
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Pedestrians walk along the East Front of the U.S. Capitol Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. on Dec. 4, 2020.
Those $600 relief checks could soon be on their way to many Americans
Many Americans and businesses could be receiving a financial boost in the coming days, thanks to a last minute Congressional scramble to pass a $900 billion relief bill intended to address economic … more
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Fulshear Mayor Aaron Groff explains that Fulshear is required under state legislation to accept an increase in water pumpage fees established by the North Fort Bend Regional Water Authority. Essentially, he said, for the first 5,000 gallons of water used by a resident, about $4 goes to the city while about $20 goes to the water authority.
Fulshear City Council adopts water fee, approves development agreement
Fulshear City Council adopted a development agreement with DR Horton for about 1,300 acres to be developed into residential housing. They also adopted, as required by state law, an increase to the … 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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Harris County was the epicenter of the voting rights battle that led up to the Nov. 3 election in Texas. The Election Security Task Force for Harris County said in a report released Friday that it "found no proof of any election tampering, ballot harvesting, voter suppression, intimidation or any other type of foul play that might have impacted the legitimate cast or count of a ballot."
Harris County elections were fair and secure, task force finds
A task force formed to ensure the security of the November election in Texas’ biggest county has found no evidence of wrongdoing after finishing its work. The Harris County Election Security … more
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Royal High School junior Gary Miller III poses for a photo after placing third at the Texas High School Welding Series Cinco Ranch Championship.
RHS Junior places third in Texas High School Welding Championship
Royal High School junior Gary Miller III recently competed in the Texas High School Welding Series Cinco Ranch Championship, where he received 3rd place out of 15 Cypress area schools. In recognition … more
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Katy Responds volunteers and staff pose with Virginia Holcomb (second from left). Holcomb’s home was flooded and became Katy Responds’ 100th home to be repaired. The organization repairs homes impacted by disasters such as floods, but also works with those experiencing family emergencies such as single mothers who need assistance making home repairs.
Katy Responds works to help disaster-impacted families
In a small building in downtown Katy next to Katy Bible Church, Ron Peters and his crew of staff and volunteers work to help Katy area residents continue to recover from Hurricane Harvey and other … more
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Dr. Ashley Drews, medical Director for Infection Prevention and Control at Houston Methodist received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine administered by Houston Methodist on Tuesday. COVID-19 has killed more than 300,000 Americans since March according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Area hospitals begin administering COVID-19 vaccine to frontline workers
Memorial Hermann announced Tuesday that it has received 16,575 doses of the Pfizer-produced COVID-19 vaccine and begun administering the inoculant to its frontline staff that work directly with … more
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Fire and EMS workers have been working out of other city facilities since a mold infestation at Fire Station One in Katy pushed them out in early May.
Katy City Council approves fire station repairs, permitting review at Dec. 14 meeting
Katy City Council members approved mold remediation and repairs for the city’s Fire Station One with costs not to exceed $600,000 at their Monday afternoon meeting. Council also approved an … more
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Katy ISD’s Board of Trustees approved moving forward with a committee to explore the possibility of a bond referendum in May of 2021 after hearing a report from the district’s demographer consultant regarding expected growth over the next decade.
KISD reviews growth, moves forward with bond preparation at Dec. 14 meeting
Katy ISD moved forward with forming of a bond committee to determine if the district should move forward with a bond referendum in the May 2021 election. If it moves forward, the district may utilize … more
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Ted Vierling is the Chief of Operations for Katy ISD and announced in a Monday press release from the district that energy conservation efforts district-wide had led to rebates of more than $1.1 million.
KISD receives more than $1.1 million in energy savings rewards
Katy ISD announced Monday morning that it has received more than $1.1 million in funding for taking action to save energy throughout its facilities through the EnterPoint Energy Schools Conserving … more
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The inside of Texas' execution chamber.
In rush of federal executions, Brandon Bernard and Alfred Bourgeois were put to death for Texas murders
In a resurgence of the federal death penalty at the end of President Donald Trump’s tenure, his administration carried out two executions this week for men convicted in separate Texas murders … more
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Royal ISD Associate Superintendent Kendra Strange expressed support for the TEA's decision to suspend the state's A-F rating system given the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on the education system across the state.
TEA pauses A-F ratings but will still require STAAR testing
The Texas Education Agency announced via a press release Thursday that it has put a pause on the A-F rating system for Texas schools due to the challenges associated with education during the … more
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Christopher Houlihan, 30, of Houston was killed just north of Clay Road in the eastern portion of the Katy area. he leaves behind two daughters and a wife.
HCSO Investigating Hit and Run on Keith Harrow Blvd.
Harris County Sheriffs Office investigators are looking into an accident that took the life of a pedestrian in the 18,200 block of Keith harrow Boulevard at about 4:40 a.m. Dec. 7, HCSO … more
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Harris County Constable for Precinct Five Ted Heap's office announced via social media Thursday that Thomas Ryan Hubbard had been arrested Dec. 9 and charged with burglary.
Constables arrest serial burglary suspect
Harris County Constable Ted Heap’s office announced via social media Thursday afternoon that Thomas Ryan Hubbard, 44, has been arrested at his home in the 3,600 block of Laverne Street on Dec. … more
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A photo of new Fort Bend Junior Service League volunteers from May of this year. The nonprofit is oriented toward lifting up other nonprofits through fundraising and volunteering in the community. They also offer scholarship opportunities to community members. Additionally, they mentor members of sister organization the Fort Bend Teen Service League which is made up of graduating female seniors in the community. Membership applications are expected to open in May 2021 at fbjsl.org.
Ft. Bend Junior Service League works to support nonprofits
The Fort Bend Junior Service League has been busy this year, said Colleen Fox, president of the volunteer organization. From last month’s Sugar Plum Market held at the Stafford Center to events … more
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OakBend Medical Center is one of Fort Bend County’s primary partners in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic with multiple locations throughout the county. They also operate multiple nursing homes which, as of Dec. 4, boasted zero cases of the deadly virus, though 18 cases were reported in the hospital.
COVID-19 update with OakBend Medical Center CEO Joe Freudenberger
Two vaccines from manufacturers Pfizer and Moderna may be approved for use in the U.S. in the next few weeks. That fact, combined with discussion about the rising number of cases of the COVID-19 … more
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Waller County Fire Marshall Brian Cantrell discusses a debris removal contract and issues related to COVID-19 at the Waller County Commissioners Court Meeting held Dec. 2.
Waller commissioners discuss COVID-19, hear update on county library project
Waller County commissioners discussed the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in Waller County and extended the county’s novel coronavirus testing efforts through Dec. 31 at their Dec. 2 meeting. … more
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