Dr. Christie Whitback appointed as new superintendent for Fort Bend ISD
Dr. Whitbeck previously served four years as deputy superintendent for FBISD before becoming superintendent for Bryan ISD.
Texas teen uses TikTok to sabotage abortion whistleblower website
A Fort Bend Co. teen went online, used some sarcasm when telling her followers what to do to overwhelm the website and cause it to crash, which it did.
Man dies of COVID-19, family says Sugar Land hospital refused court-ordered treatment of Ivermectin
The family of a Richmond, Texas veteran, who died of COVID-19, say a Sugar Land hospital refused to give the 74-year-old a court-ordered treatment of Ivermectin.
Drivers in Texas could face fine or jail penalty for failing to stop for pedestrians
A new law could land you a fine for failing to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk— even jail time if someone is injured.
First 2021 case of West Nile Virus in Fort Bend Co. resident reported
Fort Bend County health officials say a probable case of West Nile Virus Encephalitis was confirmed in a county resident — the first of the year.
Drake dedicates new album 'Certified Lover Boy' to slain Houston IG model
Loved ones are still reeling from the loss of slain Instagram model, Jenae Gagnier A.K.A. Miss Mercedes Morr. And popular singer/rapper/actor Drake offered his condolences to the 33-year-old by dedicating his new album in her honor.
Public visitation to be held Saturday for slain Instagram model 'Miss Mercedes Morr'
Loved ones are still reeling over the death of social media influencer, Jenae Gagnier, who was found dead in her Richmond apartment.
Richmond police investigating death of social media influencer, alleged suspect's identity released
The Richmond Police Department is investigating following the death of a social media influencer as a possible murder/suicide.
Fort Bend ISD to not require face masks but still encourages staff, students, and parents to wear one
As the battle wages on between local school districts and the state on enforcing masks in schools, Fort Bend ISD announced it would not. "In light of this legal development, at this time, the District is not requiring the wearing of masks," Fort Bend ISD said.
Mask mandate for Fort Bend ISD students, staff, visitors takes effect Wednesday
The Fort Bend Independent School District has announced their mask mandate will begin on Wednesday. According to a release, the mandate will take effect at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, August 25.
Fort Bend ISD approves mask mandate, some parents say it's not enough
Some parents say the approval of a mask mandate for the Fort Bend Independent School District came too late for students.
LIST: Mask mandate, virtual option for Houston-area school districts
As Houston-area school districts are heading back to school, students and parents may be faced with a mask mandate in their school district.
Fort Bend ISD School Board approves mask mandate for students, visitors
The Fort Bend Independent School District School Board announced late Monday night that a mask mandate will be put into place for all students and visitors.
Fort Bend ISD’s Pecan Grove Elementary School switching to virtual learning
Fort Bend Independent School District’s Pecan Grove Elementary School will be switching to virtual learning as data suggested a ‘significant impact’ to the campus due to COVID-19.
Fort Bend Co. officials celebrating a victory after judge grants injunction, upholding mask mandate
As the battle between local counties and the state of Texas regarding mask mandates wages on, officials in Fort Bend Co. are celebrating a victory.
District Court Judge grants Fort Bend County's application for injunction upholding facial coverings
District Court Judge J. Christian Becerra has approved Fort Bend County's application for an injunction upholding the county's order on facial coverings to fight COVID-19, that's according to Fort Bend County Judge KP George.
Fort Bend County Judge issues indoor mask mandate for county employees
Fort Bend County Judge KP George has reinstituted an indoor mask mandate for all Fort Bend County employees and visitors to county facilities.
Suspects in luxury vehicle theft ring arrested in Katy
If you bought a vehicle from one of the following six companies, you could potentially be driving a stolen vehicle: Auto Source of Houston; McKenna Motors LLC; A1-Imports; Freeman Auto Sales; PR One Sales LLC; and McKenna of Houston LLC.
DEA makes massive drug seizure in Fort Bend County
In this FOX 26 Houston exclusive, we take you into what may be the largest narcotics seizure ever recorded in Fort Bend County.
Fort Bend Co. files lawsuit challenging Texas Governor's executive order, COVID threat level increased
Fort Bend County officials will be holding a news conference on Wednesday afternoon to announce they are filing a lawsuit challenging Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order, GA-38.