Fort Bend County confirms first probable cases of monkeypox
“The confirmation of monkeypox in Fort Bend County is something we take seriously, and our health and human services department has been prepared to respond to an occurrence since the virus was first found in the U.S. earlier this year,” County Judge KP George said in a press release.
“The confirmation of monkeypox in Fort Bend County is something we take seriously, and our health and human services department has been prepared to respond to an occurrence since the virus was first found in the U.S. earlier this year,” County Judge KP George said in a press release.
Hundreds of fish dying in Houston area neighborhood's dry pond
Hundreds of fish are dying in a Houston-area pond as a devastating drought continues across Texas. Residents in the Lakes of Mission Grove neighborhood in Richmond reached out to FOX 26 with their concerns.
Hundreds of fish are dying in a Houston-area pond as a devastating drought continues across Texas. Residents in the Lakes of Mission Grove neighborhood in Richmond reached out to FOX 26 with their concerns.
Fort Bend County raising COVID-19 Community Impact Level to 'high'
According to a release, the Fort Bend County Department of Health and Human Services raised the alert due to the number of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations across the Houston region.
According to a release, the Fort Bend County Department of Health and Human Services raised the alert due to the number of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations across the Houston region.
CDC recommends masks for many in Houston area: Check your county
The CDC recommends people wear masks indoors in public spaces regardless of vaccination status in counties with a “high” COVID-19 Community Level, which currently includes several in the Houston area. Here’s how to check your county.
The CDC recommends people wear masks indoors in public spaces regardless of vaccination status in counties with a “high” COVID-19 Community Level, which currently includes several in the Houston area. Here’s how to check your county.
Sen. Ted Cruz threatened by Houston-area man in cryptic phone call
In a cryptic phone call, transcribed in charging documents," the man says "Every last one of your Republican colleagues... is to be found...and killed, be it by a bullet to the face or by the smashing of a brick in your skull."
In a cryptic phone call, transcribed in charging documents," the man says "Every last one of your Republican colleagues... is to be found...and killed, be it by a bullet to the face or by the smashing of a brick in your skull."
Fire out after natural gas line explosion in Fort Bend County
Authorities say a fire is now out after an explosion along a natural gas line sent up a column of flames from a field in Fort Bend County on Thursday.
Authorities say a fire is now out after an explosion along a natural gas line sent up a column of flames from a field in Fort Bend County on Thursday.
Drowning reported in backyard pool in Fort Bend County
A drowning was reported in a backyard swimming pool at a Fort Bend County home on Thursday. A woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
A drowning was reported in a backyard swimming pool at a Fort Bend County home on Thursday. A woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Fort Bend Co. deputy shoots, kills man who 'evaded' and 'assaulted' officer
Officials say during a traffic stop, a deputy with the Fort Bend Co. Sheriff's Office encountered an unidentified man, 21, who was described as "noncompliant and evaded and assaulted the deputy."
Officials say during a traffic stop, a deputy with the Fort Bend Co. Sheriff's Office encountered an unidentified man, 21, who was described as "noncompliant and evaded and assaulted the deputy."
Stafford woman accused of shooting her husband in domestic dispute
A Stafford woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting her husband in a domestic dispute on Wednesday, deputies said.
A Stafford woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting her husband in a domestic dispute on Wednesday, deputies said.
Man confesses to sexually assaulting jogger in Fresno, FBCSO says
A 19-year-old under arrest for sexually assaulting a jogger in Fresno, Texas, has confessed to the crime, authorities say.
A 19-year-old under arrest for sexually assaulting a jogger in Fresno, Texas, has confessed to the crime, authorities say.
22-year-old convicted felon accused of killing 9-year-old girl was free from jail on multiple felony bonds
While Jeremiah Jones claims to FOX 26 he's innocent, he's got quite the rap sheet at just 22-years-old.
While Jeremiah Jones claims to FOX 26 he's innocent, he's got quite the rap sheet at just 22-years-old.
Farmers expect high prices for their crops, but face high cost to grow them
If you want to know why some things are more expensive in the grocery store, just ask a farmer who's bearing those same costs.
If you want to know why some things are more expensive in the grocery store, just ask a farmer who's bearing those same costs.
Overstocked retailers may turn to deep discounts to make way for seasonal merchandise
Consumers should get a break from some retailers, who are finding they've got too much inventory that's got to move.
Consumers should get a break from some retailers, who are finding they've got too much inventory that's got to move.
List: Fort Bend Co. offering these cooling centers for residents trying to beat the heat
Heat indices are expected to enter the triple digits this weekend, so Fort Bend Co. has a number of facilities as Emergency Cooling Centers Saturday and Sunday.
Heat indices are expected to enter the triple digits this weekend, so Fort Bend Co. has a number of facilities as Emergency Cooling Centers Saturday and Sunday.
Rosenberg grave thief identified, confesses to stealing bronze vases
One man has been charged with 17 counts of theft from a grave after stealing numerous bronze vases from a cemetery in Rosenberg.
One man has been charged with 17 counts of theft from a grave after stealing numerous bronze vases from a cemetery in Rosenberg.
Homeless outreach teams offering help to Houstonians in need ahead of heat advisory
More than 3,000 Houstonians are experiencing homelessness even as the city faces dangerously high temperatures.
More than 3,000 Houstonians are experiencing homelessness even as the city faces dangerously high temperatures.
Lawmakers in Fort Bend County hold town hall discussing gun laws
At the town hall, State Representative Ron Reynolds told the audience he wants Governor Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session following the school shooting in Uvalde.
At the town hall, State Representative Ron Reynolds told the audience he wants Governor Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session following the school shooting in Uvalde.
State of Fort Bend County address discusses current prosperity to the next economic level
It’s been an epicenter of growth and diversity, and now Fort Bend County’s top leaders say an even brighter future is within reach.
It’s been an epicenter of growth and diversity, and now Fort Bend County’s top leaders say an even brighter future is within reach.