Sheriff Troy Nehls defeats Kathaleen Wall in GOP runoff for District 22

Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls has defeated activist Kathaleen Wall in the fiercely-contested Republican primary run-off for Congressional District 22.

Fort Bend County elevates to level red

Positive cases more than doubled over the last month. County officials say it's due to a false sense of security people have.

'Stay Home, Stay Safe': Fort Bend Co. COVID-19 risk increased to highest level

Fort Bend County residents are encouraged to “Stay Home, Stay Safe”, minimize contact with others wherever possible and avoid leaving home except for essential needs.

Texas primary runoff elections: Everything you need to know to vote

The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections are July 14 in Texas. This guide has the list of polling locations and sample ballots for Houston-area counties.

Fort Bend ISD will begin school year all online

There will be no in-person learning at Fort Bend ISD to start the 2020-21 school year.

Voters dislike negative onslaught in District 22 run-off election

Republican activist Kathaleen Wall is carpet-bombing the airwaves with mostly negative campaign ads, while challenger Troy Nehls is relying heavily on goodwill accumulated during years as a constable and Ft. Bend County Sheriff.

Community members demand resignation of Fort Bend County Constable Chief

An internal affairs complaint found that in 2016, Chief Daryl Smith was guilty of placing his knee and full body weight on the neck of a suspect while he was handcuffed.

LIST: Independence Day celebrations in the Houston area

Independence Day is right around the corner and we've got the latest list of celebrations happening in the greater Houston area. 

Missing 15-year-old boy last seen in Sugar Land area on June 24

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing 15-year-old Zachary Ramirez, who was last seen in the Sugar Land area on June 24.

Fort Bend County man charged with shooting dog in the face

An 11-year-old terrier, named Clarence, was found at a kennel on Harlem Road last December, with two bullet wounds to its face.

Pearland signs order requiring face coverings in businesses

The order, which will remain in effect until July 12, requires facemasks to be worn at all businesses by employees and visitors aged 10 years or older, in areas where six feet of separation is not feasible.

Fort Bend County issues mask order for businesses

The mask mandate comes, which comes after Harris and Galveston Counties similar orders, will take effect on Wednesday at midnight.

Texas transit providers to receive $14.8 million from CARES Act

The recipients will use the awards to support transit operating, administrative and preventative maintenance costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deputies: 18-year-old spray painted racial slurs, graphic drawings on vehicles

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office says more than a dozen vehicles were spray painted with racial slurs, graphic drawings and the phrase “Be Gone”.