Fort Bend County

Fort Bend Co. launches consulting program to help small businesses survive

The county partnered with a consulting company to help small businesses, particularly minority and disadvantaged businesses that didn't receive PPP loans, with coaching to help turn things around.

July 23, 2020 5:48pm CDT

Former FBCSO deputy indicted in death of Pct. 4 deputy constable

A former Fort Bend County deputy has been indicted for criminally negligent homicide in the shooting death of a Pct. 4 deputy constable in May.

July 22, 2020 11:35am CDT

Police: Man fatally shot during argument at SW Houston home

Police say an argument over money ended in a deadly shooting at a home in southwest Houston.

July 21, 2020 8:04am CDT

Fort Bend County Judge reacts to racist comments received on social media

Fort Bend County Judge KP George is talking to FOX 26 about the racist comments he says he's been getting on social media, mostly over his response to COVID-19.

July 19, 2020 9:54pm CDT

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.

July 14, 2020 10:28pm CDT

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.

July 14, 2020 10:11pm CDT

'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.

July 14, 2020 12:47pm CDT

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.

July 13, 2020 10:28pm CDT

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.

July 13, 2020 9:59pm CDT

Fort Bend authorities identify victims following weekend murder-suicide

The shooting occurred just after 3 a.m. on the 25900 block of Silver Timbers Lane. 

July 12, 2020 5:45pm CDT

Motorcyclist shot during apparent road rage incident in Fort Bend County

According to Asst. Chief Nethery with Rosenburg police, the incident occurred on the main lanes of I-69 northbound at FM 2218. 

July 10, 2020 11:05pm CDT

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.

July 9, 2020 6:50pm CDT

THE LATEST: Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area

The patients have been linked to a mix of both international travel and community spread.

July 8, 2020 11:02pm CDT

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.

July 8, 2020 9:00pm CDT

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. 

July 1, 2020 4:33pm CDT

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.

July 1, 2020 9:45am CDT

Disturbing video of 10-year-old manhandling German Shepherd leads to death threats against boy and his mother

A video of a 10-year-old roughing up his German Shepherd has gone viral, sparking global outrage.

June 29, 2020 11:09pm CDT