Elections
KP George, a trailblazer in 2018, wins another term as Fort Bend County judge
Posted on · The Democrat George, a native of India, beat Republican challenger Trever Nehls by receiving 51.6 percent of the vote.
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Energy & Environment
Chemical exposure at Houston-area power plant sends six workers to hospital
Posted on · An ongoing cleanup operation in a fire-damaged unit at the W.A. Parish Generating Station in Fort Bend County is suspended pending the completion of an investigation into Thursday's chemical exposure, according to NRG Energy.
Hurricane
Fort Bend County hosts emergency preparedness meeting
Posted on · Participants can get a free hurricane kit for attending.
Politics
Fort Bend County extends redistricting process after activists push for more community input
Posted on · Initially, Commissioners Court was scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote over proposed precinct maps next week, but the meeting has been pushed back.
The Coronavirus In Greater Houston
Fort Bend County Raises COVID-19 Threat Level Due To Spread Of Delta Variant
Posted on · The threat level will increase from "yellow," or moderate risk, to "orange," indicating a significant risk of exposure to the virus in Fort Bend County.
Fort Bend County
Fort Bend Commissioners Approve $157 Million In COVID-19 Relief, Over County Judge’s Objections
Posted on · County Judge KP George said the plan to use $157 million in federal aid included spending on numerous government projects unrelated to pandemic recovery and rigged the selection process for organizations to receive grants.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Show: Ft. Bend Co. Judge KP George, And Figure Skater Adam Rippon (Oct. 28, 2019)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Fort Bend County Judge KP George, figure skater Adam Rippon, and an update on Houston sports.
Politics
As Texas Suburbs Diversify, Democrats See An Opportunity For 2020
Posted on · As Republican retirements stack up, Democrats are bullish about gains in Texas, with rapid demographic shifts among Hispanics and Asians. Plus, a backlash against President Trump.
inDepth
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Names Emergency Management, Voting Infrastructure As Top Priorities
Posted on · Financial planner KP George grew up in poverty in southern India. He took office as Fort Bend County judge in January.