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Civil Rights Groups Accuse Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Of Racial Profiling

Andrew Schneider

Posted on October 19, 2020 · Sheriff Troy Nehls is locked in a close congressional race against former diplomat Sri Preston Kulkarni.

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School Board Trustee, City Commissioner Indicted For Bribery After Lengthy Investigation In Fort Bend County

Florian Martin

Posted on March 7, 2016 · It started with a vote on a contract to do work for the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.

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