Coronavirus
Fort Bend County Announces First Coronavirus-Related Death
Posted on · The unidentified woman in her 70s had "significant pre-existing medical conditions," and was hospitalized prior to her death, the county said.
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Transportation
As Demand For Public Transit Grows, Fort Bend County Opens New Bus Facility
Posted on · Officials say the new facility is designed to meet the needs of a growing population.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Show: Preventing Vaping, Shackling Defendants, And Quixote Nuevo (Jan. 23, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Efforts to curb vaping in Fort Bend County, shackling defendants in federal courts, the issues raised in the film 1917, and Don Quixote is transported to the Texas border.
In-Depth
New Houston-Area Rules To Prevent Flooding Are ‘Obsolete On Arrival’, Some Experts Say
Posted on · Counties are adopting stricter drainage requirements to address increasing rainfall, but are they keeping up with bigger storms?
In-Depth
Once Solidly Republican, Texas’ 22nd Congressional District Is Now A Toss-Up
Posted on · Fifteen Republicans and five Democrats are fighting for their party’s nominations to succeed Rep. Pete Olson.
Local
Fort Bend County Strengthens Drainage Regulations In Anticipation Of Higher Rainfall
Posted on · Last year, Fort Bend County received 49 inches of rain.
Politics
Bloomberg Campaigns For Markowitz In Texas HD-28
Posted on · The Fort Bend County district is one of a handful that could help determine control of the Texas House in 2020.
Transportation
$200 Million Project Aims To Lessen Congestion In Brazoria And Fort Bend Counties
Posted on · Officials say the work will help move the increasing flow of truck traffic from Port Freeport. More efficient hurricane evacuation is also a goal of the project.
Politics
Election Security: How 3 Local Counties Are Preparing For 2020
Posted on · Fort Bend, Harris and Brazoria Counties are taking steps to secure their systems – and reassure their voters – ahead of next year’s presidential contest.
News
Fort Bend County Judge Surprised By Decision To Reinter Sugar Land 95
Posted on · The saga on what to do with the remains has been ongoing for almost two years.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Show: Healthy Eating Habits For Kids, And A Rock Opera About Ann Richards (Oct. 30, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Coal companies leaving behind contaminated land, the changing politics of Fort Bend County, the week in politics, the challenges parents face in getting kids to eat healthy, and a rock opera celebrates the life of Ann Richards.
In-Depth
HD-28 Special Election Presents Bellwether For Race To Control Texas House
Posted on · Democrats and Republicans alike view the contest in the diverse Fort Bend County district as a dry run for the larger prize in 2020.
Houston Matters
Fort Bend County Faces Flooding, Traffic Issues Like The Rest Of Greater Houston
Posted on · Judge KP George, Fort Bend County's top administrator, discusses issues facing the county and answers listener questions.
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
Fort Bend County Special Election Could Prove Bellwether In Fight For Control Of Texas House
Posted on · Democrats hope to flip House District 28, formerly held by Republican State Rep. John Zerwas.