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.
Tag: Fort Bend County
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.
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.
Local
After El Paso Shooting, Suburban Houston Voters Reexamine Their Own Views On Guns
Posted on · Texas is home to some of the deadliest shootings in modern U.S. history. It's making some in a once solidly Republican community outside Houston revisit their positions on gun control.
Local
Deal To Rebury “Sugar Land 95” May Be Falling Apart
Posted on · Fort Bend County Judge KP George says the reinterment needs court approval, but Fort Bend ISD disputes the need for judicial oversight.
Politics
Demographic Shift In Fort Bend County May Be Accelerating GOP Retirements
Posted on · State Representative John Zerwas is the third Fort Bend County Republican officeholder in three weeks to announce plans to step down.
Politics
Congressman Pete Olson Won’t Run For Re-Election In 2020
Posted on · Olson was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008. Political analyst Nancy Sims tells Houston Matters that the Texas 22nd Congressional District becomes a target for both Democrats and Republicans.
Politics
Houston-Area Legislator Could Lose His Law License
Posted on · State Rep. Ron Reynolds faces a disbarment hearing on Friday.
News
Fort Bend County Sheriff Says Traffic Stop Of NFL Player Wasn’t Racially Motivated
Posted on · Sheriff Troy Nehls says however the traffic stop took too long and the deputy shouldn’t have yelled at Elandon Roberts’ fiancée
Top Stories
Third Democratic Presidential Debate Will Be In Houston, Border Migrant Flow Falls For First Time In 2019, Report Says Texas Coast Is Increasingly At Risk Of Flooding, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Local
Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls Won’t Seek Re-Election For Third Term
Posted on · In 2017, Nehls considered running for Congress but he ultimately decided not to challenge Republican incumbent Congressman Pete Olson.