Posted on · Asian-Americans make up a substantial portion of the county’s population, but the new congressional map cracked the community to reduce its voting power.
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.
Posted on · The board selected Christie Whitbeck, who is currently the head of Bryan ISD, for the role. She previously served as Fort Bend ISD's deputy superintendent.
Posted on · The Republican congressman and former Fort Bend County sheriff, who is fully vaccinated, announced Saturday he'd tested positive for COVID-19.
Posted on · Fort Bend County Judge KP George also raised the county's COVID-19 threat level from "orange" to "red."
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The COVID-19 situation in Fort Bend County, the week in politics, a preview of Houston Restaurant Weeks, and a conversation with blues musician The Reverend Shawn Amos.
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.
Posted on · After House Democrats staged a second walkout to stop the bills from passing, Houston-area leaders are praising the move to stop laws they say infringe on their constituents' rights.
Posted on · A man wanted for a felony drug offense in Virginia is dead after a traffic stop in the rural community.
Posted on · As climate-related illnesses only intensify due to hotter temperatures and more frequent hurricanes, researchers look for ways safety net clinics can better protect the most vulnerable.
Posted on · Despite the state's large Muslim population, not one of Texas' more than 180 state lawmakers identifies as Muslim. That's motivated organizations to step up and make sure Muslim voices are heard.
Posted on · On Thursday's show: How the former Congressman's own challenges with addiction and bipolar disorder have informed his advocacy for a stronger mental health care system, why Fort Bend County Judge KP George voted against a plan to distribute COVID-19 relief funds, and we meet the city's new poet laureate.
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.
Posted on · For months, religious leaders and other trusted voices have been promoting the vaccine to dispel hesitancy, a tactic that federal and local officials have recognized is crucial to improving vaccine uptake.
Posted on · On Monday's show: Fort Bend County Judge KP George, the homebuying market, ask the veterinarian, and the latest on Houston sports.