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Fort Bend County Voters Make Historic Changes To County Seats
Posted on · Brian Middleton is the first black district attorney the county has elected, and the first Democrat to fill the critical position in 26 years.
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Harris County Bans “Robot Brothels”, Record Turnout on First Day of Early Voting, Fort Bend County’s Domestic Migration, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering
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Fort Bend County Fourth in Nation in Incoming Domestic Migration
Posted on · Affordability likely plays a big role in the county’s high net migration gain.
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Retirement of Long-Time Fort Bend County DA Creates Rare Opening for Democrats
Posted on · Retired District Judge Cliff Vacek (R) and former Assistant County District Attorney Brian Middleton (D) are competing to fill the seat of John Healey, who is stepping down after 26 years in office.
Politics
Fort Bend GOP Apologizes for Ad Targeting Hindu Voters, But Controversy May Persist
Posted on · The ad sought to appeal to Hindu voters by equating Ganesha with the Republican elephant. The Hindu American Foundation denounced it as “problematic and offensive.”
Politics
Growing Diversity in Fort Bend County May Make for Tight Contest in TX-22
Posted on · Congressman Pete Olson is running for a sixth term in what has long been safe Republican territory. His Democratic opponent, Sri Preston Kulkarni, is hoping Asian-American voters can help him score an upset.
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Rice Archive Catalogs Fort Bend Advocate’s Efforts to Preserve Convict Leasing History
Posted on · "A lot of people don’t know about this history, so future historians will be interested to learn how did greater awareness of this history come about and what did it take?," Rice professor Caleb McDaniel said
Energy & Environment
Fort Bend County To Sue Army Corps Over Homes Flooded After Harvey
Posted on · The county wants to force the Corps to prevent reservoir water from flooding nearby homes during future storms.
Transportation
Fort Bend County Is Collecting Old Tires For Free This Saturday
Posted on · Officials hope to avoid some of the health issues that could result from discarded tires.
Houston Matters
What Are The Potential Implications Of Post-Harvey Lawsuits?
Posted on · Blake Hudson from the University of Houston Law Center explains the potential outcomes and ramifications of lawsuits filed by homeowners after Harvey.
Houston Matters
Judge: Ft. Bend County Still Has A Long Way To Go For Post-Harvey Recovery
Posted on · Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert updates Houston Matters on the challenges his county still faces after the storm.
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Fort Bend County Reports Harvey Destroyed Or Damaged 6,800 Homes
Posted on · Homes in the Cinco Ranch and Canyon Gate subdivisions took the biggest hit, thanks in part to overflow from the Barker Reservoir
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Civil Rights Groups Send Letter To Needville ISD Over Threats To Punish Student Who Join Walkouts Over Gun Control
Posted on · Students in Needville ISD who join demonstrations about gun violence after the school shooting in Florida will be suspended for three days, according to the superintendent
Transportation
County Judges Ask Lawmakers For Help In Flood-Proofing Local Roads
Posted on · After the damage caused by Harvey in southeast Texas, state lawmakers are discussing what to do to prepare for future storms
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Students From Fort Bend County High School Brace For Unusual Start Of New Academic Year
Posted on · Mold has infested Willowridge High School and the school district is looking for an alternative temporary location for more than 1,000 students.