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
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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.
News
Trial Of Santa Fe High School Alleged Shooter Moved To Fort Bend County
Posted on · In February, a Galveston County judge granted a request for a change of venue filed by the defense for Dimitrios Pagourtzis.
Top Stories
Masked Gunman Dies After Gunfire Exchange In Dallas, A Crucial Vote Toward Cemetery For “Sugar Land 95”, Heights Residents Appeal To Drivers To Slow Down, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
News
UPDATE: Fort Bend ISD Board Approves Potential Agreement With County To Build A Cemetery For “Sugar Land 95”
Posted on · The next step is for the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court to also vote on the agreement.
News
New Resources For Survivors Of Sexual Assault In Fort Bend County
Posted on · The organization Texas Forensic Nurse Examiners will provide medical exams and emotional support. They plan to open 12 new free clinics.
Weather
UPDATE: Officials Say Severe Weather Has Impacted Hundreds Of Homes In Harris, Fort Bend Counties
Posted on · The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are likely on Friday night and Saturday. The Flash Flood Watch for southeast Texas will be in effect until Saturday at 7 p.m.
Politics
Conservatives To Hold Rally Against “Socialism” In Sugar Land
Posted on · Headliners at the event include Republican Congressman Pete Olson and former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Fort Bend County Judge Discusses Priorities, And Helping Non-English Speakers In A Disaster (April 2, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Fort Bend County Judge KP George, serving non-English speakers during a disaster, an exhibit featuring work by Latinx artists, and using art to help veterans adjust to civilian life.
In-Depth
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Names Emergency Management, Voting Infrastructure As Top Priorities
Posted on · Financial planner KP George grew up in poverty in southern India. He took office as Fort Bend County judge in January.
News
Future Of Sugar Land 95 Uncertain As Texas Lawmakers Weigh Options
Posted on · A Texas law doesn’t allow a county the size of Fort Bend to maintain a cemetery.
Health & Science
Harris County Ranks 53rd In Texas For County Health
Posted on · The high cost of housing means many Harris County residents have to make a tradeoff between paying the rent or mortgage and visiting the doctor.
News
State Representative Proposes Paying $95 Million In Reparations To Descendants Of Sugar Land 95
Posted on · Ron Reynolds says the money could come from Texas’ General Revenue Fund or from the Rainy Day Fund and identification of the next of kin would be done through DNA testing.
Local
Fort Bend County, School District To Negotiate About Remains Of African American Inmates
Posted on · County Judge KP George says the goal is not to move the bodies of the Sugar Land 95.