Education
Fort Bend ISD considers tax increase election to address financial crunch
Posted on · If approved by voters, the funds would go toward increased pay for district police, teachers and staff.
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Education
Fort Bend County officials will have all law enforcement officers checking doors throughout the school day
Posted on · Currently, elementary schools in Fort Bend County do not have police officers stationed at the school – just patrol units.
Education News
Fort Bend Superintendent To Resign December 2021
Posted on · Dupre's resignation comes just a few weeks after the Fort Bend school board voted to extend his current contract for an extra year, through April 2024.
Education News
Here Are The Houston-Area Schools Closed By Hurricane Laura
Posted on · Independent school districts, charter schools, colleges and univerities closed in the Houston area due to Hurricane Laura.
Health & Science
Fort Bend Confirms ‘Presumptive Positive Case’ of COVID-19
Posted on · Fort Bend health officials said they have confirmed the county's "first presumptive case" of the novel coronavirus. also known as COVID-19.
Arts & Culture
WATCH: Experience Christmas At The George Ranch Historical Park
Posted on · Fort Bend County's "living history park" takes visitors on a trip to Christmas Past.
Top Stories
Early Voting for Harris County Flood Control District Bond Election Begins Wednesday, DACA Hearing Focuses on Judge’s Prior Ruling, And More
Posted on · What we’re following at Houston Public Media today
News
Photos Released Of Suspects In Fort Bend Home Invasion
Posted on · The reward for identifying the suspects has been raised to $25,000
News
UPDATE: Fort Bend Owners of Anti-Trump Bumper Sticker Threaten Civil Rights Lawsuit, Sheriff Responds
Posted on · Karen Fonseca has added a second decal to her vehicle addressing sheriff Nehls and using the same profane language she used about president Trump
In 59 Seconds
Are all bumper stickers equal under the law? In 59 Seconds
Posted on · The answer is no. But the limitations to freedom of expression are few.
News
UPDATE: Fort Bend Driver With Anti-Trump Message Released From Jail, After Being Arrested On Outstanding Warrant
Posted on · Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls on Wednesday posted a photo of the truck message on Facebook alongside a request to speak with the driver.
News
Fort Bend Teachers Say District Violated State Law
Posted on · The school district’s policy is consistent with state law but the teachers allege it’s not being enforced
News
Citizens Group Urges Creation Of Regional Body To Control Flooding
Posted on · After repreated flooding, a group of Houston citizens want action. They're circulating a petition calling for the creation of a regional body to better control new development that they say contributes to flooding.
Election 2016
More Than A Million People Have Already Voted Across Greater Houston
Posted on · Harris County is at the top of the list for voter turnout so far in Texas, with more than 700,000 ballots cast.
Transportation
Fort Bend County Flood Victims Get Help With Transportation
Posted on · Some people are still out of their homes after the May floods on the Brazos River. But a free bus service is helping them get around while they work to recover.