By: Staff Editor KATY, Texas — A new partnership between Willowfork Fire Department and Texas ABA Centers is helping reshape how first responders prepare to serve individuals with autism and other neurodiverse conditions—before an emergency ever happens. The department has […]
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July’s Virtual Author Talks at Fort Bend County Libraries offer insight into fiction, creating cultures of belonging, and the power of storytelling
Register today to listen to free upcoming dialogues from bestselling authors via Fort Bend County Libraries’ Virtual Author Talks. July’s lineup includes talks by authors Karin Slaughter, Reyna Grande and Dr. Marisa Franco. Collectively, they will cover building relationships at […]
Liberty Tree Planted at Fort Bend County Courthouse Honors Revolutionary Spirit and Local Hero Alexander Hodge
by Juhi Varma A ceder elm sapling planted outside the Fort Bend County Courthouse on July 2 serves as more than a new addition to the courthouse grounds. It is a living reminder of the ideals that inspired the American […]
County Judge Daniel Wong Declares Public Health Emergency to Support Mosquito Control Operations
Richmond, TX – Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong has issued a Declaration of Local Public Health Emergency in response to extraordinary mosquito populations affecting large portions of Fort Bend County following weeks of persistent rainfall and widespread standing water. […]
Former Fort Bend County Judge KP George Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail, 5 Years Probation
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Former Fort Bend County Judge KP George was sentenced Tuesday to 180 days in county jail, five years of probation, and a $5,000 fine following his conviction on felony money laundering charges. The court also […]
Mediterranean Eating Pattern Class Combines Nutrition Education, Cooking, and Shared Meal Experience
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is excited to announce Cooking Well Texas Meets Mediterranean, an upcoming educational class focused on the Mediterranean eating pattern, offering participants a hands-on opportunity to learn, cook, and enjoy nutritious Mediterranean-inspired meals together. The class will […]
Fort Bend County Libraries to close in observance of Juneteenth
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular library hours will resume on Monday, June 22. Your online library is always open at www.fortbendlibraries.gov for searching […]
Retired NASA physicist Don Cooper emphasizes essential education in a free library program about Apollo missions
‘Math and physics solve real-world problems’ Celebrated historical aerospace figure, retired NASA physicist F. Don Cooper, will speak at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sienna Branch on June 23 to share his experiences with creating the technology that helped launch Apollo […]
Child Advocates of Fort Bend to Host MOU Signing Ceremony for Fort Bend County Child Sex Trafficking Care Coordination
Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) hosted the official signing ceremony for the Fort Bend County Child Sex Trafficking (CST) Care Coordination Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Child Advocates of Fort Bend. […]
2026 RICHMOND STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS WITH MAYOR BECKY HAAS
(RICHMOND, TEXAS) Richmond business owners and residents are invited to join Mayor Becky Haas at the Central Fort Bend Chamber’s annual State of the City Richmond on June 11, 2026. The luncheon will be held at Safari Texas Ranch located […]
