Woman Killed After Tesla Crashes Through Katy-Area Home; Driver Injured, Authorities Say

KATY, Texas — An elderly woman was killed and the driver of a Tesla was injured after a vehicle crashed through a home in the…

Jun 19, 2026

Parent Says Royal ISD Delays Cost Children Access to Special Education Grants

by Juhi Varma Pattison — Jessica Ervin, a former Royal ISD Behavior Specialist and mother of three, spoke during public comment at the June 15 Royal…

Jun 19, 2026

YMCA of Greater Houston Opens Doors as Cooling Centers During Record-Breaking Heat Waves Locations will provide air-conditioned relief during operating hours from June 19 to 21

As extreme heat continues to impact the region, the YMCA of Greater Houston is opening its doors to help and serving as cooling centers at YMCA locations…

Jun 18, 2026

Why More Texans Are Choosing Alcohol-Free Summers Across North Texas

Summer in Texas has traditionally gone hand in hand with cold beer, backyard cookouts, and weekends on the water. This year, however, many residents across…

Jun 18, 2026

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…

Jun 17, 2026

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,…

Jun 17, 2026

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…

Jun 17, 2026

EPA Announces $25.5 million to Address Wastewater Challenges in Rural, Small, and Tribal Communities

DALLAS, TEXAS (June 17, 2026) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $25.5 million in grant funding for technical assistance providers to…

Jun 16, 2026

Kimberly Nicole Evans marks publishing debut with ‘The Bridge40 Method: Changing the Lives of Millions Age 40 and Older Beyond a Paycheck’

New book presents a practical framework to transition from employment to ownership without risking financial stability HOUSTON— As economic uncertainty, layoffs, and career burnout continue…

Jun 16, 2026

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…

Cinco Ranch Branch Library

Jun 16, 2026

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…