By George Slaughter Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two people, and charged them with felony theft. Arrested were Nga Thi Nguyen, 47, and Nguyen’s son Alex Van Le, 32. On August 4, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office’s Auto […]
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Richmond Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
By George Slaughter A 57-year-old Richmond man has been arrested on charges of possession of child pornography, with additional charges pending further investigation. Steven Ray Herman was arrested following a multi-agency investigation. On July 29, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s […]
Fort Bend County COVID-19 Testing Site Opens at Four Corners, Sugar Land
Tuesday at Commissioners Court, Fort Bend County, Precinct 4 Commissioner Ken R. DeMerchant announced the County’s efforts to keep residents safe during the recent resurgence in COVID-related cases. DeMerchant, together with Fort Bend County Health and Human Services Director Dr. […]
Fort Bend County Seeks Public Assistance on Whereabouts of Wanted Fugitive
By George Slaughter The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help about the whereabouts of a wanted fugitive. Deputies said an arrest warrant has been issued for Johnny Ray Rodgers, 29, in connection with a robbery that […]
Aggravated Robbery Suspects Arrested in Fresno
By George Slaughter Fort Bend County sheriff’s deputies arrested three men for aggravated robbery in the unincorporated Fresno community. The first two men arrested were the brothers Ramiro Benitez, 27, and Raul Benitez, 21, both of Fresno. Raul Benitez was […]
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Enrolling Patients for Project Lifesaver
By George Slaughter The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office is enrolling patients with cognitive disabilities in a program designed to help caregivers find them should they accidentally get lost. In the Project Lifesaver program, patients with cognitive disabilities such as […]
Fort Bend County Deputies Recognized for Saving Teen from Suicide Attempt
By George Slaughter Fort Bend County has honored three deputies for saving a teen from attempting suicide. On July 7, deputies went to the La Centerra shopping center parking garage at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. They had reports of a […]
Fort Bend County Launches New Web Address and Mobile App
By George Slaughter Fort Bend County has a new website address and a mobile app, both of which are designed to improve public access to the county government. The new website is http://www.fbctx.gov. The mobile app is “myFBC” and can […]
The George Foundation Awards Attack Poverty a Multi-Year $300,000 Grant with Additional Match
Support Will Help Nonprofit End the Cycle of Generational Poverty Attack Poverty, a local nonprofit organization committed to strengthening under-resourced communities through spiritual growth, education, revitalization, and basic needs, announced it will receive a multi-year $300,000 grant from The George Foundation with […]
Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center to Welcome Clients Back Inside in June
As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19 and cases decline in Fort Bend County, Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) in Richmond will soon open the door to safely invite clients back inside the facility. “We’re going to be […]
