Fort Bend ISD said closing 7 schools could impact less than 1 percent of budget

abc13.com (News) 2/11 12:40A Nick Natario

After months of discussion, surveys, and meetings, some Fort Bend ISD parents can't believe it's all over less than one percent of the district's budget.

Eight Arrested in Retail Theft Ring Targeting Major Stores Across Pearland and Greater Houston

Texas Herald News 2/9 8:11A Amalia Weigandt

PEARLAND, Texas — The Pearland Police Department has arrested eight Houston-area individuals accused of operating a large-scale retail theft operation that targeted multiple stores across Pearland and the Greater Houston area. The investigation...

Baytown Man Arrested in January Homicide on James Bowie Drive

Texas Herald News 2/9 8:02A Amalia Weigandt

BAYTOWN, Texas — The Baytown Police Department has arrested 20-year-old Zachary Eleby of Baytown in connection with the murder of 32-year-old Jerome Harris of Louisiana. Detectives began investigating the case on January 31, 2026, after officers...

Sugar Land PD said it changed protocols after teen suspects escaped its jail

abc13.com (News) 2/5 9:48P Nick Natario

Sugar Land said it made changes to its jail procedures after teen inmates beat a staffer and escaped. However, they were tight-lipped about what happened and their procedures.

Fort Bend ISD estimates it could lose $7.8M due to the new voucher program

abc13.com (News) 2/5 7:33A Nick Natario

With parents now able to apply for Texas' new school voucher program, one district released estimates on how it could impact its budget.

Annual Sienna Toddler Fair Returns March 7th

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Little Fort Bend residents are in store for big fun during the 18 th  Annual Sienna Toddler Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7th, at Sawmill Lake Club, located at 10323 Mount Logan. Designed...

Harris County Constable Deputies Arrest Suspect After Foot Chase Near Hobby Airport

Texas Herald News 2/2 3:04A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 2 arrested a suspect following a foot pursuit near Hobby Airport on Sunday, February 1, 2026. According to officials, day shift deputies initiated a subject stop in the 8200 block of Broadway...

Uptick in electric bikes and motorcycles on roadways, Fort Bend County Pct. 1 Constable says

abc13.com (News) 1/31 8:57A Brianna Willis

Fort Bend County law enforcement said they are cracking down on dangerous electric bikes and motorcycle riding in the roadways.

Teen accused in Sugar Land jail escape, jailer beating was on parole for murder

abc13.com (News) 1/27 7:45A Jessica Willey

One of four teens accused in a violent jail escape in Sugar Land earlier this month was on parole for murder, granted by a juvenile court judge.

Two Arrested After 72-Year-Old Woman Killed in Northeast Houston Shooting

Texas Herald News 1/27 5:58A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, TX Houston police have arrested two suspects in connection with a deadly shooting that left a 72-year-old woman dead and two others wounded early Monday morning. Officers were called to a residence at 4018 Lockwood Drive in the Kashmere...

Texas Rangers Investigating Death of Harris County Jail Inmate After Medical Emergency

Texas Herald News 1/27 5:53A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A 56-year-old inmate housed in the Harris County Jail has died following a medical emergency, according to authorities. Anthony Delarosa was pronounced deceased at HCA Clear Lake Hospital at 11:35 a.m. on Saturday, January...

Deputy Rescues Puppy Found Crying Inside Locked Suitcase In East Harris County

Texas Herald News 1/27 5:51A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A Harris County deputy rescued a puppy Monday after responding to a report of a suspicious package and discovering the animal locked inside a suitcase. On January 26, District 3 Deputy K. Moore with the Harris County...

Man Arrested Assaulting Two Elderly Victims In Far North Houston

Texas Herald News 1/26 4:51A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a man after responding to a disturbance call that led to the discovery of an alleged assault involving two elderly victims in a far North Houston neighborhood. The...

Stay Safe, H-Town: A List of Houston-Area Warming Centers

97.9 The Box (TheBoxHouston.com) 1/24 5:51A J. Bachelor

Source: General / Radio One Houston is preparing for another round of harsh winter weather as dangerously cold temperatures are expected to move into the region this weekend. Forecasts indicate...

The George Foundation Appoints Sandra Compton as New CFO

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Sandra Compton, Chief Financial Officer The George Foundation is pleased to announce Sandra Compton as our new Chief Financial Officer. Sandra brings more than 20 years of experience from a...