Fort Bend County suddenly shortens its tax office hours on Wednesdays

abc13.com (News) 10/16 5:20P Nick Natario

Neighbors who show up at the Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector's office on Wednesday afternoons have found the doors locked and a security guard blocking the entrance.

Troublesome Attitude

absolutely! BRAZOS 10/14 4:40A Howdy!

By Patti Parish-Kaminski , Publisher Who knew they named a wine after me? Someone thought it was a great idea to give me a birthday gift with a moniker that supposedly defined me: Troublemaker.  Now...

To Vote or Not to Vote? That is the Question

absolutely! BRAZOS 10/14 4:31A Howdy!

By: Fort Bend Business Coalition Trustees and Members, David C. Johnston, Executive Director David C. Johnston, Executive Director, Fort Bend Business Coalition Shakespeare’s age-old query rings true...

TSU poll shows Dexter McCoy leading acting judge Daniel Wong in Fort Bend County race

abc13.com (News) 10/8 5:17P Tony Atkins

A new Texas Southern University poll shows Democratic Fort Bend County judge candidate Dexter McCoy leading Republican acting County Judge Daniel Wong by nine percentage points, with less than a month to go before Election Day.

Katy Man Charged With Murder After Shooting 61-Year-Old Roommate During Argument

Texas Herald News 10/8 6:18A Amalia Weigandt

KATY, Texas A 34-year-old Katy man has been charged with murder after investigators say an argument between roommates escalated into a fatal shooting Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 7, 2026. Devin J. Heard, 34, was arrested in connection with the death...

Harris County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges Following Search Warrant

Texas Herald News 10/8 6:16A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A 37-year-old man was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, after Harris County sheriff s investigators executed a search warrant at a residence as part of an investigation involving child sexual abuse material. Gustavo Paredes...

Houston Man Arrested After Boyfriend Found Stabbed to Death in East Aldine Home

Texas Herald News 10/8 6:14A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder after his 23-year-old boyfriend was found stabbed to death inside a Harris County home Monday night, Oct. 5, 2026. Jaime Castillo, 20, was arrested in connection with the death of Jose...

Juvenile McDonald’s Employee Fatally Stabbed at Cypress Restaurant, Teenage Coworker Detained

Texas Herald News 10/8 6:09A Amalia Weigandt

CYPRESS, Texas A juvenile McDonald s employee was stabbed to death Wednesday night, Oct. 7, 2026, at a restaurant in northwest Harris County, and deputies detained a teenage coworker in connection with the incident. Deputies with Harris County...

Rice study shows how declining fertility rates could impact schools as Fort Bend ISD weighs...

abc13.com (News) 10/5 4:49P Nick Natario

A new Rice University study warns that declining birth rates could make Fort Bend ISD's enrollment drop even worse as the district considers shifting more than 1,000 students.

Residents in Fort Bend County subdivision say their streetlights have been out for months

abc13.com (News) 9/29 9:45P Pooja Lodhia

Despite saying they've been paying their HOA dues, residents of Vacek Pointe in Fort Bend County said their street lights have been off for months.

The Woman Behind the Dazzle

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 9/29 10:12A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Behind every great idea is someone who had the idea and the courage and determination to see it through. Some ideas are more colorful than others,...

2 suspects arrested in multiple copper wire thefts at Gallery Furniture worth $70K, Fort Bend County...

abc13.com (News) 9/29 2:31A

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office said it arrested two suspects in multiple copper wire thefts totaling $70K at a Gallery Furniture store.

Montgomery County election officials confirm 34k voter registration backlog from state error

abc13.com (News) 9/25 1:12A Sarah Al-Shaikh

ABC13 reached out to Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties to see what the local impact of a statewide error causing major voter registration backlogs.

A Special Honor for The George Ranch Ahead of This Friday’s Fort Bend County Fair Parade!

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Richmond Mayor Becky Haas recently presented The George Ranch s Adrienne Barker and Roger Adamson with a proclamation recognizing The George Ranch as the 2026 Fort Bend County Fair Parade Grand...

Sugar Land to increase fees in 2027

abc13.com (News) 9/21 1:59P Community Impact Newspaper

Sugar Land to increase fees in 2027