Sugar Land leaders said city was hit with a cyber event, causing payments and permits to go offline

abc13.com (News) 10/10 7:02P Nick Natario

As of now, experts said Sugar Land neighbors should monitor their accounts and wait for future, bolded, blue messages to see what happened in this latest cyber event.

Gunman identified after shooting spree that spanned 2 cities, left 4 dead including himself: Police

abc13.com (News) 10/10 5:57A Miya Shay

Investigators with both the Sugar Land and Houston police departments are investigating all three shooting scenes, but so far, do not have a concrete motive.

Fort Bend County could be days away from changing its precinct map

abc13.com (News) 10/10 5:57A Nick Natario

While one Fort Bend County commissioner said he's disgusted with the process, leaders took another step forward in implementing a new precinct map.

Investigation underway into deadly motorcycle crash off Harlem Road, Fort Bend County deputies say

abc13.com (News) 10/9 4:51P Chaz Miller

The sheriff's office said the fatal crash happened at the Harlem and W. Bellfort intersection.

Two Arrested After Foot Chase and Assault on Deputy in South Harris County

Texas Herald News 10/9 10:52A Amalia Weigandt

Harris County, Texas – Two suspects are in custody following a chaotic encounter that left a deputy assaulted and a handcuffed suspect temporarily on the run Thursday afternoon. On October 9, 2025, deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 2...

Armed Felon Arrested After Foot Chase in Southeast Houston

Texas Herald News 10/9 10:50A Amalia Weigandt

Harris County, Texas – A wanted felon was arrested Tuesday afternoon after leading deputies on a brief foot chase through a southeast Houston apartment complex. On October 7, 2025, around noon, deputies with Constable Jerry Garcia’s Special...

Suspect Arrested After Attempted Tailgate Theft in West University Place

Texas Herald News 10/9 6:50A Amalia Weigandt

A quick-thinking witness helped West University Place Police arrest a suspect during an attempted vehicle burglary late Wednesday night, October 8, 2025. Just before 11 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 6600 block of Vanderbilt after a caller...

4 people dead, including suspect, in 3 shootings across Houston and Sugar Land, HPD says

abc13.com (News) 10/9 2:38A Shannon Ryan

Houston police said the deadly shootings at three locations in Houston and Sugar Land are all related.

Fort Bend County pushes plans to add a hotel and convention center near the Epicenter

abc13.com (News) 10/2 5:36A Nick Natario

Fort Bend County is exploring the idea of adding a hotel and a convention center next to the 230,000-square-foot arena. To make it happen, Rosenberg may need to provide funding.

8 Houston-Area High Schools Ranked Among the Best in Texas

97.9 The Box (TheBoxHouston.com) 10/1 4:47A J. Bachelor

Source: Kenny Eliason on Unsplash / Kenny Eliason on Unsplash Our local academic image got a boost this week after eight Houston area high schools secured spots in the top 20 of Niche’s 2026 Best...

5 precinct maps will go before Fort Bend County commissioners in October for consideration

abc13.com (News) 10/1 2:30A Sarah Al-Shaikh

After four public hearings, the Fort Bend County Citizens Redistricting Advisory Committee has put forward five maps for county commissioners to consider.

Serial Bike Thief with 99-Year Sentence History Wanted Again in the Heights

Texas Herald News 9/30 6:41A Amalia Weigandt

A thief with a long criminal history — including at least 10 felony convictions and sentences totaling 99 years with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice — is back on the streets and suspected of burglarizing homes and stealing bicycles in...

Deputies Arrest Hit-and-Run Suspect at H-E-B in South Houston

Texas Herald News 9/30 4:25A Amalia Weigandt

On September 29, 2025, Harris County Precinct Two deputies responded to a hit-and-run crash at the H-E-B located in the 9800 block of Blackhawk Blvd in the South Belt/Ellington area. The complainant reported that while shopping inside, his parked...

League City Police Identify and Arrest Suspect in Multi-Agency Walmart Robbery Case

Texas Herald News 9/25 10:19A Amalia Weigandt

The League City Police Department announced the arrest of Ronald Flanagan, 21, of Houston , in connection with a series of Walmart robberies across the Houston area. On September 3, 2025, Detective O’Neal with the department’s Business District...

Deputies Investigating Tool Theft; Suspect Linked to Facebook Marketplace Listing

Texas Herald News 9/25 9:15A Amalia Weigandt

On September 22, 2025, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a vehicle burglary at the Adley at Gleannloch Apartments (9123 Crescent Clover Dr.). Stolen items, valued at over $3,000 , included a Hilti laser kit, a Stihl...