Fulshear Police Chief fired after alleged 'financial entanglement' with captain

The Fulshear City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to fire Police Chief Kenny Seymour following a months-long investigation into allegations of misconduct, including an alleged inappropriate relationship with a department captain.

Katy child, 11, dies after crash while riding e-scooter

An 11-year-old child has died after an e-scooter crash near Katy on Thursday afternoon, authorities say.

Fort Bend County woman loses $50K in elaborate jury duty scam

A local Fort Bend County school worker had her savings account wiped out after scammers spoofed the Sheriff's Office phone number and threatened her with fake warrants over missed federal jury duty.

Fulshear Police Department launches e-moto, e-bike, e-scooter safety campaign amid growing concerns

The Fulshear Police Department is stepping up education and enforcement surrounding e-motos, e-bikes and e-scooters as the devices continue to grow in popularity, particularly among younger riders.

Back-to-school safety tips for parents: 'Don't give strangers a road map'

From first day photos to bus stop safety, Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Constable Patrick Quincy has warnings and reminders for parents as they prep their kids to head back to school.

Texas releases first Education Freedom Account participation data; Houston-area districts among top recipients

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Fort Bend ISD closed 7 elementary schools, but what happens to the buildings now?

Seven Fort Bend ISD elementary schools will not reopen for the 2026-27 school year. The district says the campuses could be repurposed, leased, sold or demolished, while families seek specific plans, timelines and information about ongoing maintenance costs.

Fort Bend County crime: 2 arrested after $10K bank jugging theft leads to chase, manhunt

Two men are facing felony charges after Rosenberg police said they stole approximately $10,000 in a bank jugging theft, then led officers on a pursuit that ended in a crash and a multi-agency search across Fort Bend County.

Fort Bend ISD parent says school closure led family to leave district ahead of new school year

A Fort Bend ISD parent says the Sugar Mill Elementary closure led her family to enroll at Aristoi Classical Academy. The district previously outlined transition support, but questions remain about enrollment and plans for the closed campus.