Gunfight on Fort Bend ISD school parking lot ends with 1 dead, another injured
A suspect is on the run after a deadly gunfight on a Fort Bend ISD parking lot on Tuesday evening.
Richmond man convicted for making illegal health care referrals
After just 15 minutes of deliberation, 44-year-old Patrick Osemwengie of Richmond was found guilty of one-count conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks.
Harris County #2 in the Nation for population growth; Experts talk pros vs. cons
Over the weekend, the U.S. Census Bureau released a report on county population growth across the nation.
Fort Bend County recognizes National Child Abuse Prevention Month with Blue Ribbon Event
Since 1983, April has been designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This annual observance is focused on community-wide education and awareness to prevent child abuse.
15-year-old Katy teen Maegan Lamz located, being reunited with her family
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office tells FOX 26 that Maegan Lamz has been located and is being reunited with her family.
More arrests likely for 2019 shooting death of husband, father killed in his Katy home
Four years after 9-year-old Brenton Estorffe was murdered in his own home, his accused killer, 21-year-old Jadon Carpy has finally been arrested and detectives say even more arrests are likely.
Houston man charged with murder in connection to 2019 fatal shooting in Katy
21-year-old Jadon Ezra Carpy is charged with murder after the deadly shooting on the 6900 block of Glen Rosa Drive back on October 16, 2019.
Texas farmers hope new growing season bring more success after devastating drought
Texas farmers are replanting fields for the first time since the 2022 drought destroyed their crops.
31 charges filed, 29 arrests made in connection with Fort Bend County Human Trafficking Operation
29 arrests and 31 charges were filed in connection with a January 2023 multi-day human trafficking operation in Fort Bend County, authorities said.
Mom wants justice for shooting death of 16-year-old daughter nearly 2 years ago
A mother in Fort Bend County wants justice after the shooting death of her daughter 16-year-old Aniya Raye Gary-Tyler nearly two years ago in June 2021. Family members and investigators know who pulled the trigger, but he still hasn’t been arrested.
Former Family and Protective Services employee given 50 years for abusing adopted children
Eric Stewart, 66, a former employee of the Department of Family and Protective Services, turned where he lived into a group home, fostering and adopting several children. Prosecutors say he sexually abused two of the children for more than two years.
Disaster loan assistance for Texas residents, businesses impacted by Jan. 24 severe storms, tornadoes
Texas businesses and residents who were impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes on Jan. 24 can apply for low-interest federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration. This includes Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Hardin, Harris, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Newton, Orange and Waller counties.
Nearly $40,000 in scholarship money awarded to 26 graduating seniors
“It was a good day to reward such deserving students with these scholarships totaling $39,000," Sheriff Eric Fagan said in a statement.
Houston strawberry picking: Where to get fresh berries, fruit, flowers in SE Texas this spring, summer
Wondering where to go strawberry picking in Houston? Here are some places in the Houston area and Southeast Texas to pick your own strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and flowers.
Town Hall held against bills to ban some immigrants from buying Texas land
Congressman Al Green and other community leaders rallied against what they call discriminatory land ownership bills.
Man accused of using machete during aggravated assault in Fort Bend Co.
One man is behind bars on charges of aggravated assault after an incident on Tuesday morning.
Richmond woman appears in federal court accused of scamming online dates out of thousands of dollars
38-year-old Akua Dufie of Richmond pleaded not guilty before a US Magistrate judge Tuesday.
Richmond woman indicted for involvement in nationwide romance scheme
Akua Dufie was indicted for her involvement as a "money mule" where she and her co-conspirator created individual sham businesses operating in relation to various mail, wire fraud, as well as internet and romance scams.
Fort Bend County ISD teacher accused of sexual assault of a child identified
We have an update after a Fort Bend County ISD teacher was arrested Thursday by Fort Bend ISD police.
5 involved in planned Brazoria County home invasion that left 1 dead, 1 woman wanted
One woman is wanted for Murder after allegedly being a part of a planned aggravated robbery with four others which resulted in one man being shot and killed in Brazoria County.