Investigation underway after major accident at FM 1093 and Grand Mission Boulevard
FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – Emergency crews responded to a major accident at the intersection of FM 1093 and Grand Mission Boulevard, according to the Community Volunteer Fire Department. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office also responded to conduct an investigation. Crews were clearing the scene around 1 p.m....
Vehicle of interest tied to possible deadly road rage shooting identified, FBCSO says
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office found what is believed to be a vehicle of interest in connection to a suspected road rage shooting that left an army veteran dead.
Sugar Land to make code changes as 52-acre Lake Pointe redevelopment nears construction
The most significant change would decrease minimum mew widths—the distance between property lines—from 30 to 20 feet, allowing buildings to be built closer together. (Noah Dawlearn/Community Impact) Sugar Land’s Lake Pointe District is nearing the start of redevelopment. The details. As part of the process, Sugar...
Local Columnist Shares Empowering Reflections on Turning 60 and Embracing Independence
In her recent column, Patti Parish-Kaminski discusses the label 'scary' that has been associated with her for years, particularly as she nears her 60th birthday. She describes her initial reluctance to accept the term, noting that it does not have the positive tone of other nicknames. Patti explains that her family,...
Tech Manufacturing Building Underway in Sugar Land
SUGAR LAND, Texas – (Realty News Report) – Applied Optoelectronics Inc., a manufacturer of fiber-optic networking products used in data centers, CATV broadband, and other applications, announced an expansion of its Sugar Land operations that will create over 500 manufacturing and technology jobs. The expansion,...
Fort Bend County Shelter’s pilot program helps long-stay dogs find forever homes
A new way to help long-stay dogs find forever homes is underway at the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter in Rosenberg. The Pathway Pilot Program is a fast track to increasing enrichment for dogs who have been there one or even two years, providing more play group, more walks, and more information on their personalities...
Fort Bend commissioners court hires law firm to evaluate county attorney’s authority
The vote comes after County Judge KP George has made multiple attempts to hire an outside law firm to advise commissioners court, in place of the county attorney, an elected official. Fort Bend County Commissioners voted last week to hire an outside law firm to evaluate the authority of the...
UPDATE: Hurricane Melissa tracker | Plus Texas forecast
Get the latest weather forecast for Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Waco, and Corpus Christi for Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.
Days before Halloween, Candy Warehouse files for bankruptcy
A national online candy supplier has hit a financial sour patch, filing for bankruptcy shortly before the biggest day for candy sales: Halloween. Candy Warehouse, located in Sugar Land, Texas, voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Oct. 24 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern...
Texas City With 20 Billionaires, Fifth Richest City in The U.S.
You won't believe how many billionaires call the U.S. home—especially in Texas, where wealth seems to be just around every corner.
