Fort Bend disabled girl survived on cake, mom charged with abandoning her
RICHMOND, Texas – A Fort Bend County mother is facing felony charges after investigators say her child, who has a disability, was left home alone for days and eventually contacted law enforcement asking for food. KPRC 2 has obtained court records, bond documents, and other filings that paint a...
Texas Man Celebrates 100th Birthday After Defying Odds and Surviving Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Cecil McConnell shared what contributed to his longevity
Texas state takeover of local school districts expands, raising concerns
This article was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive its biggest stories as soon as they’re published. The piece is co-published with the Texas Observer as part of an initiative to report on state and federal efforts to restrict local control. N
The Katy News App: Local News, Weather, Events, Businesses & Community Updates in Katy,...
In today’s fast-moving world, staying connected to your local community can be surprisingly difficult. Important news gets buried in social media feeds. Community events are missed. Weather updates come from multiple sources. Local businesses struggle to reach the people they serve. Residents often find themselves sear
See it: Lightning strike causes major house fire during severe thunderstorms in Texas
A powerful lightning strike caused a major house fire in Texas during a severe weather event on Tuesday.
Fort Bend County Libraries to launch new borrowing program, library policy changes
Library of Things founders Rishan Hemrajani (left) and Kyle Nguyen (right) with items donated to the Library of Things. (Courtesy Rishan Hemrajani) Fort Bend County Libraries is set to begin a new borrowing program and library policies in June. About the program. The “Library of Things” pilot program will launch...
A 370-acre development in Rosenberg will add 1,100 homes to growing Fort Bend County
Rosenberg city leaders unanimously approved a development agreement Tuesday that could bring up to 1,100 homes starting around $400,000 to nearly 370 acres near Brookwater.
25 years ago, Tropical Storm Allison dropped feet of rain, flooding Houston area
Between June 5 and 9, 2001, Tropical Storm Allison meandered over Texas and Louisiana, bringing 30 inches of rain to both states. In Houston, over 73,000 homes and 95,000 vehicles were flooded. Diana Delarosa is helped through rushing floodwaters by Sean Torres, left, Julia Demeritt, and Ryan Johnson as the...
Buc-Ee’s Holds Not One, But Two World Records
The American gas station and convenience store chain has two special locations that bring new meaning to the phrase "everything is bigger in Texas."
‘Subzero’ Houston bank robbery suspect apprehended in North Dakota, FBI says
A man believed to be tied to a string of Houston-area bank robberies—once known only as the “Subzero” suspect—has now been identified and apprehended, according to an update from investigators. Jamail White is in police custody in North Dakota and is facing robbery accusations in Texas....
