Overturned tanker truck forces several-hours closure of Grand Parkway in Fort Bend County
An overturned tanker truck snarled traffic on the Grand Parkway northbound lanes at West Airport Boulevard in Fort Bend County, according to deputies.
Katy man who led yearslong, $17 million Ponzi scheme sentenced to federal prison
A federal judge said the Ponzi scheme was the most offensive white-collar crime he had seen during his tenure on the bench.
Madden Elementary to Relocate Over Foundation Repairs
Fort Bend ISD elementary school repair costs rise amid district budget concerns – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Foundation problems at Madden Elementary School have reached a point where staff and students must move to temporary locations for the entire next school year. The decision comes as repair expenses continue to climb […]
‘He’s a good dad’: Man faces deportation after being detained in Waller County
WALLER COUNTY, Texas (KWTX) - A family has learned within the past 48 hours that a family member will be deported. What started as a normal day for the Medina family became what they feared most: the detention of a family member by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “When he...
Hours-long shutdown for Grand Parkway in Sugar Land area
SUGAR LAND, Texas - An hours-long shutdown is expected in the Sugar Land area due to an 18-wheeler accident on SH-99. Fort Bend Co traffic: 18-wheeler on SH-99 Sugar Land Police say the accident is blocking the northbound lanes of the Grand Parkway just north of SH-90. It's believed that...
Houston-area suburb in the spotlight with new reality-style TV series
SUGAR LAND, Texas — A new reality-style TV series focused on life, business and community stories in the Houston area is set to spotlight one of Sugar Land’s longtime real estate leaders and entrepreneurs. “Sugar Land Living with Mickey Patel” has been added to the REAL Shows Network...
Katy PD urges drivers to avoid this part of city after crews hit gas...
Police said the gas line was struck during the installation of a new line on Katy Hockley Road, leading them to close the southbound lanes while repairs are made.
Peach Cobbler Factory to open in Barker Cypress
Peach Cobbler Factory has plans to open a new location in Cypress on June 13. (Courtesy Peach Cobbler Factory) Derryl Bohanna, managing partner for Peach Cobbler Factory, said a new location is projected to open in Barker Cypress on June 13. The opening date is subject to change. With over...
Cavender’s opens near Katy Mills Mall
The store offers Western wear including boots, hats, jeans and accessories for men, women and children. (Courtesy Cavender’s) Cavender’s has soft opened a new location near Katy Mills Mall ahead of its grand opening scheduled for June 13, officials confirmed. Founded in 1965, the store offers Western wear...
Houston-area residents feeling politically discriminated more than past 30 years: Kinder Institute
A new survey among nearly 10,000 Houston-area residents shows that more people are feeling politically discriminated. An expert said it's a feeling shared by both parties.
