Deputies asking for help a year after 78-year-old killed in hit-and-run in Waller area:...
In May of last year, deputies say 78-year-old Jerald Wayne Skaines was hit and killed by a vehicle on Old Washington Road in the Waller area before the driver took off.
Black Cowboy Museum cancels Juneteenth trail ride, parade due to weather concerns
HOUSTON – The Black Cowboy Museum has canceled its 2026 Juneteenth Trail Ride, Parade and outdoor activities planned at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds due to forecasted weather conditions. In a statement, museum founder and CEO Larry Callies said the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution.”...
Third Space Boulders to bring climbing opportunities to Sugar Land
The gym will offer climbing classes, coaching and youth programs as well as strength training and cardio equipment. (Courtesy Third Space Boulders) Third Space Boulders, a bouldering and climbing gym, is set to open its doors in Sugar Land this fall, owner Gladys Serafin said. What to expect. The gym,...
Fort Bend County infrastructure may not be able to handle area growth, report shows
A new countywide study warns Fort Bend County's roads, water systems and power infrastructure may not be prepared for a population expected to approach 2 million by 2050.
Judge KP George Sentenced to Probation, Jail Time in Money Laundering Case
Fort Bend, TX, June 18, 2026 — Suspended Fort Bend County Judge KP George has been sentenced to five years of probation and 180 days in county jail after being convicted of felony money laundering, bringing a dramatic fall from grace for one of Texas’ most prominent Indian-American elected officials.
Sugar Land Murder Suspect Arrested After Co-Defendant Dies by Suicide as Officers Move In
HOUSTON, Texas — One of two men charged in the fatal shooting of a 39-year-old The post Sugar Land Murder Suspect Arrested After Co-Defendant Dies by Suicide as Officers Move In first appeared on Texas News | Houston, Dallas, Austin, El Paso | Texas Herald News .
Texas law enforcement agencies continue focus on crisis intervention for mental health calls
TEXAS — Mounting numbers of incidents involving excessive use of force during arrests sparked new crisis intervention units at law enforcement agencies, both nationwide and here in Texas in the years since 2020. Spectrum News looked at whether those efforts improved their approach to handling mental health calls over t
High winds, flooding and water rescues: Tropical weather impacts Galveston, Brazoria County and Houston...
The impacts of Tropical Storm Arthur are being felt across Southeast Texas on Wednesday, with high winds battering coastal communities and emergency crews responding to multiple water rescues in flood-prone areas. KPRC 2 crews were stationed across the region as conditions deteriorated throughout the day. In Galveston,
Houston-area power outages: CenterPoint map shows latest updates as tropical storm moves in
Heavy rain and strong wind gusts from a developing tropical system are causing power outages and potential property damage across the greater Houston area, with a Flood Watch in effect for counties through Thursday morning.
After 13 years of vacancy, former Katy hospital nears reopening with new purpose
CITY OF KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — After sitting vacant for more than a decade and becoming one of Katy's most recognizable abandoned buildings, the former hospital at 25660 Kingsland Blvd., near Pin Oak Road, is preparing for a new chapter as a state-licensed assisted living center. Construction...

















