Hitting the road: County launches first mobile pet adoption unit
Shelter pets now have a new way to meet potential adopters. On Saturday, Fort Bend County Animal Services (FBCAS) rolled out its first-ever Mobile Pet Adoption Unit to bring adoptable pets directly into the community. The launch event at Waggin’ Tails Pet Ranch in Fulshear drew local families, animal lovers,...
12 Down-Home Restaurants In Texas Locals Swear Have The Best Barbecue In The State
Want to find down-home restaurants in Texas that locals say serve the best barbecue?. These 12 beloved spots deliver authentic flavors and hometown pride!. 1. Franklin Barbecue (Austin) When locals in Austin talk about barbecue, Franklin’s name comes up first every single time. This place has earned its reputation...
Fort Bend ISD Bond Oversight Committee pushes for transparency, expanded role
Committee members have requested the new charter include appointing one or two board liaisons. (Community Impact staff) As Fort Bend ISD transitions its Bond Oversight Committee into a new advisory committee, members are calling for a more collaborative role, citing ongoing transparency concerns, limited...
The Sewcial Box to relocate to Cypress
The Sewcial Box plans to relocated to Cypress to offer more classes and workshops. (Courtesy The Sewcial Box) The Sewcial Box owner Debraeyia Drayden confirmed via email, the sewing company is in the process of relocating from the Champions area at 14405 Walters Rd. Suite 760 to Cypress to expand its services and...
Sugar Land residents to see water, trash rate increase in 2026
Residential trash rates will see a $2.09 per month increase, bringing their average cost to $23.97. (Courtesy Fotolia) Sugar Land is upping utility rates in 2026 as operating costs increase. The big picture. At a Sept. 16 meeting, Sugar Land City Council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance...
‘Uvalde Strong’ Act revamps Texas first responder training
LITTLE CYPRESS, Texas — A new Texas law is changing the way first responders prepare for active shooter situations, requiring agencies to train and work together. The “Uvalde Strong” School Safety Act was passed three years after a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. The law...
Fort Bend resident seeks County Judge KP George’s removal from office in lawsuit
Sarah Roberts alleges the embattled county judge violated her First Amendment rights by removing her from a commissioners court meeting this summer. A Fort Bend resident is seeking County Judge KP George's removal, claiming the county’s top elected official violated her First Amendment rights and is incompetent to...
Man Wanted for Assaulting Woman in Cypress
CYPRESS, Texas — Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are asking for the public’s help The post Man Wanted for Assaulting Woman in Cypress first appeared on Texas Herald News - Texas News, covers news and events in Houston, Austin, West Texas .
Sienna Branch Library offers student aid application program on Sept. 27
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sienna Branch Library will present, “Everyday Essentials: FAFSA 101,” on Saturday, September 27, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City. Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the first step...
Mission Bend Branch Library to host information literacy program on Sept. 29
Between the Internet and social media, access to information has been faster and easier than ever, but is the information true, accurate, or factual? Libraries specialize in “information literacy” – the ability to identify, find, evaluate, and use information effectively, empowering people from all walks of life to...
