What do we celebrate on Juneteenth?
Participants ride a parade float during the 2026 Juneteenth Parade in Houston, June 13, 2026. (Raquel Natalicchio/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) This year marks the sixth anniversary of the U.S. honoring Juneteenth as a federal holiday, and 161 years since the day chattel slavery was considered to have ended in th
Caregiver wanted after being accused of stealing from 83-year-old disabled veteran, Pct. 4 says
The disabled veteran's caregiver is accused of using the family's credit card to make Uber Eats and gas station purchases, according to court documents. A warrant is out for her arrest.
Igloo Coolers adds solar array installation at Katy manufacturing facility
The new solar array installation has 7,782 solar panels. (Courtesy Dometic) Igloo Coolers officials held a ribbon-cutting June 10 for its new solar array installation at its Katy manufacturing site. The details. The solar array installation has 7,782 solar panels and is a part of the company's sustainability efforts ai
Long-Vacant Katy Hospital Set To Return To Life As Senior Living Hub
After sitting empty for more than a decade, the hulking former hospital at 25660 Kingsland Blvd in Katy is finally on the verge of a comeback. The two-story complex is being overhauled into a state-licensed assisted living community, and developers say work is close to the finish line. If the facility clears upcoming l
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 .
