‘Nobody really wants a toll road’: Fairchilds residents fight proposed highway that could displace families

Fort Bend County is looking to expand a toll road into the western part of the county, a rapidly growing region. But some residents in the rural village of Fairchilds say they’re concerned about its impact.

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For a little over two years, Gail and Michael Pearce have lived on three and a half acres of land in the Village of Fairchilds.

They own hundreds of animals, producing their own eggs, meat and vegetables. Michael runs a business from their property, repairing boats and jet skis…

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