Covering Fort Bend

We cover the news of Fort Bend County.

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This is the link to our 4th of July Celebrations guide. https://t.co/9LcE2QMbtv

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The Texans give a Katy audience a deep dive into their Toro District and its expected regional $34B economic impact.

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The county jail is now named for legendary former Sheriff Milton Wright. Read our story here: https://t.co/vSyItp9UR6

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This article mentions something that has received little if any media coverage. Hours before Commissioners Court convened to discuss Daniel Wong's future, Fort Bend County's HR Department was already taking steps to remove all of his electronic access privileges. His access to an employee only system called Lawson was removed. Sources also say a separate request by HR to terminate Wong's email access was rejected by the county's IT department. Sources tell us the HR team relented after being reminded that they report to Commissioners Court — not the County Attorney — and that Commissioners Court had made no such request.

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He was celebrating his 20th birthday. Hours later, a 53-year-old man was dead and Dejon Fortune was in handcuffs — allegedly after lying to deputies about who was behind the wheel. Court records obtained by Covering Katy News reveal new details in the fatal Westheimer Parkway crash. Read the full story at https://t.co/yoeU8npUnu.

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Its more than a movie theater and its coming to Fulshear. https://t.co/KjJng9BiTM

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A flesh-eating parasite is spreading across Texas. We've posted a story here: https://t.co/nF24JEuQk7

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Paxton Defeats Cornyn for Senate Nomination
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Fort Bend County Polling Places Hit by Check-In Glitch; Democrats Refuse to Extend Voting Hours. Our story is posted here: https://t.co/rpsJfgS1h3

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Katy-Based Teen Rock Band Garbage Girlfriend Named Best of the Best Finalist in the Chronicle. This story has the link to vote for our local girls: https://t.co/A4PhJxZHIA

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The Fort Bend Business Coalition is making primary runoff election endorsements for County Clerk and Precinct 4 Commissioner. In the Democratic runoff for clerk they are backing Maria Jackson and the Republican runoff for Precinct 4 Commissioner they are backing Ken Mathews. The runoff election is Tuesday.

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We're expecting a prolonged period of rain. Here is some information to help you stay prepared.

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Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong announces huge expansion of the Grand Parkway. Our story is posted here: https://t.co/lfM2KoR6np