Fair pay for contract workers in Fort Bend County guaranteed after commissioners vote on new policy

abc13.com (News) 12/20 2:37P Mo Haider

With the start of a new year, Fort Bend County introduces a policy to ensure contractors working on county projects pay their workers appropriately.

Houston man gets life sentence for 2021 Quail Run murder: Fort Bend DA's Office

abc13.com (News) 12/18 5:46A KTRK

The 49-year-old Houston man was convicted by a Fort Bend County jury for a shooting death back in 2021.

This Week in Texas: Shake up in the U.S. Senate in Texas, Fort Bend County judge's race

abc13.com (News) 12/13 10:55P Tom Abrahams

On the latest episode of This Week in Texas, ABC13 looks at the big shift in the race for the U.S. Senate in Texas.

Judge sides against Fort Bend County Judge KP George setting up criminal trial showdown

abc13.com (News) 12/9 10:22P Nick Natario

For hours, it was argued that the criminal case against Judge KP George shouldn't involve the DA's office, with some concerns including an app that was allegedly used to talk to people about George.

Fort Bend County drivers will pay more to use toll roads in new year

abc13.com (News) 12/8 12:42A Mo Haider

As Fort Bend County grows, so do its toll road prices. When residents ring in the new year, they can expect to see a bigger tab if they hop on the Westpark tollway, Grand Parkway, and Fort Bend Parkway.

Helping Hands a blessing for families in need

abc13.com (News) 12/6 1:17A KTRK

"Thank God for this facility." At Richmond Rosenberg Helping Hands, people who walk through the doors say that the volunteers have become like family.

Fort Bend Co. approves $1.5M to memorialize 95 individuals found in unmarked graves in Sugar Land

abc13.com (News) 12/4 9:49P Nick Natario

Nearly a decade after the discovery of human remains, Fort Bend County signed off spending money on plans to memorialize the 95 individuals found in unmarked graves at a Fort Bend ISD construction site.

Residents in Cinco Ranch upset about dead ducks, question methods used to control population

abc13.com (News) 12/2 4:22P Pooja Lodhia

Concerned residents in Fort Bend County turned to ABC13, upset by what's being done to control the duck population in Cinco Ranch.

Three Juveniles Arrested After Foot Pursuit in Brunswick Place Neighborhood

Texas Herald News 11/30 8:17A Amalia Weigandt

Harris County Precinct 7 deputies responded to a call about three male suspects seen in a backyard in the Brunswick Place neighborhood. One of them was reported to be carrying a backpack with a handgun inside. When deputies arrived, the group ran...

Four Houston Firefighters Injured After Engine Struck by 18-Wheeler on US 59

Texas Herald News 11/30 8:15A Amalia Weigandt

Early Sunday morning, November 30, Houston Fire Department Engine 104 was blocking lanes on US 59 North near exit 151 for a motor vehicle accident when it was hit by an 18-wheeler. All four firefighters were taken to a local hospital with...

Bellaire Police Patrol Unit Hit by Sedan That Ran Red Light; Driver Arrested for DWI

Texas Herald News 11/26 3:06A Amalia Weigandt

A Bellaire Police Department patrol vehicle was involved in a major crash with a speeding sedan early Wednesday morning, November 26, 2025. The collision happened around 1:13 a.m. near Hillcroft Avenue and Willowbend Boulevard. According to...

New filings accuse Fort Bend County DA of misconduct in case against County Judge KP George

abc13.com (News) 11/18 11:06P Jessica Willey

The latest filings escalate what has already become a deeply contentious criminal case involving two of the county's top elected officials.

League City Man Arrested After Armed Disturbance Involving Children

Texas Herald News 11/16 4:42A Amalia Weigandt

League City, TX League City Police have arrested 34-year-old Jamane Herod on multiple felony charges after an armed disturbance involving his family on Saturday evening. Officers were called to the 2200 block of Golden Sails Drive around 5:37...

Former Deputy Arrested in 2024 Murder of Richmond Mother of Four

97.9 The Box (TheBoxHouston.com) 11/12 11:38P J. Bachelor

Source: Lamarcus Smith / FBCSO Nearly 18 months after the tragic death of a Richmond mother of four, authorities have arrested her husband, bringing a long-awaited moment of relief for her grieving...

Sealy High School Teacher Arrested for Alleged Child Grooming

Texas Herald News 11/5 6:47A Amalia Weigandt

Sealy, TX On November 1, 2025, the Sealy ISD Police Department referred a case involving an alleged improper relationship between a teacher and a student to the Sealy Police Department, as required under Senate Bill 571, which mandates that...