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Man gets 45 years for stabbing wife’s friend to death in 2018
KATY, Texas — A 44-year-old Houston man was sentenced to 45 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of murder and decided his punishment. Godson Olayiwola Akran stabbed his wife’s friend to death in 2018. He will have to serve at least half of his sentence before he’s considered for parole.
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Sheriff explains spotting a fake officer
A man was recently arrested for allegedly impersonating an officer. Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan explains ways you can spot a fake police officer and what to do if you think you are being pulled over by one.
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Richmond man sentenced 18 years in prison for aggravated assault with deadly weapon
RICHMOND, TX (KIAH) — Juan Gerardo Sierra-Diaz, 46, of Richmond has been handed an 18-year prison sentence after a jury convicted him of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Fort Bend County Assistant District Attorney Justin Foster said Sierra-Diaz pulled out a gun on Meliton Muro-Vazquez and a passenger…
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Property tax appraisals are coming, and now is the time to consider a protest
HOUSTON – On the heels of the federal tax day, property tax appraisals have been arriving in millions of mailboxes, in recent weeks. The last few years have seen appraisals maxed-out for a lot of people, sending their property taxes soaring. In response, many will engage in the time-honored Texas tradition of lodging a protest,…
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University of Houston at Sugar Land celebrates 30-year milestone this year
The Albert & Mamie George Building opened at the University of Houston at Sugar Land in 2002. (Courtesy of University of Houston at Sugar Land) The University of Houston at Sugar Land campus has been in Fort Bend County for 30 years bringing higher education to the community. Marking a…
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U.S. homeowners are moving to climate-vulnerable areas, including Harris County and surrounding counties
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KIAH) — Harris County among highest risk for hurricanes according to FEMA. Galveston County, Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Montgomery County are among others with relatively high risk for severe weather. Yet, the influx of new residents has not slowed down. Alan D Production //…
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Fort Bend County to introduce new 311 non-emergency line for residents
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Fort Bend County will soon introduce a new 311 program for non-emergency services. Commissioner Dexter McCoy recently passed in the April 9 regular session of Commissioners Court. McCoy says Fort Bend County is seeing fast, significant growth. Over 900,000 people live inthe county. More residents within…
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Richmond man sentenced to 18 years for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
A Fort Bend County jury on April 5 sentenced a Richmond man to 18 years in prison after convicting him of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Juan Gerardo Sierra-Diaz, 46, was charged after shooting at another man in his truck in 2022, according to a news release from the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s…
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Milder winter is a big help for many growers
HOUSTON (CW39) — A preview of Earth Day events kicked off over the weekend with activities in both Houston and Fort Bend County. Houston leaders and lawmakers invited families to join them at Grimes Park. Called “Cigna Sunday in the park” — it promotes health— by featuring activities for the whole family.
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Fort Bend County accepting applications for 2024 Youth Leadership Program
Fort Bend County is accepting applications for its 2024 Youth Leadership Program, aimed at fostering the next generation of leaders within the community. This initiative is designed to nurture the talents and potential of area youth while providing them with the tools and skills necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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Fort Bend County to host public meetings for parks plan
Fort Bend County residents can influence a new parks plan by completing an online survey or attending one of four public meetings April 15-18. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact) Residents have the opportunity to shape the future of Fort Bend County parks and trails at upcoming public meetings. What residents need to…
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Fort Bend County looks to launch 311 call line
Commissioners court voted last week to establish a committee that will study how to implement a 311 system. Fort Bend County is working to launch a 311 call line for non-emergency calls. Many cities and counties already use 311 lines to answer residents’ questions and concerns. Houston has had a…
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UH Sugar Land celebrates 30 years with continued growth
Three decades ago, the University of Houston System made its first foothold in Fort Bend County by offering classes to about 100 UH-Victoria students at the Wharton County Junior College CentraPlex, a converted strip center on Julie Rogers Drive in Sugar Land. Now, UH Sugar Land is officially celebrating 30 years in Fort Bend on…
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Kelsey-Seybold opens expanded, renamed Fort Bend Campus
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic on Monday officially opened its expanded Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center, which includes a renovation of the existing building and a second, 135,000-square-foot building. The renovation and new construction expands current specialty care services, adding a cancer center, shelled space for a future ambulatory surgery center (ASC), and enough space between the…
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Photos: Chess Fest at Sugar Land Town Square
Despite sultry weather, hundreds of people turned out for the Chess Fest at Sugar Land Town Square on Saturday. Players of all ages and skill levels from Fort Bend and parts beyond competed in blitz matches and individual games throughout the plaza, as well as played other game and perused vendors’ booths.
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University Branch library seeks items for arts and crafts supply swap on May 18
To encourage creativity and reduce waste through reusing and repurposing, Fort Bend County Libraries will have a Community Arts & Craft Supply Swap on Saturday, May 18, in Meeting Room 1 of the University Branch Library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. Through May…
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Kelsey-Seybold opens expanded, nenamed Fort Bend Campus
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic on Monday officially opened its expanded Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center, which includes a renovation of the existing building and a second, 135,000-square-foot building. The renovation and new construction expands current specialty care services, adding a cancer center, shelled space for a future ambulatory surgery center (ASC), and enough space between the…
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What’s behind all the in-migration to Texas?
It’s no secret that metro areas in Texas have been drawing massive numbers of transplants in recent years, and new data from the Census Bureau suggests the trend is not slowing down. In fact, the Houston and Dallas areas added more new residents than any other metro in the country last year.
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Complaint against Fort Bend ISD (April 12, 2024)
On Friday’s show: Fort Bend ISD trustees respond to a complaint filed with the TEA over the early retirement of then-superintendent Christie Whitbeck. And our non-experts weigh in on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week, including plans to demolish a house featured in the movie “Reality Bites.”
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Fort Bend County forms committee to explore countywide 311 consistent service options
Fort Bend County commissioners voted to approve the creation of a committee to investigate the implementation of a countywide 311 program for resident reporting. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact) Getting an issue resolved in Fort Bend County could soon be just a phone call or click away. The gist. At an April…
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Appeals court pauses injunction allowing Arcola council member to participate in meetings
The Arcola mayor has been trying to remove city council member Ebony Sanco from office, claiming she is not a resident of the city. The mayor of a small town in Fort Bend County can decide whether a city councilwoman can participate in meetings for now. That’s thanks to the latest ruling from an appeals…
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Fort Bend ISD trustees vote against changing library policy until further review
The Fort Bend ISD board voted 5-2 to postpone any potential policy revisions to district library policy. (Community Impact staff) The Fort Bend ISD board voted 5-2 to postpone any potential policy revisions to district library policy until after board workshops on the topic allow members to gather input from district librarians and other administration…
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FBISD board delays library book policy reconsideration until summer
After a long and often heated discussion, a majority of the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees voted Monday to put off discussion of examining the district’s library content policy until the summer, handing a defeat to Position 7 trustee and board secretary David Hamilton, who in recent weeks had made the policy his signature…
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Fort Bend ISD continues trend of lost enrollment due to student transfers, losing 9.8% for 2023-24
Based on the TEA Transfer Report, 8,500 students have transferred out of FBISD in the 2023-24 school year so far. (Community Impact staff) Charter schools have attracted thousands of students away from Fort Bend ISD in the 2023-24 school year, Texas Education Agency data shows. However, FBISD isn’t alone in…
