-
Fort Bend County, TX High School Girls Basketball Schedule, Streaming Live Today – January 18
Fort Bend County, Texas has high school basketball games on the docket today, and the inside scoop on how to watch them is available below. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Fort Bend County, Texas…
-
Devastating Murder-Suicide Ends with 5 Dead in Texas
A Texas family was torn apart by an unimaginable tragedy that left five people dead, including an innocent 8-year-old girl. Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan revealed in a Wednesday press conference the heartbreaking details of the events that unfolded on January 13th in Richmond, Texas. 46-year-old Alrick “Shawn” Alphanso…
-
Man kills estranged wife, 8-year-old, 2 others in murder-suicide in Fort Bend County, sheriff says
RICHMOND, Texas — A disagreement between a man and his estranged wife led to a deadly shooting in Fort Bend County Saturday, the sheriff’s office said. Five people were killed, including a child and the shooter, Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan said in a news conference Wednesday. Alrick Alphanso Barrett, 46, was dropping off…
-
Sugar Land nonprofit receives grant for Black history traveling exhibit
A Sugar Land-based non-profit has received a $10,000 grant to create a traveling exhibit about Black history and contributions in Fort Bend County. The Society of Justice & Equality for the People of Sugar Land, also known as S.O.J.E.S., has long advocated for the memorialization of the Sugar Land 95, victims of convict leasing whose…
-
Fort Bend County murder-suicide suspect identified
On Wednesday, Fort Bend County investigators identified the man suspected of killing three adults and a child before turning the gun on himself. FOX 26’s Abigail Dye has more with what investigators are saying.
-
Fort Bend County man takes lives of 3 adults and child in disturbing murder-suicide, authorities uncover motive
RICHMOND, Texas – Deputies with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office provided more details on a murder-suicide in which four adults and one child were killed in Richmond Saturday. It happened in the 17000 block of Cory Cornel Lane. Deputies said they received a call around 6:52 a.m. from…
-
Trammell Crow adds massive industrial complex to Fort Bend County
Trammell Crow Company is brining another set of warehouses to Houston’s booming industrial market. The Dallas-based firm filed plans to build a five-building, 1.35 million-square-foot industrial complex at 4141 McHard Road, near the Fort Bend County line. The buildings range from 153,000 square feet to 431,000 square feet, and…
-
Fort Bend County sheriff on murder suicide, 5 dead
Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan releases more details of a deadly shooting related to a domestic dispute in Richmond. According to officials, 5 people including the alleged shooter, are dead.
-
Richmond murder-suicide: Sheriff gives details on shooting which killed 5, including 8-year-old
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office releases more details of a deadly shooting related to a domestic dispute in Richmond. According to officials, on Saturday, Jan. 13, deputies arrived in the 17000 block of Cory Cornel Lane for a murder-suicide involving five family members. Sheriff…
-
Man kills estranged wife, 8-year-old, 3 others in murder-suicide in Fort Bend County, sheriff says
RICHMOND, Texas — A disagreement between a man and his estranged wife led to a deadly shooting in Fort Bend County Saturday, the sheriff’s office said. Five people were killed, including a child and the shooter, Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan said in a news conference Wednesday. Alrick Alphanso Barrett, 46, was dropping off…
-
Fort Bend County officials share details in murder-suicide that left 8-year-old, 4 adults dead
A man killed his estranged wife and several family members when refused to take him back, Sheriff Eric Fagan said.
-
Fort Bend County Man takes lives of 3 adults and child in disturbing murder-suicide – Authorities uncover motive
RICHMOND, Texas – Deputies with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office provided more details on a murder-suicide in which four adults and one child were killed in Richmond Saturday. It happened in the 17000 block of Cory Cornel Lane. Deputies said they received a call around 6:52 a.m. from…
-
Deputies provide update on murder-suicide where 4 adults, child were killed in Fort Bend County
RICHMOND, Texas – Deputies with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office are providing more details on a murder-suicide in which four adults and one child were killed in Richmond Saturday. A news conference is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. KPRC 2 will carry a livestream of the event.
-
Construction Begins on Texas Sheriff’s Office’s $150M Training Center
Construction is underway on a new regional training facility for the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Located at West Fairground Road and Stella Road in Rosenberg, the facility will be among the most advanced regional training complexes in the metropolitan Houston area and the largest in Fort Bend County, a statement from the agency said.
-
Construction underway on $150M regional training facility for Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office
Construction is underway on a new regional training facility for the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Located at West Fairground Road and Stella Road in Rosenberg, the facility will be among the most advanced regional training complexes in the metropolitan Houston area and the largest in Fort Bend County, a statement from the agency said.
-
FBISD hires Marc Smith as superintendent on a 5-1 vote
Fort Bend ISD board of Trustees on Jan.8 approved a contract with Dr. Marc Smith to be the superintendent of schools. The contract was approved 5-1. The only trustee to vote against the contract was Kristen Malone. Trustee David Hamilton was not present at the meeting. Malone was the lone…
-
Fort Bend school districts to resume classes Wednesday
The four largest school districts serving Fort Bend County – Fort Bend ISD, Stafford MSD, Lamar CISD, and Katy ISD, have all announced that they will resume classes and normal operations on Wednesday, January 17, after having closed on Tuesday because of the winter freeze. Stay tuned to each district’s…
-
Houston road closures today: Traffic, icy driving conditions amid freeze
HOUSTON – Icy roads are being reported around the Houston area and Southeast Texas due to freezing temperatures and precipitation. Bridges and elevated roadways are the first to freeze. Several crashes have been reported already. Officials are advising drivers to use extreme caution. FOX 26 Houston is now on the…
-
Houston road closures today: Traffic, driving conditions amid freeze
HOUSTON – Icy roads are being reported around the Houston area and Southeast Texas due to freezing temperatures and precipitation. Bridges and elevated roadways are the first to freeze. Several crashes have been reported already. Officials are advising driver to use extreme caution. FOX 26 Houston is now on the…
-
Katy, Lamar, Fort Bend and Aristoi make early call to cancel classes on Tuesday
FORT BEND & HARRIS COUNTIES – (Covering Katy News) – Hazardous weather predictions have several school districts making an early decision to close on Tuesday. Their decisions were made on Monday afternoon, rather than early Tuesday morning. Katy ISD Announced the following:. Due to “hazardous weather conditions,” all Katy ISD…
-
LIST: City of Houston Municipal Courts cancels Jury Duty; Harris County courthouses closed on Tuesday due to icy weather
HOUSTON – Houston-area courthouses have announced closures amid the arctic weather in the region for Tuesday. Who qualifies for $500 a month in ‘Uplift Harris’ program. Who qualifies for $500 a month in ‘Uplift Harris’ program. Houston documentary ‘For the Animals’ up for Oscar consideration. How to…
-
Fort Bend school districts cancel classes on Tuesday
All of the public school districts serving Fort Bend County – Fort Bend ISD, Stafford MSD, Lamar CISD, and Katy ISD, have cancelled classes on Tuesday, January 16, due to inclement weather. Stay tuned to each district’s social media channels for updates.
-
Fort Bend candidates report campaign sign vandalism ahead of March primary
With the primary election in March, some Fort Bend candidates have had signs stolen or even vandalized in recent weeks. Law enforcement officials said both Republican and Democratic candidates have been impacted. The sheriff’s office received reports of vandalism at three locations along FM 1464 earlier this month, including two spots in Richmond and one…
-
Gardeners can protect plants against frost
Frost and freezing conditions can be detrimental to many types of plants, especially those that are not adapted to cold weather. Fort Bend County Master Gardeners are recommending you cover your plants during the warmest part of the day on Monday. This traps the heat of the day without blocking the sun for too long.
