Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian M. Middleton says the county’s first-ever case under the Lisa Torry Smith Act has ended with a maximum probation sentence and jail time for the driver involved.
One of Houston’s most beloved holiday traditions is back and bigger than ever! Magical Winter Lights has officially flipped the switch on more than 20 acres of lanterns, entertainment, and festive fun - running now through January 4, 2026, at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds.
Texas Attorney General says Fort Bend County commissioners can hire an outside law firm for redistricting, resolving a dispute with the county attorney over who controls the process.
The City of Richmond says Fort Bend County owes roughly $700,000 for emergency services the city provided to unincorporated areas over the past two years, and city leaders on Tuesday adopted a resolution demanding clarity on who will pay going forward.
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees will meet for its monthly board meeting Monday evening.
Former Houston Rockets player, Patrick Beverley, was arrested in Fort Bend County on Friday, according to court records.
The Fort Bend Independent School District is preparing to redraw its school boundaries, a move that could shift students to different schools and potentially impact property values in the area.
Darryl Kaye Humphrey Jr., the son of the former Kendleton Mayor Darryl Humphrey, who resigned in 2024 after being accused of abuse of official capacity, has been arrested and indicted on three felony charges.
Attorneys representing Fort Bend County Judge KP George have filed a motion seeking to disqualify District Attorney Brian Middleton from prosecuting Judge George’s criminal case.
Sugar Land police continue the search for burglars after a series of home invasions in the First Colony community and near Sweetwater Country Club.
Newly unsealed search warrants reveal that Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen Turner is under investigation for allegedly misusing taxpayer money to pay county employees to care for her elderly mother.
For 79-year-old Jeanette Ubernosky, a simple knock on the door means more than just a hot meal it’s comfort and connection.
Detectives in Fort Bend County are searching for a gray 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra with dark-tinted windows, believed to be connected to a fatal road rage shooting in Sugar Land.
Court documents have revealed more details about former NFL star Adrian Peterson’s arrest in Sugar Land on DWI and weapons charges.
With Halloween right around the corner, some families in the Jordan Ranch subdivision say their real-life nightmare has already begun and it’s not ghosts or goblins. It’s rats.
Fort Bend Independent School District is facing criticism from a mother who says the district delayed action after her first-grade son was allegedly sexually assaulted by fellow students at Rosa Parks Elementary School.
An active search is underway for an 11-year-old boy who went missing early Wednesday morning in Fort Bend County, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
A vandal armed with rocks left a trail of destruction across a Missouri City neighborhood this week.
A divided Fort Bend County Commissioners Court voted 3–2 on Monday to adopt a new mid‑decade precinct map meant to rebalance the county’s political lines — but not before a contentious special meeting that at times descended into full‑blown arguments.
Discover free and affordable Fall Break activities in Houston for kids and families. Explore pumpkin patches, museums, libraries, storytimes, live music, and seasonal events happening across the city this week.
Fort Bend County took a significant step Thursday toward redrawing its political voting districts. Jacob Lee, chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee, presented five proposed maps to the Commissioners Court that could reshape the county’s political landscape.
Investigators are still searching for suspects in the cyber-attack that targeted the Fort Bend County Library System last February.
Sarah Roberts says County Judge K.P. George violated her and another employee’s First Amendment rights and wants him removed from office.
The Fort Bend Co. Sheriff’s Office said the crash caused extensive debris cleanup, shutting down both the north and southbound lanes of Hwy 99 at Westpark. The northbound lanes have since reopened.
Residents at a Sugar Land senior living facility are reporting missed medical appointments and dangerous falls due to broken elevators.
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office (FBCSO) is reporting a significant rise in fraudulent schemes targeting local residents.
The felony money laundering case against Fort Bend County Judge KP George became more transparent on Thursday as prosecutors filed a, “STATE’S NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE EVIDENCE OF PRIOR EXTRANEOUS CRIMES/WRONGS/OTHER ACTS” with the court.
A Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy has been indicted on a charge of sexual assault, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Fort Bend County prosecutors have now alleged that County Judge KP George improperly used campaign funds for personal expenses, including property taxes and a home down payment.
Fulshear City Council has approved new school zone parking rules to improve safety and reduce traffic during pick-up and drop-off times. Find out what streets are affected, restricted hours, and what parents need to know for the upcoming school year.
The push for representation, which organizers say was not always historically welcome or celebrated in Fort Bend County. This year’s theme is comic-book inspired: The superheroes of pride!
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office says four men were arrested after an undercover operation targeting adults who use the internet and social media platforms to solicit sexual acts from minors.
Officials said that someone at the residence performed CPR until EMS arrived. The boy was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a man accused of firing at deputies.
When loved ones with cognitive or communication challenges go missing, every minute counts. Learn how programs like Take Me Home and Project Lifesaver are helping law enforcement quickly reunite families and save lives.
Fort Bend County Extension and Fort Bend 4-H will host one of Texas’ first Youth Preparedness Initiative (MyPI) Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainings, offering local teens an opportunity to learn life-saving skills and gain hands-on experience in emergency preparedness.
The Fort Bend County Health and Human Services has confirmed the first positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample in the area for 2025.
The Houston Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is searching for Robert Trujillo, a fugitive and known gang member linked to identity and mail theft crimes in Harris and Fort Bend counties.
Deputies in Fort Bend County are searching for a blue 2011 Volkswagen Jetta with a Marine Corps emblem on its Texas license plate, connected to the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Benjamin Flores on June 10 in Fresno.
In a heartfelt TikTok video that has garnered over 3,800 views, 8-year-old Aiden Vachiratevanurak expresses his urgent plea to save his family’s restaurant, Mama Le, located in Richmond.
Students from Elkins, Hightower, Dulles, and other Fort Bend ISD schools were attending the tournament when the incident happened.
In a recent court appearance, George faced legal challenges related to a social media hoax and money laundering charges.
Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George's political journey takes a twist with investigations into money laundering and a social media hoax.
This shift adds to a notable trend in Texas politics, where several state lawmakers have changed party affiliations over the years. What do you think about this political shift?
Fort Bend County Judge KP George returned to court Friday morning to contest criminal charges in two separate cases.
Preliminary investigations showed the man was arguing with another driver before shots were fired. While he tried to flee, deputies say he crashed into a tree.
A 22-year-old nonverbal man with autism was safely located after going missing in Fort Bend County. The case follows a similar recent incident in Pasadena and highlights growing calls for tools like Project Lifesaver to protect vulnerable individuals.
As low cost of living, housing, job opportunities and the nightlife may attract visitors or even new residents to the Houston area -- a new study shows that more than 70% of residents don’t have money for unexpected expenses.
Power outages hit 165K in Houston from overnight storm. CenterPoint Energy restores 90%, but Humble area residents face ongoing issues.
County Judge KP George made his first appearance before a judge following his indictment last month for two felony money laundering cases. He and his attorneys did not spend much time in court, as the brief appearance lasted only a few minutes.
A major crash was closed a busy intersection Friday morning in Fort Bend County, according to Fort Bend County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office.
Nearly two months ago on March 17, KPRC 2 reported on the Fort Bend County Libraries system experiencing a “cybersecurity incident” resulting in a shutdown of nearly all computers in its system.
In Jacinto City, Juanita Vera continues to seek answers in her son Abel Vera’s 2004 cold case, where he was found beaten and hog-tied in a ditch in Fort Bend County.
📢 It's Election Day! Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM. Harris & Fort Bend voters can vote anywhere in their county; Montgomery voters at their designated precinct.
David Jacob Bettsack, a medical radiologic technologist with Sugar Land MRT, had his license temporarily suspended after the board said they learned he was arrested and charged with two counts of Possession of Child Pornography.
Accused of participating in a social media hoax during his campaign and facing multiple charges, including money laundering, George's legal troubles continue to unfold.
Torchy’s Tacos is opening a new location in Sienna, offering the first 100 guests on April 23 a keychain for free Green Chile Queso for a year.
Kara Hernandez, a former teacher at Ronald Thornton Middle School in Fort Bend ISD, has been arrested and indicted on two felony charges for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Patel will now serve 24 months of probation, during which he must fulfill conditions such as community service and issuing a public apology.
Facing potential felony charges, George's situation brings his future as a public official into question, as a conviction could mean removal from office.
At the hearing, the state provided evidence that Carlos Portillo-Molina, 45, began sexually abusing two children starting when they were between 7 and 8 years old.
The Houston Health Department is currently reaching out to residents who may have been exposed to measles in connection with Fort Bend County’s first confirmed case.
Health officials said that the case is an adult female, age 50-60, associated with recent international travel. County health officials said that they are actively investigating the case.
A strong cold front is approaching Houston, expected to bring scattered light showers in the afternoon and potentially severe storms during the evening commute.
Fort Bend County libraries have been navigating significant network disruptions since February 24, 2025, impacting services like new library card issuance and web access. County Librarian Roosevelt Weeks has confirmed that a cybersecurity incident is behind the issues.
A man in the Stafford area received a lengthy prison sentence for horrific crimes that led to a 13-year-old girl becoming pregnant.
KPRC 2 Investigates ended up in the Fort Bend County Jail on Wednesday to get a firsthand look at what happens when someone gets processed. We wanted to get a close up of what a person goes through once they are arrested or turn themselves into law enforcement.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George has released a statement addressing the charges against him related to a social media impersonation hoax.