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Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Speak at EpiCenter Beam Signing Celebration

Fort Bend County Judge KP George will join Fort Bend County Commissioners Vincent Morales (Precinct 1) and Grady Prestage (Precinct 2), along with Kevin Matocha, CEO of Stonehenge Holdings, for a press conference on Friday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the site of the EpiCenter, located near the southwest corner of State Highway 59 and State Highway 36, near the Fort Bend County Fairground in Rosenberg.

Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management Update on NRG Energy Plant Fire

Short after midnight, Monday, May 9, 2022, Fort Bend County’s Office of Emergency Management, Hazmat Response Unit, and multiple fire departments responded to a hydrogen fire at the WA Parish Power Generating Station located at 2500 YU Jones Rd, in Fort Bend County. There are no reported injuries at this time.

People are snatching up vacation homes. And many are paying with cash

It's not just puppies and sourdough starter. Another thing that spiked during the pandemic: the purchase of vacation homes.

Governor Abbott, Judge Sydney Murphy Provide Update On Polk County Recovery Efforts

Governor Greg Abbott and Polk County Judge Sydney Murphy today issued a joint statement in response to the severe weather, including a tornado, that touched down in Polk County last night — killing at least 3 people and injuring at least 20. In the joint statement, Governor Abbott and Judge Murphy stated that Texas and Polk County officials are working collaboratively on recovery efforts and providing resources for residents of Onalaska, Livingston, and other communities that suffered severe damage:

Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund Distributes $15 Million in Aid to Local Community-Based Organizations

Public application dates announced for June 23 and 24

The Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund is disbursing $15 million to 44 local, community-based organizations that will provide vulnerable individuals and families support for housing, electricity, food, childcare and other essential needs. These trusted, high-performing organizations are actively supporting the community, and have a deep understanding of those impacted by the global pandemic. They will utilize funds to provide financial assistance to eligible individuals and families they are already engaged with.

Texas secretary of state's office announces inspection of general election count in most populous county less than week before early voting

With less than a week to go before the beginning of early voting, officials in Harris County, Texas, were notified in a letter Tuesday that the secretary of state's office will send "inspectors" to observe vote counting for the general election.

Houston Mayor Turner Endorsed by Fort Bend Elected Officials

Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George, Fort Bend Democratic Party Chair Cynthia Ginyard and other elected officials from the county will be announcing their endorsement of Houston Mayor Turner for re-election on November 5th.

Fort Bend County Update On Weather Conditions

Severe storms, producing damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall moved through portions of Fort Bend County this evening.

Statement on Indictment of Garrett Hardin

A Harris County grand jury on Thursday indicted Harris County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Garrett Hardin on a first-degree felony charge of murder, stemming from the July 2022 fatal shooting of Roderick Brooks.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Proposed Redistricting Plan

Every decade, after each U.S. census, states, cities and counties engage in a process called redistricting, where they adjust the boundaries of their governing districts to reflect changes in population growth and other factors.

Strengthen Chemical Disaster Regulations

At a public comment session hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee proposed reinstatement of chemical disaster rules rolled back by the Trump administration, and enhancing rules to address Harris County’s unique vulnerability to chemical disasters.

Beautiful One Day, Perfect the Next. Door County Awaits!

While planning a summer vacation may be completely overwhelming, planning ahead is a big part of preparing for an affordable and enjoyable getaway. A family summer vacation should be a relaxing, fun-filled time for bonding and re-energizing, but too often families find their vacations to be just as stressful, if not more so, than their daily routines. Well, take away your stress because this is where Door County comes into play.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's anti-migrant plan: Many arrested, many detained, few prosecuted

The 27-year-old man tried to hold it together as he walked to his cell. It was weeks since he had been arrested. Weeks with no charges and no access to an attorney, he told CNN. Worst of all, two weeks without being able to talk to anyone on the outside, especially his wife and 7-year-old son.

State deaths outnumber births since 2020 census

Deaths outnumbered births in 73 percent of American counties – including in all but seven in Alabama – since the 2020 census, according to new data released by the Census Bureau Thursday.

Postmarks come under scrutiny as states prepare for mail-in voting

States are bracing for controversy as they work to ensure that Postal Service postmarks and other tracking will back efforts to prove mail-in votes are sent on time. They're seeking to avoid lawsuits and other issues about unclear markings that have dogged some primaries and could mar ballot counts come Election Day.

Adrian Garcia Statement to County Commissioners: Don’t play politics with flood relief

$1 billion for flood relief is too important to gamble on a rushed snap election.

Former Sheriff Adrian Garcia, candidate for County Commissioner Precinct 2, issued the following statement today:

Judge KP George Announces COVID-19 Rental, Mortgage, and Utilities Assistance Program

Fort Bend County, TX- County Judge KP George, Social Services Director Anna Gonzales, and County Auditor Ed Sturdivant announced today a program to assist county residents with rental, mortgage, and utility needs. During the May 19th Commissioners Court meeting, the Court passed a budget on how to spend $134.3 million in federal funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The COVID-19 Rental, Mortgage, and Utilities Assistance Program is funded by the recently passed budget.

Judge KP George Celebrates Success of 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival

The Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse courtyard came alive on Saturday, October 7, 2023, as the community gathered to celebrate the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, presented by Fort Bend County Judge KP George. This lively event, honoring the richness of Hispanic culture, traditions, and contributions, was a grand success.

First Republican case challenging Harris County’s November 2022 election results gets underway

The first case against Harris County for problems in the conduct of the November 2022 election is underway.

Newly obtained surveillance video shows fake Trump elector escorted operatives into Georgia county's elections office before voting machine breach

A Republican county official in Georgia escorted two operatives working with an attorney for former President Donald Trump into the county's election offices on the same day a voting system there was breached, newly obtained video shows.

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