Author: Aubrey Vogel

At an April 29 news conference, the FBCSO announced its new mobile app, created and powered by thesheriffapp.com, that’s available for Apple and Android users.

The FBCSO launched the Community Connect Program on April 17, an initiative working to create a real-time crime center stored in the Cloud.

As frequenters of the location, Rohit and Deepali Sankholkar contacted the previous owners and decided to acquire the franchise to continue to keep Papa Murphy’s in the community.

On April 23, Fort Bend County commissioners approved adding $440,782 to the fiscal year 2023-24 budget for detention personnel to alleviate the stress of mandatory overtime.

The Fort Bend County Jail will have increased security with entry renovations and additional fencing for the East and West Towers.

Missouri City City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance to increase pay for city police and firefighters at an April 22 special City Council meeting, following the first reading April 15.

Another H-E-B location could come to the Jordan Ranch community, providing a new shopping destination for Katy and Fulshear residents.

The Fort Bend Central Appraisal District has begun distributing property appraisal notices via mail, and residents have until May 15 to appeal local values.

Katy City Council voted April 22 to approve a $952,370 contract with Innovative Environments to build the new permanent interactive exhibit at the future Katy Visitor Center, located at 5718 Second St.

Elin Energy and NanoTech Materials, Inc. brought new manufacturing facilities as well as hundreds of potential future job opportunities to Katy-area residents.