Author: Claire Shoop

Fort Bend County Health & Human Services reported 391 new coronavirus cases Oct. 30-Nov. 5. There were 163 new cases Nov. 5 alone.

While the effect of the coronavirus on cities’ sales tax revenue has varied throughout the Houston region—with Sugar Land consistently seeing lower revenue compared to the same months a year ago and Missouri City seeing increased revenue—small busi…

As the coronavirus pandemic extends into the fall and winter, local nonprofits continue to help more members of the community than ever before while modifying and expanding their operations.

With early vote totals reported from both Fort Bend and Harris counties, the incumbent candidates for mayor and the at-large City Council positions are ahead in the polls.

Results are updated as of 11:15 p.m. and are unofficial until they are canvassed and certified by the county clerk.

The mayoral and At-Large Position 2 race may end in a runoff, while incumbent Vashaundra Edwards maintains a narrow lead in the At-Large Position 1 election.

Incumbent Council Member Chris Preston and challenger Lynn Clouser will advance to a runoff in the At-Large Position 2 race.

Council Member Vashaundra Edwards received 50.96% of the vote to challenger and former Council Member Reginald Pearson’s 49.04%.

Ferguson leads Landin 57.5% to 42.5% as Election Day votes come in.

Ferguson has received 19,434 votes to Landin’s 14,651, giving him a 57.02% to 42.98% lead.