Author: Claire Shoop

Fort Bend ISD’s high school football teams played their first games of the 2020 football season Oct. 1-3.

Candidates for Missouri City mayor discuss challenges facing the city, economic development and more.

Elementary and middle school students who chose in-person learning will continue to be phased back into the classroom Oct. 5-9.

There were 392 new cases of the coronavirus reported in Fort Bend County during the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1.

“We are here to celebrate diversity in Fort Bend County, which is really interesting because Fort Bend County is one of the most diverse counties in the country, so I think the celebration must start here,” County Judge KP George said.

The 11-bed acute rehabilitation unit provides inpatient care to adults who have experienced loss of function or disability due to injury or illness, according to a release from the hospital.

Position 5 Fort Bend ISD board of trustee candidates responded to a questionnaire ahead of the November election. Read their answers here.

Hear from Position 4 candidates Kristin Tassin and Shirley Rose-Gilliam on reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic and other Fort Bend ISD issues.

Individual households can be eligible for up to $2,500 per month for two months in rental or mortgage and utilities assistance. Read more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Read Q&A’s with the candidates on issues, including returning to school during the coronavirus pandemic, the best use of district facilities and a future bond election.