Fort Bend County
Coverage of Fort Bend County in the Nexus archive.
- Fort Bend County postpones cadet graduation after state inspection finds documentation, compliance issues
Fort Bend County postponed a cadet graduation after the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement identified compliance issues at the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy. The inspection found problems with student attendance records, required paperwork, and internal checks to ensure training requirements were met.
- Bertha washes out over eastern Texas, Atlantic basin takes a hiatus next week
Tropical Storm Bertha dissipated over eastern Texas, causing minimal impact with isolated heavy rainfall and elevated tides. The Atlantic basin is expected to remain inactive for the next few weeks, with no significant tropical development anticipated.
- Hello Houston (July 22, 2026)
Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter McCoy discusses the county’s leadership fight, the article covers efforts to preserve local bee populations, and features an interview with Houston area food and travel content creator Shawn Singh.
- 5-year-old boy found dead in Fort Bend County lake following Amber Alert
Edward Hall, a 5-year-old boy, was found dead in Fort Bend County lake following an Amber Alert. His body was recovered near his Houston-area home the day after he was reported missing.
- Fort Bend County leadership drama (July 20, 2026)
Fort Bend County faces leadership-related issues that could influence the tax rate. Developers are encountering challenges in acquiring land near the Sugar Land 95 burial site.
- Arcola Mayor Fred Burton arrested on five felony charges in Fort Bend County
Arcola Mayor Fred Burton was arrested on five felony charges in Fort Bend County. He has appeared before a magistrate judge, as reported by the Fort Bend County District Attorney's office.
- Fort Bend County veterans, military families can receive free monthly food assistance through new partnership
Fort Bend County veterans and military families can now receive free monthly food assistance through a new partnership. Combined Arms, a veterans nonprofit, reports nearly one in four Houston-area veterans experiences food insecurity, with rising demand among active-duty service members and military families.
- Wealthy homes removed from floodplains (July 7, 2026)
A little-known appeals process allowed thousands of wealthy homes to be removed from floodplain maps. A lawsuit filed by Daniel Wong, who had been appointed to serve as Fort Bend County Judge, is part of a leadership dispute in the county.
- Republican Daniel Wong, Democratic commissioners at odds about his status as interim Fort Bend County judge
Daniel Wong's interim Fort Bend County judge status is disputed between him and Democratic commissioners. His appointment is linked to a civil lawsuit against suspended county judge KP George, which was dismissed on June 17. Wong will face Dexter McCoy in November's county judge election.
- KP George’s misdemeanor case is dismissed after sentencing for his money laundering conviction
KP George's misdemeanor case was dismissed after sentencing for his money laundering conviction. He was also accused of faking racist attacks against his campaign.
- Tropical Storm Arthur (June 18, 2026)
The article provides an update on Tropical Storm Arthur and its potential impact on Greater Houston, as well as details on KP George's sentence for money laundering.
- Mosquito population surge prompts public health emergency in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County declared a public health emergency due to 'extraordinary mosquito populations' exceeding normal seasonal levels. Health officials reported heightened mosquito activity prompting the declaration.
- Suspended Fort Bend County Judge KP George sentenced to jail time, probation after money laundering conviction
Suspended Fort Bend County Judge KP George was sentenced to jail time and probation following a money laundering conviction. He filed an appeal with his defense attorneys and faces a separate misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity for allegedly fabricating racist attacks against his campaign.