WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will present a broad range of military options to President Donald Trump on Friday as he considers how to respond to what administration officials say was an unprecedented Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia's oil industry. Read more
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CHINA, Texas (AP) — The slow-churning remnants of Tropical Storm Imelda that flooded parts of Texas left at least two people dead and rescue crews with boats scrambling to reach stranded drivers and families trapped in their homes during a relentless downpour that drew comparisons to Hurricane Harvey two years ago. Read more
A severe band of strong storms is expected to hit Fort Bend County this afternoon that could cause dangerous street flooding. Read more
Fort Bend County residents should be ready for possible flash flooding throughout the night as a tropical storm has hit the Gulf Coast and is approaching the area. Read more
While legal negotiations between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend ISD remain at a standstill, the school district is showing signs that it will begin the reinterment of the remains of 95 state prisoners without help from the county. Read more
The faithful folks at St. John United Church of Christ in Rosenberg have welcomed a new part-time pastor to guide them on their spiritual journey. Read more
NEEDVILLE — The Needville volleyball team continued to dominate on Friday evening, sweeping Sealy 3-0 (25-22, 25-12, 25-17) to move to 2-0 in District 25-4A.
The Sugar Land Skeeters look to wrap up the regular season this weekend after experiencing a couple of rainouts due to Tropical Storm Imelda . Read more
Travis quarterback Eric Rodriguez has picked up a couple of honors after his big performance last Friday night against Spring. Read more
Fulshear has been searching for that one big moment that could turn the Chargers from a team still learning its identity to a team learning to win. Read more
The Travis volleyball team has been shaky for most of the early part of the season. But the Lady Tigers are putting it all together for some close wins to start district play. Read more
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is continuing their enforcement efforts across the state focusing specifically on violations of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law. These periodic enforcement operations by DPS Troopers are planned throughout the year at various locations in Texas…
Fort Bend County Indictments for Aug. 5, 2019 follows. The indictments are listed by name, offense and offense date.
The city of Rosenberg will once again participate in National Night Out.
Rosenberg police arrested three men suspected of breaking into a local business and stealing items.
A Fort Bend County sheriff’s deputy was injured Monday morning when he was hit by a passing vehicle. The officer was on his way to work when he stopped to assist at a vehicle crash site on U.S. 59 near the Wharton County-Fort Bend County line.
Fort Bend County Indictments for Sept. 3, 2019 follows (The indictments are listed by name, offense and offense date):
A 43-year-old Sugar Land man who pleaded guilty to raping a 12-year-old girl two years ago has been sentenced to two 20-year prison sentences.
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SHREVEPORT, La. - The floodwaters in southeast Texas have started to recede, only to reveal the massive cleanup ahead for communities and homeowners. Read more
DE KALB, Texas - A woman is injured and a man behind bars after a shooting Sunday night. Read more
SHREVEPORT, La. - A convicted sex offender was arrested for operating a limo service and offering it to kids. Read more
WASKOM, Texas - A five-year-old Waskom boy whose mother and her boyfriend were arrested this week by Harrison County Sheriff's Office officials on felony charges of injury to a child, has now died. Read more
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NEW YORK (AP) — The words were by Mary Oliver, the emotions were Hillary Rodham Clinton's and others who came to pay tribute. Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Airbnb is offering a handful of people concerned about the environment a chance to participate in scientific research on how to help preserve it during an all-expense paid trip to Antarctica. Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Ta-Nehisi Coates' first novel, "The Water Dancer," has been a long and eventful journey. Read more
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A guitar given to B.B. King for his 80th birthday has sold for $280,000 at an auction of items from the blues legend's estate. Read more
A group of federal judges aren't sure all that glitters is gold, and they don't seem to be buying that a new trial is necessary in the copyright fight over the Led Zeppelin song, "Stairway to Heaven." Read more
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Six and seven year old boys who love music and singing should definitely be a part of Music Magic, the Fort Bend Boys Choir’s eight-week introductory music program. Channeling that boyish enthusiasm through music is an important part of brain development – and it’s fun too! Read more
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