Fort Bend Independent

08/13/2025

Fort Bend Judge Alleges Secret Chats — County Attorney Turns to AG → https://fbindependent.com/fort-bend-county-attorney-seeks-ags-opinion-on-newspapers-open-records-r-p16357-1.htm

The County Attorney’s Office is seeking the Attorney General’s opinion on an open records request for Commissioner Dexter McCoy’s electronic messages during recent meetings. Judge KP George says the communications show coordination against him; both McCoy and the County Attorney deny it.

08/13/2025

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08/06/2025

08/04/2025

08/03/2025

Level Up! FBISD Embraces Bold New Theme for 2025–26 School Year
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Fort Bend ISD is kicking off the new school year with a fresh theme: “Level Up,” urging students and staff to elevate standards across the board.

Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith says the district is building on last year’s foundation by highlighting wins and aiming for even stronger results this year.

07/30/2025

07/24/2025

Money Trail Mystery Deepens: Investigators Zero in on KP George’s House Deal ---> https://fbindependent.com/new-subpoenas-shed-light-on-felony-charges-against-county-judge-kp-george-p16350-1.htm

The District Attorney’s office is now investigating financial records tied to Judge KP George’s campaign and personal real estate transaction. The subpoenas are linked to felony charges for alleged misuse of campaign funds.

07/19/2025

The Indo-American Conservatives of Texas (IACT) hosted a reception in honor of the newly elected mayor and council members. --> https://fbindependent.com/iact-honors-first-woman-mayor-of-sugar-land-p16344-1.htm

07/18/2025

Stafford’s Planning and Zoning Commission Vice-Chair, Dr. Mathew Vairamon is running for the Justice of Peace in Fort Bend County Precinct 3 as a Republican candidate. ---> https://fbindependent.com/dr-mathew-vairamon-to-seek-republican-nomination-for-fort-bend-county-pct-p16345-91.htm

07/15/2025

07/06/2025

New FBISD Budget Means Bigger Paychecks for Teachers - And a Surprise for Taxpayers --> https://fbindependent.com/fort-bend-isd-adopts-million-budget-plans-for-a-cent-increase-in-t-p16339-1.htm
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The Fort Bend ISD board approved a $906.6 million budget for 2025–26, including raises and stipends for teachers and staff. To fund the plan, trustees adopted a temporary 7-cent property tax increase, set to expire after one year.

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Are you OK with this tax increase if it means better teacher pay?

07/03/2025

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