Covering Fort Bend

06/09/2026

There is a flesh-eating parasite spreading across Texas. The story in the comments section below tells you what pet and livestock owners need to know.

06/08/2026

Pre-sales begin for homes on the the historic George Ranch property. A link to our story is posted in the comments section below.

06/08/2026

Police Search for Suspect in Aggravated Assault

SUGAR LAND, TX — The Sugar Land Police Department is seeking the public's help in an aggravated assault of a woman that occurred on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:25 a.m on Creekbend Dr. at Fluor Daniel Dr. in Sugar Land.

The victim reported that she was walking in the area when she was approached from behind and attacked with a baseball bat by an unknown male suspect. The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The victim described the suspect as a Black male believed to be in his 30s or 40s. According to the victim, the suspect fled the area in an SUV that may have been either dark-colored or light-colored.

The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sugar Land Police Department at (281) 275-2020 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at (281) 342-TIPS.

05/30/2026

Growing Fort Bend County Adds a Justice of the Peace Court in Needville to Better Serve Precinct 3 Residents. Our story is posted in the comments section below.

05/27/2026

It was a big night for County Judge candidate Dexter McCoy. See our wrap up of the Fort Bend County election results in the comments section below.

05/27/2026

Paxton defeats Cornyn for Senate Nomination.

Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate Tuesday, ending over three decades of Sen. John Cornyn’s electoral dominance in what amounts to a watershed moment for GOP politics in Texas.

05/27/2026

Fort Bend County Polling Places Hit by Check-In Glitch; Democrats Decline to Extend Voting Hours. Our story is posted in the comments section below.

05/26/2026

SUGAR LAND, TX — The City of Sugar Land held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony Monday morning at Sugar Land Memorial Park, honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States.

The program featured patriotic music performed by the Lone Star Symphony, remarks from distinguished speakers, a tribute to fallen soldiers, and a 21-gun salute by the Sugar Land Police Department.

Governor Greg Abbott, Sugar Land Mayor Carol McCutcheon, members of City Council, and Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers were among the dignitaries in attendance.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, the Covering Fort Bend team pauses to remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

05/24/2026

Katy-Based Teen Rock Band Garbage Girlfriend named finalist in the Houston Chronicle's Best of the Best 2026 Contest. We've posted a link to vote in our story that's in the comments section below.