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Katy child, 11, dies after crash while riding e-scooter
An 11-year-old child has died after an e-scooter crash near Katy on Thursday afternoon, authorities say. Fort Bend County: 11-year-old dies in crash The crash occurred near the intersection of Rosener Road at Elk Ridge just after 5:15 p.m. in the Pine Mill Ranch subdivision. Acco...
schools
Fort Bend County woman loses $50K in elaborate jury duty scam
When a local school worker answered a phone call showing "Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office" on her caller ID, she expected a routine inquiry. Instead, she found herself caught in a high-tech extortion scheme that left her savings account wiped out. Savings account wiped out The ...
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Video Surveying the damage from Hurricane Harvey in Pearland, Texas - ABC News
Video Surveying the damage from Hurricane Harvey in Pearland, Texas ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
government
Flock cameras: City of Manvel unanimously approves to remove cameras
The City of Manvel has unanimously approved to defund its Flock safety cameras. City leaders held a public hearing on Tuesday night to hear comments for or against its Flock safety camera program. City of Manvel votes to remove Flock camera system On Tuesday evening, Manvel Mayor...
government
Manvel city council votes to end Flock camera use
Manvel city council members voted unanimously Tuesday night to end its use of Flock license plate-reading cameras.
safety
3 men arrested, more possibly involved in string of armed robberies: Fort Bend Co. Sheriff's Office
Three men are behind bars, and more could be wanted in connection with a multi-agency armed robbery investigation, Fort Bend County officials say.
safety
Burn ban in effect for Brazoria County due to hot, dry conditions
Brazoria County has issued a countywide burn ban due to “to persistent hot, dry conditions and the increasing threat of wildfires," officials said.
safety
Multiple crews responding to large wildfire near FM 2004, Brazoria County Fire Marshal's Office says
Multiple emergency crews are working to put out a large wildfire near Brazoria on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
News
'Frustrating': Woman says she's finally resolved 2-year fight with FBCTA
Her problem was finally resolved after she told the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority that she had reached out to ABC13 for help with the issue.
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Faith Matters: On Friendship
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My c...
parks
Dogs make a splash at final pool event of summer
Friendswood’s swimming season went to the dogs as local pups took over the pool for the city’s annual Dog Days of Summer event. Hosted by the City of Friendswood Parks & Recreation Department, the end-of-summer “Pool Paw-ty” gave dogs an opportunity to swim, splash and play in th...
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Oilers topple Knights
Pearland senior linebacker Kamyn Harris races down the sideline on his way to a 67-yard interception return for a touchdown Friday night against Clear Falls. The Oilers opened the season on the road at Challenger-Columbia Stadium and came away with a dominating 49-3 win over the ...
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Sharks take a bite out of the Bulldogs
Shadow Creek opened the 2026 football season with a 24-14 non-district win over Summer Creek. The Sharks dominated Summer Creek through most of the first half, scoring all of their 3 touchdowns in the first quarter. Aden Starling scored first on a 22 yard pass from Tavis Coleman,...
government
Mustangs topple Texas City, 31-6
Friendswood High School opened the 2026 football season in convincing fashion Friday night, defeating Texas City 31-6 at home. The Mustangs held the Stingarees to just six points in the season opener while putting 31 on the board to begin the year 1-0. The victory also extended F...