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Deadly 2-vehicle accident prompts closures on SH 36 N in both directions, Rosenberg PD says
The Rosenberg Police Department is investigating a deadly two-vehicle accident on SH-36 N on Thursday afternoon.
Local
AJ Rafael, singer, YouTuber and TikTok creator, to headline 2026 Houston Filipino Street Festival at Constellation Field in Sugar Land, Texas
AJ Rafael, a singer, songwriter and creator with roughly 300,000 followers, will bring his music to the 2026 Houston Filipino Street Festival on Oct. 17 in Sugar Land....
parks
Falcons shutout Tigers
Foster (22) sophomore kicker Harley Grover puts his foot into an extra point with (16) Miller Drennan holding the ball against Cy-Park.
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Falcons get big win
ROSENBERG — The Foster Falcons ended a three-game skid Friday night with a shutout of the Tigers 24-0 in District 23-6A.
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Lions handle Pioneers
Randle (2) junior quarterback Brady Bratcher lets go of the football before (11) Iowa Colony linebacker Sidney Tyler gets to him in the first period at Freedom Field in Rosharon....
government
Ranked no. 2 in 5A DI Lions handle Pioneers
ROSHARON — In another display of scoring at will, the Randle Lions lighted up the scoreboard, by beating Iowa Colony 49-7 Friday night at Freedom Field in District 11-5A DI play....
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Falcons send Bears home
Blocking one of 18 goals on the night Foster senior Dillon Sorbel had quite a night in the net against Bridgeland in the Region III quarterfinals to help the Falcons beat the Bears 21-10 Monday night....
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Foster Lady Falcon water polo vs Bridgeland
Foster junior Isabella Phelps looks for a teammate to throw the ball to during the UIL Region III quarterfinal match against Bridgeland Monday night at the CFISD Natatorium....
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Foster Lady Falcons edge Bridgeland
CYPRESS — Looking to make another run at a UIL Class 6A Water Polo State Tournament, the Foster Lady Falcons took another step, getting by Bridgeland 15-14 in the Region III quarterfinals Monday night at the CFISD Natatorium....
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Officials searching for suspect who fled following early morning chase in North Houston
Law enforcement said the chase began in Missouri City and ended near downtown Houston around 4 a.m. Wednesday.
parks
18-year-old killed in shooting near Sugar Land park, family says
Family confirms an 18-year-old man was killed Friday afternoon after being shot near a Sugar Land park.
safety
Richmond hires first female police chief in department's history, city officials announce
Richmond hired its first female police chief in the department's history, city officials announced.
Local
Life Time Fitness member claims $10K in cash, Rolex stolen from locked gym locker in Sugar Land
A member of Life Time Fitness in Sugar Land is speaking out after he says thousands of dollars in cash and other valuable items were stolen from his locked gym locker while he was working out....
schools
Lamar Consolidated sweeps Randle
ROSENBERG — Playing for second place in District 22-5A, the Lamar Consolidated Lady Mustangs swept the Randle Lady Lions 25-16, 25-17, 25-16 Tuesday night at Lamar Consolidated High School....
Local
Missing Alfred Sanchez, 80, last seen in Sugar Land five months ago
Five months after an 80-year-old man disappeared, his family says there's still no sign of him, but they're not giving up hope that he'll be found.
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11-year-old boy hospitalized after he ran out into road, hit by car on Highway 6, DPS says
An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized after he was hit by a car Thursday evening in west Houston, according to DPS.
safety
Richmond Assistant Police Chief promoted to Chief of Police
The City of Richmond and the Richmond Police Department have announced who will be the top cop of the department.
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Everything You Need to Know about Becoming a Social Worker in Texas
Social work is one of the most important roles in society with social workers supporting individuals, families and communities who may be vulnerable and providing a service that protects them while improving wellbeing and promoting independent living. Assisting people can…...
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Preparing Family Nurse Practitioners for a Growing Primary Care Workforce
Primary care has become one of the clearest pressure points in the American health workforce. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects nurse-practitioner employment to rise from about 320,400 positions in 2024 to 448,800 by 2034. That is growth of 40.1%,…...
government
Fort Bend ISD approves secondary boundary changes
The Fort Bend ISD board of trustees approved secondary boundary changes on Oct. 5, impacting approximately 1,744 students.
schools
FBISD approves new middle school boundaries affecting 694 students
Fort Bend ISD’s approved 2027–28 middle school boundary changes will reassign 694 students. See projected utilization changes at Baines, Coleman, Sugar Land, Garcia and other campuses, along with concerns raised by families and the district’s response....
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Cy-Lakes at Foster
Foster’s junior Kimberly Ryan (8) looks for a teammate to pass to during the UIL Class 6A bi-district match against Cy-Lakes Monday night at the LCISD Natatorium....
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Lady Falcons cruise in bi-district win
ROSENBERG — Winners of the last 21 district matches the Foster Lady Falcons water polo team opened the 2026 UIL Class 6A playoffs with a 22-5 bi-district victory against Cy-Lakes 22-5 Tuesday night at the LCISD Natatorium....
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Gators take first Swamp Stampede
RICHMOND —Realignment earlier this year moved some LCISD rivalries around, but it also created a new one between the Lamar Consolidated Mustangs and Tomas Gators in the Swamp Stampede which both played Saturday morning at Paul Sherer Stadium....
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Cy-Ranch at George Ranch
George Ranch head coach Jomaul Mason talks to the team after a disappointing 56-10 loss to Cy-Ranch Friday night in District 23-6A action at Guy K. Traylor Memorial Stadium....
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Longhorns blasted by Mustangs
ROSENBERG — After the first two weeks of District 23-6A play the George Ranch Longhorns are still in position to take one of the top four spots, despite being run off the field by Cy-Ranch 56-10 Friday night at Guy…...
government
Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees approves secondary boundary changes
The Fort Bend Independent School District Board of Trustees has approved secondary attendance boundary changes following a meeting on Monday evening.
schools
Rice study shows how declining fertility rates could impact schools as Fort Bend ISD weighs rezoning
A new Rice University study warns that declining birth rates could make Fort Bend ISD's enrollment drop even worse as the district considers shifting more than 1,000 students....
government
Fort Bend ISD board to vote on rezoning certain middle and high schools
Fort Bend ISD said its goal is to relieve overutilization at Austin, Elkins, and Travis high schools and improve feeder alignment at middle schools.
News
West Houston, Texas news today: Alaya Jones, partner Kaleb Maglott face capital murder charges for robbing and killing Jones' sister Aveyia Webb in 8100-block of Richmond Avenue
Aveyia Webb was in found dead in the 8100-block of Richmond Avenue in west Houston, Texas. Alaya Jones and Kaleb Maglott are facing capital murder charges....
