Missouri City police bust chop shop operation, discovering at least 17 stolen cars, officials say

abc13.com (News) 4/30 5:32A Sarah Al-Shaikh

Authorities said that what started as a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of a "major auto chop shop operation" in Missouri City, which uncovered multiple stolen vehicles and parts.

Connecting generations at Senior Senior Prom

abc13.com (News) 4/29 5:51P

Not your typical prom night! Fort Bend senior citizens and high school seniors share the dance floor, making it a prom to remember.

Worker dies after industrial accident in Fort Bend County, sheriff's office says

abc13.com (News) 4/29 5:51P KTRK

The sheriff's office said a worker died after being involved in an accident involving heavy machinery

Fort Bend ISD employee off job after investigation into incident at Burton Elementary: District

abc13.com (News) 4/28 5:36A KTRK

Fort Bend ISD confirms an employee is no longer on the job following an investigation, that one family says involves their 6-year-old nonverbal student with autism.

Kinder Institute survey shows Houstonians worry about the economy, political division

abc13.com (News) 4/27 5:01P Pooja Lodhia

The Kinder Houston area survey interviewed nearly 9,000 people from Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties in January and February 2026. The biggest problem residents identified this year is the economy.

Former Hightower High School wide receiver's position change helps him get drafted by Miami...

abc13.com (News) 4/27 1:10A KTRK

A position change during recent NFL draft pick Caleb Douglas' high school career at Hightower ultimately helped him land a spot with the Miami Dolphins.

Two Houston Men Arrested After Attempted Construction Site Theft in Mont Belvieu

Texas Herald News 4/25 7:20A Amalia Weigandt

MONT BELVIEU, Texas — Two men were arrested early Friday after an alert citizen reported suspicious activity at a commercial construction site, leading to the recovery of stolen equipment and a trailer. According to the Mont Belvieu Police...

Houston Man Arrested in Golf Course Burglary, $34K in Equipment Recovered

Texas Herald News 4/25 7:18A Amalia Weigandt

MONT BELVIEU, Texas — A Houston man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at a local golf course, where tens of thousands of dollars in equipment were stolen, according to the Mont Belvieu...

FBI: North Carolina Woman, Juvenile Arrested in Plot to Attack Houston Jewish School

Texas Herald News 4/24 4:06A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas — A fast-moving, multi-state investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an adult and a juvenile accused of planning an attack targeting the Jewish community in Houston. Authorities said...

Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong's first court meeting brings frustration from some

abc13.com (News) 4/24 12:38A Nick Natario

Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong presided over his first commissioners court meeting which prompted protestors to voice their frustration.

Man stabbed, another shot during fight in Richmond, Fort Bend Co. officials say

abc13.com (News) 4/20 1:53P KTRK

According to Fort Bend County investigators, the two men were fighting each other when one of them was stabbed, and the other was shot.

Former HPD Chief Troy Finner named Missouri City Police Department chief, city says

abc13.com (News) 4/14 8:19P KTRK

Missouri City officials said they were aware of Finner's circumstances in leaving HPD, but the decision was based on his experience and ability to lead.

Fugitive Arrested After Motorcycle Chase Ends at Bush Intercontinental Airport

Texas Herald News 4/11 8:26A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON — A wanted fugitive was taken into custody after leading deputies on a high-speed motorcycle pursuit that ended at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, authorities said. The incident occurred April 8, 2026, when deputies with the...

Fort Bend County Judge KP George suspended after hearing, sources in courtroom confirm

abc13.com (News) 4/10 9:48P Courtney Carpenter

ABC13 has learned Fort Bend County Judge KP George could be removed from office sooner, following a hearing held on Friday to temporarily suspend him.

Intense Encounter: Fulshear Police Stop Wrong Vehicle After Armed Robbery Report

Texas Herald News 4/10 11:29A Amalia Weigandt

FULSHEAR, Texas — A high-risk traffic stop conducted after a reported armed robbery at a gas station led to the detention of an uninvolved driver and her children before officers determined the vehicle was not connected to the crime, authorities...