3 new arrests made in connection with South American burglary ring, court documents show

abc13.com (News) 3/14 6:49A Luke Jones

Three more suspected members of what investigators describe as a South American burglary ring were arrested in Fort Bend County last week, according to court documents.

Campaign consultant testifies about Fort Bend County Judge KP George's campaign finances

abc13.com (News) 3/13 3:54P Nick Natario

In the second day of testimony in Fort Bend County Judge KP George's felony trial, a campaign consultant testified about the financial activity she witnessed during his re-election.

Opening statements in Fort Bend County Judge KP George's trial focus on $46,500 campaign funds

abc13.com (News) 3/12 11:06P Nick Natario

Prosecutors in the Fort Bend County Judge KP George trial claim he illegally transferred and hid campaign funds, while the defense argued it was legal, and the trial is nothing but political.

La Porte Man Arrested After Discovery of Over 48,000 Child Abuse Files

Texas Herald News 3/12 7:26A Amalia Weigandt

LA PORTE, Texas La Porte police arrested 47 year old Dallas Vernon Lott on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, following a forensic investigation that uncovered tens of thousands of illicit digital files. Lott is charged with multiple counts of possession...

Jurors selected in Fort Bend County Judge KP George's felony trial

abc13.com (News) 3/12 4:42A Nick Natario

After two days of questioning potential jurors, 14 people have been selected to serve on Fort Bend County Judge KP George's felony trial.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George's money laundering trial begins

abc13.com (News) 3/10 10:24P Nick Natario

A week after his primary election defeat, Fort Bend County Judge KP George begins his felony money laundering trial.

Fort Bend ISD board votes to close 7 elementary schools

abc13.com (News) 3/10 9:49A KTRK

The Fort Bend Independent School District board voted to close seven elementary schools on Monday night.

KP George appeals decision to keep Fort Bend D.A. Brian Middleton on upcoming criminal trial

abc13.com (News) 3/7 9:42P KTRK

After the court declined KP George's request to throw Fort Bend District Attorney Brian Middleton off the case due to alleged misconduct, the county judge's lawyers are now appealing that decision.

Funeral held Friday for Fort Bend County deputy killed in hit-and-run

abc13.com (News) 3/6 8:44A Chaz Miller

The funeral for Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Deputy Kenneth Lewis, who was killed in a hit-and-run last month, will take place on Friday morning.

SE Texas judge primaries: Winner in Montgomery Co., shake-up in Fort Bend Co., runoff in Harris Co.

abc13.com (News) 3/5 3:13A Mycah Hatfield

According to unofficial election results, Mark Keough narrowly won the Republican primary for Montgomery County Judge. In Harris and Fort Bend Counties, some runoffs are still ahead.

Edison Cultural Arts Center brings a vibrant hub for art business and community to Fort Bend...

abc13.com (News) 2/27 7:04P Briana Conner

The Edison Cultural Arts Center has become a driving force for business, education, and entertainment thanks to the visionary leadership of Charity Edison Carter and Troy Carter.

DPS Trooper Seizes 180 Bottles of Promethazine Syrup During Chambers County Traffic Stop

Texas Herald News 2/27 6:53A Amalia Weigandt

CHAMBERS COUNTY, Texas — A routine traffic stop by a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper in Southeast Texas led to the seizure of a large quantity of promethazine syrup commonly trafficked for illegal recreational use. According to DPS, the...

Caddo Fire in Northeast Houston Reaches 75% Containment as Crews Continue Monitoring

Texas Herald News 2/24 8:54A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas The Caddo Fire burning in northeast Houston remains active but largely contained, with officials reporting approximately 200 acres affected and containment at 75 percent. Fire activity is currently low, according to officials...

Deputies Arrest Suspect Linked to Multiple Grocery Store Thefts in Houston and Humble

Texas Herald News 2/24 8:47A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas Detectives with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man accused of committing multiple retail thefts at grocery stores across the Houston area, authorities said. An investigation by the Sheriff’s Office...

Gunman Opens Fire on Deputies Before Barricading Himself With Children in Aldine Home

Texas Herald News 2/24 8:08A Amalia Weigandt

ALDINE, Texas A man accused of opening fire on Harris County deputies during an attempted burglary investigation was taken into custody after a foot pursuit and standoff inside a trailer home, authorities said. Harris County Sheriff’s Office...