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Fort Bend County commissioners approved five priorities for the upcoming legislative sessions. (Sierra Rozen/Community Impact)

Fort Bend County approves 5 legislative priorities for upcoming session

By Aubrey Vogel

At a Dec. 17 meeting, Fort Bend County commissioners approved five legislative priorities for the upcoming legislative session highlighting local government control and state research.

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Outgoing 400th District Court Judge Tameika Carter, shown hosting a morning docket on Dec. 3, hears both civil and criminal cases in Fort Bend County. (Aubrey Vogel/Community Impact)

Fort Bend County funds court system changes ...

Fort Bend County commissioners appointed Tony K. Duckett as the county's first magistrate judge. (Courtesy Tony K. Duckett)

Tony K. Duckett appointed first Fort Bend ...

Fulshear City Council approved a nearly $5.5 million construction contract for the second phase of Primrose Park. (Aubrey Vogel/Community Impact)

Fulshear City Council approves $5.5M contract for ...

The population in six Greater Houston-area counties grew between 3%-19% between 2018-23. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

Published 4:26 PM | Dec 16, 2024 CST

See how Greater Houston counties have changed in the last 5 years

The educational attainment of the Katy area’s residents also increased over the five-year period in most areas. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 3:15 PM | Dec 16, 2024 CST

See how the Katy-area's median income, educational attainment changed over 5 years

The Katy and Fulshear area continues to grow, U.S. Census Bureau data shows. The Lakes of Bella Terra (pictured) is located in Richmond at the corner of the Grand Parkway and FM 1093. The community is in within Lamar Consolidated ISD's boundaries. (Kelly Shafler/Community Impact)

Published 3:54 PM | Dec 12, 2024 CST

See how Katy, Fulshear's demographics have changed in 5 years

Harris County Commissioners during a Dec. 10 press conference

Updated 11:05 AM | Dec 13, 2024 CST

Harris County leaders invest $4M in domestic violence reduction efforts

commissioners Adrian Garcia and Rodney Ellis

Published 4:21 PM | Dec 11, 2024 CST

Harris County Commissioners creates first Asian American, Pacific Islander commission

Katy City Council approved a nearly $5.1 million construction contract with Environmental Allies LLC for the Heights, Airline and Drexel Drainage Improvements Project to improve water flow. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 3:55 PM | Dec 10, 2024 CST

$5.1M drainage project approved in Katy Heights

Harris County Pets is one of nine animal welfare organizations in the Greater Houston area participating in the Bissell Pet Foundation's annual Empty the Shelters-Holiday Hope event. (Courtesy Harris County Pets)

Published 2:50 PM | Dec 9, 2024 CST

9 Greater Houston-area animal welfare organizations participating in annual Empty the Shelters

Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones, Houston Mayor John Whitmire and other organization leaders partnered to create a $49 million investment to fund 20 infrastructure projects in the precinct. (Courtesy Houston Mayor's Office)

Published 2:27 PM | Dec 9, 2024 CST

20 infrastructure projects across Harris County to receive $49M in funding

Bryon Woytek was sworn in as police chief at a Dec. 9 Katy City Council meeting. (Aubrey Vogel/Community Impact)

Updated 7:32 PM | Dec 9, 2024 CST

UPDATED: Bryon Woytek appointed next Katy police chief

Seniors in Fulshear will have a new place to gather in early 2025. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 9:59 AM | Dec 6, 2024 CST