GovernmentPearland - Friendswood - ManvelGov. Abbott removes late-fee barrier for Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission license, permit renewalMay 21, 2020
TransportationSugar Land - Missouri CityFort Bend Transit resumes service routes to Galleria, Greenway areasMay 21, 2020
GovernmentSugar Land - Missouri CityDespite coronavirus restrictions, Missouri City sees increase in sales tax revenue from March salesMay 21, 2020
TransportationBellaire - Meyerland - West UniversityMETRO sales tax revenue could see over $100 million hit in fiscal year 2020-21May 20, 2020
GovernmentPearland - Friendswood - ManvelState, federal officials offer resources, advice for Texas small business ownersMay 20, 2020
Data & ReferenceSugar Land - Missouri CityCORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Fort Bend County confirms 40 new cases, 49 recoveries May 20May 20, 2020
ElectionCy-Fair - Jersey VillageUpdated: Appeals court blocks vote-by-mail expansion; Texas Supreme Court hears separate caseMay 20, 2020
GovernmentKaty - FulshearFort Bend County launches team to conduct COVID-19 testing at state-licensed nursing facilitiesMay 20, 2020
GovernmentKaty - FulshearFort Bend County OKs budget for distributing $134M CARES Act fundsMay 20, 2020
Data & ReferenceSugar Land - Missouri CitySugar Land, Missouri City see 13 new cases across five area ZIP codes May 19May 19, 2020
HealthcareTomball - MagnoliaState sees renewed calls to expand Medicaid eligibility, increase coverage as Texas leads nation in percent uninsuredMay 19, 2020
EconomyCentral AustinTexas has doled out $6.4B in unemployment benefits, projects state fund to run out by end of MayMay 19, 2020
TransportationLake Houston - Humble - KingwoodHouston airports see 95% year-over-year reduction in passenger travel in AprilMay 19, 2020
NonprofitTomball - MagnoliaWith teachers reporting 15% of abuse cases, Houston-area foster care advocates worry of unreported abuse amid pandemicMay 18, 2020
Data & ReferenceSugar Land - Missouri CityFort Bend County sees 49 new coronavirus cases, 72 recoveries May 15-17May 18, 2020
BusinessBay AreaHouston-area lawyer gives small-business owners advice on coronavirus-related lawsuitsMay 18, 2020
TransportationSugar Land - Missouri CityConstruction on Hwy. 6 in Sugar Land is 25% completeMay 18, 2020
GovernmentConroe - MontgomeryTexas enters Phase 2 of reopening as Gov. Abbott announces opening dates for child care centers, bars and sporting eventsMay 18, 2020
HealthcareBellaire - Meyerland - West UniversityHouston health care providers have received over $316 million in federal COVID-19 relief fundsMay 18, 2020
BusinessPlanoPlano-based J.C. Penney files for bankruptcy protection as store closure announcements loomMay 16, 2020
EconomySugar Land - Missouri CityNationwide sales of retail, food services plummet in March, April amid social distancing, stay-at-home ordersMay 15, 2020
