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Fort Bend County commissioners approve raises up to 26% for elected officials
Fort Bend County elected officials are about to get a big bump in pay.Although an item from Tuesday's Fort Bend County Commissioners Court was discussed for only a minute, the discussion is lasting longer in the community.I think it's not fair. The regular working people don't get that kind of raise.Commissioners approved salaries for next year's elected officials. They include big raises for themselves.Budgets from the last 15 years show next year's raises are some of the largest in recent history."It hurts my feelings, honestly, a little bit because I was trying to go to a 50-cent raise at my...
Fort Bend Co. candidate who claimed to be hate speech target may have used 3rd persona, warrant says
The Democratic candidate for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 commissioner is under investigation for a fourth impersonation charge.Texas Rangers first arrested 30-year-old Taral Patel on June 12 for online impersonation and a Class A misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity.Since then, search warrants revealed links to other fake identities, including one that impersonated a real district judge and, in the latest, another that used a Pennsylvania realtor's photo.According to court records, Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers, the incumbent, first requested in October 2023 that the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office launch an investigation regarding the source behind several racist...
Fort Bend ISD Approves “Most Restrictive” Book Policy In Texas
On Monday, Fort Bend ISD approved a library book policy that grants the superintendent the authority to remove books from library shelves without requiring a review committee. The policy, described by critics as the “most restrictive in the state of Texas,” was approved by the Fort Bend ISD board, 5-2. The main focus of the policy is to grant the ability to remove books that the board could think are harmful for kids, especially those containing content that “stimulate sexual desire.” However, parents, teachers, students and librarians have feared this policy would remove hundreds of books.
Fort Bend County’s ‘Take Me Home’ Program Gives Families Peace of Mind; Plan if Lost
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office offers residents a free program designed for families to register loved ones with cognitive disabilities such as autism, Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Down Syndrome. This program can save valuable time if a person is ever missing. In December 2020, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s...
Unlocking Knowledge: Explore EBSCO’s MasterFILE Complete at Fort Bend County Libraries
Whether you are looking for information or answers for school, work, or simply out of curiosity, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) offers robust online resources for all kinds of information seekers. Throughout the month of September, FBCL will hold demonstrations of EBSCO’s MasterFILE™ Complete – an online collection of journals,...
Fort Bend County elected officials approve proposed raises
Fort Bend County elected officials could see an increase in salaries if the proposed changes are approved in the fiscal year 2024-25 budget. (Sierra Rozen/Community Impact) Elected officials in Fort Bend County could see salary raises with the approval of the fiscal year 2024-25 budget. In a nutshell. At an...
Fulshear to dissolve Historic Preservation and Museum Committee
Fulshear City Council will vote to dissolve the city's Historic Preservation and Museum Committee at a future meeting. (Aubrey Vogel/Community Impact) Fulshear’s Historic Preservation and Museum Committee will cease to exist after failing to establish a quorum for a number of years and lack of interest by residents, city officials said.
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