In just one year, Fort Bend County gained 27,000 residents – cementing its position as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, according to the most recent U.S. census data. This trend of rapid growth will continue into the coming decades as projections show Fort Bend doubling in size, reaching nearly 2 million residents […]
Briah Lumpkins
Briah Lumpkins is a suburban reporter for the Houston Landing. She most recently spent a year in Charleston, South Carolina, working as an investigative reporting fellow at The Post and Courier via Frontline PBS’ Local Journalism Initiative. There she took on a variety of accountability stories, including the veiled use of public funds by Charleston’s tourism organization and the impacts of saltwater corrosion on condominiums along the South Carolina coast. Briah is originally from Toledo, Ohio. She received a bachelor's degree in journalism and sociology from Miami University of Ohio.
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‘A relatively quick bounce back’: Galveston Island up and running after Hurricane Beryl
Hurricane Beryl hit Galveston pretty hard. Now, more than a week later, it’s back in business, with 99 percent of Galveston’s power being restored.
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Houston Police Department to enlist help of 100 out of town officers to patrol city
Texas cities are sending help. Mayor Whitmire said officers from across the state are being sent to help HPD patrol the streets and relieve officers.
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‘Just getting on with it’: Galveston Island residents persist while awaiting power restoration
Galveston Island is still 75-80 percent without power after Beryl power outages. Still, residents are carrying on with recovery efforts underway.
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Houston is under a heat advisory. Here are some available cooling centers to escape the heat
In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Beryl, Houston’s heat index is expected to be up to 106 degrees. These cooling centers are open for residents.
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Hold on, Galveston tourists. City asks visitors to wait while it rebuilds after the storm.
Much of Galveston could have power restored by tomorrow, Mayor Craig Brown said. But Brown is asking tourists to hold off on traveling to the island.
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Fort Bend County judge’s chief of staff arrested for DWI
Judge KP George said he’s taking the situation “very seriously.” His chief of staff was arrested Tuesday night.
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Arcola’s new mayor won’t let city’s recent past define its future
Coming off of a tense election season, newly elected Veeda Williams hopes to get Arcola back on track and transform it into a destination city
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With a new mayor in place, Arcola’s city government hopes to find steady ground
Arcola has had a tumultuous couple of months among its city leaders. Despite having a new mayor, the Fort Bend city is working to gain some stability.
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Judge finds Arcola officials went beyond their authority in preventing Ebony Sanco to vote
A Fort Bend County District judge ruled that Arcola officials went beyond their legal authority to prevent Ebony Sanco from voting.