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09/14/2026

09/14/2026

You’ve heard plenty about the fight over cutting three Fort Bend County associate judge positions. But there’s much more to the story.

A compromise was on the table that would have saved all three positions while asking the courts to meet performance benchmarks. But six of the county’s 10 district judges slammed the door on that compromise telling commissioners and Judge Daniel Wong to "stay in your lane."

And what does the court data actually show? How does Fort Bend compare with other fast-growing counties? And how much judicial capacity would really be lost?

The numbers may surprise you. Read the full Fort Bend Independent report. A link is posed in the comments section below.

Photo Caption: Fort Bend County District Judge Surendran Pattel, one of six district judges who rejected a compromise that could have preserved three associate judge positions if they agreed to performance benchmarks. Pattel is seeking reelection in November. (Campaign photo)

08/06/2026

A Fort Bend County judge says Daniel Wong will remain county judge while a lawsuit challenging his authority proceeds. Here's what happened during Tuesday's hearing, what the judge decided, and what comes next.

08/06/2026

A federal judge in Texas has ruled that the federal government can no longer enforce key registration requirements for fi***rm suppressors, short-barreled ri**es and short-barreled sh****ns against plaintiffs in a lawsuit brought by Kansas and 14 other states.

08/02/2026

Although several synthetically derived cannabis products will be banned on July 31, delta-9 THC products will still remain legal.

07/18/2026

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E-vehicles are experiencing rapid growth in Katy as both a commuting tool and as a recreational option. However, their growing popularity – especially among students – have created traffic …

06/30/2026

Supreme Court Wrap-Up

The Supreme Court closed its term with several key decisions — Here’s a quick rundown:

Trump v. Barbara: Ruled that children born in the U.S. to parents here unlawfully or temporarily are citizens at birth under the 14th Amendment — a setback for efforts to limit birthright citizenship.

West Virginia v. B.P.J.: Upheld state laws keeping women’s sports for biological females under Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause — a major win for fairness in girls’ athletics.

National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC: Struck down limits on coordinated party spending with candidates as a First Amendment violation — strengthening Republican campaign efforts.

Trump v. Slaughter: Overturned long-standing precedent to allow the President greater power to remove certain independent agency heads (like FTC commissioners) — a win for executive authority and accountability.

Trump v. Cook / Watson v. RNC: Mixed results, including protecting the Federal Reserve Governor from immediate removal and allowing certain post-Election Day mail ballots — not full wins across the board.

06/30/2026

The Supreme Court is poised to drop its final batch of major opinions of its term Tuesday, in what could have major implications for the midterms and immigration.

06/30/2026

A Fort Bend County commissioner is calling for interim County Judge Daniel Wong to step down from the position. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains how he got the position in the first place, and why our legal expert says his time in the chair isn't over yet.