BY TOMER RONEN & AUBREY VOGEL
2 judges appointed to new Fort County courts Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Richard “Rick” Bell of Richmond and Mark Hanna of Sugar Land for the 501st and 502nd Judicial District Courts, respec- tively, in Fort Bend County, the governor’s office announced in a Nov. 24 news release. The appointment comes after Abbott signed House Bill 16 to add the two new courts Sept. 17,
Fulshear opens $5.18M Eagle Landing Park
following the second special session, Community Impact reported. The background Bell previously served as the associate judge for the 387th District Court, while Hanna served as the associate judge for the county’s 458th Judicial District Court. What’s next? The terms began Dec. 1 and expire Dec. 31, 2026, per the release.
Fulshear residents can now enjoy soccer fields at Eagle Landing Park, following an
official grand opening Nov. 15. What residents need to know
The 26-acre park, located at 4131 Woods Road, broke ground in March 2024 and features a variety of amenities, including: • Soccer fields and playground • A concession area with a pavilion • A playground
Total cases on the docket Data from the Office of Court Administration shows the number of criminal, civil and family cases has increased by 30.19% since 2015 when the last district court was added.
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SOURCE: TEXAS OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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