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The University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute’s annual County Health Rankings include a number of heath factors. Four of the five counties ranked poorest in physical environment, which factors in air pollution and long commutes.
The U.S. Census Bureau has released county population numbers for 2022, citing a return to pre-pandemic levels in migration rates.
Texas' population surpassed 30 million last year, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Congressman Troy Nehls proudly represents the 22nd Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives. Texas’ 22nd Congressional District includes portions of Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Harris counties. Prior to his election to Congress, Troy served our district for nearly 30 years in law enforcement and served our country 21 years in the US Army Reserve. At
29 arrests and 31 charges were filed in connection with a January 2023 multi-day human trafficking operation in Fort Bend County, authorities said.