August 2026

Beat 8 encompasses several businesses, including various bail bond companies, a Chevron gas station, the YMCA, and nationally known Ducks Unlimited and many more businesses on the way. Although the Fort Bend County properties themselves are outside the City of Richmond's jurisdiction, the roadway of Eugene Heimann Circle is included in Beat 8. The residential area within Beat 8 is commonly known as Freeman Town, located south of Austin Street. This Beat covers the area from south of Austin Street to the property line of the YMCA and from South Eleventh Street to Richmond Parkway. Beat 8 currently has major road construction from the 800 Block to the 1200 Block of Richmond Parkway.

This month, I had the pleasure of meeting County Judge Daniel Wong, head of the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court. We enjoyed a cup of coffee together at Joseph’s Coffee Shop in the heart of Richmond. Judge Wong and I discussed recent events and expressed our gratitude for each other’s service to the community. We exchanged business cards and agreed to meet again soon for another one of Joe’s famous cups of joe.

I also accomplished my goal of contacting Beat captains early and beginning preparations for National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police–community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to help make our neighborhoods safer. Ideas were flowing, and we are excited to prepare for this year’s event.

Lastly, I met with members of the Fort Bend County Hope Clubhouse. While there, I joined a tour the members were giving to guests from the Texana Center Behavioral Center. I learned that after treatment at Texana, individuals seeking community and assistance reintegrating into society can benefit from the resources provided by the clubhouse. Tours like these help increase membership, and during my visit I learned that the Fort Bend County Hope Clubhouse has been steadily expanding over the past few months. That day, they served more than 20 meals to members. It’s exciting to see the positive growth happening at the clubhouse.

Goals Accomplished:

Contacted Beat Captain and Officers regarding National Nite Out

Goals Next Month:

Meet 1 new resident of Freeman Town per week