Richmond Police Chief highlights an opportunity for city residents to clear warrants.

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As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: How did Richmond get its name? Answer: According to the City of Richmond, the southwest Houston suburb was named after Richmond, England. In December 1873, when Fort Bend County was formed, Richmond became its seat of government. Send it our way, and we will try to hunt down an answer.