Lake Jackson apartment complex owes city money, tenants face utility disconnection
Tenants of the Edgewater Apartment Complex in Lake Jackson may soon be without water after the city announced the property has accrued nearly $80,000 in unpaid utility bills.
Houston area woman accused of running over boyfriend after altercation
A heated argument in Brazoria County escalated dramatically when a woman ran over her boyfriend with her car, leaving him critically injured.
Ways to cut home energy bills, utility assistance available
Here are some ways to beat high home heating bills and find utility bill assistance.
Robert Yancy Jr. escapes Clemens prison in Brazoria County with mother's help
According to officials, Robert Yancy flashed his I.D. to officers, walked out the door and got into the car with his mother after she visited him at the prison.
Escaped TDCJ inmate captured: Robert Yancy Jr. from Clemens Unit in Brazoria found in Matagorda County
The Brazoria County Sheriff's Office says escaped Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate Robert Yancy Jr. has been captured in Matagorda County.
TDCJ inmate escapes custody
Authorities are searching for 39-year-old Robert Yancy, Jr.
Pearland crime: Man sentenced 40 years for creating, possessing child pornography
A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to federal prison for creating and possessing child pornography. Sean Michael Kriss admitted guilt on June 1, 2022, to one charge of sexually exploiting a child and one charge of possessing child pornography.
Escaped Texas inmate Cadarion Avery found, will be charged, TDCJ says
According to TDCJ, escaped inmate Cadarion Avery, 20, has been captured near the Clemens Unit in Brazoria.
Thousands of fish seen dead along the Texas Gulf Coast; red tide alagae confirmed to be the cause
According to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the presence of red tide on the upper coast was first confirmed at a red tide monitoring station near Freeport about 3 weeks ago.
Two 13-year-olds charged with Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon in Brazoria County shooting
The efforts of the Sheriff Deputies led to the apprehension of two suspects, both 13 years old, in close proximity to the scene of the incident. Shockingly, both juveniles were found in possession of firearms.
Burn ban issued for Brazoria County due to increased wildfire risk
Violation of the Brazoria County burn ban order is punishable by a fine.
Houston-area family finds renewed faith after head-on crash ahead of Mother's Day
This Mother's Day will be more special than ever for a local family, after surviving a terrible car crash in Brazoria. They've been in recovery mode since it happened.
Brazoria man sentenced to more than 25 years, filmed minor relative in the bathroom
A Brazoria man was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison after he reportedly recorded a 13-year-old relative while she was in the bathroom.
Harris County Pct. 4 giving out $20 Lyft Credit for safe holiday rides
Harris County Precinct 4, Constable Mark Herman's Office partners with the Texas Department of Transportation to keep the holidays safe by offering $20 Lyft credit.
Alvin ISD teacher, Michelle Reynolds, found alive after missing since September
Officials confirmed Michelle Reynolds was alive and "has been safely reunited with family" after she was found by investigators in Louisiana.
Nearly $500K worth of marijuana plants, liquid THC recovered in Brazoria County drug bust
Brazoria County Narcotics Task Force discovered 321 marijuana plants, 19 jars of liquid THC, and more in a Freeport home on Tuesday.
High-speed chase ends in deadly crash in Brazoria County
A driver is dead following a high-speed chase in Brazoria County that started on Thursday, authorities said.
Serial killer William Reece pleads guilty to 1997 cold case murders of Texas girls
Serial killer William Reece has pleaded guilty to the 1997 cold-case murders of three Texas girls, 12-year-old Laura Kate Smither, 17-year-old Jessica Lee Cain, and 20-year-old Kelli Ann Cox. We take a look at the timeline of his violent crime spree in 1997.
Alleged corrupt jury selection process in Brazoria County could lead to thousands of overturned cases
Texas Rangers Public Integrity Unit are now investigating an alleged corrupt jury selection process in Brazoria County that’s been happening for more than a decade. The former district clerk in question has now retired. Her attorney is maintaining her innocence.
Brazoria County issues stay-at-home order
Brazoria County is urging residents to stay at home and has issued an order closing non-essential businesses.