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Brazoria County
A heartbreaking shooting at an Angleton truck stop has claimed the lives of two children and left others injured. This tragedy is forcing a tough conversation about whether our local law enforcement has the resources they need to keep our community safe.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 6 mentions in the last 30 days, 14 the 60 before, 3 the 90 before that.
The business owner reports significant loss of income due to the closure.
The business owner seeks a clear path to regulatory compliance and reopening.
The business owner and his employees are currently unable to operate.
Lake Jackson utility customers will begin paying a $1 monthly disaster recovery fee in October, creating a dedicated fund to help cover debris cleanup costs after future hurricanes and other disasters.
Clute implements annual pool inspections for multifamily properties and hotels to enhance safety and prevent accidents.
A monthlong operation targeting violent fugitives led to 54 arrests and 86 warrants cleared in Brazoria County as part of a regional enforcement effort.
A house fire broke out during the early morning on the block of West 8th Street in Freeport.
Two new crossing guards are among the changes implemented around Clute Intermediate School as city and Brazosport ISD officials work to improve student safety following the death of a student near the end of last school year.
Local firefighters stress the importance of fire safety habits, including alarms, escape plans, and prevention measures to reduce the risk of home fires.
The online movement around #Flock and #FourthAmendment has now reached Brazoria County, where cameras have been vandalized as police defend their use and safeguards.
The Clute Police Department is investigating a carjacking where a DoorDash driver was assaulted by a suspect outside a restaurant.
Clute firefighter was injured battling a mobile home fire, quickly controlled by responders. The cause is under investigation.
A Clute firefighter remained hospitalized Thursday after suffering injuries while crews extinguished a mobile home fire that destroyed the residence Wednesday on East Kyle Road.
The Lake Jackson Fire Department with help from mutual aid contained a house fire on Palm Lane in Lake Jackson.
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office recovers $25,000 of stolen equipment and arrests one of two suspect soon after a burglary was reported at a local business.
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office recovers $25,000 of stolen equipment and arrests one of two suspect soon after a burglary was reported at a local business.
Police are searching for a woman accused of pepper spraying two teenagers through their car window.
Freeport City Council approved a five-year Taser replacement program for police and hired joint legal counsel for industrial district matters.
An unregistered dirt bike carrying two riders fled deputies, crashed on Highway 6 and led to evading charges and a stolen-gun arrest in Iowa Colony.
Brazoria County sheriff’s deputies investigate shooting of adult man and juvenile on Rolling Meadow Street in Alvin.
Brazoria County chat operation leads to multiple arrests The Facts
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office makes multiple arrests in undercover online solicitation operation Click2Houston
The county is gearing up for the Hurricane Expo this weekend. Officials are emphasizing public safety and education to help residents stay safe during storm season.
The Sheriff's Office is upgrading its computer-aided dispatch system. A new staff position was created to ensure the project is finished by the end of the year to secure federal funding.
A resident requested that the county consider an ordinance to prohibit shooting firearms in subdivisions with less than 10 acres to improve safety.
The court approved overtime pay for law enforcement to manage crowds at county beaches during busy summer holidays. This ensures that there is enough staff to handle public safety concerns during peak tourist times.
The county updated its fire code to include stricter requirements for road access and water storage in large developments to ensure public safety.
The Court approved adding four new staff members to the DA's office to handle the increasing legal workload.
4 children shot, 2 fatally, at truck stop near Angleton, Texas ABC11 News
The county is funding extra police patrols on local beaches to keep residents safe during the busy summer months.
A local business owner claims he is being unfairly targeted by fire marshal enforcement, preventing him from reopening his business.
The county is moving district courts and other departments into the new Justice Center. This transition is expected to be finished by March, and the public should watch for new signage regarding building access.
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