Brazoria

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.

October 7

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. 

September 25

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.

September 15

Burn ban issued for Brazoria County due to increased wildfire risk

Violation of the Brazoria County burn ban order is punishable by a fine.

August 10

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.

May 10

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.

April 8

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.

December 24, 2022

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.

November 1, 2022

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.

September 30, 2022

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.

July 8, 2022

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.

June 29, 2022

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.

October 11, 2021