Election officials clarify ballot laws after text message confuses Brazoria County voters

Voters in Brazoria County Precinct 2 received text messages falsely claiming that votes for the late Republican candidate, Judge Richard Davis, would not count in the general election.

Flaring seen at INEOS Chocolate Bayou plant in Alvin

Reports of heavy smoke from flaring are being seen at a chemical plant in Brazoria County on Tuesday after a mechanical issue.

City of Clute police chief resigns

The resignation comes one day after it was announced that the now-former chief had been placed on paid administrative leave pending a personnel matter.

City of Clute police chief placed on paid administrative leave

The City of Clute announced the police chief has been placed on administration leave for unknown reasons at this time.

Surfside Beach police chief speaks during search for missing swimmer
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Crews in Surfside Beach were called for a search effort for find a missing teen swimmer. Police Chief Philip Hester spoke to FOX 26's Caroline Collins during the search Friday night.

Harris County processes DPS voter registration backlog after receiving more than 75,000 records

Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria and Montgomery counties received thousands of delayed Texas DPS voter registration records. Here’s what voters need to know before the Oct. 5 deadline.

Lake Jackson resident wins nearly $27 million in Lotto Texas jackpot

A Lake Jackson resident is became a millionaire overnight after matching every winning number in an August Lotto Texas drawing, winning nearly $27 million!

Manvel mayor reverses support for Flock cameras, calls for removal

Mayor Dan Davis says he supports police having license plate readers, but he has "significant concerns" with Flock's system as a whole.

La Marque mayor arrested for alleged indecent exposure

Brazoria County officials say the La Marque mayor was seen "self-gratifying" in an Angleton business.

John Mendoza Jr. shooting: Lawyer representing former Brazoria Co. Deputy says deputy didn't know gun went off

Guy Womack, the lawyer representing former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit, spoke with FOX 26 on Thursday evening after Tippit was indicted this week for the shooting death of John Mendoza Jr that occurred in July.

Father, LULAC speaks on former deputy charged for son's shooting death
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A former Brazoria County deputy was charged on Tuesday for the on-duty shooting death of an 18-year-old in Lake Jackson. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour shares the responses from the 18-year-old's father and a community advocate.

Lotto Texas $26.75M jackpot winner: Winning numbers, where ticket was sold

A Lotto Texas ticket sold in Angleton won the $26.75 million jackpot on Monday. Here are the winning numbers and where the ticket was sold.