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.
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.
Brazoria County US Army veteran admits to threatening Veteran Affairs facilities for a year
Mark Williams Jr., 33, admitted on June 21, 2022, that he made various threats, including death threats, to veteran affairs clinics in the U.S. for a year.
Mark Williams Jr., 33, admitted on June 21, 2022, that he made various threats, including death threats, to veteran affairs clinics in the U.S. for a year.
Homeless outreach teams offering help to Houstonians in need ahead of heat advisory
More than 3,000 Houstonians are experiencing homelessness even as the city faces dangerously high temperatures.
More than 3,000 Houstonians are experiencing homelessness even as the city faces dangerously high temperatures.
Brazoria Co. Deputy terminated after being charged with public intoxication while assisting in Uvalde
New details have been released regarding a Brazoria County Deputy that was charged with public intoxication while assisting in Uvalde following the tragic shooting last month.
New details have been released regarding a Brazoria County Deputy that was charged with public intoxication while assisting in Uvalde following the tragic shooting last month.
Investigation underway at Freeport LNG near Surfside after 'some sort of explosion'
Surfside Beach officials said, "Freeport LNG has experienced some sort of explosion," but no injuries were reported.
Surfside Beach officials said, "Freeport LNG has experienced some sort of explosion," but no injuries were reported.
Off-Duty Brazoria County Deputy assisting in Uvalde charged with public intoxication
An off-duty Brazoria County Deputy, who was assisting in Uvalde following the tragic school shooting, was charged with public intoxication.
An off-duty Brazoria County Deputy, who was assisting in Uvalde following the tragic school shooting, was charged with public intoxication.
Teacher reported missing from Alvin makes contact with family
Craig Kettler, a 49-year-old teacher and Alvin resident, was reported missing but has since been in contact with family.
Craig Kettler, a 49-year-old teacher and Alvin resident, was reported missing but has since been in contact with family.
Air quality alert for ozone in Harris, Galveston, Brazoria counties: What it means
There is an air quality alert for ozone in Harris, Galveston and Brazoria counties through 7 p.m. today. Here's what that means.
There is an air quality alert for ozone in Harris, Galveston and Brazoria counties through 7 p.m. today. Here's what that means.
Body belonging to 17-year-old who went missing while fishing in Galveston located
After a lengthy search for a missing 17-year-old swept away by waters in Galveston, authorities say they believe his body was found.
After a lengthy search for a missing 17-year-old swept away by waters in Galveston, authorities say they believe his body was found.
Search underway for 17-year-old who went missing while wade fishing in Galveston
The search continues for a 17-year-old who got swept away in Galveston while out fishing.
The search continues for a 17-year-old who got swept away in Galveston while out fishing.
4-man crew assisted by Coast Guard taking on waters near Freeport
The captain told the Coast Guard their vessel was taking on water near the Brazos River Flood Gates while pushing two equipment barges.
The captain told the Coast Guard their vessel was taking on water near the Brazos River Flood Gates while pushing two equipment barges.
Suspect in custody after Houston police chase that led to hourslong standoff in Brazoria Co.
A SWAT standoff has ended in Brazoria County after a motorcyclist led authorities on a police chase from the Heights on Thursday.
A SWAT standoff has ended in Brazoria County after a motorcyclist led authorities on a police chase from the Heights on Thursday.
Suspect in custody after off-duty Surfside Police Department Officer was stabbed in SE Houston
One man is in custody after a Surfside Police Department officer was stabbed in SE Houston on Wednesday evening.
One man is in custody after a Surfside Police Department officer was stabbed in SE Houston on Wednesday evening.
2nd grand jury declines to charge Deshaun Watson
After reports of a grand jury in Brazoria County was seeking another charge against former Texans QB Deshaun Watson, the district attorney's office confirmed they have declined to indict him.
After reports of a grand jury in Brazoria County was seeking another charge against former Texans QB Deshaun Watson, the district attorney's office confirmed they have declined to indict him.
Texas residents urged to report damage from recent severe weather
Residents in Texas who have damage from the strong storms are encouraged to report that damage to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
Residents in Texas who have damage from the strong storms are encouraged to report that damage to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
Confessed serial killer William Lewis Reece back in Texas to stand trial
Confessed serial killer William Lewis Reece was brought back to Friendswood, where in 1997, police say he kidnaped 12-year-old Laura Smither from a park.
Confessed serial killer William Lewis Reece was brought back to Friendswood, where in 1997, police say he kidnaped 12-year-old Laura Smither from a park.
Houston-area politician believes someone intentionally cut his truck's brake line
Authorities in Brazoria County are investigating after a politician says someone intentionally cut his vehicle’s brake line.
Authorities in Brazoria County are investigating after a politician says someone intentionally cut his vehicle’s brake line.
10-year-old Houston cancer patient sworn-in by dozens of law enforcement agencies
Devarjaye Daniel, a 10-year-old Houston cancer patient, became an honorary police officer for 35 law enforcement agencies in Brazoria County on Wednesday, getting closer to his goal of 100!
Devarjaye Daniel, a 10-year-old Houston cancer patient, became an honorary police officer for 35 law enforcement agencies in Brazoria County on Wednesday, getting closer to his goal of 100!
Family of Brazosport HS teen brutally beaten file $50 million lawsuit against teens involved, their parents
A $50 million lawsuit has been filed against the Lake Jackson teens accused of brutally beating their 16-year-old teammate.
A $50 million lawsuit has been filed against the Lake Jackson teens accused of brutally beating their 16-year-old teammate.
Uber code offers $20 credit during holidays in Houston area
Officials are making sure everyone gets home safely during the holiday season, thanks to a special code from Uber.
Officials are making sure everyone gets home safely during the holiday season, thanks to a special code from Uber.