Brazoria County issues Declaration of Disaster ahead of TS Laura
Brazoria County Judge Matt Sebesta signed a disaster declaration on August 24, 2020, for the potential tropical weather threat prompted by Tropical Storms Marco and Laura.
Two bodies found in waterway after crash in Freeport
Authorities said they received a call around 6:30 a.m. regarding a motor vehicle accident at State Highway 36 and S. Brazosport Boulevard.
Coast Guard medevacs crew member 35 miles offshore of Freeport
The Coast Guard medevaced a crewmember from a tanker vessel 35 miles offshore of Freeport, Texas.
Pearland ISD employee under investigation for slavery Facebook post
A Pearland ISD employee is under investigation after making a social media post about slavery.
'I can't do that, boss': Security footage shows FedEx driver refusing to help fallen 89-year-old
A Ring doorbell camera recorded an exchange between an older man and a FedEx employee after the man had fallen on his porch.
NAACP calls for Brazoria County councilman to resign after alleged assault
Dan Lee claims he was kicked twice in his backside by Councilman James Walker in the parking lot in front of West Columbia City Hall. Now the NAACP is asking for Walker to step down.
Texas primary runoff elections: Everything you need to know to vote
The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections are July 14 in Texas. This guide has the list of polling locations and sample ballots for Houston-area counties.
THE LATEST: Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area
The patients have been linked to a mix of both international travel and community spread.
Brazoria County NAACP demands councilman resign following alleged assault
Walker is accused of kicking a local resident who was at a council meeting to speak about water issues.
Brazoria County limiting access to beaches during Fourth of July weekend
County Judge Matt Sebesta placed restrictions effective July 4 through July 6. Sebesta said that island access will be closed daily from 11 a.m. until midnight.
Houston firefighter, wife found dead in Brazoria County home
Brazoria County Sheriff's deputies found a veteran Houston firefighter and his wife dead Friday afternoon. Deputies forced their way into the house during a welfare check when they heard a baby crying.
Parents fighting to get $7k back after prom plans canceled without refund
Kingwood-area parents are fighting to get $7,000 back from a beach house company after prom plans were canceled due to the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.
Alligator captured after swimming the waves at Surfside Beach
Beachgoers at Surfside Beach saw an alligator emerge from the water two days in a row this weekend.
Brazoria County reports first COVID-19 death
Brazoria County says a woman between the ages of 75 and 85 years old is the county's first COVID-19 related death.
Surfside Beach closed to all vehicular traffic
The Surfside Beach Texas City Council has decided to close the beach to all vehicular traffic until Friday, April 3 at 11:59 p.m.
Brazoria County issues Stay Safe at Home order
Brazoria County has issued a Stay Safe at Home order in effect until April 3.


















