An investigation is underway after a driver was shot and killed by a Brazoria County Sheriff’s deputy following a chase Monday morning in Lake Jackson, according to officials.
Police in Clute said a 11-year-old girl riding her bike to school died after colliding with a pickup truck Thursday morning.
A Brazoria County attorney was held in contempt after a judge said he repeatedly used a racial slur “in a derisive manner” during a custody trial. Court records show the attorney must submit written apologies or face jail time and a fine.
Court documents show a Brazoria County attorney was found in direct contempt after repeatedly using a racial slur during a child custody trial. Both attorneys involved have issued statements.
Data center construction is unpopular among locals, and a majority of the facilities are being proposed in red, rural counties. That puts Texas Republicans in a tough spot, as the White House has encouraged states to let the centers flourish.
Pearland has changed dramatically over the past two decades, growing from a fast-developing suburb into one of the most diverse cities in the Houston area.
A Brazoria County nonprofit dedicated to supporting deployed U.S. service members says rising shipping costs are putting pressure on its long-running mission.
A survivor who waited 25 years to be believed is now seeing the man she accused of sexually assaulting her as a child behind bars.
Drivers in parts of Brazoria and Fort Bend counties say a heavily traveled road connecting growing communities to Highway 288 is becoming increasingly dangerous, with reports of flat tires, vehicle damage and even cars ending up in ditches.
Alvin police are asking the public for help locating a suspect wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old.
A missing 70-year-old man from Brazoria County, Ricardo Garza, has been identified as the victim in a homicide after his body was found concealed at a Rosharon construction site.
A 34-year-old man is charged after police in Lake Jackson say he intentionally crossed a median in order to cause a crash.
As U.S.-Iran tensions rise, Texas military families brace for uncertainty while experts discuss regional and global impact.
A Brazoria County Judge ordered the Porter mother accused of shooting her children to stop speaking to media as of Tuesday afternoon.
The current chief of the Sweeny Fire Department has been placed on leave amid an ongoing criminal investigation.
Pearland police are asking for more possible victims of a registered sex offender to come forward after being tied to several indecent exposure cases.
Texas serial killer William Lewis Reece has been transferred back to Oklahoma as he continues appealing his 2021 death sentence, with state appeals denied in 2025 and a direct appeal now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Reece, linked by DNA to multiple kidnappings and murders in Texas and Oklahoma in 1997, is serving life sentences in Texas for three murders while Oklahoma officials say an execution date will not be sought until all appeals are exhausted.
Possible murder charges will be filed after a man was found dead inside a home in Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office.
Family and friends are asking for the public’s help searching for 16‑year‑old Jalen Rodriguez, who walked away from his home on Christmas night.
An employee at Angleton Independent School District was flown to a hospital Tuesday morning after being hit by a school bus, according AISD.
Molten sulfur can burn skin and eyes on contact, and its vapors can irritate airways. Once cooled, the product becomes a flammable solid, making the cleanup even more delicate.
The southbound lanes were opened to two-way traffic to keep vehicles moving, but the northbound lanes will be closed for at least 24 hours.
A Brazoria County mother is facing several felony charges after deputies say she fled a shoplifting stop with her three children in the car, injuring a deputy and leading officers on a chase that ended in a crash Saturday night.
As the federal government raises new questions about the integrity of SNAP benefits, one Brazoria County community isn’t waiting for Washington to fix it.
Law enforcement and first responders in Brazoria County are searching for a missing man.
Search warrants obtained by KPRC 2 are revealing new details on what investigators found in the home of a Montgomery County woman accused of shooting her four kids, killing two of them while she was in Brazoria County.
Investigators are still working to learn what led up to a horrific tragedy in Brazoria County where a mother is accused of shooting her four children, killing two of them.
KPRC 2 has obtained court documents that detail the state of mind of a woman accused of shooting all four of her children early Saturday in Brazoria County.
A man from Atlanta, Georgia said two of the children involved in a shooting in the Angleton area over the weekend are his grandchildren.
A woman is being held on a $14 million bond after an early morning shooting on Saturday left two of her children dead and two others injured in Brazoria County, near Angleton.
In Pearland, police don’t always rush to emergencies in patrol cars. Sometimes, it’s a drone that gets there first.
Former Brazoswood High School teacher Brandyn Hargrove pleaded guilty Tuesday to 12 felony counts related to the sexual abuse of a student more than a decade ago.
Jenni’s Rescue Ranch, along with other organizations like Laurel's House, Petco Love, and Angleton Animal Services, hosted a low-cost spay-neuter event in Alvin, Brazoria County.
Authorities are looking for a wanted man accused of shooting at a police officer during an early morning traffic stop Tuesday.
Christopher Copus says it all started after a tree crashed through his roof during last year’s storm. He and his elderly mother, who has dementia, stayed in the house for weeks under a tarp with no power.
RECOGNIZE HIM? Video shared by the Houston Police Department showed the man going up to the counter, slipping the cashier a note, and then taking money from the cash tray. Hours earlier, however, the same man was seen posing as a customer.
Pearland and Brazoria County marked a historic milestone Thursday evening with their first-ever Juneteenth Gala, celebrating freedom and inclusion at the Pearland Recreational Center.
Details are limited, due to how active the investigation is, but officials with the Brazoria Co. Sheriff's Office said a suspect was shot during a chase.
Investigators say a multi-vehicle crash in Brazoria County sent at least one person to the hospital via helicopter.
An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for portions of Houston on Wednesday. Here’s what this means and what you can do to protect your health
A Brazoria County couple is expressing frustration after receiving multiple parking violation notices from their homeowners association (HOA), particularly during a critical time when they were preparing to take their son, who uses a wheelchair, to the hospital.
A person of interest has been identified in a bomb threat made against the Brazoria County courthouse in Angleton, prompting the campus to evacuate and close for the day.
The Brazoria County Courthouse is being evacuated due to a threat near the premises, with authorities prioritizing the safety of staff and the community.
As tributes and farewell wishes continue to pour out for Brazoria County deputy Jesus Vargas, we wanted to share ways the Sheriff's Office is encouraging the community can honor the slain officer’s memory.
As tributes and farewell wishes continue to pour out for Brazoria County deputy Jesus Vargas, we wanted to share ways the Sheriff's Office is encouraging the community can honor the slain officer’s memory.
KPRC 2 obtained the warrant Brazoria County Deputy Jesus Vargas was serving before the suspect shot and killed him in a Dollar Tree parking lot Wednesday.
Surveillance footage, which may be disturbing to watch but has been edited, shows the moments right before Deputy Jesus Vargas was shot and killed.
Here is what we know about the U.S. Marshal K-9 wounded by a suspect during Wednesday's manhunt.
Late Wednesday morning, a Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office deputy was killed in the line of duty while responding to a warrant while working with the U.S. Marshal’s Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force.
Across the state, condolences are being made to Vargas’ family by other departments and public officials.
Authorities confirm the suspect in the shooting death of a Brazoria County sheriff’s deputy is dead after a shootout with law enforcement.
A violent fugitive who killed a Brazoria County deputy has been killed during a shootout with police in southwest Houston, authorities confirmed.
Workers are scheduled to begin the cleanup process on Monday, residents in Brazoria County are expected to help streamline efforts by separating the debris and placing it in the proper location.
Students at Walt Disney Elementary were surprised by a visit from Houston Texans' Toro and cheerleaders as Alvin ISD works to rebuild their campus.
Alvin ISD leaders are working tirelessly to ensure that students can return to class next week after an EF-2 tornado caused significant damage to Walt Disney Elementary School.
A tornado with winds up to 125 mph severely damaged Walt Disney Elementary School in Alvin ISD, leading Mayor Kevin Cole to organize a supply drive for recovery efforts.
Stafnie said her wife had just left to grab food from their house. Seconds later, the tornado touched down.
“While this news breaks our hearts, we are incredibly thankful that all children and staff were safe and not on campus during the storm,” Alvin ISD officials said. "As we work toward recovery, we are asking for your support."
Harris County and surrouding counties were rocked by severe storms and multiple confirmed tornadoes on Saturday, leaving behind widespread damage and heartbreak.
Troy Davis, a Pearland man, lost his home days before Christmas when a fire destroyed his RV and the adjacent house, which had already been damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
Rain chances are increasing in the Houston area as a coastal low and warm front move in, bringing light showers early and heavier rain from 9 a.m. into the evening.
A hazmat spill caused by a heavy truck accident has led to partial closures on SH-288 southbound near Hage Ranch Road in Brazoria County, resulting in significant traffic delays
The family of the young girl he was convicted of raping were outraged and reached out to the KPRC 2 tip line.
A heartwarming and bittersweet reunion unfolded when Julie Ann was finally reunited with her beloved dog, Penny. Though the family who had adopted Penny is left without a dog, a GoFundMe campaign has been started to help them find a new pet for their child. This story stands as a touching reminder of kindness
Julie Ann's search for her beloved Yorkie-Maltese mix, Penny, took an unexpected turn when she found her missing pet listed on a local shelter's social media—but was too late to reclaim her. Despite heartfelt pleas and proof of ownership, the SPCA of Brazoria County cited legal policies that left Penny's fate in the hands of new adopters. Julie Ann, devastated by the response, has vowed not to give up on reuniting with her dog.
The deadline to submit an application for a mail-in ballot in Texas is Friday, Oct. 25. If you haven’t submitted your application yet, you still have time, but make sure to act quickly.
Investigators say there were a total of 34 students on the school bus when it crashed into a dump truck at a construction zone.
Investigators say there were a total of 34 students on the school bus when it crashed into a dump truck at a construction zone.
Investigators say the shooter was taken into custody after an exhaustive search requiring two helicopters, a DPS plane, a SWAT team, and resources from numerous departments throughout the region.
The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at approximately 5:03 p.m. in the 2000 block of County Road 49 in the Angleton area.
The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at approximately 5:03 p.m. in the 2000 block of County Road 49 in the Angleton area.
Hurricane Rita may not have made landfall directly in the Houston area, but she still left a legacy that Houstonians will never forget.