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An 18-year-old Texas State University student died after being shot by a Brazoria County sheriff’s deputy following a pursuit that ended at a Lake Jackson home early Monday morning, officials said.
The family of 11-year-old Joshua Lahai has launched a GoFundMe to help cover funeral and burial expenses after he drowned during a beach trip at Surfside Beach.
The body of Joshua Lahai was recovered Tuesday afternoon near Surfside Beach after he disappeared in the Gulf during a Memorial Day weekend beach outing.
Recovery Efforts Continue for Joshua Lahai After Child Goes Missing at Surfside Beach
Search Continues for 10-Year-Old Richmond Boy Missing Near Surfside Beach
Skarlett Patton Benefit Planned for July 12 at Clute Municipal Park
Storms Bring Lightning, Heavy Rain, Lake Jackson Damage and Galveston Waterspout
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Angleton is bringing live music back downtown with free community concerts aimed at supporting local restaurants, businesses and family-friendly nightlife.
A Houston man was taken into custody after authorities said he led deputies on a pursuit through Lake Jackson neighborhoods before running from a vehicle at Bess Brannen Elementary School.
CenterPoint Energy says crews are preparing for more storms across the Greater Houston area after severe weather knocked out power to roughly 133,000 customers earlier this week.
West Nile virus was recently detected in mosquito traps in Sweeny and Manvel, prompting additional spraying and renewed warnings for Brazoria County residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
A proposed AI data center and power plant project near Sweeny is raising questions in Brazoria County over water use, noise, property values, jobs and how much control local officials have after commissioners rejected a step tied to tax incentives.
The Memorial Day Madness mud drag racing event scheduled for May 23, 2026, in Brazoria has been canceled due to weather concerns. Officials have not announced a rescheduled date.
As hurricane season approaches the Gulf Coast, emergency officials warn that cell service may fail during major storms. Here’s why NOAA weather radios, GMRS radios, and ham radios could become critical communication tools when power and internet outages strike.
A strong thunderstorm near Freeport is moving east and could bring wind gusts up to 50 mph to parts of southeastern Brazoria County, including Freeport, Clute and Surfside Beach.