A heartbreaking shooting at an Angleton truck stop has claimed the lives of two children and left others injured. This tragedy is forcing a tough conversation about whether our local law enforcement has the resources they need to keep our community safe.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 4 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 3 the 90 before that.
The business owner reports significant loss of income due to the closure.
The business owner seeks a clear path to regulatory compliance and reopening.
The business owner and his employees are currently unable to operate.
Freeport City Council approved a five-year Taser replacement program for police and hired joint legal counsel for industrial district matters.
An unregistered dirt bike carrying two riders fled deputies, crashed on Highway 6 and led to evading charges and a stolen-gun arrest in Iowa Colony.
Brazoria County sheriff’s deputies investigate shooting of adult man and juvenile on Rolling Meadow Street in Alvin.
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The county is gearing up for the Hurricane Expo this weekend. Officials are emphasizing public safety and education to help residents stay safe during storm season.
The Sheriff's Office is upgrading its computer-aided dispatch system. A new staff position was created to ensure the project is finished by the end of the year to secure federal funding.
A resident requested that the county consider an ordinance to prohibit shooting firearms in subdivisions with less than 10 acres to improve safety.
The court approved overtime pay for law enforcement to manage crowds at county beaches during busy summer holidays. This ensures that there is enough staff to handle public safety concerns during peak tourist times.
The county updated its fire code to include stricter requirements for road access and water storage in large developments to ensure public safety.
The Court approved adding four new staff members to the DA's office to handle the increasing legal workload.
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The county is funding extra police patrols on local beaches to keep residents safe during the busy summer months.
A local business owner claims he is being unfairly targeted by fire marshal enforcement, preventing him from reopening his business.
The county is moving district courts and other departments into the new Justice Center. This transition is expected to be finished by March, and the public should watch for new signage regarding building access.
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