A 20-year prison sentence has been given to a man named Elyjah Ford for attempted home burglary. The jury decided on this harsh sentence because of Ford’s extensive criminal history, mostly related to theft. The incident occurred when Ford tried to open the front door of a home while a woman and her two children … Read more
Tragedy struck in downtown Richmond Tuesday as a day of celebration for Huguenot High School students turned into a nightmare. A gunman targeted an 18-year-old graduate with whom he had a long-standing dispute. The incident resulted in the deaths of two individuals, 18-year-old Shawn Jackson and Lorenzo Smith, who was Shawn’s father. Panic ensued as … Read more
A woman was fatally shot during her commute to work and authorities have identified the shooter, who is cooperating with law enforcement. The incident occurred around 10 p.m.Tuesday in Stafford. The victim, Deena Neal, was a 57-year-old lab technician at Kelsey-Seybold. Family members described Neal as a kind-hearted individual who was always willing to help … Read more
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft that took place between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. A green 2015 Suzuki King Quad 500 with a three-sided rack on the rear was stolen from private property in Wharton County. They’ve provided a generic photo of the 4-wheeler on it’s social page. If you have … Read more
The Bay City Police Department needs your help in solving cold cases. These unsolved cases include the shooting deaths of Brock Kennedy Battle in February 2020, Desmond Dewayne Murphy in May 2020, Lawyer Fields III in November 2017, and David Zepeda in August 2018. They’re urging the public to call Brazoria County Crime Stoppers at … Read more
The city of Bay City has applied for a grant to build more sidewalks through the Texas Department of Transportation. If accepted, the city won’t have to pay for it. The transportation department previously installed sidewalks along Highway 35 for free. The City Engineering Technician applied for the grant and presented the details to the … Read more
Matagorda County inmates will soon have access to a video calling service. The county recently reached an agreement with the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office to implement this service, which has been in the works for over a year. The kiosks for video calls will be set up in each individual jail cell, offering various benefits. … Read more
The Vape N’ More smoke shop in El Campo has opened its doors at a busy intersection, and the public can now see inside thanks to the bright lights permitted by its special use permit. However, the scrolling signs initially seen will have to be stopped. The City Manager, Courtney Sladek, explained that the scrolling … Read more
After three decades at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church, the after-school program ASAP is being forced to relocate due to the inadequate condition of its current facility. The program was initiated by the late pastor Edward Sanford Jr. in 1991 to provide a safe haven for students until their parents finished work. Over time, the program, … Read more
Katy ISD is teaming up with the Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, local EMS, fire, and law enforcement agencies for an active shooter exercise at Tompkins High School today. The exercise aims to test the district’s emergency response plans and coordination with local agencies. It will involve emergency response vehicles, … Read more