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Brazoria County Sheriff Bo Stallman announced that Deputy Kevin Tippit has been fired following the fatal shooting of 18-year-old John Gabriel Mendoza Jr. in Lake Jackson. The firing marks a major development in a case that continues to draw calls for transparency, video release and answers from the community.
Attorney Charles Adams, representing John Mendoza Sr. and the estate of John Mendoza Jr., provided Gulf Coast Times with a statement calling for the release of body camera footage, dash camera footage, audio recordings and charges against the deputy involved in the fatal shooting.
A peaceful march for John Gabriel Mendoza Jr. is planned for June 14 in Angleton, with organizers saying the event will begin at City Hall and continue to the courthouse in support of his family.
Four officers were injured Thursday after a fire call at a multi-residential unit in Freeport led to a struggle with a man wanted on outstanding warrants, police said.
Brazoria County Sheriff Bo Stallman issued a public statement following an officer-involved shooting that left a young man dead, saying the Texas Rangers and the Brazoria County Criminal District Attorney’s Office are conducting an independent investigation.
The Freeport Historical Museum’s Shark Exhibit is open through Aug. 1, giving local families a free summer activity with shark jaws, life-sized models and ocean life displays.
Firefighters responded Tuesday afternoon to a reported fire call at the Dollar General on North Brazosport Boulevard in Freeport, but no visible smoke, flames, or major damage were seen at the scene.
The family of John Gabriel Mendoza Jr. is demanding answers after the 18-year-old Texas State student was fatally shot by a Brazoria County deputy following a pursuit in Lake Jackson.
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.
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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.
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 continued Monday at Surfside Beach for Joshua Lahai, a Richmond child who disappeared after going underwater while swimming offshore Sunday evening.
A large search continued into Sunday night near Surfside Beach after a 10-year-old boy from Richmond disappeared during an end-of-season beach outing with his youth football team.
A family fun-style benefit for Skarlett Patton is planned for Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Clute Municipal Park, with hundreds of people already responding to the public event.
Strong storms moved across Southeast Texas Saturday, bringing lightning, heavy rain, reported damage in Lake Jackson and a waterspout spotted off the Galveston coast.
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.
Steven Alvarez, a 22-year-old Clute man and Brazosport ISD employee, has been identified as the victim in a fatal Tesla crash at Clute Municipal Park. Investigators say the vehicle went airborne before crashing into the pool complex and catching fire.
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 22-year-old Clute man died after a Tesla crashed into the former pool complex at Clute Municipal Park and caught fire Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
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.
Brazoria County residents could see several rounds of rain and thunderstorms this week, with forecasters warning of possible heavy downpours, street flooding and dangerous beach conditions.
James Elmore, a suspect tied to the decades-old Texas Killing Fields investigation, is facing two new felony charges after authorities searched his Bacliff property.
Skarlett Patton, an 11-year-old Clute Intermediate student, died Thursday morning after a crash near the school parking lot, according to police and local reports.
Gulf Coast Times is collecting working devices, storage drives, books and school supplies to help create offline learning kits for students, families, classrooms and community programs.
Nina’s Nuggets in West Columbia is building a local following with freeze-dried candy, nostalgic treats and viral snack challenges while giving families a fun place to stop.
Brazoria County residents have several local events to choose from this week, including library programs, ribbon cuttings, city meetings, an auto and bike show, bird banding and community workshops.
With Atlantic hurricane season beginning June 1, Brazoria County residents are encouraged to review evacuation zones, prepare emergency supplies and make family plans before storms enter the Gulf.
Downtown Freeport has empty buildings, visible challenges and a complicated history, but its waterfront location, historic character and redevelopment plans show there is still potential worth paying attention to.
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Families across the Brazoria County area will have several ways to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend, including markets, brunches, a wellness walk, a church breakfast and family art events.
Brazoria Central Appraisal District is accepting applications for residents interested in serving on the Appraisal Review Board for the 2026–2027 term.
Gulf Coast Times is inviting locally owned businesses across Brazoria County to share their stories for future business spotlight features.
Two former Sweeny Fire and Rescue chiefs, a father and son, are facing serious child sex-crime charges, while another former volunteer firefighter has also been charged in a related investigation.
Sweeny Pride Day brought a steady crowd to Backyard Park on Saturday, with vendors, food, crafts, small businesses, a cookoff and a parade creating a family-friendly community event.
Brazoria County Mud Drags will host Memorial Day Madness on May 23, bringing truck racing, deep mud competition and family-friendly motorsports to the area.
The Brazoria County Historical Museum will host its free Cowboy Up! event Saturday in Angleton, giving families a chance to experience cowboy culture through demonstrations, children’s activities and local history.
Surfside Beach residents and visitors will have a busy Saturday with general elections, a Volunteer Fire Department BBQ fundraiser, and a Treaty of Velasco re-enactment planned throughout the day.
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Families, alumni, and district staff came together in reflection as the AISD Memorial Garden grew once again—preserving the names and memories of students and educators who are still deeply missed.
Sweeny Pride Day 2026 will take place May 1–2 in Sweeny, featuring a weekend of community events including a parade, cookoff competition, vendor market, fireworks, and a full lineup of family activities and local participation.
Angleton ISD trustees approved more than $1.17 million in technology and safety-related upgrades, including new Chromebooks for Angleton High School and an intercom system upgrade at Angleton Junior High.
RiverFest is back in Freeport this weekend, bringing live entertainment, food, vendors and family-friendly fun to Freeport Municipal Park on Friday and Saturday.