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Jan. 24—The Odessa Police Department would like to extend condolences to the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, Navasota Police Department, and families of both of their fallen officers.

Jan. 24—The Odessa Police Department would like to extend condolences to the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, Navasota Police Department, and families of both of their fallen officers. The OPD Honor ...

Audrii Cunningham's killer, Don Steven McDougal, didn't have to register as a sex offender despite a violent history that included child molestation.

BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas (KIAH) — The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is sharing their gratitude for the overwhelming support shown in honor of Deputy Jesus “Jesse” Vargas during and ...

Community members are rallying to support the family of a Brazoria County Sheriff's deputy killed in the line of duty.

Vargas was married and had three children, Brazoria County Sheriff Bo Stallman, said. BC bar fined $3,000 for clearing drinks from table 12 minutes late A BC bar has been fined $3,000 for being 12 ...

The 100 Club of Brazoria County fulfilled its promise to the family of Brazoria County Sheriff's Deputy Jesse Vargas by ...

If you are in Brazoria County, you will likely see a poignant symbols of respect in the form of black bands across deputy badges. It’s a sign of respect and ...

Authorities are investigating an unpermitted boarding home in southwest Harris County, the sheriff says. According to the sheriff, the investigation is underway in the 13000 block of Bacard Lane, in a ...