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Death toll rises: 15-year-old dies days after home collapse in Brazoria County
Read full article: Death toll rises: 15-year-old dies days after home collapse in Brazoria CountyThe Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at approximately 5:03 p.m. in the 2000 block of County Road 49 in the Angleton area.
Teen and adult dead, 5 others hospitalized after home collapses on family in Brazoria County
Read full article: Teen and adult dead, 5 others hospitalized after home collapses on family in Brazoria CountyThe Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at approximately 5:03 p.m. in the 2000 block of County Road 49 in the Angleton area.
Spencer Solves It: Angleton woman stuck with $20K repair bill after storm
Read full article: Spencer Solves It: Angleton woman stuck with $20K repair bill after stormA massive windstorm, combined with heavy rains, ripped through Angleton on March 15, tearing down trees and pulling entire buildings apart. One homeowner ended up with a huge repair bill and she contacted KPRC 2′s Bill Spencer for help.
Escaped Texas inmate gets bullet in the arm during capture in Brazoria County
Read full article: Escaped Texas inmate gets bullet in the arm during capture in Brazoria County**ESCAPED INMATE** The Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice says Kidanny Robles, 33, was discovered missing from the Clemens Unit trusty camp in Angleton around midnight.
Horses for Heroes: Military veterans find healing and hope at Angleton ranch
Read full article: Horses for Heroes: Military veterans find healing and hope at Angleton ranchAmong the activities on site, the veterans learn about grooming the animals and guiding the horses with their voices. Sasha Camacho explained the skills developed at the stables can translate to success in the veterans’ personal and work lives as well.
Angleton storm victim needs $20K in repairs; the Spencer Solves It team is making it happen
Read full article: Angleton storm victim needs $20K in repairs; the Spencer Solves It team is making it happenA massive wind storm, combined with heavy rains, ripped through Angleton on March 15, tearing down trees and pulling entire buildings apart.
UPDATE: Missing Pomeranian found after being lost in Fort Bend County
Read full article: UPDATE: Missing Pomeranian found after being lost in Fort Bend CountySassy wandered off while she was in the parking lot. Footage someone took from inside the gas station shows a Jeep and a white truck stopping, with someone from the Jeep taking Sassy and driving off.
Angleton ISD cancels classes for students Monday following severe storms over the weekend
Read full article: Angleton ISD cancels classes for students Monday following severe storms over the weekendThe Angleton Independent School District has canceled classes for Monday after surveying damage to several campuses following severe weather over the weekend.
Evacuation, shelter-in-place order issued for parts of Angleton due to natural gas leak
Read full article: Evacuation, shelter-in-place order issued for parts of Angleton due to natural gas leakOfficials with the City of Angleton have issued an evacuation and shelter-in-place order due to a natural gas leak.
Houston Life Prize Wheel: see what Terry from Angleton just won!
Read full article: Houston Life Prize Wheel: see what Terry from Angleton just won!The Houston Life Prize Wheel gives us the opportunity to connect with our wonderful viewers and gives you, the viewer, the opportunity to win BIG prizes.
Angleton, Manvel headline Class 5A; 4A Area Round Playoffs
Read full article: Angleton, Manvel headline Class 5A; 4A Area Round PlayoffsThe Greater Houston Area boasts several Class 5A and 4A programs who are making some noise in the UIL State Football playoffs. The Area Round kicks off Friday night with some local teams facing off against several state-powers.
🔒Get your kids up close and personal with adorable, extraordinary animals at these wild Houston-area experiences
Read full article: 🔒Get your kids up close and personal with adorable, extraordinary animals at these wild Houston-area experiencesThere are several animal experiences in the Houston area you can embark on to get your kids up close with extraordinary and adorable critters.
‘Dang it, Bobby!’: Angleton artist shows love for beloved Texas TV show ‘King of the Hill’
Read full article: ‘Dang it, Bobby!’: Angleton artist shows love for beloved Texas TV show ‘King of the Hill’Remember “King of the Hill?” An Instagram artist brought the popular Texas TV show as life-sized cutouts in Angleton, Texas.
Tesla is plugging a mega-battery into the Texas grid by summer, report says
Read full article: Tesla is plugging a mega-battery into the Texas grid by summer, report saysFILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, the company logo appears on an unsold 2020 Model X at a Tesla dealership in Littleton, Colo. The U.S. governments auto safety agency has rejected a request to investigate unintended acceleration in Tesla electric vehicles, saying the acceleration was caused by drivers pushing the wrong pedal. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)Tesla is installing a gigantic battery that is said to help bring more power to Texas’ electrical grid, according to a report. The construction was kept undercover, but Brazoria County public documents confirmed the company’s role in the installation, according to Bloomberg. A subsidiary was registered as Gambit Energy, LLC and is said to bring more than 100 megawatts of energy in Angelton, which is measured to power at least 20,000 homes during the summer months.
Angleton man sentenced to 12 years in prison for distributing child porn via Dropbox
Read full article: Angleton man sentenced to 12 years in prison for distributing child porn via DropboxANGLETON, Texas – A Texas man has been sentenced to several years in prison for the receipt, possession and distribution of child pornography, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. In a news release, the DOJ said Joe Dean Spradlin, 51, pleaded guilty to the crime on March 11, 2020 and was sentenced to 155 months (approximately 12 years) in federal prison on Thursday. According to the release, authorities learned about a Dropbox account in 2017 that contained material with nude children showing their genitals or engaging in sexual activity. Officials said they executed a search warrant and seized his laptop, which contained thousands of images and videos of child pornography, including videos of “unusual” length. According to the release, Spradlin confessed to getting the material from sites like Tumblr and Kik and using the Dropbox to store it.
Brazoria County opens COVID-19 vaccine appointments at 4 clinic locations
Read full article: Brazoria County opens COVID-19 vaccine appointments at 4 clinic locationsANGLETON, Texas – The Brazoria County Health Department has opened coronavirus vaccine appointments at four clinic locations. The clinics are located at Angleton, Alvin, Lake Jackson and Pearland. Health officials said the Angleton and Alvin health clinics are still administering second dose vaccines but are now beginning to take appointments for those needing the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Officials said people who are eligible to receive the vaccine under the current phases can make an appointment online by clicking here. Appointments are required to receive the vaccine.
‘I miss them so much.’ Mother fights for justice after crash kills husband, 2 children
Read full article: ‘I miss them so much.’ Mother fights for justice after crash kills husband, 2 childrenThe holiday season is supposed to be a joyous one, but Monica Mendez is mourning the loss of her two children and husband after a tragic accident in Angleton. I miss them so much,” Mendez said, who lost her 4-year-old son Cameron, 2-year-old daughter Camila and 34-year-old husband Justin Pena on November 28. He loved me so much, and he was the greatest kid in the world,” Mendez said. “As the world suffers from a global pandemic, innocent Texas drivers continue to fall prey to a long-lasting epidemic-drunk driving. For now, Mendez’s attorneys are hoping criminal charges against the driver will be filed and that the TABC will also investigate.
Outgoing Texas House speaker tests positive for coronavirus
Read full article: Outgoing Texas House speaker tests positive for coronavirusFILE - In this May 15, 2015, file photo, Texas Rep. Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, talks to the media at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)DALLAS (AP) — Dennis Bonnen, the outgoing speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, said Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 following his wife becoming sick last week. Bonnen wrote on his Facebook page that he was diagnosed with the disease caused by the novel coronavirus with weekend. Bonnen’s positive test comes as coronavirus hospitalizations are hovering near their summer peak in Texas, even amid holiday gatherings and travel that health officials have warned are likely to further spread the virus. “This disease is no joke in its unpredictability and severity, so please continue to keep your guard up and your loved ones protected,” Bonnen wrote.
Local woman spreading important message using angel trees
Read full article: Local woman spreading important message using angel treesAngel Trees (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) With the rapid adoption of smartphones in the United States, distracted driving has become a hot topic in traffic safety. While cell phones and navigation devices often are the culprit when it comes to distracted driving, conventional distractions such as interacting with passengers and eating also contribute to crashes. The National Safety Council (NSC) analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data finds that 2,841 people died in distraction-affected crashes in 2018. That number continues to grow now that we are in 2020 and Mindy hopes that she can stop these angel trees from growing.
Warm up the hot cocoa! What to know about our COLD Christmas forecast
Read full article: Warm up the hot cocoa! What to know about our COLD Christmas forecastThere’s no business in snow business this Christmas like we experienced in 2004 (Thanks to Donna Bohannon for some great Angleton snow shots! ), but our coldest Christmas Day in years is in our forecast! For those of you who like hot-cocoa-footy-pajama Christmas mornings and afternoons, then this is your year! I took a look back at our Christmas highs since that fateful 2004 snow day. Cold all holidayHere’s a look at our 10-day forecast and you can see that Christmas Eve through Sunday promises beautiful ugly sweater temps:Christmas Week ForecastWe’re also dry the whole way through.
Investigators, families continue search for two missing Angleton High School students
Read full article: Investigators, families continue search for two missing Angleton High School students“Anybody that’s watching, just help us find our child and the other girl that is missing,” said Abigail Morgan, one of the missing girls' mother. Abigail and Jared Morgan are looking for their 16-year-old daughter Jaryn who’s been missing along with her friend, 15-year-old Emily Golden. The last time anyone saw them was last Tuesday at Angleton High School where they attend. “We were talking that morning about what she was going to be for Halloween on Saturday,” Abigail Morgan said. “We love you,” Abigail Morgan said.
VYPE Class 5A Football Rankings: Foster, Manvel, Lake Creek beat ranked opponents
Read full article: VYPE Class 5A Football Rankings: Foster, Manvel, Lake Creek beat ranked opponentsFoster hung on to beat Hightower in a 35-34 nail-biter, while Lake Creek knocked off formerly ranked Fulshear 39-7. Manvel bounced back after losing to North Shore to beat ranked Angleton 49-28. West beat Caney Creek 97-0. 7 Lake Creek (4-1) Defeated Fulshear 39-7; Up Next RudderNo. 8 Magnolia West (4-1) Defeated Caney Creek 97-0; Next Up WallerNo.
Deputy accidentally shot at Brazoria County gun range, officials say
Read full article: Deputy accidentally shot at Brazoria County gun range, officials sayANGLETON, Texas – A Brazoria County deputy was accidentally shot Friday at a gun range used by the Sheriff’s Office for training, officials said. According to Brazoria County officials, the deputy is a firearms instructor and he was shot in the stomach when a round accidentally discharged from a student’s weapon. Officials said the 30-year-old deputy suffered a deep flesh wound and was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston for treatment. His injuries were not life-threatening and he is in stable condition, officials said. The identity of the injured deputy was not immediately released.
Foster moves to Class 5A No. 1; Hightower trending
Read full article: Foster moves to Class 5A No. 1; Hightower trending1 in Class 5A after Manvel fell to Class 6A North Shore over the weekend. It will be another big week in the Class 5A division. 2 Katy Paetow Panthers (3-0) Defeated Kempner; Next Up WisdomNo. 3 Fort Bend Marshall Buffs (3-0) Defeated Northside; Next Up WaltripNo. 9 La Porte (3-1) Defeated Lee; Next Up Baytown SterlingNo.
VYPE Houston Class 5A Top 10: Week 2
Read full article: VYPE Houston Class 5A Top 10: Week 2The 2020 Texas High School Football season for Class 5A teams has officially begun! We have looked at it all and here are VYPE's newest Class 5A Top 10 for the City of Houston! 3 (4) Katy Paetow Panthers (2-0) Defeated Morton Ranch 38-35No. 7 (NR)La Porte (2-0) Defeated Clear Lake 27-3No. 10 (NR) Baytown Lee (2-0) Defeated Santa Fe 41-14Others to Watch: Fulshear, Montgomery, FB Kempner
UPDATE: ‘Do not use’ water advisory lifted in Lake Jackson, but ‘Boil water’ notice put in place
Read full article: UPDATE: ‘Do not use’ water advisory lifted in Lake Jackson, but ‘Boil water’ notice put in placeHOUSTON – The city of Lake Jackson is moving to enforce a ‘Boil water’ notice, according to a press release from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The boil notice lifts the ‘Do not use’ water advisory, which was in response to an ongoing water issue after a brain eating amoeba was found in the city’s water system. State and local officials said they are working on a plan to flush and disinfect the water system. Do not jump into or put your head under bathing water. The advisory was lifted for all areas excluding Lake Jackson on Saturday morning.
VYPE U Behind the Lens: George Ranch Volleyball
Read full article: VYPE U Behind the Lens: George Ranch VolleyballVYPE U was there as the George Ranch Longhorns dominated Angleton with a final set score of 3-0. The theme for the game was "Gold Out" in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness. This match was played at the GRHS gym on September 18, 2020.
VYPE Football 2020 Preview: District 10-5A-DI
Read full article: VYPE Football 2020 Preview: District 10-5A-DIBut VYPE has still done what we have always done when it comes to previewing Texas high school football here in Houston. RB Jordon Vaughn (556 yards, 11 TDs) and RB De'monte' Seymour (426 yards, 7 TDs) have what it takes to pick up where Donovan Eaglin left off. Senior RB Charles Shelling takes over in the backfield, and the quarterback position is senior Jakolby Longino's for the taking. The core of the offense is senior QB Kellen Stewart, senior OL Luis Garcia, senior OL Eduardo Pineda and junior RB Michael Odom. Senior Jonathan Smith (599 yards, 9 TDs) is the man under center and senior RB Dontrey Betts (409 yards, 4 TDs) makes things happen in space.
UTMB Health expected to lay off 200 as budget falls short by $174M, officials say in letter
Read full article: UTMB Health expected to lay off 200 as budget falls short by $174M, officials say in letterRaimer said there is a $174 million budget shortfall, due in large part to the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “We anticipate approximately 200 positions, or 1.5% of our workforce, will ultimately be eliminated as we close the budget gap,” Raimer wrote in the letter. “Concurrently, some departmental reorganizations also will be implemented over the next several weeks.”UTMB Health letter on layoffs (KPRC)The hospital system tried to hold off layoffs by having employees take one day off per week, using vacation time for eight weeks. They also tried to hold off on giving upper-level staff bonuses as a cost-cutting measure. UTMB Health has operations in Galveston, League City, Webster and Angleton and clinics across Southeast Texas.
Crocodile Encounter in Angleton is the crocodile capital of Texas
Read full article: Crocodile Encounter in Angleton is the crocodile capital of TexasHOUSTON – Ever wanted to see some of the rarest crocodiles in the country up close and personal? Crocodile Encounter in Angleton is the crocodile capital of Texas! Located just 30 minutes from downtown Houston, Crocodile Encounter is great for tours, field trips, birthdays, and lots more. There are a ton of wild animals there to see and learn about, but of course, crocodiles are the main attraction. This really is a great way to experience nature up close and personal, as well as get educated at the same time!
Kinkaid takes over No. 1 spot in VYPE Private School baseball rankings powered by Barcelona Sports
Read full article: Kinkaid takes over No. 1 spot in VYPE Private School baseball rankings powered by Barcelona Sports[adsanity align='alignnone' id=377]In the newest rankings by VYPE powered by Barcelona Sports, Tomball has continued to be one of the most impressive 5A teams in the city. In 6A, Cypress Ranch continues its run of dominance but teams are chasing close behind for the coveted top spot. We sell sports equipment, customized uniforms and professionally fitted accessories for football, baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball and track and field. 12 Fort Bend Travis (22-6, 12-1)No. 5 Cypress Christian Warriors (21-8, 11-3)No.
More help given to Angleton couple in need
Read full article: More help given to Angleton couple in need“It’s hard to ask for help, but when you got to have help you’ve got to have help,” Richard said, with his voice shaking and tears in his eyes. They had no food in the house and had stopped taking the numerous prescription drugs they need because they couldn't afford to buy more. “It just broke my heart when I saw their empty refrigerator and pantry”, says Carrie Marquis, who called $200 to the struggling couple. Now, the Sullivans have a kitchen filled with food and the money they need to buy the prescription drugs they need. If you need help with a problem you can’t possibly solve by yourself, contact Spencer Solves It at 713-223-TIPS (8477) or email us at solvesit@click2houston.com.
New search underway for missing woman's body in Brazoria County
Read full article: New search underway for missing woman's body in Brazoria CountyBRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas – Investigators were back out searching Tuesday for the body of a missing woman in Brazoria County. They are digging just north of Angleton, in a field off Highway 288 near County Road 49. Investigators used back hoes and bulldozers Monday to search a lonely field near Highway 288 and FM 1462. But now Reece, serving 60 years for aggravated kidnapping in Harris county, is talking. Cox's mother, Jan Bynum, said it's the first real break in the case since her daughter disappeared.
Trail riders converge on Memorial Park
Read full article: Trail riders converge on Memorial ParkHOUSTON – More than 3,000 trail riders saddled up and rode into Memorial Park on Friday. The Southwestern Trail Riders left Angleton Sunday. They are the only group with a female trail boss and female assistant trail boss. The first Rodeo Houston trail ride was in January 1952 with just four men. Trail riders will be arriving at Memorial Park until 5 p.m. Friday.