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Whether it's barbecuing in the backyard or watching the bright flashes of fireworks, many Brazoria County residents said they will stick to traditional activities today for Independence Day.

Martin D. Seay, who grew up on the Ramsey Prison Farm in the 1920s and '30s, remembered all of the horses the farm acquired from the Nash Ranch were good-sized, quality animals, but several never were ...

The drivers of two pickups were injured after their vehicles were involved in a head-on collision east of Peoria Saturday afternoon, June 21.

June 23, 2008 *4-21-1932 - 6-23-2008 *Father of Lynn Moses of Alvin, Lori Schafer of Corpus Christi, Francis R. "Bob" Schafer Jr.

The pantry used to be nothing but a couple of shelves at the Manvel Grace United Methodist Church.

Texas Department of Criminal Justice leaders got a public scolding in a Wednesday hearing that was prompted by Local 2 Investigates reporting on prison corruption.

Police say a Brazoria County teen shot his stepfather to death after he walked in on him choking his mother Saturday night.

When Gary Mikus learned that an incurable nerve disease was paralyzing the hind legs of his German shepherd, he immediately dismissed the idea of putting the dog to sleep.

An 18-year-old is now in custody, accused of shooting and killing his stepfather Saturday night in Brazoria County.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice recommended a former captain at the C.T. Terrell Unit be dismissed after allegations she mistreated an inmate and gave a known gang member a janitorial job.

Now the trick is to spike his water with apple juice or whatever he likes, to make it taste and smell good.

“I would suggest it probably took your involvement to really make the difference”

Texas prison leaders have been called to testify at state Senate hearings in response to Local 2 Investigates' reporting on corruption behind bars. via Click2Houston.com

“I'm the warden here. I'm the warden”

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has launched a new investigation after a dangerous roadway clash between prison managers and crews from Local 2 Investigates. via Click2Houston

Houston rapper Trae is now a free agent after fulfilling his contractual obligation to his label Rap-A-Lot Records. via The Elements

“Assisting the district court in the performance of its duties, working with the legal community and re-building trust in the district clerk's office.”

Shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nacogdoches will have a new district clerk - Loretta Cammack. via The Daily Sentinel

“We were cleaning that one up to go to the hospital”

State troopers are awaiting toxicology reports that could result in intoxicated manslaughter charges for drivers involved in two separate, fatal car accidents. via The Facts

“That's not unique to today's shakedown.”

The CT Terrell Unit was on lockdown Wednesday for what one official called "a unitwide shakedown" following a shakeup among top prison administrators. via The Facts

“It's swept under the table or no action is taken”

Note: The following story is a verbatim transcript of an Investigators story that aired on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, on KPRC Local 2 at 6 p.m. Tonight, the senior warden of a Houston-area prison has been removed ... via Click2Houston.com

“It's swept under the table or no action is taken”

Note: The following story is a verbatim transcript of an Investigators story that aired on Thursday, May 1, 2008, on KPRC Local 2 at 10 p.m. Tonight, Local 2 Investigates goes behind prison walls. via Click2Houston.com

A man accused of running his truck into a crowd of people now will stand trial for murder. via The Facts