Category: Local News

Decades-Old Homicide Mystery: Fort Bend County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Aid in Identifying Victim

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance in identifying a young white male, believed to be the victim of a 1978 homicide. Found near FM 521, the unidentified individual’s DNA samples have been entered into the national missing person’s database, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward. Sheriff Eric Fagan stresses the importance of community cooperation in providing closure to this decades-old case and bringing peace to the victim’s family.

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Joint Operation Recovers Stolen Property, Arrests Suspect

Austin and Colorado County authorities teamed up to recover stolen property and arrest a suspect in a joint operation on April 24, 2024. Quincy Kyle JANSZEN was apprehended at the scene, where deputies found two recently stolen vehicles and items from local burglaries. JANSZEN may face theft and burglary charges in Austin County, along with burglary and possession of stolen property charges in Colorado County.

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Candidate Forum Held for Wallis City Council Race Ahead of 2024 General Election [VIDEO]

Wallis City Council hopefuls faced off at the Wallis Chamber of Commerce’s candidate forum, held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Five candidates, including James King, Daniel Sawyer, Jimmy Lavergne, Clark Main Jr., and David Marek, shared their visions for the city’s future. As the May 4 election approaches, residents are eager to make an informed choice in shaping Wallis’s leadership.

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Armed Man Arrested in Austin County for Aggravated Robbery and Deadly Conduct

Joseph Mesa, 35, of Sealy, was arrested by the Austin County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Robbery and Deadly Conduct after reports of him waving a firearm and shooting at vehicles. Mesa, who was out on bond for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, failed to appear in court on April 9, prompting authorities to revoke his bond. The Sealy Police Department also charged Mesa with Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Attempted Murder, and Interference with an Emergency Call, with bonds totaling $750,000.00.

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