Category: Local News

Bellville ISD Seeks Community Input to Honor O’Bryant Intermediate Campus Before Demolition

Following the recent approval of Propositions A and B in the 2023 Bond, Bellville Independent School District (ISD) is gearing up for significant changes that will shape the future of education in the community. With this transition comes the recognition of the historical significance of the O’Bryant Intermediate Campus within the fabric of Bellville ISD. As plans move forward to repurpose the site to better accommodate parking and traffic flow for the O’Bryant Primary Campus, the district is keen on commemorating the legacy of the O’Bryant Intermediate Campus. To facilitate this process, Bellville ISD is inviting community members to participate in a committee meeting slated for Monday, May 20th at 4:30 PM at the O’Bryant Intermediate Library. The purpose of this meeting is to engage in a collaborative discussion on how best to honor the role of the O’Bryant Intermediate Campus in the history of Bellville ISD schools.

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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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