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EAST BERNARD, Texas (KIAH) — Crews are at the scene of a pipeline fire in an outlying area Wharton County on Thursday, officials said. The fire is near Highway 90 and FM 1164 between East Bernard and ...

Many Texans gathered Monday to honor the life of Jesus "Jesse" Vargas, the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office Deputy killed ...

The Brazoria County Sheriff's Office is inviting the community to pay tribute to Deputy Vargas on Monday, January 20. The ...

The Brazoria County Sheriff's Office is inviting the public to honor Deputy Jesus Jesse Vargas at a viewing tonight. The ...

Deputy Jesus “Jesse” Vargas a dedicated law enforcement officer who gave 17 years of service to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s ...

More than 200 law enforcement vehicles escorted the hearse containing Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jesus “Jesse” ...

Two public services will be held next week in remembrance of Deputy Jesus Vargas, who was killed in a shooting Wednesday.

There will be opportunities for the public to honor the life and legacy of Brazoria County Deputy Jesus Vargas, who was ...

Deputy Jesus "Jesse" Vargas was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant for Sean Christopher Davis' arrest.

The 100 Club of Brazoria County has set up a way for the community to provide support the family of Deputy Jesus "Jesse" Vargas who was killed in the line of duty.

The K9 officer shot by the suspect in the Brazoria County manhunt is expected to make a full recovery. According to Harris ...