WalCo Weekly (2024)

04/04/2023

BRENHAM, Texas — The Brenham Police Department has identified a victim of a shooting that took place on Saturday, April 1 in the 1200 block of East Tom Green Street in Brenham. 17-year-old Marquise Deshawn Williams of Waller County was pronounced dead after being transported to medical care by...

BRENHAM, Texas — The Brenham Police Department has identified a victim of a shooting that took place on Saturday, April 1 in the 1200 block of East Tom Green Street in Brenham....

03/04/2023

Brenham Police have released the name of the deceased in a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday night. 17-year-old Marquise Deshawn Williams of Waller County was one of two people that were shot after a large fight broke out at a birthday party on the 1200 Block of Tom Green Street.

Brenham Police have released the name of the deceased in a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday night. 17-year-old Marquise Deshawn Williams of Waller County was one of two people that were...

02/04/2023

WALLER COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - A jury in Waller County last week found Ronnie McDonald, Jr., 42, guilty of felony Sexual Assault and felony Prohibited Sexual Conduct. He was sentenced to 38 years by visiting Judge Terry Flenniken in the 506th Judicial District Court of Waller County. According to the...

WALLER COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – A jury in Waller County last week found Ronnie McDonald, Jr., 42, guilty of felony Sexual Assault and felony Prohibited Sexual Conduct. He was sentenced to 38...

24/03/2023

HOUSTON — A hostage rescue that left a suspect fatally shot Thursday in Houston began days ago when three migrants were kidnapped from a vehicle in a neighboring county, according to a prosecutor. The three migrants had been traveling in a vehicle on Interstate 10 in the southern part...

HOUSTON — A hostage rescue that left a suspect fatally shot Thursday in Houston began days ago when three migrants were kidnapped from a vehicle in a neighboring county, according to a...

24/03/2023

HOUSTON – One of two suspect’s accused of holding two migrants hostage is dead after an agent-involved shooting in the Greenspoint area Thursday, according to the Waller County District Attorney’s Office. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston Fire Department, FBI, and numerous other SWAT teams from various...

HOUSTON – One of two suspect’s accused of holding two migrants hostage is dead after an agent-involved shooting in the Greenspoint area Thursday, according to the Waller County District Attorney’s Office. The...

23/03/2023

HOUSTON (AP) — A hostage rescue in Houston in which one person was fatally shot on Thursday first began days ago when three migrants were kidnapped from a vehicle in a neighboring county, according to a prosecutor. The three migrants had been traveling in a vehicle on Interstate 10...

HOUSTON (AP) — A hostage rescue in Houston in which one person was fatally shot on Thursday first began days ago when three migrants were kidnapped from a vehicle in a neighboring...

23/03/2023

HOUSTON — A dayslong hostage situation ended Thursday with one person dead in a shooting in north Houston, according to the FBI. The FBI said a rescue operation took place at a motel off Beltway 8 in the Greenspoint area. FBI officials said the incident was the result of...

HOUSTON — A dayslong hostage situation ended Thursday with one person dead in a shooting in north Houston, according to the FBI. The FBI said a rescue operation took place at a...

23/03/2023

A hostage rescue in Houston in which one person was fatally shot on Thursday first began days ago when three migrants were kidnapped from a vehicle in a neighboring county, according to a prosecutor. The three migrants had been traveling in a vehicle on Interstate 10 in the southern part...

A hostage rescue in Houston in which one person was fatally shot on Thursday first began days ago when three migrants were kidnapped from a vehicle in a neighboring county, according to...

23/03/2023

HOUSTON — A hostage rescue in the Greenspoint area, in which one person was fatally shot on Thursday, first began days ago when three migrants were kidnapped from a vehicle in a neighboring county, according to a prosecutor. The three migrants had been traveling in a vehicle on Interstate...

HOUSTON — A hostage rescue in the Greenspoint area, in which one person was fatally shot on Thursday, first began days ago when three migrants were kidnapped from a vehicle in a...

23/03/2023

One man was killed by FBI agents during a hostage rescue operation in North Houston, according to law enforcement. FBI agents in North Houston rescued several hostages held by a man who was shot and killed during the rescue. The agency said it planned to "conduct a thorough, factual, and objective investigation of the events."

One man was killed by FBI agents during a hostage rescue operation in North Houston, according to law enforcement. FBI agents in North Houston rescued several hostages held by a man who...

23/03/2023

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Manufactured homes — sometimes still called mobile homes — are becoming increasingly popular amid high housing costs, and Excel Commercial Real Estate is expanding its footprint in the market. THIS ARTICLE IS...

20/03/2023

A project to widen FM 1488 from the Waller County line to FM 1774 is anticipated to be completed in the third quarter of this year. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact) Two widening projects along FM 1488 are underway, with one set to be completed in the third quarter of this year.

A project to widen FM 1488 from the Waller County line to FM 1774 is anticipated to be completed in the third quarter of this year. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact) Two widening projects...

15/03/2023

House District 85 Rep. Stan Kitzman of Waller County, the Republican who now represents Wharton County, received his legislative assignments that are befitting of a rural representative. Kitzman was named to the agriculture and livestock, the natural resources and the resolution calendars committees on Feb. 8. His district, which was...

House District 85 Rep. Stan Kitzman of Waller County, the Republican who now represents Wharton County, received his legislative assignments that are befitting of a rural representative. Kitzman was named to the...

11/03/2023

House District 85 Rep. Stan Kitzman of Waller County, the Republican who now represents Wharton County, received his legislative assignments that are befitting of a representative of a rural area. Kitzman was named to the agriculture and livestock, the natural resources, and the resolution calendars committees on Feb. 8. His...

House District 85 Rep. Stan Kitzman of Waller County, the Republican who now represents Wharton County, received his legislative assignments that are befitting of a representative of a rural area. Kitzman was...

09/03/2023

The Schulenburg FFA livestock judging team completed in the Waller FFA Livestock Judging Contest at the Waller County Fairgrounds. The team of (from left) Haley Schramek, Klare Segura, Kyrroll Prihoda, Keely Warnken, Grant Kubala, Arianna Goff and Macie Collier placed eighth out of 71 teams. Grant Kublala was the 10th high-placing individual in the contest.

The Schulenburg FFA livestock judging team completed in the Waller FFA Livestock Judging Contest at the Waller County Fairgrounds. The team of (from left) Haley Schramek, Klare Segura, Kyrroll Prihoda, Keely Warnken,...

07/03/2023

AUSTIN, Texas – On Tuesday, February 21, several College of Agriculture and Human Sciences (CAHS) students, CAHS Dean and Director of Land Grant Programs Gerard D’Souza, Ph.D., and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Kwaku Addo, Ph.D., met with several Texas policymakers to learn more about the state’s legislative process and hear first-hand from different Senators about agriculture’s impact on the state, and how the students can influence policy in their ag careers. The college was also honored during a Senate hearing with a resolution recognition, marking the state’s dedication to supporting the college.

AUSTIN, Texas – On Tuesday, February 21, several College of Agriculture and Human Sciences (CAHS) students, CAHS Dean and Director of Land Grant Programs Gerard D’Souza, Ph.D., and Associate Dean of Academic...

01/03/2023

This month, the Fort Bend Junior Service League donated a new delivery van to Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels (FBS). This van will help volunteers donate meals to home-bound seniors in need throughout Fort Bend and Waller Counties. Home-delivered meals include one hot meal daily, Monday through Wednesday, plus one hot meal and three frozen meals on Thursday for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

This month, the Fort Bend Junior Service League donated a new delivery van to Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels (FBS). This van will help volunteers donate meals to home-bound seniors in...

01/03/2023

BROOKSHIRE, TEXAS - Concerns are growing in Waller County after two separate accidents ended with drivers missing a sharp turn and crashing into the Brazos River on two separate occasions. Elizabeth Avila and her family spent weeks searching for her brother Arturo Avila after he never came home the night...

BROOKSHIRE, TEXAS – Concerns are growing in Waller County after two separate accidents ended with drivers missing a sharp turn and crashing into the Brazos River on two separate occasions. Elizabeth Avila...

11/02/2023

WALLER COUNTY, Texas — A deadly wreck has all lanes of the I-10 eastbound in Waller County shut down. It happened near FM 359. If you're west of the wreck and are heading into town, you'll want to find an alternate route. We'll update you when the wreck has...

WALLER COUNTY, Texas — A deadly wreck has all lanes of the I-10 eastbound in Waller County shut down. It happened near FM 359. If you’re west of the wreck and are...

11/02/2023

BROOKSHIRE, Texas – Two people died and one person was airlifted to a hospital after a major crash involving at least three vehicles on Katy Freeway near Brookshire. Houston TranStar reported the crash at around 7:49 a.m. on I-10 West near FM 359. Authorities with Waller County Sheriff’s Office...

BROOKSHIRE, Texas – Two people died and one person was airlifted to a hospital after a major crash involving at least three vehicles on Katy Freeway near Brookshire. Houston TranStar reported the...

06/02/2023

A Waller County man was sentenced to a lengthy prison sentence after being found guilty of Sexual Assault of a Child. 30-year-old Christopher Bonnet received the sentence in the 506th District Court, which was Waller County’s first felony trial of 2023. The incident occurred on October 15, 2021, and...

A Waller County man was sentenced to a lengthy prison sentence after being found guilty of Sexual Assault of a Child. 30-year-old Christopher Bonnet received the sentence in the 506th District Court,...

06/02/2023

Luxury meets wildlife with a 1,400-acre ranch an hour’s drive from Houston that just hit the market. The Broad Oaks Ranch in Waller County has a price tag of $35 million. The site lies three miles south of Hempstead on FM 1887, situated on the Brazos River. The property boasts 3.7 miles of river frontage with its topography split between the floodplain and rolling, wooded hills and a lake complete with sandy beaches.

Luxury meets wildlife with a 1,400-acre ranch an hour’s drive from Houston that just hit the market. The Broad Oaks Ranch in Waller County has a price tag of $35 million. The...

06/02/2023

Brookshire, a small city west of Katy, is poised for more growth as Signorelli Co. breaks ground on a 356-acre community expected to add 1,300 single-family homes to Houston exurb. Signorelli, The Woodlands-based developer behind communities such as Valley Ranch, recently started work on a master-planned community called Bluestem. It's...

Brookshire, a small city west of Katy, is poised for more growth as Signorelli Co. breaks ground on a 356-acre community expected to add 1,300 single-family homes to Houston exurb. Signorelli, The...

06/02/2023

WALLER, Texas (KBTX) -A Waller County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child, said Waller County prosecutors on Thursday. The Waller County District Attorney’s Office says Christopher Bonnet, age 30, was found guilty of Sexual Assault of a Child. According to a...

WALLER, Texas (KBTX) -A Waller County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child, said Waller County prosecutors on Thursday. The Waller County District Attorney’s Office...

04/02/2023

Parkway Fellowship Church is celebrating 20 years of serving and supporting Fort Bend, West Harris, and Waller County with a celebration for the entire community on Sunday, February 5th, at 9:00, 10:15, and 11:30 AM. The public is invited to join in this fun celebration. Each experience will feature free coffee, donuts, and birthday cake for attendees to enjoy, as well as other activities. There are also separate services uniquely designed for students and kids.

Parkway Fellowship Church is celebrating 20 years of serving and supporting Fort Bend, West Harris, and Waller County with a celebration for the entire community on Sunday, February 5th, at 9:00, 10:15,...

03/02/2023

Blackwood Educational Land Institute is a nonprofit, 33-acre teaching farm in Waller County, Texas. Two acres of our land are cultivated, and the remainder is preserved in three distinct ecosystems: coastal prairie, post-oak savannah, and pine barrens. Blackwood Nature Camp is a week-long overnight camp for 8-14 year olds. Our...

Blackwood Educational Land Institute is a nonprofit, 33-acre teaching farm in Waller County, Texas. Two acres of our land are cultivated, and the remainder is preserved in three distinct ecosystems: coastal prairie,...

02/02/2023

Parkway Fellowship Church is celebrating 20 years of serving and supporting Fort Bend, West Harris and Waller County with a celebration for the entire community on Sunday. Worship times are 9, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Each experience will feature free coffee, donuts and birthday cake for attendees to enjoy, as well as other activities. There are also separate services uniquely designed for students and kids.

Parkway Fellowship Church is celebrating 20 years of serving and supporting Fort Bend, West Harris and Waller County with a celebration for the entire community on Sunday. Worship times are 9, 10:15...

24/01/2023

HOUSTON — Tornado Warning issued for parts of Harris and Montgomery counties expired at noon. Tornado Warning issued for parts of Colorado, Austin, and Waller counties expired at noon. Tornado Warning issued for Harris, Fort Bend, Waller and Austin counties expired at 11:30 a.m. Stay weather smart today. Get...

HOUSTON — Tornado Warning issued for parts of Harris and Montgomery counties expired at noon. Tornado Warning issued for parts of Colorado, Austin, and Waller counties expired at noon. Tornado Warning issued...

24/01/2023

HOUSTON — Tornado Warning issued for Harris, Fort Bend, Waller and Austin counties until 11:30 a.m. Stay weather smart today. Get the KHOU 11 app to get alerts when severe weather watches and warnings are issued for your part of town. And we'll be live throughout the day on KHOU 11+, which you can get for free on Roku and Fire TV.

HOUSTON — Tornado Warning issued for Harris, Fort Bend, Waller and Austin counties until 11:30 a.m. Stay weather smart today. Get the KHOU 11 app to get alerts when severe weather watches...

24/01/2023

WALLER COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Prosecutors have filed a motion to raise the bond amount for a man accused of stabbing his wife multiple times before decapitating her earlier this month. Jared Dicus, 21, is charged with murder in the death of his newlywed wife, Anggy Diaz, on Jan. 11,...

WALLER COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Prosecutors have filed a motion to raise the bond amount for a man accused of stabbing his wife multiple times before decapitating her earlier this month. Jared...

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