A bomb threat against the Brazoria County Courthouse Thursday forced multiple road closures and an evacuation of downtown Angleton, the sheriff's office said. Little information about the threat was available as officials encouraged residents to evacuate the downtown area as a precaution due to an ongoing threat near the courthouse.

The sheriff said no bombs were found following multiple sweeps in and near the Brazoria County Courthouse by local, state and federal investigators.

The Brazoria County Courthouse is being evacuated due to a threat near the premises, with authorities prioritizing the safety of staff and the community.

Officials were investigating a threat, which they said they believe is likely a hoax, at the Woodlands Mall Thursday afternoon.

The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said the evacuation was a precautionary measure as deputies investigated the situation. Officials urged the public to avoid the area within

A bomb threat against the Brazoria County Courthouse Thursday forced multiple road closures and an evacuation of downtown Angleton, the sheriff's office said. Little information about the threat was available as officials encouraged residents to evacuate the downtown area as a precaution due to an ongoing threat near the courthouse.