Alvin Police Department joins Brazoria County’s NAACP in police reform efforts
Alvin Police Department is one of several who are lending an ear to the NAACP to find out how they might improve community and police relations following the death of George Floyd.
Alvin Police Department joins forces with NAACP for police reform
The Alvin Police Department and the Brazoria County NAACP met to talk police reform following the death of George Floyd.
288 Expressway to open on Monday for Houston-area drivers
Starting Monday, commuters can begin using the 288 expressway - a tag only route that stretches from County Road 58 in Manvel, north to Highway 59.
288 South Freeway to reopen on Monday
FOX 26's Natalie Hee has more on the 288 South Expressway reopening on Monday.
Republican Troy Nehls defeats Sri Preston Kulkarni in Texas 22 race
Republican Troy Nehls defeated Democratic opponent Sri Preston Kulkarni in the race for Rep. Pete Olson’s seat for U.S. House Texas-22. Here are live results of the race.
CD-22 candidates push back on negative ads
As political action committees and campaigns carpet bomb the October airwaves with negative allegations aimed at muddying up the opposition, it can be tough for voters to decipher what's spin and what's not.
2 teen girls from Angleton missing since October 27
According to Texas Equusearch, 15-year-old Emily Golden and 16-year-old Jaryn Morgan have been missing from Angleton since October 27.
Police in Brazoria County collaborating with NAACP on reform
Houston-area police departments working on reformation process.
Deputy struck by gunfire at Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office gun range
According to Lt. Snelgrove with the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. Friday.
U.S. Attorney’s Office: Man who posted child pornography on blogs sent to prison
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Marcus Ryan Howell, 30, pleaded guilty in March to two counts of distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.
Coast Guard springs into action to save boaters near Freeport
The boaters were safely transported to Station Freeport, thankfully no injuries were reported.
Lake Jackson water boil notice lifted after brain-eating amoeba found in water system
City of Lake Jackson officials say this means that tap water is now safe to drink without boiling first.
Lake Jackson splash pad blamed for deadly brain-eating amoeba
“You cannot get that infection from drinking the water or merely showering in it,” said John Hellerstedt, MD, commissioner of the DSHS.
State experts say boil water notice will last several weeks in Lake Jackson
There is currently a boil water notice in effect for the city after Naegleria Fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba was discovered in the City of Lake Jackson's water supply.
Brazosport Water Authority says it's not responsible for boy's death from brain-eating amoeba
Authorities in Lake Jackson are reassuring residents that health and safety are the priority as a boil water notice is still in effect in the southeast Texas city.
Water distributed to Lake Jackson residents during boil water notice
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for Brazoria County after a deadly amoeba was found in the City of Lake Jackson’s water supply. Residents will be allowed to receive one free case of water per-day until the situation is resolved.
Lake Jackson city residents receiving free water during boil water order
On Sunday, city volunteers handed out cases of free water to those in need. For more than three days, people in Lake Jackson haven’t had safe drinking water.
Residents receiving free water in Lake Jackson during boil water notice
FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff spoke with residents who were receiving free water after a Lake Jackson boy died from a brain-eating amoeba.
Texas Governor issues disaster declaration for Brazoria Co. in response to brain-eating amoeba
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a disaster declaration for Brazoria County in response to Naegleria Fowleri, a deadly amoeba, found in the City of Lake Jackson's water supply.
Boil water advisory in effect for Lake Jackson, officials say keep water out of nose
Officials say Naegleria Fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba can cause infection if it goes into a person's nose.