Thousands of fish seen dead along the Texas Gulf Coast; red tide alagae confirmed to be the cause
According to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the presence of red tide on the upper coast was first confirmed at a red tide monitoring station near Freeport about 3 weeks ago.
Fish seen dead along Texas Gulf Coast shores
Ride tide algae has been confirmed along the Texas Coast and is causing thousands of fish to wash up dead onshore. Swimmers at Quintana Beach Monday in Brazoria County immediately noticed dead fish scattered across the beach.
Red tide killing thousands of fish along gulf coast
Ride tide algae has been confirmed along the Texas Coast and is causing thousands of fish to wash up dead onshore. Swimmers at Quintana Beach Monday in Brazoria County immediately noticed dead fish scattered across the beach.
Two 13-year-olds charged with Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon in Brazoria County shooting
The efforts of the Sheriff Deputies led to the apprehension of two suspects, both 13 years old, in close proximity to the scene of the incident. Shockingly, both juveniles were found in possession of firearms.
Brazoria County Fire: Authorities contain wildfire south of Damon, Texas
A large grass fire has numerous firefighters on the scene battling the blaze in Brazoria County, just south of the town of Damon.
Boil water notice issued for certain area of Freeport after water main break
A specific area in the City of Freeport is under a boil water notice after a water main break late Monday evening.
Lotto Texas: Pearland Kroger sells $6.25 million jackpot-winning ticket
A Pearland Kroger sold a jackpot-winning ticket and the winner has yet to step forward!
Brazoria County: Inmate GED graduates overcome obstacles, prepare for positive reentry into society
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office and Brazosport Community College collaborated together to help inmates gain GED education while inmates are still in jail.
Galveston police K-9 Officer Jorka Survives life-threatening altercation with suspect
K-9 Officer Jorka gets injuried in the line of duty and has fully recovered.
Brazoria County kidnapping suspect arrested, kidnapped woman from store
Patrick Kent Baugh was wanted for allegedly kidnapping a woman from a La Marque convenience store.
Burn ban issued for Brazoria County due to increased wildfire risk
Violation of the Brazoria County burn ban order is punishable by a fine.
Mark A. Welsh III named interim president of Texas A&M University
Mark A. Welsh III was unanimously approved as interim president of Texas A&M University at a special meeting on Sunday. Welsh was previously named acting president by Chancellor John Sharp on July 21.
Brazoria County explosion: Fire at INEOS Chocolate Bayou contained
A loud boom heard in Brazoria County was caused by an explosion on private land, the sheriff's office says.
Lake Jackson Angler's Record-Breaking Catch on 10-Pound Line
An international angler Lea Anne Powell experienced an unexpected turn of events when she hooked a fish that initially seemed small but was a record-breaking 12.03-pound catch. Through a certification process involving weighing, measurements, paperwork, and line testing, the catch was officially declared a world record in the 12-pound line class, surpassing the previous record by 3 pounds.
Neglected property in Brazoria County turns into breeding ground for rodents, mosquitoes, snakes
Residents of Brazoria County have been living with an overgrown mess for years, as evidence shows the Brazoria County Environmental Health Department was informed about the issue in 2018.
Nasty nuisance leaves Brazoria Co. neighbors outraged
It's a dangerous nasty nuisance residents say they’ve known about for years. So, why haven't Brazoria County officials done something to help residents living around it? FOX 26's Randy Wallace tells the full story about a house no one wants to live next to.
Clute police searching for missing 13-year-old Olivia Allen
Clute police need your help locating a 13-year-old who was last seen on Friday.
San Antonio woman's body found near Surfside Beach, officials say
Investigators said they did not see any obvious signs of an injury on 53-year-old Belinda Sheffield's body but are working with medical examiners to find out how the San Antonio resident died.
Hundreds of Menhaden fish die at Quintana Beach County Park
Cleanup is underway after hundreds of fish were found dead at Quintana Beach County Park.
21 Houston area teens hurt after deck collapsed near Surfside Beach
At least 21 teens from the Bayou City Fellowship summer camp are injured after a boardwalk collapsed at Stahlman Park in Brazoria County. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff is in Surfside to share more information about what happened.