Is it safe to swim at Houston-area beaches? New report will make you think twice
A new report finds potentially unsafe water quality due to fecal contamination and more at several Texas beaches, including a few in the greater Houston area.
Lake Jackson Boil Water notice recinded
The boil water notice has been rescinded as of 8:30 a.m. Monday. Officials say this means you no longer need to take any precautions when using water from the City's public water system.
Body recovered during search for missing person after boat capsized near Freeport
The Coast Guard says a body was located during the search for a person who went missing when a boat capsized near Freeport.
AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer donated to Brazoria County OEM
AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States announced its donation of an AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer to the Brazoria County Office of Emergency Management.
COVID-19 testing in greater Houston area: how and where
Where can you get tested for COVID-19 in Houston and surrounding areas. There are public testing sites and private sites. Some are free of charge, others cost a fee or bill a patient's insurance.
Coast Guard searches for missing U.S. Air Force member in water near Freeport
Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a report that 22-year-old Elijah Posana, a U.S. Airforce member, was swimming about 100-feet from shore at Surfside Beach near Freeport when someone saw him being pulled by a rip current.
Houston-area family meets their loved one’s cornea recipient virtually
A man in Freeport lost his life but was able to give the gift of sight to a mom in Florida. We got to witness the moment when the two families met virtually.
Residents at complex for seniors, disabled say they have no laundry room and living conditions are dangerous
“The residents here are either disabled or older,” said resident Rebecca Stover. “A lot of them don’t drive, they don’t have a way to get around.”
Charity ride being held this weekend to benefit Abigail Arias' Foundation
A charity ride this Saturday will benefit Abigail Arias’ Foundation. The 7-year-old lost her battle with a rare kidney cancer back in 2019.
Tesla building 100-Megawatt battery park in Angleton to provide power when needed
When complete, the facility's boxes will hold 100-Megawatts worth of battery power. It would be enough to temporarily power 20,000 homes.
UTMB doctors, nurses vaccinate dozens of patients during house calls
A group of doctors and nurses from UTMB are going door to door to treat their patients and work outside of their schedules to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
The number of Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area
Here is a county-by-county list of reported cases, deaths, and recoveries in the greater Houston area.
Woman takes matters into her own hands tackling suspect who fled from Lake Jackson police
One woman took matters into her own hands and tackled a suspect who was fleeing from Lake Jackson police.
Bike shop smash-and-grab heists have store owners working to stop thieves
A number of late-night heists have taken place at greater Houston-area bike shops.
Galveston, Brazoria County requesting Trauma Service Area change
In a letter to the Texas Department of State Health Services from Galveston County Judge Mark Henry and Brazoria County Judge Matt Sebesta, the counties are requesting a move from Trauma Service Area R to Trauma Service Area Q.
Donate your old Christmas tree to help rebuild dunes in Brazoria County
Brazoria County is collecting Christmas trees to help rebuild the dunes along their beaches.
Small plane crashes in Manvel, authorities on scene
Authorities said the crash occurred around 1 p.m. on an oil field road two miles from FM 1128.
Early voting locations, times, races for Houston-area runoff elections
Early voting is underway for several mayoral and city council runoff elections in Houston-area counties. Here is a county-by-county list of polling locations, hours and races.
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.