Dow Chemical laying off around 4,500 employees causing concern in greater Houston area, Freeport
Dow Chemical is a major employer in Freeport. It was established in 1940 and spans more than 7,000 acres.
Dow Chemical is a major employer in Freeport. It was established in 1940 and spans more than 7,000 acres.
San Luis Bridge fire mostly contained after nearly 90 acres burned
The scene was initially reported as a small grass fire, but it spread quickly due to 25 mph winds.
The scene was initially reported as a small grass fire, but it spread quickly due to 25 mph winds.
Freeport: Fire contained at Dow Plant B, no injuries reported
FOX 26 has learned that numerous officials are reporting about a fire at Dow Plant B in Freeport, Texas.
FOX 26 has learned that numerous officials are reporting about a fire at Dow Plant B in Freeport, Texas.
Fire reported at Dow Plant B in Freeport, Texas
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has the latest after a fire was reported at Dow Plant B in Freeport, Texas.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has the latest after a fire was reported at Dow Plant B in Freeport, Texas.
Four workers exposed following chlorine leak in Freeport
FOX 26 Reporter Jonathan Mejia breaks down what happened at the Olin Plant on Tuesday.
FOX 26 Reporter Jonathan Mejia breaks down what happened at the Olin Plant on Tuesday.
Donated gifts for more than 300 kids in Freeport are now trash due to rat infestation
The Freeport Police Department isn't giving up on this year's Blue Santa program.
The Freeport Police Department isn't giving up on this year's Blue Santa program.
Freeport Rescue: US Coast Guard rescues 4 boaters near Freeport
Four boaters are safe after being rescued by U.S. Coast Guard members near Freeport on Monday.
Four boaters are safe after being rescued by U.S. Coast Guard members near Freeport on Monday.
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.
A specific area in the City of Freeport is under a boil water notice after a water main break late Monday evening.
Authorities searching for missing 16-year-old from Freeport
Officials need your help locating a missing 16-year-old teen from Freeport.
Officials need your help locating a missing 16-year-old teen from Freeport.
Missing swimmer in Freeport: Search for DeAngelo Jackson, 19, suspended
The search for 19-year-old DeAngelo Phillip Jackson who went missing while swimming near Freeport has been suspended on Sunday.
The search for 19-year-old DeAngelo Phillip Jackson who went missing while swimming near Freeport has been suspended on Sunday.
VIDEO: Coast Guard rescue man from boat in Freeport
Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston rescue a man with a severe hand injury from a fishing boat 100 miles southeast of Freeport, Texas via medevac. (Video courtesy of Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston)
Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston rescue a man with a severe hand injury from a fishing boat 100 miles southeast of Freeport, Texas via medevac. (Video courtesy of Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston)
Transformer explodes near Praxair Plant in Freeport, officials investigating
No injuries have been reported and officials have not issued a shelter-in-place at this time.
No injuries have been reported and officials have not issued a shelter-in-place at this time.
Nearly $500K worth of marijuana plants, liquid THC recovered in Brazoria County drug bust
Brazoria County Narcotics Task Force discovered 321 marijuana plants, 19 jars of liquid THC, and more in a Freeport home on Tuesday.
Brazoria County Narcotics Task Force discovered 321 marijuana plants, 19 jars of liquid THC, and more in a Freeport home on Tuesday.
Body belonging to 17-year-old who went missing while fishing in Galveston located
After a lengthy search for a missing 17-year-old swept away by waters in Galveston, authorities say they believe his body was found.
After a lengthy search for a missing 17-year-old swept away by waters in Galveston, authorities say they believe his body was found.
Search underway for 17-year-old who went missing while wade fishing in Galveston
The search continues for a 17-year-old who got swept away in Galveston while out fishing.
The search continues for a 17-year-old who got swept away in Galveston while out fishing.
4-man crew assisted by Coast Guard taking on waters near Freeport
The captain told the Coast Guard their vessel was taking on water near the Brazos River Flood Gates while pushing two equipment barges.
The captain told the Coast Guard their vessel was taking on water near the Brazos River Flood Gates while pushing two equipment barges.
10-year-old Houston cancer patient sworn-in by dozens of law enforcement agencies
Devarjaye Daniel, a 10-year-old Houston cancer patient, became an honorary police officer for 35 law enforcement agencies in Brazoria County on Wednesday, getting closer to his goal of 100!
Devarjaye Daniel, a 10-year-old Houston cancer patient, became an honorary police officer for 35 law enforcement agencies in Brazoria County on Wednesday, getting closer to his goal of 100!
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.
The Coast Guard says a body was located during the search for a person who went missing when a boat capsized near Freeport.
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.
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.
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.