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U.S. Attorney’s Office: Man who posted child pornography on blogs sent to prison

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.

October 13, 2020
Lake Jackson water boil notice lifted after brain-eating amoeba found in water system

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.

October 6, 2020
Lake Jackson splash pad blamed for deadly brain-eating amoeba

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.

September 29, 2020
State experts say boil water notice will last several weeks in Lake Jackson

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. 

September 29, 2020
Brazosport Water Authority says it's not responsible for boy's death from brain-eating amoeba

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.

September 28, 2020
Water distributed to Lake Jackson residents during boil water notice
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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.

September 28, 2020
Lake Jackson city residents receiving free water during boil water order

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.

September 27, 2020
Residents receiving free water in Lake Jackson during boil water notice
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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.

September 27, 2020
Texas Governor issues disaster declaration for Brazoria Co. in response to 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. 

September 27, 2020
Boil water advisory in effect for Lake Jackson, officials say keep water out of nose

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.

September 27, 2020
Lake Jackson boy dies from brain-eating amoeba

Lake Jackson boy dies from brain-eating amoeba

On Saturday, a long line stretched through Clute Park for a barbecue fundraiser to help pay for the funeral expenses of six-year-old Josiah McIntyre.

September 26, 2020
Lake Jackson neighborhoods still dealing with effects of floodwater
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Lake Jackson neighborhoods still dealing with effects of floodwater

As Labor day came and went, Lake Jackson residents dealt with floodwaters as their neighborhoods became part of the Brazos River.

September 4, 2017

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Houston ISD to resume all sports starting Monday

Houston ISD to resume all sports starting Monday

Silver Alert canceled after 72-year-old Missouri City woman was found safe

Silver Alert canceled after 72-year-old Missouri City woman was found safe

Dozens rescued in apartment complex fire after heroics from Champions Fire, HCSO

Dozens rescued in apartment complex fire after heroics from Champions Fire, HCSO

MyPillow guy eyes Minnesota Governor run, says he has Trump's support

MyPillow guy eyes Minnesota Governor run, says he has Trump's support

Lawmaker wants $1,400 stimulus checks reserved for those who get vaccine

Lawmaker wants $1,400 stimulus checks reserved for those who get vaccine

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Biden signs orders to increase SNAP benefits, speed up stimulus checks

Biden signs orders to increase SNAP benefits, speed up stimulus checks

Doctor charged with stealing COVID-19 vaccine vial did not want to let it go to waste, attorney says

Doctor charged with stealing COVID-19 vaccine vial did not want to let it go to waste, attorney says

Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All of your questions, answered

Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All of your questions, answered

Dems looking to introduce bill that would offer families at least $3k per child

Dems looking to introduce bill that would offer families at least $3k per child

Son of Wylie man charged in Capitol riot talks about why he contacted FBI about his father

Son of Wylie man charged in Capitol riot talks about why he contacted FBI about his father

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