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The boil water notice has been rescinded as of 8:30 a.m. Monday.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.