Deputy involved in deadly head-on crash in Lake Jackson
A man is dead, and two others are injured, including a Brazoria County sheriff's deputy, after a major head-on crash in Lake Jackson.
Brazoria County US Army veteran admits to threatening Veteran Affairs facilities for a year
Mark Williams Jr., 33, admitted on June 21, 2022, that he made various threats, including death threats, to veteran affairs clinics in the U.S. for a year.
Family of Brazosport HS teen brutally beaten file $50 million lawsuit against teens involved, their parents
A $50 million lawsuit has been filed against the Lake Jackson teens accused of brutally beating their 16-year-old teammate.
Family of Brazoswood High School football player brutally beaten by teammates says it was over a girl
A prayer vigil was held on Wednesday night in the community of Lake Jackson after the brutal beating of a 16-year-old high school football player, who is still fighting for his life.
Vigil to be held for high school football player brutally beaten in Lake Jackson
Loved ones gathered Wednesday for a vigil for Cole Hagan, 16, who was brutally beaten up by 3 of his teammates on Friday.
Two additional arrests made after Brazoswood H.S. student was ‘severely injured’ in off-campus attack
The Lake Jackson Police Department says two additional arrested have been made in connection with an attack on a Brazoswood High School student last week.
Teen arrested, charged after Brazoswood H.S. student 'severely injured' in off-campus attack
17-year-old Reid Mitchell has been charged with aggravated assault in the beating of another Brazoswood High School student, who was left "severely injured".
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The boil water notice has been rescinded as of 8:30 a.m. Monday.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.