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 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. 

Water distributed to Lake Jackson residents during boil water notice
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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.

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. 

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.