Republican Troy Nehls defeats Sri Preston Kulkarni in Texas 22 race
Republican Troy Nehls defeated Democratic opponent Sri Preston Kulkarni in the race for Rep. Pete Olson’s seat for U.S. House Texas-22. Here are live results of the race.
CD-22 candidates push back on negative ads
As political action committees and campaigns carpet bomb the October airwaves with negative allegations aimed at muddying up the opposition, it can be tough for voters to decipher what's spin and what's not.
2 teen girls from Angleton missing since October 27
According to Texas Equusearch, 15-year-old Emily Golden and 16-year-old Jaryn Morgan have been missing from Angleton since October 27.
Police in Brazoria County collaborating with NAACP on reform
Houston-area police departments working on reformation process.
Deputy struck by gunfire at Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office gun range
According to Lt. Snelgrove with the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. Friday.
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.
Coast Guard springs into action to save boaters near Freeport
The boaters were safely transported to Station Freeport, thankfully no injuries were reported.
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.
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.
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.
LIST: Evacuation orders in SE Texas counties and cities
Check this list of voluntary and mandatory evacuation orders in southeast Texas counties and cities, and which ones have now been lifted.
Brazoria Co. residents along the coast brace for Hurricane Laura
Further west along the coast in Surfside, beachgoers were out having fun, as well as homeowners boarding up their homes against possible high winds and storm surges due to Hurricane Laura.