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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brazoria County braces for Hurricane Laura
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice gives you a look at how residents of Brazoria County are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Laura.
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice gives you a look at how residents of Brazoria County are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Laura.
Brazoria County issues Declaration of Disaster ahead of TS Laura
Brazoria County Judge Matt Sebesta signed a disaster declaration on August 24, 2020, for the potential tropical weather threat prompted by Tropical Storms Marco and Laura.
Brazoria County Judge Matt Sebesta signed a disaster declaration on August 24, 2020, for the potential tropical weather threat prompted by Tropical Storms Marco and Laura.
Two bodies found in waterway after crash in Freeport
Authorities said they received a call around 6:30 a.m. regarding a motor vehicle accident at State Highway 36 and S. Brazosport Boulevard.
Authorities said they received a call around 6:30 a.m. regarding a motor vehicle accident at State Highway 36 and S. Brazosport Boulevard.
Coast Guard medevacs crew member 35 miles offshore of Freeport
The Coast Guard medevaced a crewmember from a tanker vessel 35 miles offshore of Freeport, Texas.
The Coast Guard medevaced a crewmember from a tanker vessel 35 miles offshore of Freeport, Texas.
Pearland ISD employee under investigation for slavery Facebook post
A Pearland ISD employee is under investigation after making a social media post about slavery.
A Pearland ISD employee is under investigation after making a social media post about slavery.
'I can't do that, boss': Security footage shows FedEx driver refusing to help fallen 89-year-old
A Ring doorbell camera recorded an exchange between an older man and a FedEx employee after the man had fallen on his porch.
A Ring doorbell camera recorded an exchange between an older man and a FedEx employee after the man had fallen on his porch.
NAACP calls for Brazoria County councilman to resign after alleged assault
Dan Lee claims he was kicked twice in his backside by Councilman James Walker in the parking lot in front of West Columbia City Hall. Now the NAACP is asking for Walker to step down.
Dan Lee claims he was kicked twice in his backside by Councilman James Walker in the parking lot in front of West Columbia City Hall. Now the NAACP is asking for Walker to step down.
Texas primary runoff elections: Everything you need to know to vote
The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections are July 14 in Texas. This guide has the list of polling locations and sample ballots for Houston-area counties.
The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections are July 14 in Texas. This guide has the list of polling locations and sample ballots for Houston-area counties.