National Alligator Day: A trip to Crocodile Encounter in Angleton, Texas
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As scary as they can be, alligators and crocodiles are important to our environment. FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez took a trip to Texas' Crocodile Capital for quick facts.

Brazoria County deputies save driver from vehicle filling with water
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A driver crashed in Brazoria County and the vehicle actually started filling up with water. Deputies arrived just in time to save the driver. Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires spoke with them directly.

DEA Houston warns of synthetic opioid hitting Houston and surrounding areas

The Houston field office for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is putting out a serious and stern warning about a synthetic drug called Nitazene, saying it's 25% more potent than fentanyl and leading to seizures and overdoses in teens and adults.

Houston DEA, mother of teen overdose victim advocate for drug awareness
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As the deadly synthetic drug Nitazene spreads around the Greater Houston area, a local mother and the DEA are giving warnings to people who consider taking drugs. Both of them spoke with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.

Brazoria County: One month after Sweeny murder, 16-year-old's family demands answers
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Robert Phillips was reportedly killed at an apartment complex on Easter Sunday. After a month with no answers, Phillips' family shares their pleads with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.

Olin chlorine leak: Lake Jackson, Clute shelter-in-place lifted

A shelter-in-place order has been lifted in Clute and Lake Jackson following a chlorine gas release on Tuesday morning, officials say.

Houston weather: Flood watch for Southeast Texas counties Thursday, Friday

A Flood Watch goes into effect for Brazoria, Matagorda, Wharton, Jackson and Calhoun counties Thursday morning through Friday afternoon with storms expected to move across the Houston area.

Deep water oil terminal approved off Texas coast

The Trump administration has approved the construction of a deep water port to export domestically produced oil.

Shooting victim on fallen Brazoria Co. deputy: 'I owe him my life'

Before shooting and killing Brazoria County deputy Jesus Vargas, Robert Lee Davis was accused of shooting another man. The victim in that shooting spoke to FOX 26 and shared his connection with Deputy Vargas.

Services announced for Brazoria County deputy killed in the line of duty

There will be opportunities for the public to honor the life and legacy of Brazoria County Deputy Jesus Vargas, who was killed in the line of duty in southwest Houston.