Here are things to know for Tuesday, May 4:
1. Missing 4-year-old boy found safe; Father arrested in Harris County in connection with boy’s abduction
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A four-year-old boy who was the focus of an Amber Alert was found safe in Houston on Monday evening.
The boy’s father, Joshua Crowley, 36, of Round Rock, was arrested at a Subway restaurant off of North Freeway around 6 p.m., according to U.S. Marshals.
“I know he was very surprised because he didn’t see us come in and he was sitting there eating dinner with his son,” said Deputy U.S. Marshal Cameron Welch.
Joshua and his son Wyatt were inside the restaurant when investigators spotted their vehicle parked out front, Welch said.
“It could’ve been a lot worse, for sure -- especially with that child. But at the end of the day, everybody was safe and we’re all going home,” said Welch.
2. Body of central Texas student recovered after deadly boat crash on Colorado River
The body of Jacob Langley, the central Texas student who went missing in the Colorado River near Matagorda on Saturday, was discovered Monday evening, according to Tim Miller with Texas Equusearch.
The 24-year-old’s body was found about ½ mile from where the boat accident occurred.
Jacob was the nephew of two Texas EquuSearch members, and the good friend of another Texas EquuSearch member.
“Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of everyone involved,” said Lt. Alexis Williams, Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi command duty officer.
3. Search suspended for U.S. Air Force member who went missing near Surfside Beach, Coast Guard says
The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a U.S. Air Force member on Monday who disappeared near Surfside Beach Sunday.
Crews had been out for 28 hours, covering 100 square miles by boat and air, trying to find Elijah Posana, 22.
Earlier Monday, Posana’s father pleaded for additional resources to help find his son.
“We cannot just wait like this for his body to go the inland water. We need somebody to search for him 24 hours,” Erneto Posana told KPRC 2.
4. FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 12 to 15 by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.
The announcement is set to come a month after the company found that its shot, which is already authorized for those age 16 and older, also provided protection for the younger group.
The federal official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to preview the FDA’s action, said the agency was expected to expand its emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s two-dose vaccine by early next week, and perhaps even sooner. The person familiar with the process, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters, confirmed the timeline and added that it is expected that the FDA will approve Pfizer’s use by even younger children sometime this fall.
5. Hundreds of cruise ship crew members get vaccinated in Galveston ahead of anticipated cruising ban lift
There are 300 crew members between the two carnival cruise ships, the Carnival Vista and the Carnival Breeze currently docked at the Port of Galveston, all agreed to be vaccinated. Carnival officials say it’s an important part of the process to get sailing again.
“I tell ya, it’s time to cruise again so let’s get going,” said Galveston Mayor Craig Brown.
Brown was in good company Monday with Port of Galveston officials, business owners and the CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines, Christine Duffy who applauded the efforts to resume cruising.
With the help of the University of Texas Medical Branch, 100% of cruise ship staff members currently on board are being vaccinated.