While retailers hope to go big this holiday season, customers may notice that the catalogs arriving in their mailboxes are smaller.

The Freeport Police Department Charitable Organization is urgently calling on the community for help after a rat infestation, exacerbated by Hurricane Beryl, destroyed the inventory for its Blue Santa Toy Store.

The Bahamas says it will refinance $300 million of its external debt to free up more than $120 million for marine conservation projects and climate change mitigation.

Plastic chemical manufacturing plants line the Gulf Coast and create concerns for wildlife and human health.

Surfside Beach faces a 90-day deadline from Freeport to settle a $400,000 overdue water bill, a debt compounded by Hurricane Beryl's costly recovery efforts

A boil water notice remains in effect for the City of Freeport, two days after a water main break required the notice to be issued.

Authorities in Freeport are searching for a man they say escaped police custody Sunday night.

Two toddlers were ejected from a vehicle during a rollover crash on the East Freeway at Freeport in Harris County on Sunday.

The warm, soggy summer across much of the Midwest has produced a bumper crop of wild mushrooms — and a surge in calls to poison control centers.

Hurricane Beryl made landfall at 4 a.m., unleashing strong winds and heavy rain across Matagorda County, Freeport, and surrounding areas. KPRC 2’s Re’Chelle Turner reports from a Buc-ee’s gas station in Freeport, where the storm's force tore off the station's sign. Meteorologist Caroline Brown warns that the worst is far from over, with storm surges, downpours, and tropical tornadoes still a threat. Residents in Houston, Sugarland, The Woodlands, Liberty, and Katy should brace for winds up to 73 mph and potential widespread power outages. Stay safe and stay informed with KPRC 2’s live updates.

A new voting rights law in New York is already having a dramatic effect, with lawsuits in several local communities seeking to reverse decades of minority voter disenfranchisement.

Six people were on a boat that was taking in water seven miles off the shore of Freeport on Sunday. Luckily, the U.S. Coast Guard was able to save the day.

A new report by the Environmental Integrity Project compiled data on every U.S. plastics plant built, expanded or proposed since 2012, revealing massive growth in Texas.

Showers from a cold front move through Friday

A fire has been reported at a plant in Freeport. According to officials, flames broke out at the Shintech Freeport Plant Monday morning.

Called “upset” events, companies are required to tell the state when they emit pollution above what their permits allow.

More than 300 Texans died from heat in 2023, the most since the state began tracking such deaths in 1989.

Last June, danger shook the island of Quintana when an explosion erupted at Freeport LNG in Brazoria County.

A 21-year-old man who was in critical condition after being shot during a road rage incident in east Harris County has died from his injuries, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced Tuesday.

A man has been taken to a hospital and is reportedly in critical condition after being shot in east Harris County.

Areas of the Texas Gulf Coast are seeing blooms of the algae, which can make people sick and kill fish.

A portion of Freeport will be under a boil water notice beginning on Tuesday since crews are working to repair a water leak, according to the city of Freeport.

A Coast Guard helicopter responded and transported a man who was injured while fishing 10 miles off the coast of Freeport to a hospital Sunday.

A boil water notice that had been issued for the City of Freeport on Friday has been lifted.

The woman said she was taking her trash out when she noticed the man was partially naked and touching himself. She said she told him to leave, but instead, he followed her and tried to force himself inside her home.

Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston command center watchstanders received a notification at 5:46 a.m. that a 50-year-old oil rig crewman was experiencing symptoms of cardiac arrest and needed medical assistance. Watchstanders consulted with the duty flight surgeon, who recommended a medevac.

The Freeport Police Department was searching for a missing 15-year-old girl Sunday afternoon.

Thousands of dead fish are washing ashore at Bryan Beach in Freeport, Texas.

Riders on an Amtrak train that runs from Maine to Boston can continue buying alcoholic beverages during the 35-mile stretch of the trip that goes through New Hampshire as officials work out a “creative solution” to avoid violating a state liquor law.

Officials say six people were rescued after their vessel began taking on water in Freeport on Sunday.

A man was shot and killed after he was involved in an argument with another person in Freeport late Wednesday, police in Freeport said.

Prince Harry’s “Spare” has sold more than 3.2 million copies worldwide after just one week of publication and will likely rank among the among the bestselling memoirs of all time.

No, the public has not tired of hearing about Prince Harry.

A large fire has been reported at a welding gas supplier Wednesday in Brazoria County, according to the Freeport Fire Department.

Tesla is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a software glitch can make taillights go off intermittently, increasing the risk of a collision.

A massive haul of dope was kept off the streets after authorities discovered what they said was a “highly sophisticated” marijuana grow house in Freeport, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office.

Kisuma, the company set to build a magnesium plant in Freeport, said it will bring money and jobs to the area, but across the waterway, on Surfside Beach, there are concerns it could cheapen the aesthetics and lower revenue for business owners.

Bad news for Halloween fans -- it may get a little scarier in the candy aisle.

DNA has connected a Freeport woman to the 2005 double homicide of a couple who was found dead by their daughter inside the family’s Liberty County home, Texas Department of Public Safety officials said.

Freeport LNG has released details on what led to a fire at the liquefaction plant on Quintana Island in early June.

The U.S. Coast Guard and emergency crews responded Wednesday to an explosion at an oil and gas facility, according to Surfside Police Department.

The body of a 17-year-old fisherman has been found in the middle of San Luis Pass Saturday night.

A big postal rate increase over the summer hasn’t stopped catalog retailers from stuffing mailboxes this holiday season.

Nov. 5 marks two years since Abigail Arias gained her angel wings in Heaven. Abigail, a young cancer fighter, inspired people across the world with her courage.

A man was arrested after several counterfeit $100 bills were recovered during a traffic stop in Freeport, according to the Freeport Police Department.

U.S. consumer spending rose at the fastest pace in nine months while incomes soared by a record amount in March, reflecting billions of dollars in government support payments aimed at putting the country firmly on the road to recovery.

The tributes just keep coming from honorary Freeport police officer Abigail Arias.

More New Englanders have dug in the tidal mudflats during the last year, but they’re finding fewer clams.

Bean saw the best sales in nearly a decade during pandemic. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)FREEPORT, Maine – With Americans hunkering down and hankering to get outdoors during the pandemic, L.L. Bean recorded its best annual sales growth in nearly a decade, the company said Friday. During the pandemic, L.L. Bean closed all of its stores for 100 days but online and catalog sales remained strong.

FREEPORT, Texas – Many members of law enforcement have contracted COVID-19 since the pandemic began in March. Over the weekend, Freeport Police Chief Raymond Garivey became one of them. You may remember Garivey from his connection with a beloved little girl named Abigail Arias. Remembering Officer Abigail AriasIn February 2019, the chief made Abigail an honorary police officer. The chief is recovering at home and will return to work later this month.

(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)The world’s vital insect kingdom is undergoing “death by a thousand cuts,” the world’s top bug experts said. Wagner said scientists need to figure out if the rate of the insect loss is bigger than with other species. Insects “are absolutely the fabric by which Mother Nature and the tree of life are built,” Wagner said. Scientists have identified 1 million insect species, while probably 4 million more are still to be discovered, Berenbaum said. ___The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education.

A couple dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus were pulled over by Freeport PD Officer Willard in bodycam footageFREEPORT, Texas – Santa and Mrs. Claus’ jolly joyride on their “convertible sleigh” caught the attention of a police officer in Freeport, Texas. In a video from Freeport PD’s Facebook page, Officer Willard pulled over the “convertible sleigh” and greeted them with a “Ho Ho Ho.”Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus get stopped in their convertible sleigh for having a taillight out. Officer Willard is so excited to see the big red guy, he let's them go with a warning! 🎅🏼 Posted by Freeport Police Department - Texas on Friday, December 11, 2020The convertible they were riding on had a broken taillight, according to Officer Willard. “You can’t fit too many presents in it, though,” Officer Willard told Santa and Mrs. Claus, pointing out the convertible’s trunk.

HOUSTON – Nov. 5 marks one year since our community lost Abigail Arias, a young cancer fighter who inspired people across the world. The honorary Freeport police officer captured hearts with her infectious smile and encouraged other children with cancer to relentlessly fight. Freeport police Chief Ray Garivey swore in Abigail, who was battling Wilms tumor -- a form of kidney cancer. "I love getting his story out there.”Ossege lives in Cincinnati, and when she learned about our “Bells for Abigail” series, she sent a video of her son ringing the end-of-treatment bell. Grant has autism, and he is the inspiration behind the book series that tackles topics like autism, dyslexia and childhood cancer.

HOUSTON – The city of Lake Jackson is moving to enforce a ‘Boil water’ notice, according to a press release from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The boil notice lifts the ‘Do not use’ water advisory, which was in response to an ongoing water issue after a brain eating amoeba was found in the city’s water system. State and local officials said they are working on a plan to flush and disinfect the water system. Do not jump into or put your head under bathing water. The advisory was lifted for all areas excluding Lake Jackson on Saturday morning.

FREEPORT, Texas – Two bodies were found after officials discovered two vehicles submerged at a Freeport retention pond Thursday morning, according to law enforcement. At about 6:30 a.m., officials received reports of a submerged vehicle at a pond near the intersection of Highway 36 and South Brazozport Road. As crews pulled out the submerged vehicle, they found the body of 44-year-old David Ellison of Katy, Texas. Human remains were also found inside the vehicle, investigators said. Two vehicles were found submerged in a Freeport, Texas retention pond on Aug. 6, 2020.

Residents cover a window with plywood in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias, in the Heritage neighborhood of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, Friday, July 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Tim Aylen)SAN JUAN Hurricane Isaias snapped trees and knocked out power as it blew through the Bahamas on Saturday and headed toward the Florida coast, where officials said they were closing beaches, parks and coronavirus testing sites. Authorities in North Carolina ordered the evacuation of Ocracoke Island, which was slammed by last years Hurricane Dorian, starting Saturday evening. Isaias had maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (135 kph) Saturday morning and some strengthening was possible, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said. On Thursday, while still a tropical storm, Isaias toppled trees, knocked out power, destroyed crops and caused widespread flooding and small landslides in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

House Speaker Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, greets news media near a polling station, Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Portland, Maine. Gideon is one of three Democrat candidates seeking the party's nomination for U.S. Senate in the July 14 primary. The fund was created for Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins eventual challenger during the Senate fight over Brett Kavanaughs Supreme Court confirmation in 2018. Creators of the fund said it would be turned over if Collins voted to confirm Presidential Donald Trump's controversial appointee. With the additional funding, Gideons fundraising haul will approach $27 million, compared to Collins $16.2 million.

House speaker Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, speaks to news media near a polling station, Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Portland, Maine. Gideon is one of three Democrat candidates seeking the party's nomination for U.S. Senate in the July 14 primary. Gideon, whos raised a staggering $23 million in her Senate bid, turned back challenges by activist Betsy Sweet and attorney Bre Kidman. Gideon raised $9 million in the last quarter, extending her fundraising advantage over Collins. Democrats need to gain at least three seats to capture Senate control.

FREEPORT, Texas – February 7 will always be a special day for the city of Freeport’s Police Department for Abigail Arias’ family. Exactly one year to the day, the little cancer fighter became an honorary Freeport police officer, inspiring law enforcement and cancer fighters all over the world. Abigail’s life and legacy were honored with a special tribute at the Freeport Police Department on Friday morning. Freeport Police Chief Raymond Garivey honored the brave fight of little Brianna during Friday’s ceremony and thanked Abigail for continuing to inspire other little cancer fighters. “One year later, look around this room, she continues to inspire people all over.”You can upload of your little cancer fighter rining bells below:

Her story touched people around the world and started a movement. This KPRC 2 project aims to honor Abigail Arias.

HOUSTON – The father of Abigail Arias has a new way to display his love for his cancer-fighting daughter. Ruben Arias received a custom license plate that reads: ‘ABGL 758.’ The ’758′ references Abigail Arias’ honorary office badge number with the Freeport Police Department. Father of Abigail Arias received custom license plates in honor of late daughter, who battled cancer. (KPRC)Abigail Arias, who lost her battle to cancer in November, captivated the nation with her testimony of resilience. Abigail completed an aggressive treatment, but the cancer returned in 2018, and she was given a grim prognosis.