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Man faces multiple charges after leading League City police on chase into Houston
Read full article: Man faces multiple charges after leading League City police on chase into HoustonA 41-year-old man is facing multiple charges after leading League City police on a chase which went into the City of Houston Wednesday.
Texas City man charged with murder after stabbing his 68-year-old mother multiple times
Read full article: Texas City man charged with murder after stabbing his 68-year-old mother multiple timesA Texas City man is behind bars after admitting to stabbing his mother multiple times, which led to her death on Wednesday, according to the Texas City Police Department.
Former Texas City commissioner arrested for DWI while on probation for manslaughter conviction
Read full article: Former Texas City commissioner arrested for DWI while on probation for manslaughter convictionA former Texas City commissioner has been arrested for driving while intoxicated while she was already on probation for her role in a 2017 vehicular crash that left a father and son dead.
Join Melanie Camp for lunch at a private party at Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill in Texas City
Read full article: Join Melanie Camp for lunch at a private party at Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill in Texas CityThere will be lunch, drinks, surprises, AND fun live shots on Houston Life! Say cheers to your friends and family as they watch you on TV during this exclusive event.
Fired officer in viral Texas City Buc-ee’s traffic stop won’t face charges
Read full article: Fired officer in viral Texas City Buc-ee’s traffic stop won’t face chargesA former officer who was fired by the Texas City Police Department after a video of a traffic stop at Buc-ee’s in April 2023 went viral will not face charges.
Shoplifting suspect shot by off-duty Texas City officer at Buc-ee’s in jail after release from hospital
Read full article: Shoplifting suspect shot by off-duty Texas City officer at Buc-ee’s in jail after release from hospitalA shoplifting suspect who was shot by an off-duty Texas City police officer who was working security at Buc-ee’s is now in the Galveston County Jail.
Crystal-clear blue water, white sand beaches, water activities and more at Lagoonfest
Read full article: Crystal-clear blue water, white sand beaches, water activities and more at LagoonfestWith crystal-clear blue water, white sand beaches and water activities, this is perfect spot to cool down with the whole fam!
The EPA sets tougher national soot standards. These 10 Texas counties already exceed them.
Read full article: The EPA sets tougher national soot standards. These 10 Texas counties already exceed them.Some environmental experts are skeptical that Texas can meet the new rules on particulate matter, which can cause serious respiratory problems.
Texas companies reported releasing 1 million pounds of excess pollution during recent cold snap
Read full article: Texas companies reported releasing 1 million pounds of excess pollution during recent cold snapCalled “upset” events, companies are required to tell the state when they emit pollution above what their permits allow.
Residents concerned about well water system after crude oil spilled into Texas City ditch
Read full article: Residents concerned about well water system after crude oil spilled into Texas City ditchThe spill was found on Christmas Day in a ditch that’s also referred to as Moses Bayou on Century Boulevard.
261 barrels of crude oil removed from Texas City ditch after spill
Read full article: 261 barrels of crude oil removed from Texas City ditch after spillOfficials are still unsure how much crude oil was discharged from a faulty oil-water separator at the site. They also have not confirmed how long oil was spilling from the site.
Pump failure believed to be cause of sulfur dioxide release at Marathon refinery in Texas City
Read full article: Pump failure believed to be cause of sulfur dioxide release at Marathon refinery in Texas CityTexas City has issued a shelter in place order on Sunday for some residents due to a chemical release at Marathon GBR.
Experience the magic of Christmas at “A very Cirque Christmas Carol” under the big top at Tanger Outlets
Read full article: Experience the magic of Christmas at “A very Cirque Christmas Carol” under the big top at Tanger OutletsThere’s a magical holiday event now playing at the Tanger Outlets in Texas City, offering a special dinner theater experience.
‘Just overwhelming’: Entire Galveston County mobile home community evicted
Read full article: ‘Just overwhelming’: Entire Galveston County mobile home community evictedIn what locals call Dickinson, but what is actually an area of Galveston County under Texas City jurisdiction, dozens of families are being forced out of their homes.
Fear and worry shadow Texas oyster fishermen as another season begins with few reefs open
Read full article: Fear and worry shadow Texas oyster fishermen as another season begins with few reefs openDespite fishermen’s wishes to delay the season in hopes that oyster reefs recover from years of environmental stress, the state pushed ahead with a Nov. 1 start.
Texas City ISD middle schooler charged for allegedly stabbing classmate with pencil several times
Read full article: Texas City ISD middle schooler charged for allegedly stabbing classmate with pencil several timesA Giles Middle School student was charged with assault causing bodily injury charge, a Class A misdemeanor, for allegedly stabbing her classmate eight times with a pencil.
Daughter arrested in connection with death of 76-year-old mother in Texas City
Read full article: Daughter arrested in connection with death of 76-year-old mother in Texas CityOfficials with Texas City Police Department said a woman whose 76-year-old mother was found dead inside her home was arrested for murder.
Texas City High School student found with loaded gun, taken into custody
Read full article: Texas City High School student found with loaded gun, taken into custodyA student at Texas City High School was taken into custody Monday after the student was found with a loaded gun on campus, district officials said.
‘Entire history needs to be checked’: Man who says he was wrongfully pulled over responds to Texas City officer’s firing
Read full article: ‘Entire history needs to be checked’: Man who says he was wrongfully pulled over responds to Texas City officer’s firingThe man who the officer was trying to arrest spoke to KPRC 2 Friday.
Texas City police officer terminated over viral Buc-ee’s traffic stop
Read full article: Texas City police officer terminated over viral Buc-ee’s traffic stopA Texas City police officer at the center of a controversial and viral Buc-ee’s traffic stop in April has been terminated following the investigation, according to the Texas City Police Department.
4 arrested, charged in connection with man’s body found on side of Highway 146 feeder road in Texas City
Read full article: 4 arrested, charged in connection with man’s body found on side of Highway 146 feeder road in Texas CityAccording to the Texas City Police Department, at approximately 4:42 p.m. on September 2, officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Highway 146 southbound feeder after getting reports of shots being fired and a man’s body being found on the shoulder of the road.
Woman escapes man’s Alvin home in kidnapping attempt; suspect arrested
Read full article: Woman escapes man’s Alvin home in kidnapping attempt; suspect arrestedA man is in custody after he tried to kidnap a woman who needed a ride from a Texas City convenience store and took her to his home in Alvin Friday, the Brazoria Court Sheriff’s Office said.
Texas City police officer remains under investigation as new video shows moments before viral Buc-ee’s traffic stop
Read full article: Texas City police officer remains under investigation as new video shows moments before viral Buc-ee’s traffic stopA Texas City police officer has been suspended from the streets pending an internal affairs investigation for more than two months after controversy over an April traffic stop in a Buc-ee’s parking lot.
Shelter-in-place lifted for part of Texas City following ‘unit disruption’ incident at Marathon refinery
Read full article: Shelter-in-place lifted for part of Texas City following ‘unit disruption’ incident at Marathon refineryA shelter-in-place has been issued at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City Tuesday afternoon, according to the city of Texas City.
Texas City police officer pulled from streets, under investigation after viral traffic stop in Buc-ee’s parking lot
Read full article: Texas City police officer pulled from streets, under investigation after viral traffic stop in Buc-ee’s parking lotA Texas City police officer has been removed from the streets and is under investigation amid growing controversy over how he handed a traffic stop last month.
Family of worker who died in explosion says he prepared them, believing ‘Marathon would kill him’
Read full article: Family of worker who died in explosion says he prepared them, believing ‘Marathon would kill him’Accountability and answers - it’s the reason behind a petition filed on behalf of the family who lost their dad in Monday’s explosion at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in Texas City.
Injured worker files lawsuit against Marathon Petroleum refinery and we know much more about the worker killed there
Read full article: Injured worker files lawsuit against Marathon Petroleum refinery and we know much more about the worker killed thereA lawsuit has been filed a day after the deadly fire at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Texas City.
Identity released of man who died after fire at Marathon facility in Texas City
Read full article: Identity released of man who died after fire at Marathon facility in Texas CityScott Higgins, 55, of Deer Park, Texas was identified as the victim. On Tuesday, another worker, who said he suffered second- and-third degree burns in the fire filed a lawsuit against the Marathon Petroleum refinery.
2 men dubbed ‘Ninja Bandits’ sought by FBI after robbery at Navy Federal Credit Union in Pearland
Read full article: 2 men dubbed ‘Ninja Bandits’ sought by FBI after robbery at Navy Federal Credit Union in PearlandThe FBI Texas City Resident Agency are looking for two men linked to a robbery at Navy Federal Credit Union in Pearland on Aug. 9, 2022, according to a release.
Body of missing Texas City woman found in submerged vehicle in La Marque
Read full article: Body of missing Texas City woman found in submerged vehicle in La MarqueThe body of Katherine Elizabeth Gannon, a 43-year-old Texas City woman reported missing on April 20, was found submerged in a vehicle in La Marque Monday, the Texas City Police Department said.
Texas EquuSearch asks public to be on lookout for missing Texas City woman in need of medication
Read full article: Texas EquuSearch asks public to be on lookout for missing Texas City woman in need of medicationTexas EquuSearch joined the search for a missing Texas City woman who is in need of medication for a physical condition, according to a release.
‘I felt like I was going to die’: 13-year-old says she was stabbed 7 times by another student with pocket knife at Texas City ISD school
Read full article: ‘I felt like I was going to die’: 13-year-old says she was stabbed 7 times by another student with pocket knife at Texas City ISD schoolThe scarred teen says she was stabbed with a pocket knife several times by another student during a fight. Her mom added that the school nurse failed to call EMS for the girl's injuries, and instead put alcohol on the child's open wounds.
Nitro Extreme stunt show hits Texas City this weekend with monster trucks, race cars, dirt bikes, and more
Read full article: Nitro Extreme stunt show hits Texas City this weekend with monster trucks, race cars, dirt bikes, and moreThe auto sports show will feature nearly 2 hours of entertainment full of heart racing excitement.
20-year-old sentenced to life in prison for killing retired army veteran and stealing a minivan
Read full article: 20-year-old sentenced to life in prison for killing retired army veteran and stealing a minivanA 20-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison and 99 years on Monday for capital murder and aggravated robbery, according to the Galveston County’s District Attorney’s Office.
Bond set at $100K for 2 Texas City nursing home employees caught on camera abusing 87-year-old resident, police say
Read full article: Bond set at $100K for 2 Texas City nursing home employees caught on camera abusing 87-year-old resident, police sayCharges have been filed against two nursing home employees who were caught on camera beating and dragging an 87-year-old resident, according to officials with the Texas City Police Department.
Another Texas City nursing home accused of neglect towards residents
Read full article: Another Texas City nursing home accused of neglect towards residentsOn the heels of a disturbing incident captured on video depicting an 87-year-old resident being abused by caretakers, a separate abuse allegation has been raised against another nursing home in Texas City.
CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Elderly man allegedly abused by Texas City nursing home employees
Read full article: CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Elderly man allegedly abused by Texas City nursing home employeesThe family of an 87-year-old man who was beaten by Texas City nursing home employees is calling for them to be arrested and charged.
VYPE 2022 Countdown to Kickoff: District 9-5A-DII Preview
Read full article: VYPE 2022 Countdown to Kickoff: District 9-5A-DII PreviewThis figures to be one of the tougher districts in the Greater Houston area, headlined by a perennial Regional power in Fort Bend Marshall that has two State Final appearances in the last four seasons.
6-year-old drowns during pool party at house in La Marque where 4-year-old drowned years before, authorities say
Read full article: 6-year-old drowns during pool party at house in La Marque where 4-year-old drowned years before, authorities sayLa Marque police said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning of a 6-year-old boy during what officers said was a big party at a rented residential property Monday.
A GOP power grab shatters 30 years of political progress for Black voters in Galveston County
Read full article: A GOP power grab shatters 30 years of political progress for Black voters in Galveston CountyRepublicans dismantled the only Galveston County commissioners precinct in which voters of color held political clout. It’s a major blow for Black and Hispanic voters who had been building political momentum.
Body of missing woman found in trunk of a car in east Texas City, police say
Read full article: Body of missing woman found in trunk of a car in east Texas City, police sayTexas City police are investigating after they said a woman’s body was found in the trunk of a sedan parked in front of a house on the city’s east side Wednesday afternoon.
Body of missing 88-year-old man found in Galveston Bay, near Texas City Dike, authorities say
Read full article: Body of missing 88-year-old man found in Galveston Bay, near Texas City Dike, authorities sayAn overdue boater was found dead a day after he was reported missing, the Coast Guard confirmed.
Community holds ceremony to commemorate 75th anniversary of 1947 Texas City Disaster
Read full article: Community holds ceremony to commemorate 75th anniversary of 1947 Texas City DisasterThe Texas City community will hold a ceremony to commemorate 75 years since the 1947 Texas City Disaster, one of the deadliest industrial disasters in U.S. history.
Mother, toddler found shot at Texas City apartment complex, police say
Read full article: Mother, toddler found shot at Texas City apartment complex, police sayAn investigation is ongoing after police in Texas City said a mother and her toddler were found shot at a Texas City apartment complex early Saturday.
72-year-old shot by Texas City officer while holding woman at knifepoint, sheriff says
Read full article: 72-year-old shot by Texas City officer while holding woman at knifepoint, sheriff saysAccording to police, the 72-year-old man, who officials identified as Juan Benard Benavides Jr., was shot in the stomach after failing to comply with officers as he held a woman at knifepoint.
WILD CATCH: ‘Rare’ golden black drum reeled in along the Texas City Dike, fisherman says
Read full article: WILD CATCH: ‘Rare’ golden black drum reeled in along the Texas City Dike, fisherman saysJacob Saldana, who says he’s a member of the Reel Hustlers team of fishermen, told KPRC 2 he caught this massive golden black drum along the Texas City Dike on Monday.
2 suspects in custody after police chase from Galveston County to N. Houston
Read full article: 2 suspects in custody after police chase from Galveston County to N. HoustonTwo suspects accused of stealing catalytic converters are in custody after leading police on a chase that started in Galveston County and ended in a crash in north Houston early Sunday.
Widespread power outages reported east of HWY-146 in Texas City; Restoration underway
Read full article: Widespread power outages reported east of HWY-146 in Texas City; Restoration underwayResidents in and around Texas City reported widespread outages Friday on one of the coldest nights our area has had all year.
Suspect arrested after popular bistro owner killed in drive-by shooting, Texas City police say
Read full article: Suspect arrested after popular bistro owner killed in drive-by shooting, Texas City police sayA man was taken into custody after officers with Texas City said he shot and killed a popular restaurant owner in Wednesday’s road rage shooting.
Man shot during apparent road rage shooting in Texas City, police said
Read full article: Man shot during apparent road rage shooting in Texas City, police saidAuthorities are responding to the scene of a shooting that stemmed from an apparent road rage after a man was shot while inside a truck in Texas City. Here's what we know
Texas City ISD superintendent honored as ‘2021 Outstanding Citizen of the Year’
Read full article: Texas City ISD superintendent honored as ‘2021 Outstanding Citizen of the Year’Dr. Melissa Duarte, who is now serving her second year as superintendent of Texas City ISD, was named 2021 Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce.
La Marque High School student found shot to death outside home in Galveston County, authorities say
Read full article: La Marque High School student found shot to death outside home in Galveston County, authorities sayA 16-year-old boy was found shot to death outside a home in Galveston County early Thursday, authorities say.
Family honors 36-year-old wife stabbed to death by estranged husband in Texas City
Read full article: Family honors 36-year-old wife stabbed to death by estranged husband in Texas CityThe family of Crystal Patterson held a vigil for the 36-year-old outside the gas station she was killed Monday night.
Identity released of man who fatally stabbed estranged wife at Texas City convenience store, police say
Read full article: Identity released of man who fatally stabbed estranged wife at Texas City convenience store, police sayTexas City police have released the identity of the man they say fatally stabbed his estranged wife while she was working at a convenience store Monday night.
Police: Texas City man carjacked Cadillac, slammed it into Jack in the Box while speeding away from authorities
Read full article: Police: Texas City man carjacked Cadillac, slammed it into Jack in the Box while speeding away from authoritiesTexas City police have arrested a man officers said carjacked a Cadillac and then slammed the vehicle into the wall of a Jack in the Box restaurant on Wednesday morning.
Crude oil leak at Marathon Petroleum refinery in Texas City prompts road closures, cleanup, officials say
Read full article: Crude oil leak at Marathon Petroleum refinery in Texas City prompts road closures, cleanup, officials sayA crude oil leak at the Marathon Petroleum ‘s Galveston Bay refinery in Texas City prompted road closures in the area Wednesday, officials said.
VYPE Houston Volleyball Report (8.31.21): Barbers Hill improves to 18-2, The Woodlands sweeps Ridge Point
Read full article: VYPE Houston Volleyball Report (8.31.21): Barbers Hill improves to 18-2, The Woodlands sweeps Ridge PointKINGWOOD - This is not the same Barbers Hill team from a year ago. In fact, it is one that has gone through an entire offseason, summer and now preseason with a chip on its shoulder.
Texas City ISD implements mask mandate for students, staff night before first day of class
Read full article: Texas City ISD implements mask mandate for students, staff night before first day of classTexas City ISD is the latest school district in the Houston area to mandate face masks for everyone on school campuses.
2021 VYPE Houston Volleyball Preview - The Dark Horses: Barbers Hill Eagles
Read full article: 2021 VYPE Houston Volleyball Preview - The Dark Horses: Barbers Hill EaglesBarbers Hill only graduated five seniors from an 18-5 team that rolled to an undefeated district championship before coming up short against Texas City in the bi-district round of the playoffs.
Texas City officer injured while trying to arrest suspect with several felony warrants, officials say
Read full article: Texas City officer injured while trying to arrest suspect with several felony warrants, officials sayA Texas City police officer is recovering in the hospital after the department says he was attacked while responding to a crash.