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

As pandemic restrictions ease across the United States, some medical experts are considering when the next Covid vaccine booster shot should arrive. Here's what they say.

An energy crisis on the Continent has it desperate for help from the Permian natural gas it had earlier spurned.

Crystal Cruises suspends operations after authorities detained two of its ships over millions in unpaid fuel bills.

Omicron is now the country's dominant Covid strain — and vaccine booster shots can help fight it, according to one top expert. Here's what you need to know.

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.

Nicholas could strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall Monday. The storm will trigger "considerable flash and urban flooding," the National Hurricane Center says.

Nicholas could strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall Monday. The storm will trigger "considerable flash and urban flooding," the National Hurricane Center says.

President Joe Biden's new vaccine mandates are his most aggressive effort yet to get the raging Covid pandemic under control. Here's what you need to know.

The S&P 500 has doubled since its March 2020 low, and for a handful of its stocks, the gains have been even better.

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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.

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, left, and Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, right, who are running in the Nov. 3, 2020, election to represent Maine in the U.S. Senate. Maine GOP Sen. Susan Collins is the apparent winner of her reelection fight against state House Speaker Sara Gideon, according to NBC News. Read more: Susan Collins struggles to change the subject from Brett Kavanaugh in Maine Senate raceAfter Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., pledged to seat Ginsburg's replacement before Election Day, Collins broke with the party and said she opposed such a hurried timeline. Gideon outspent Collins dramatically, dropping about $50 million on her bid to deny Collins a fifth term. Trump is projected to lose the presidential race in Maine to former Vice President Joe Biden, NBC News is projecting.

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.

Were staying the course here on making sure were keeping an eye on the health and safety of every Illinoisan, wherever they live, whether they live in far southern Illinois in Cairo or in Vienna or live in Freeport or Rockford and everywhere in between, Pritzker said. And guess what, just because they dont live in Chicago or Cook County or the collar counties doesnt mean that people are not in danger.

A maze of crude oil pipe and equipment is seen with the American and Texas flags flying in the background at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Freeport, Texas. The plan is a change of tack from the initial scheme, which would have had the Department of Energy (DOE) purchase crude from domestic drillers using federal funds. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve has 77 million barrels of free capacity, a little less than the country uses in four days. It currently holds about 635 million barrels of oil in salt caverns on the Texas and Louisiana coasts. The country's flagship physical crude oil grade traded at about $10 a barrel, the lowest in more than two decades, earlier this week.

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.

Freeport, Bahamas As Hurricane Dorian battered Grand Bahama in September, Tamar Stuart and his partner Keyon Morris scrambled to save their family. "I was just thinking, praying, save my kids," Morris said. Days later, they returned to find little left to salvage. That's why Johnny Morris, the founder of Bass Pro Shops, with the non-profit Convoy of Hope, are importing a four day holiday festival. Tamar Stuart and Keyon Morris left the wonderland, arms filled with toys and groceries and their hearts with joy and gratitude.

EMBED >More News Videos Before Game 1, Officer Abigail Arias got her wish: to meet Astros star Jose Altuve. EMBED >More News Videos 6-year-old girl with cancer sworn in as honorary police officer in Freeport. FREEPORT, Texas (KTRK) -- The Freeport Police Department has confirmed the passing of their honorary officer, 7-year-old Abigail Arias.Little Abigail, also known as Officer Arias 758, captured the hearts of many people during her fight against an incurable form of cancer.Abigail was first diagnosed with stage 4 Wilms' tumor in February 2017. Abigail told him that when she grows up, she wants to be a police officer. "Her love, compassion, and most importantly, her magnanimous spirit, will live on for generations to come," Freeport police wrote on their Facebook.

Abigail Arias is 6 years old and fighting a cancer battle once again.A rare kidney cancer in children is back with a vengeance and this time doctors are telling the family there's no cure.This past December, the Arias family met Freeport Police Chief Ray Garivey and they bonded.Abigail told him that when she grows up, she wants to be a police officer.Wanting to fulfill her wish, he reached out to an organization in Pearland, Texas called Cop Stop and asked for a custom Freeport, Texas police uniform made especially for Abigail.Abigail was sworn in on Feb. 7, surrounded by loved ones and officers from several different agencies around Texas. "Her spirit, her toughness, her will to survive, that's what (we believe in)," Garivey said.Abigail passed away on Nov. 5, surrounded by her family and friends. "Her love, compassion, and most importantly, her magnanimous spirit, will live on for generations to come," Chief Garivey wrote.

Abigail Arias is 6 years old and fighting a cancer battle once again.A rare kidney cancer in children is back with a vengeance and this time doctors are telling the family there's no cure.This past December, the Arias family met Freeport Police Chief Ray Garivey and they bonded.Abigail told him that when she grows up, she wants to be a police officer.Wanting to fulfill her wish, he reached out to an organization in Pearland, Texas called Cop Stop and asked for a custom Freeport, Texas police uniform made especially for Abigail.Abigail was sworn in on Feb. 7, surrounded by loved ones and officers from several different agencies around Texas. "Her spirit, her toughness, her will to survive, that's what (we believe in)," Garivey said.

'Officer Abigail,' Freeport's famous cancer fighter who met Astros' Jose Altuve, dies at 7"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Abigail Arias, the child who became an officer, a change agent for good and today, an Angel." "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Abigail Arias, the child who became an officer, a change agent for good and today, an Angel." Photo: Freeport PD/Facebook Photo: Freeport PD/Facebook Image 1 of / 15 Caption Close 'Officer Abigail,' Freeport's famous cancer fighter who met Astros' Jose Altuve, dies at 7 1 / 15 Back to GalleryAbigail Arias, the 7-year-old girl from Freeport who gained national prominence for her fight against a rare form of kidney cancer and her desire to be a police officer, finally succumbed to her battle with a Wilms tumor. Freeport Police Chief Raymond Garivey was the first to make "Officer Abigail" an honorary cop and became her close friend and supporter. Abigail, also known as Officer Arias 758, went to be with our Lord early this morning surrounded by her family and friends.

EMBED >More News Videos 6-year-old girl with cancer sworn in as honorary police officer in Freeport. FREEPORT, Texas (KTRK) -- The father of honorary Freeport Police Officer Abigail Arias is asking for prayers after his daughter's doctors have recommended hospice care.Ruben Arias says the tumors in his 7-year-old daughter's lungs have continued to grow. She has been fighting lung cancer since she was 4 years old. "They basically said it's time to enjoy some life," said her mom, Ilene Arias. "Her spirit, her toughness, her will to survive, that's what (we believe in)," Garivey said.

First responders in the Freeport area are busy helping people stranded by flood waters. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Imelda made landfall Tuesday afternoon as a Tropical Storm near Freeport. Later Tuesday, the system was downgraded to a Tropical Depression. Here's a look at our team coverage:What's happening in our area as Tropical Storm Imelda moves throughKPRC2KPRC 2 has crews in the field all over the Houston area. Read moreTropical Depression Imelda makes way through SE Texas; flash flood watch in placeThe KPRC 2 Severe Weather Team is tracking Tropical Depression Imelda, which is causing heavy rain over parts of southeast Texas as it works its way inland. Read moreLIVE STORY: Tracking Tropical Storm Imelda as it moves inlandFollow live updates on Tropical Storm Imelda as it moves through Southeast Texas.

Imelda made landfall Tuesday afternoon as a Tropical Storm near Freeport. Later Tuesday, the system was downgraded to a Tropical Depression. Here's a look at our team coverage:What's happening in our area as Tropical Storm Imelda moves throughKPRC2KPRC 2 has crews in the field all over the Houston area. Read moreTropical Depression Imelda makes way through SE Texas; flash flood watch in placeThe KPRC 2 Severe Weather Team is tracking Tropical Depression Imelda, which is causing heavy rain over parts of southeast Texas as it works its way inland. Read moreLIVE STORY: Tracking Tropical Storm Imelda as it moves inlandFollow live updates on Tropical Storm Imelda as it moves through Southeast Texas.

CNN Weather(CNN) - The Bahamas missed the brunt of Tropical Storm Humberto, which is expected to become a hurricane Sunday. Humberto is moving away from the Bahamas and is about 180 miles (290 km) northwest of Great Abaco Island and 165 miles (270 km) east of Cape Canaveral, Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm is slowly strengthening and is expected to become a hurricane on Sunday, said CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam. The storm is forecast to continue moving away from the Bahamas and remain well offshore of Florida's east coast through Wednesday, the center said. The islands did get some rain, Van Dam said, but did not get Humberto's full impact.

An estimated 2,500 people are listed as missing in the Bahamas in Hurricane Dorians aftermath, the government said Wednesday. But it cautioned that the names had yet to be checked against the rosters of people evacuated from the devastated islands or staying in shelters. Carl Smith, a spokesman for the countrys National Emergency Management Agency, said he expected the list to shrink as the names are checked. He said the Bahamas would hold a national day of prayer, and named hurricane response coordinators for the two most-affected islands. While power has returned to much of Grand Bahama, Smith said the electrical infrastructure around Marsh Harbour, Abacos largest city, was destroyed.

In the Bahamas, residents of Freeport take in the scope of the devastation left behind by Hurricane Dorian. Distributed by LAKANA. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

The international airport at Freeport in the Bahamas Airport suffered substantial damage from Hurricane Dorian. The Grand Bahama International Airport has been devastated by the storm, along with much of the island where it's located. A walk through that same area on Wednesday exposed the scope of damage to the only international airport on the island. Officials at that time had not yet assessed the airport's international terminal, they told CNN. By Thursday, the Grand Bahama runway had been cleared of debris, residents told Oppmann, but it was still unclear when the airport would reopen.

CNN's team in the city of Freeport witnessed Bahamians using small boats and jet skis to help people stranded by the storm.

FREEPORT, Texas (KTRK) -- Honorary Freeport Police officer Abigail Arias is joining another law enforcement organization Sunday -- the Thin Blue Line motorcycle club.The group is holding a special swearing in ceremony for #758 and her brother Sunday afternoon. Abigail is being presented with her own vest, too!The 7-year-old is battling cancer and has made it her mission to fight the bad guys.Sunday's ceremony is at 3 p.m. at R House bar and Grill in northwest Houston.RELATED:

A helicopter crashed off the Bahamas Thursday, killing all seven people on board, a Bahamian official confirmed to CBS News. Jim Justice tweeted that one of the victims was Chris Cline, who the Register-Herald newspaper in Beckley, West Virginia, described as a "billionaire mining entrepreneur," ''coal tycoon" and "benefactor to southern West Virginia." Chris Cline built an empire and on every occasion was always there to give. Billionaire Chris Cline in undated photo provided by his alma mater, Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia; Cline was killed in a helicopter crash off the Bahamas on the 4th of July, 2019 Marshall UniversityCline went to Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Chris's generosity to our research and athletics programs has made a mark on Marshall University and our students for many years to come.

The bananas had been donated to the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice because they were too ripe, and officers noticed one box felt different