4 arrested, charged in connection with manโs body found on side of Highway 146 feeder road in Texas City
According 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 manโs body being found on the shoulder of the road.
Texas City police officer remains under investigation as new video shows moments before viral Buc-eeโs traffic stop
A 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-eeโs parking lot.
โI felt like I was going to dieโ: 13-year-old says she was stabbed 7 times by another student with pocket knife at Texas City ISD school
The 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.
Bond set at $100K for 2 Texas City nursing home employees caught on camera abusing 87-year-old resident, police say
Charges 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.
6-year-old drowns during pool party at house in La Marque where 4-year-old drowned years before, authorities say
La 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
Republicans dismantled the only Galveston County commissioners precinct in which voters of color held political clout. Itโs a major blow for Black and Hispanic voters who had been building political momentum.
VIDEOS: Bodycam footage shows maskless womanโs 2nd arrest, this time at Texas City store
VIDEO: Maskless woman seen in body-cam bank video arrested after incident at another businessHOUSTON โ On Friday, Texas City police released the body camera videos of two officers involved in the arrest of a maskless woman. Terry Wright is accused of refusing to wear a mask inside a store in Texas City. AdAccording to bodycam footage, the first officer arrived at the store and was met by an employee. They contacted Galveston police and confirmed Wright had two warrants out for her arrest related to the incident in Galveston. (Galveston Police Department)Wright was taken into custody and transported to the Galveston County Jail by the Texas City Police Department for booking and processing.
Maskless woman seen in body-cam bank video arrested after incident at another business, officials say
Galveston Bank incidentGalveston police said Terry Wright refused to wear a mask inside of a Bank of America branch. Terry Wright was charged with resisting arrest and criminal trespass last week after refusing to wear a face mask inside a Galveston bank. Woman describes bank incident as โabsolutely ridiculousโThe maskless woman involved in the incident at a bank in Galveston spoke last week..During a phone interview with KPRC 2, Wright said although she has yet to see video of the incident, she wouldnโt do anything differently. Officers recognized Wright from video of the incident that occurred at the Bank of America location is Galveston last week. AdWright was taken into custody and transported to the Galveston County Jail by Texas City Police department for booking and processing.
Man, woman found shot to death in apparent murder-suicide in Texas City, police say
TEXAS CITY, Texas โ A man and woman were both found shot to death inside of an apartment in an apparent murder-suicide, according to Texas City police. Officers responded to the shooting at about 9:30 a.m. at the Lakeview Apartments. Investigators said it is unknown what type of relationship the two had. No identities have been released. The shooting is under investigation.
Health officials to open vaccination hubs across Texas
TEXAS CITY, Texas โ On Thursday, the Galveston County Health District began vaccinating people who were 65 years and older. The Galveston County Health District said there are 21,611 positive cases, 5,251 are active and 193 people have died. The Texas Department of State Health Services said itโs working on vaccination hubs across the state. Large and small sites around Texas will receive a total of about 200,000 doses of vaccine next week. People can find more information on COVID-19 vaccine and its availability at dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine.aspx.
Hundreds of families displaced after tornado rips through Texas City overnight
TEXAS CITY, Texas โ The storm blew through Texas City around 6 p.m on Wednesday night and left a trail of damage behind. Strong winds ripped the sides off of a convenience store and displaced around 400 residents at a nearby apartment complex according to Texas City officials. Margaret Bjerke is a resident at the Trade Winds Apartment Complex and said she was still waiting for her power to be restored on Thursday morning. A convenience store in Texas City was demolished and residents at a nearby apartment complex are now displaced after storms moved through the area last night. Blocker Middle School, Texas City High School and Industrial Trade Center delayed classes until 9 a.m. on Thursday morning.
EF-1 tornado forces entire apartment complex in Texas City to be evacuated, officials say
A building in Texas City, Texas, is seen damaged after a line of powerful storm Jan. 6, 2021. TEXAS CITY, Texas โ Texas City officials held a news conference to give an update after an EF-1 tornado caused damage in the area Wednesday. Two schools in Texas City were closed Thursday because of storm damage. According to officials at Texas City Independent School District, classes are canceled at Kohfeldt Elementary School and Calvin Vincent Early Childhood. Officials said Levi Fry Intermediate School, Roosevelt-Wilson Elementary School and Blocker Middle School experience power outages.
Attorney Ben Crump renews call for La Marque officerโs firing, body camera footage following independent autopsy in fatal shooting of Joshua Feast
HOUSTON โ Civil rights attorney Ben Crump renewed his call for the release of body camera footage in the death of Joshua Feast following the results of an independent autopsy announced Thursday. Crump has previously called for the firing of a La Marque police officer who has been involved in two fatal shootings. Officer Jose Santos was identified as the officer who shot and killed Joshua Feast during an encounter Dec. 9. Investigators said Feast got out of a vehicle and ran across the street into a driveway when Santos opened fire. A visitation and funeral are being held Friday at New Life Church of Texas from 9 a.m. โ 12:45 p.m. at 2801 Palmer Highway in Texas City.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump demands release of video, firing of officer in fatal shooting of Joshua Feast
LA MARQUE, Texas โ Civil rights attorney Ben Crump called for the firing of a La Marque police officer who has been involved in two fatal shootings. Office Jose Santos was identified as the officer who shot and killed Joshua Feast during an encounter Dec. 9. Investigators said Feast got out of a vehicle and ran across the street into a driveway when Santos opened fire. (KPRC)Authorities said they are investigating the shooting and that all La Marque police officers wear body cameras. Feastโs death was the second fatal shooting in which Santos has been involved.
Delivery driver finds manโs body outside Texas City school, authorities say
TEXAS CITY, Texas โ A delivery driver found the bloody body of a man in the driveway of Levi Fry Intermediate School in Texas City on Monday, according to police. District spokeswoman Melissa Tortorici said buses were rerouted for student drop off to avoid the scene. Police said itโs unclear how the man died. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Texas City Police Department Criminal Investigations at 409-643-5720The Mainland Communities Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of UP TO $1000 for information leading to the arrest or charges filed in this case. If you have any information and would like to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at (409) 945-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.
Gulf Freeway relief just ahead for Galveston County drivers
TEXAS CITY, Texas โ Interstate 45 and FM 1764 in Texas City is a headache to drive through right now. Much of the highway is closed off in the area and drivers must rely on other ways to get around. Hereโs a look at what exactly is being done and when drivers will finally get to drive on the main lanes of the Gulf Freeway near Texas City.