Victims of the Galveston Bay medical plane crash honored in Texas City before returning to Mexico
Read full article: Victims of the Galveston Bay medical plane crash honored in Texas City before returning to MexicoFive victims of last weekโs Galveston Bay medical plane crash are being honored in Texas City before their remains are flown back to Mexico.
โDeputy Sanford Clausโ gives gifts to kids who might not have Christmas in Galveston County
Read full article: โDeputy Sanford Clausโ gives gifts to kids who might not have Christmas in Galveston CountyFor many families in the Houston area, itโs hard enough to pay the bills, let along put presents under the Christmas tree.
Multiple bomb threats reported at schools, grocery stores across Galveston County this week
Read full article: Multiple bomb threats reported at schools, grocery stores across Galveston County this weekEarly this morning, KPRC 2 was alerted to a bomb threat at Clear Creek High School in Galveston County.
Texas Cityโs immersive haunted house experience, โTerror Isle,โ returns for its 5th season
Read full article: Texas Cityโs immersive haunted house experience, โTerror Isle,โ returns for its 5th seasonHalloween is just around the corner, but it's never too late to start making plans! ๐๐ฆ๐ป
$1.5M seized, 6 arrested in Galveston County illegal gambling and money laundering bust
Read full article: $1.5M seized, 6 arrested in Galveston County illegal gambling and money laundering bustThe Organized Crime Task Force executed search warrants on Friday at โMardi Gras,โ a gambling establishment on Dickinson Avenue, and at the Texas City home of the alleged ringleader, Nancy Herndon, 64.
Texas City High School placed on lockdown after threat investigation
Read full article: Texas City High School placed on lockdown after threat investigationTexas City High School has been placed on lockdown as police investigate a reported threat to the school, Texas City Independent School District stated.
Air quality safe after Valero facility emissions incident in Texas City
Read full article: Air quality safe after Valero facility emissions incident in Texas CityAfter an incident at the Valero facility led to elevated sulfur dioxide emissions, officials have confirmed that air quality is safe and the South Loop has reopened.
Injured sea turtle rescued after getting tangled in fishing line at Texas City Dike
Read full article: Injured sea turtle rescued after getting tangled in fishing line at Texas City DikeFirefighters are being called โheroes of the half shellโ after rescuing injured sea turtles at the Texas City Dike.
Texas City High School teacher, coach arrested in child sex crime sting
Read full article: Texas City High School teacher, coach arrested in child sex crime stingJohn Derrick Taylor, a 55-year-old math teacher and powerlifting coach at Texas City High School, was arrested for allegedly planning to meet a person he thought was a 15-year-old girl for sex, who was actually an undercover detective.
Texas City Mayor says heโs not a โdictator,โ responds to recall effort
Read full article: Texas City Mayor says heโs not a โdictator,โ responds to recall effortThere is an ongoing effort to recall Texas City Mayor Dedrick Johnson. He's responding to the accusations made in an affidavit filed to recall him.
Texas City employee accused of impersonating La Marque city councilmember online
Read full article: Texas City employee accused of impersonating La Marque city councilmember onlineThe La Marque Police Department arrested a Texas City multimedia specialist Tuesday on charges of online impersonation after he allegedly created a fake social media profile of a La Marque council member.
Court docs reveal new details about โCan Man Bill,โ the 83-year-old Texas City man charged with murder
Read full article: Court docs reveal new details about โCan Man Bill,โ the 83-year-old Texas City man charged with murderCourt documents have revealed new details about the evidence that led an 83-year-old Texas City man to face murder charges after being arrested earlier this month.
Texas City man, Florida man charged after being linked to missing Utah teen case
Read full article: Texas City man, Florida man charged after being linked to missing Utah teen caseMultiple charges have been filed after authorities identified two men they believe could be linked to the disappearance of a missing 15-year-old girl in Utah.
Authorities identify Texas man who may have been talking to missing Utah teen before disappearance
Read full article: Authorities identify Texas man who may have been talking to missing Utah teen before disappearanceAuthorities have identified a man they believe could be linked to the disappearance of a missing 15-year-old girl in Utah.
Driver-by shooter sentenced to 40 years in prison for murder of 15-year-old Texas City student
Read full article: Driver-by shooter sentenced to 40 years in prison for murder of 15-year-old Texas City studentA Galveston County jury sentenced Darius Jeriod Geters, of Texas City, to 40 years in prison for the murder of a 15-year-old Texas City student.
Cybertip leads to arrest of 35-year-old Texas City man for possession of child pornography
Read full article: Cybertip leads to arrest of 35-year-old Texas City man for possession of child pornographyInformation from the public helped bring a Texas City man suspected of possessing child sexual abuse material to justice.
Texas City man sentenced to 13 years for fentanyl distribution
Read full article: Texas City man sentenced to 13 years for fentanyl distributionJohn Earl Edwards, a 46-year-old from Texas City, was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for distributing fentanyl and other drugs in Galveston Count
โSlap on the wristโ: Mother upset after man who put daughterโs body in trunk sentenced to probation
Read full article: โSlap on the wristโ: Mother upset after man who put daughterโs body in trunk sentenced to probationGeorgia Mitchell feels Christopher Maldonadoโs punishment isnโt strong enough after he put Angela Mitchellโs dead body in the trunk of her own car in May 2022. This week, a jury found him guilty of tampering with a corpse. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 10 years of probation.
Suspicious box found at Doss Park in northwest Harris County leads to bomb squad response
Read full article: Suspicious box found at Doss Park in northwest Harris County leads to bomb squad responseThe Harris County bomb squad responded to Doss Park in northwest Harris County after a suspicious item was discovered on Saturday.
Woman shot in the back during multi-vehicle crash in Texas City, gunman at large
Read full article: Woman shot in the back during multi-vehicle crash in Texas City, gunman at largeInvestigators said the driver was in a black Cadillac last seen going north on I-45 N and are asking anyone who might have information on what happened to come forward.
Texas City officials discover more than $400K worth of illegal substances in large drug bust
Read full article: Texas City officials discover more than $400K worth of illegal substances in large drug bustAn investigation into a shooting led authorities in Texas City to uncover a massive drug selling operation.
La Marque man sentenced 25 years for fatally shooting 19-year-old during fight between two girls in 2023
Read full article: La Marque man sentenced 25 years for fatally shooting 19-year-old during fight between two girls in 2023A Galveston County jury has sentenced a man to 25 years in prison for shooting and killing a teenager during a fight in Texas City.
Texas City father dies after witnessing teen son accidentally shoot brother
Read full article: Texas City father dies after witnessing teen son accidentally shoot brotherInvestigators said the father was trying to save his wounded son, but he died from his injuries. The boy's father then suffered a medical episode and died.
Galveston County health officials confirm first positive case of bird flu in Texas City
Read full article: Galveston County health officials confirm first positive case of bird flu in Texas CityThe Galveston County Health District (GCHD) has confirmed the first positive case of Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Galveston County.
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-eeโs traffic stop wonโt face charges
Read full article: Fired officer in viral Texas City Buc-eeโs traffic stop wonโt face chargesA former officer who was fired by the Texas City Police Department after a video of a traffic stop at Buc-eeโs in April 2023 went viral will not face charges.
Shoplifting suspect shot by off-duty Texas City officer at Buc-eeโs in jail after release from hospital
Read full article: Shoplifting suspect shot by off-duty Texas City officer at Buc-eeโs 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-eeโs is now in the Galveston County Jail.
Suspected shoplifter shot by off-duty officer at Texas City Buceeโs
Read full article: Suspected shoplifter shot by off-duty officer at Texas City BuceeโsAn off-duty officer shot a suspected shoplifter at a Buceeโs in Texas City late Friday night after an attempt to detain the suspect escalated.
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 โupsetโ 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 thatโs 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 โA very Cirque Christmas Carolโ under the big top at Tanger Outlets
Read full article: Experience the magic of Christmas at โA very Cirque Christmas Carolโ under the big top at Tanger OutletsThereโs a magical holiday event now playing at the Tanger Outlets in Texas City, offering a special dinner theater experience.
โJust overwhelmingโ: Entire Galveston County mobile home community evicted
Read full article: โJust overwhelmingโ: 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 fishermenโs 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.
โEntire history needs to be checkedโ: Man who says he was wrongfully pulled over responds to Texas City officerโs firing
Read full article: โEntire history needs to be checkedโ: Man who says he was wrongfully pulled over responds to Texas City officerโs firingThe man who the officer was trying to arrest spoke to KPRC 2 Friday.
Texas City police officer terminated over viral Buc-eeโs traffic stop
Read full article: Texas City police officer terminated over viral Buc-eeโs traffic stopA Texas City police officer at the center of a controversial and viral Buc-eeโs traffic stop in April has been terminated following the investigation, according to the Texas City Police Department.
4 arrested, charged in connection with manโs body found on side of Highway 146 feeder road in Texas City
Read full article: 4 arrested, charged in connection with manโs 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 manโs body being found on the shoulder of the road.
Whatโs that โunbelievablyโ loud noise in Texas City? This is what officials are saying about it
Read full article: Whatโs that โunbelievablyโ loud noise in Texas City? This is what officials are saying about itAuthorities are sharing information on the noise in Texas City Thursday morning.
Woman escapes manโs Alvin home in kidnapping attempt; suspect arrested
Read full article: Woman escapes manโs 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 Sheriffโs Office said.
Texas City police officer remains under investigation as new video shows moments before viral Buc-eeโs traffic stop
Read full article: Texas City police officer remains under investigation as new video shows moments before viral Buc-eeโs 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-eeโs parking lot.
Shelter-in-place lifted for part of Texas City following โunit disruptionโ incident at Marathon refinery
Read full article: Shelter-in-place lifted for part of Texas City following โunit disruptionโ 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-eeโs parking lot
Read full article: Texas City police officer pulled from streets, under investigation after viral traffic stop in Buc-eeโs 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 โMarathon would kill himโ
Read full article: Family of worker who died in explosion says he prepared them, believing โMarathon would kill himโAccountability and answers - itโs the reason behind a petition filed on behalf of the family who lost their dad in Mondayโs 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 โNinja Banditsโ sought by FBI after robbery at Navy Federal Credit Union in Pearland
Read full article: 2 men dubbed โNinja Banditsโ 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.
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
Read full article: 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 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 Countyโs District Attorneyโs 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.