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Elevated walkway collapses in Texas beach city, injuring dozens
Read full article: Elevated walkway collapses in Texas beach city, injuring dozensNearly two dozen teenagers from a summer camp were injured when an elevated walkway collapsed Thursday in a beachside city in Texas, with five flown to the hospital by helicopter.
19-year-old swimmer swept out by wave on Texas beach; Coast Guard suspends search
Read full article: 19-year-old swimmer swept out by wave on Texas beach; Coast Guard suspends searchThe U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a 19-year-old swimmer who disappeared near Surfside Beach on Friday evening.
Murder suspect added to Texas DPS most wanted list was last seen in San Antonio area
Read full article: Murder suspect added to Texas DPS most wanted list was last seen in San Antonio areaA woman who was charged in the slaying of her husband and added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list was last seen in San Antonio.
Father of missing US Air Force member finds son’s body on Southeast Texas beach
Read full article: Father of missing US Air Force member finds son’s body on Southeast Texas beachThe body of a U.S. Air Force member who was pulled by a rip current on a Southeast Texas beach was found by his father after a nearly 48-hour search.
PHOTOS: Hundreds of people visit Surfside Beach, but many didn’t respect social distancing
Read full article: PHOTOS: Hundreds of people visit Surfside Beach, but many didn’t respect social distancingHOUSTON – Surfside Beach was busy with visitors Saturday. The majority of the people seem not to be respecting social distancing guidelines or didn’t wear a face mask or covering. Hundreds of people visit Surfside Beach, but many didn’t respect social distancing. On April 7, Brazoria County Judge Matt Sebesta ordered the temporary closures to county parks, including Quintana Park and Stephen F. Austin Park. Hundreds of people visit Surfside Beach, but many didn’t respect social distancing.
Heading to a beach for spring break? These are the areas in Texas that have elevated levels of fecal matter
Read full article: Heading to a beach for spring break? These are the areas in Texas that have elevated levels of fecal matterGALVESTON, Texas – If you’re planning on heading down to the Gulf Coast for your Spring Break, you’ll want to check this list. The Galveston County Health District teamed up with the General Land Office to test 52 sites in Galveston County for bacteria levels, officials said. To view advisories and bacteria levels, click the link here. A map of all Texas beaches tested as of Friday, March 6. (Texas Beach Watch)Texas beaches with medium-level fecal bacteria count: