โUnfoundedโ abduction investigation in Seabrook leads to arrest of Illinois man wanted on multiple warrants, including homicide, police say
The investigation of an attempted abduction in Seabrook led to the arrest of a man wanted on multiple violent offenses out of Illinois, according to authorities.
INSIDER LIST: Where locals love to take out-of-town visitors to eat in the Houston area
We asked locals a simple question: Where do you take out-of-town guests to eat when you want to show them around Houston? The restaurant doesnโt have to be the โbestโ or even your favorite, but rather someplace intimate, exciting, or nostalgic -- the kind of place you bookmark in your brain and save for the perfect outing with the perfect person.
Former Kemah mayor sanctioned, fined after pleading guilty to misusing taxpayer funds
Matt Wiggins has been found guilty of violating state election laws. The Texas Ethics Commission sanctioned the Kemah city official this week for the misuse of tax money and fined him $1,000, according to a news release sent by Dolcefino Consulting.
House hunting in Kemah: Breathtaking abode offers oasis of luxury for $1.4 M
Whatever the reason youโre here, whether youโre honest-to-goodness house hunting, youโre searching for new images to tack to your dream home vision board, or you just need something to look at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this incredible Kemah abode.
World-famous orchestra director Stas Venglevski chats week-long accordion camp in Kemah
The Accordion Orchestra Camp will host a week-long accordion camp in Kemah where accordionists from all parts of the US gather in Houston (36 artists) to perform under the directorship of Stas Venglevski, a world-famous maestro from Milwaukee.
Popular Houston attractions announce whether or not guests will be required to wear masks
HOUSTON โ Houston attractions wasted no time Wednesday announcing how they will handle Gov. Space HoustonSpace Center Houston is in compliance with directives of health officials and CDC guidelines. Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, is located on government property. AdGuests without masks will not be allowed entry to Space Center Houston. AdMoody GardenMoody Garden said they would require employees to wear masks.
Track coach in Kemah accused of sexually assaulting teen girl in 2016
KEMAH, Texas โ A track coach in Kemah is accused of sexually assaulting a teen girl, according to court records. Floyd Thompson Jr., a track and field coach and personal trainer, is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl, which began back in 2016 when he was 23 years older than the victim, according to court records. He related that he could help or could get her a scholarship,โ Kemah Police Detective Brian Goetschius said. The documents also stated Thompson encouraged the teen to talk to him about sexual acts she performed on her boyfriend. AdAfter the girl and her boyfriend split in 2018, investigators said Thompson sexually assaulted her and did so again three more times, all before she turned 17.
Kemah track club coach accused of having sex with 16-year-old student, records show
HOUSTON โ Floyd Ira Thompson, the current head coach of a track club in Kemah, is charged with sexual assault of a child. Thompson is currently listed as head coach of the Mainland Jaguars, according to the organizationโs website. Floyd Thompson, head coach of the Mainland Jaguars (Mainland Jaguars website)Records allege that the coach trained the 16-year-old victim and that he was one of her โfavorites.โ Documents show that Thompson took an interest in her and told her he could help her with her athletic hopes, including attaining a scholarship. He began to advise her on her diet as well as told her to begin wearing tight-fitting workout clothes, records say. Their training efforts led to sex between the teen and the married father over a number of months, according to the criminal complaint.
Boat fire sends plume of smoke into skies over Clear Lake Shores
CLEAR LAKE SHORES, Texas โ A boat fire sent a large plume of smoke into the skies Friday over Clear Lake Shores. The fire was reported about 2 p.m. at the Portofino Harbour Marina and Yacht Club on Portofino Plaza, just across State Highway 146 from the Kemah Boardwalk. Officials said 911 callers reported hearing an explosion just before the fire. A Life Flight helicopter was called to the scene. This developing story will be updated.
LIVE BLOG: Conditions clearing up for some of those who were waterlogged
You can follow our coverage of the storm in the blog below:Wednesday, Sept. 2311:42 a.m. -- Conditions clearing up for some of those who were waterloggedConditions are clearing up for some of those who were waterlogged. 5:12 a.m. -- Flash Flood Warning in effect for Houston areas, including PearlandA Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Houston areas, including Pearland. 12:27 p.m. โ Flash Flood Warning in place until 2:15 a.m. for Colorado, Jackson and Wharton countiesWeather Alert: Flash Flood Warning for Colorado, Jackson, and Wharton County until 2:15am Tuesday. Tropical Storm #Beta has made landfall in Texas - the 9th named storm to make landfall in the continental US this year. Seabrook, Kemah and Shore Acres areasSeabrook is under a storm surge warning and a tropical storm warning.
Kemah may enact โmidnight curfewโ to combat violence; bar owners unhappy
KEMAH, Texas โ Kemah, which has cut its city staff nearly in half during the pandemic, will discuss options to combat violence in a special city council meeting this week, including, among other things, a midnight curfew. โCurfew is a suggestion that council wants to entertain and curfew has come up more than once,โ Kemah Mayor Terri Gale said. White proposed that bar owners in Kemah like him raise their sales tax to 1 percent to fund more security for the area. He also proposed parking a โghost carโ in the area or building a substation on 6th street, among other things. Some 80% of the cityโs revenue comes from sales tax, which has dropped about 20% during the pandemic, forcing the drastic cuts.
The entire Kemah Police Department is under quarantine after officer tests positive for COVID-19
KEMAH, Texas The entire Kemah Police Department, which comprises of 12 officers, is under quarantine after one of the officers tested positive for COVID-19, officials say. Along with the 12 officers, Kemah Police Chief Chris Reed and Mayor Teri Gale are also under self-quarantine. The police department and Kemah City Hall have been temporarily closed. While officers remain quarantined, the Galveston County Sheriffs Office will be providing protection for the city.
Search continues for missing man thrown from boat near Kemah
KEMAH, Texas โ The search for a missing boater continues Sunday after a man was thrown from a boat without a life jacket on approximately five miles east of Kemah Saturday. The missing boater, identified as Shawn Scarbrough, was last seen wearing a blue shirt with grey shorts. The other three boaters on the vessel were not ejected and are uninjured, officials said. The Coast Guard, Kemah Fire Department, Seabrook Police Department and Chambers County Sheriffโs Office are among the agencies searching for the missing boater. The Coast Guard and DPS have helicopters flying over the scene.
Where to watch New Yearโs Eve fireworks around Houston
HOUSTON โ Who doesnโt love to ring in the new year watching a thrilling fireworks display surrounded by their loved ones? We tracked down free family-friendly New Yearโs celebrations featuring fireworks in Houston and hereโs what we found:The City of Houston and the City of Sugar Land wonโt be organizing any New Yearโs celebrations this year. But there are still a few options available in the Houston area to welcome 2020 with a good fireworks show. Cost: FreeWhen: From 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Dec. 31Address: 215 Kipp Ave. Cost: FreeWhen: From 8 p.m. to 12:05 a.m., Dec. 31Address: 250 Assay Street