Tag: Coast
Coast Guard rescues 6 after mayday declared for boat in Port Aransas
In a commendable display of maritime safety and prompt action, Coast Guard crews successfully mitigated a flooding incident involving a distressed vessel on Friday...
4 missing after apparent crash of small plane off Bahamas coast
In a tragic incident, a small aircraft carrying two grandparents and their two grandchildren crashed, leaving the community in shock. Reports indicate that the...
Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources as Tropical Storm Edouard threatens Texas coast
Flooding can happen unexpectedly, and it’s essential for everyone, especially teens, to understand the risks in their area. Recently, state officials reached out to...
Remembering Hurricane Harvey’s impact on Texas coast 9 years later
Nine years ago, on the night of August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall as a catastrophic Category 4 Hurricane near Rockport, Texas. This...
Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections
BATON ROUGE, La. – Health officials in Louisiana are sounding the alarm as summer heats up, warning beachgoers about a rise in infections caused...
‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria kills 7 in Gulf Coast states. What to know about Vibrio vulnificus.
In 2023, Florida and Louisiana have seen a concerning number of fatalities linked to Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that poses serious health risks. So...