The driver of the second vehicle suffered minor injuries and was checked out at a nearby clinic, treated and released. The operation is ongoing. Although it’s not a felony, the new charge carries a penalty of up to 180 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000. Deputies said they don't want to risk the lives or rescuers or the activists. RELATED: Activists suspended from Fred Hartman Bridge will not be removed but will face charges. That debate is scheduled to take place at Texas Southern University. Another vehicle then rear-ended the second vehicle. Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. HOUSTON – Twenty-three Greenpeace activists were cleared of the felony charge of impairing or interrupting critical infrastructure during a protest on the Fred Hartman Bridge in September 2019. Thank you to our community and all our partners. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas -- Greenpeace protesters aren’t only snarling traffic on the heavily-traveled Fred Hartman Bridge and Houston Ship Channel. Greenpeace protesters dangle from Fred Hartman Bridge on Sept. 12, 2019. Springer's homer proves to be difference-maker as Astros stay alive with 4-3 in Game 4 of ALCS, Rep. Dan Crenshaw faces attorney Sima Ladjevardian for Texas' 2nd Congressional District, Houston forecast: Colder weather on the way, should arrive this weekend, 'It's a miracle' | Harris County family celebrates bittersweet homecoming three years after Harvey, Florida-LSU game postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak among Gators, Only 1 contestant made it to Final Jeopardy because it's 2020, of course, There appear to be about 11 activists suspended from below the bridge, Activists suspended from Fred Hartman Bridge will not be removed but will face charges, ahead of Thursday night's Democratic presidential debate in Houston, Gulf of Mexico disturbance now has 80 percent chance for development, 4-year-old girl leaves elementary campus in middle of school day, walks home, Galveston County man hospitalized with 'serious lung illness' after vaping. The bridge, named for Fred Hartman … #safetravels, Greenpeace protesters hang from Fred Hartman Bridge, in 1964 film on the 50th birthday of the Port of Houston. A vehicle coming over the bridge around 6:30 a.m. saw the van at the last second, hit the brakes and swerved to avoid hitting it. According to the group, the activists were protesting fossil fuels and initially planned to stay on the bridge for 24 hours. Dozens of local, state and federal law enforcement officers and experts from a number of agencies have since lined up on the bridge to monitor the protest. Clerk explains how mail-in ballots will be counted, Stronger cold front arrives Thursday night, Harris Co. Precinct 1 offers help after viral eviction video, Woman killed in deadly crash on East Freeway, Sheldon ISD forced to pay nearly $207K to server hackers, Family seeks charges in case of man shot to death by deputy, COVID-19 clinical trials paused, but you shouldn't be alarmed, Earth had its hottest September in 140 years, NOAA says, Shot aimed at Astros during Amy Coney Barrett hearing. Goal is to bring them to awaiting boats safely. Crash scene investigators say a van carrying the protesters partially blocked a lane on the northbound side of the bridge, just east of Houston. The environmental activists used colorful banners as 11 protesters hung suspended over the Houston Ship Channel. Twelve more protesters acted as spotters on top of the bridge. The Galveston County Sheriff's Office said while the activists won't be forced to leave, when they do they will face multiple charges including obstructing the roadway and obstructing the waterway.

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