Energized for STEM Academy Middle School
Coverage of Energized for STEM Academy Middle School in the Nexus archive.
- Eight riders left dangling atop 100-foot roller coaster for over three hours at Texas amusement park
Eight riders were stranded near the top of the Iron Shark roller coaster at Texas' Pleasure Pier for over three hours before firefighters rescued them. The incident involved students from two HISD charter schools, and the cause of the malfunction remains unexplained. All individuals were safely evacuated.
- 8 riders rescued from Galveston roller coaster that stalled during vertical climb
Eight students were rescued from the Iron Shark roller coaster at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier after it stalled during a vertical climb. Firefighters used a tower truck to lower each rider safely over four hours; no injuries were reported, but dehydration checks were conducted. The park’s director confirmed the ride’s safety mechanisms activated and a full inspection will occur before reopening.