Carnival Cruise Line removes pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests, unvaccinated guests welcome to sail
In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.
Galveston City Council considering banning all golf cart rentals after 4 killed by drunk driver
A deadly accident that killed four people has prompted Galveston City Council to modify the island's golf cart regulations. One proposal includes banning golf cart rental companies altogether.
Galveston golf cart crash victims: Police release names of 2 children, 2 adults
Galveston police say the four people who died when a suspected drunk driver crashed into their golf cart included two adults ages 49 and 25 and two children ages 14 and 4.
Hitchcock PD officer shoots suspect after getting hit by car during chase
Investigators said the driver stopped twice before he was taken into custody. The second time he stopped, the driver hit one of the officers chasing him with his car, and the officer shot him.
Galveston golf cart crash: Suspected drunk driver charged after 2 adults, 2 children killed
Two children and two adults tragically lost their lives Saturday night in Galveston after investigators say a suspected drunk driver crashed into their golf cart.
Authorities investigating pellet gun shooting spree, 7 people injured in Galveston
Authorities believe the shooter was a young person and had been driving around with several other teenagers or young adults.
Massive parade held in Santa Fe to support 4-year-old diagnosed with terminal brain cancer
More than 500 vehicles came together in a parade for a 4-year-old boy with just 2-weeks left to live.
Man arrested for stabbing another to death in Galveston: police
Officials said Jefry Alfaro, 20, got into an argument with a man that escalated to the point where he took out a knife and stabbed him to death.
Galveston keeps breaking heat records
Galveston has been crushing heat records left and right this summer.
History of Galveston: From business mecca to the Great Storm, and tourism today
In the mid-19th century, Galveston grew rapidly and became a major immigration point for thousands of Europeans and East Coat investors. It was the largest city in Texas, with the moniker "Gateway to the West".
Galveston Railroad Museum offers overnight stays in vintage rail coaches
The Galveston Railroad Museum has converted two of its rail coaches into bed and breakfasts for guests to rent.
Duck Tour on Galveston Island takes tourists around city, Galveston Bay
The "Duck" is a World War ll era, amphibious vehicle originally designed to transport troops. Today, it has been modified to transport tourists around the city and a quick cruise around Galveston Bay.
New novel looks back at Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900
Author of Saltwater and Driftwood Anna Walner discusses the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900, which remains the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
Free professional sandcastle lessons held every Saturday in Galveston
This summer, you can get free lessons on how to build the perfect sand castle on Saturdays at 11 a.m. 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. just down from the pavilion on East Beach.
How you can spend your summer riding horses, seeing dolphins in Galveston
If you want to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in Galveston, you can't go wrong with horses and dolphins.
Toddler found walking in La Marque reunited with his mother
A toddler who was found walking alone in La Marque on Thursday night has been reunited with his mother, according to police.
10-year-old shot in the head in Galveston County, authorities investigating
Galveston County Sheriff Henry Trochesset said the shooting happened in the 17700 block of Elizabeth Street in far west Galveston County between Santa Fe and Alvin.
Message in a bottle located in Houston-area after 27 years
A 27-year-old message in a bottle was unearthed Saturday by a group of people picking up trash at Highland Bayou Park.
Man killed from apparent fireworks-related injuries in Galveston County
Responding officers reportedly found Edward Aguilara, 41, with serious stomach wounds after receiving a call about "injuries sustained due to fireworks"
5-year-old autistic girl drowns in Hitchcock pool
A 5-year-old child with autism has died after drowning in her family's pool in Hitchcock. The incident is under investigation.