Fourth of July 2022 in Galveston will feature drones instead of fireworks
This year’s July Fourth celebration will be a little different in Galveston. Instead of the traditional fireworks display, the island will be celebrating with a patriotic drone show.
Rising temperatures lead to ongoing droughts across Texas
An "omega block" heat pattern has lead to extreme heat and an excessive drought across Texas.
Hundreds attend Juneteenth festivals in Houston & call for more companies to recognize the holiday
Houstonians celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on the now Federal holiday.
'Put the guns down,' fiancé of Houston-area father killed in road rage shooting makes plea to the public
Blanca Castillo, the fiance of a road rage victim pleas with the community to think twice before pulling the trigger.
1.5 million retirees returning to work amid inflation, sinking stock market
Inflation and robust jobs market driving many retirees back to work.
Coast Guard rescues eight people as their boat drifts towards jetty
Eight boaters rescued in Galveston after their boat became disabled and approached the jetties.
US House approves Ike Dike, but it's not a done deal yet
The bill, HR 7776, which passed by a vote of 384 to 37, will "provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes."
Authorities searching for 3 men accused of vandalizing Clear Creek ISD property
Investigators need your help locating three men accused of vandalizing Clear Creek ISD property in April and May.
21 years later: Looking back at Tropical Storm Allison
21 years ago today, and in the days that followed Tropical Storm Allison struck southeast Texas bringing an unprecedented nearly 40” of rain to the area and claiming the lives of dozens locally and beyond.
Dog swims for several miles, finds way home after falling off shrimp boat in Galveston Bay
Monster the dog fell off her dad’s shrimp boat in Galveston Bay and had to swim five to six miles to shore.
$1 billion Houston ship channel expansion project kicks off
Project 11 promises to create millions of jobs and bring in billions of dollars in revenue to the nation’s busiest port.
Galveston Co. deputy’s wife talks about his recovery after ‘Go Topless Jeep Weekend’ crash
Galveston County Sheriff's Office Sgt. John Hamm was badly injured after he was hit by a suspected drunk driver during the “Go Topless Jeep Weekend” event. His wife spoke exclusively with FOX 26 about Sgt. Hamm's recovery.
US Coast Guard assists more than 30 aboard adrift vessel off Galveston
"It is fortunate we were patrolling nearby, heard the call for help, and were able to relay communications between the Baywatch Too and the Coast Guard command center," U.S. Coast Guard officials said in a press statement.
Galveston County sergeant injured over Go Topless Jeep Weekend now in stable condition
Galveston County officials tell FOX 26, they made 175 arrests with 179 charges, calling many over Jeep Weekend out of control.
Walmart pulls Juneteenth ice cream after backlash: ‘We sincerely apologize’
“Share and celebrate African-American culture, emancipation and enduring hope,” the product label read.
Texas fishermen reel in rare black alligator gar: 'Wild experience'
Two fishermen in Texas were shocked when they reeled in a rare, black alligator gar last week. They snapped some pics and then let the 5-foot-long fish go free.
Galveston Co. deputy injured, more than 100 arrested during 'Go Topless Jeep Weekend'
What was meant to be a weekend of fun and excitement for jeep enthusiasts, soon turned dangerous after more than 100 people were arrested and left a Galveston County deputy seriously injured.
Start of Jeep weekend in Galveston area has hundreds ready to ‘go topless’
Jeep weekend or go topless weekend, is in full swing in Galveston and Chambers county,
Galveston ISD elementary students participate in vegetable-taste testing
This week Galveston’s Own Farmers Market and Galveston ISD hosted the last of six district-wide vegetable taste-testings for 3rd graders.
Man dies in shooting at Clear Lake Shores marina
Clear Lake Shores police responded to a report of a shooting on a boat where a couple lived and found a man dead from gunshot wounds.