Bird flu confirmed in Galveston County
Galveston County health officials are warning the public not to touch dead birds after cases of avian influenza were confirmed locally.
Caller makes bomb threat at Kemah Walmart; other threats reported across Galveston County, chief says
The scene has since been cleared, but there have reportedly been other threats at other local stores.
Galveston family protests for more information on 77-year-old man's hit and run death
In Galveston, the family and friends of 77-year-old Fidel Estrada Lopez protested for justice and more information following his fatal hit-and-run accident last Wednesday.
Former Houston police captain facing federal charges
A former Houston police captain has been taken into federal custody on several charges including coercion and enticement of a minor and sexual exploitation of children.
ICE LAND opening in Galveston this weekend
The largest indoor ice sculpture attraction is opening at Moody Gardens this weekend!
Galveston man, 88, accused of shooting 89-year-old wife to death
An 88-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing his 89-year-old wife at their Galveston home on Monday morning, according to police.
Fire erupts at decommissioned electrical plant near San Leon
A fire engulfed a decommissioned power plant near State Highway 146, causing a massive smoke plume visible for miles and prompting a limited shelter-in-place order for parts of the nearby bayfront community of San Leon.
La Marque man accused of killing mother, arrested after 2-day manhunt
La Marque Police say Keith Ray Smith, Jr., the 18-year-old suspect in Tuesday night's shooting on Kirsten Street, is the son of the victim, 36-year-old Seakara Carter.
Royal Caribbean doubles down on Texas; Icon of the Seas leads 3-ship Galveston expansion
Royal Caribbean is dramatically expanding its presence in Texas by announcing that its flagship vessel, the Icon of the Seas, will homeport in Galveston starting in August 2027, joined by two other major ships.
Galveston County crime: 18-year-old found guilty of killing his girlfriend's grandmother
A Galveston County jury has convicted a teen of capital murder.
Texas AG sues Galveston ISD over Ten Commandments law
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Galveston Independent School District over a new law that requires Ten Commandments posters to be displayed in public school classrooms if they are donated.
Galveston County: 18-year-old on trial for capital murder in death of girlfriend's grandmother
Uriah Urick is charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Tammy King in Bacliff. The 18-year-old, accused of helping his girlfriend kill her grandmother, is now on trial.
Galveston County: 18-year-old on trial for girlfriend's grandmother's death
18-year-old Uriah Urick is charged with capital murder for the death of his girlfriend's grandmother in February. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann gives a recap of testimony from the man who allegedly help the couple get away after the shooting.
San Luis Bridge fire mostly contained after nearly 90 acres burned
The scene was initially reported as a small grass fire, but it spread quickly due to 25 mph winds.
Oil spill prompts closure in Galveston Ship Channel, Coast Guard says
The Galveston Ship Channel is closed from Gulf Coppers to the Pelican Island Bridge.