Galveston road closures this weekend for Mardi Gras

Galveston's Mardi Gras celebrations run from Friday, Feb. 6, through Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Houston-area program expanding to prepare candidates for paid apprenticeships

The Houston Gulf Coast Building & Construction Trades Council is expanding its MC3 Apprenticeship Readiness Program to prepare candidates for paid apprenticeships as billions of dollars worth of construction projects are set for the Houston-area.

Galveston plane crash: NTSB releases preliminary report following December 2025 plane crash that killed 6

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report following a December 2025 plane crash that killed six people and seriously injured two others in Galveston.

Houston winter storm: Budget-friendly power outage shopping list

Now is the time to make sure you have emergency supplies in case you lose power during the incoming winter storm. Here's a shopping list to build an emergency kit for a family of four for under $100.

The sights and sounds from the MLK Day Unity Parade
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For the first time, two competing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades came together to celebrate and honor MLK on Monday. The MLK Day Unity Parade united two parades by the Black Heritage Society and the MLK Grande Parade after years of separation.

Man shot, killed by deputies in Channelview, officials say

Authorities are currently on the scene following a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday afternoon.

Houston MLK parades unite for one event after decades
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After 30+ years of conflict, two Houston-area organizations are coming together for one Martin Luther King Jr parade. FOX 26's Tom Zizka spoke to the Black Heritage Society, parade grand marshal Mad Hatta, and comedian Dave Lawson.

Chevron Houston Marathon: FOX 26's Rashi Vats, Harris County sheriff to participate
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The Chevron Houston Marathon will take the streets of Downtown Houston. FOX 26's Rashi Vats is running in the marathon, and she spoke to fellow participants, including Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

BakerRipley utility assistance applications hit capacity, where to find help paying bills

BakerRipley's utility assistance applications recently hit capacity, but even if you weren't able to apply, here are other resources available to help with paying bills.

Mother now stable after Galveston Bay plane crash that killed patient, 5 others: foundation

A mother is now in stable condition after a plane crash in the Galveston Bay that claimed the lives of her son and five other people, according to the organization that was part of the medical support mission.

Roughly 1M gallons of spent sulfuric acid leak at Channelview facility: officials

Roughly 1 million gallons of spent sulfuric acid leaked from a storage tank at a Channelview facility on Saturday morning, some of the chemical spilling into the ship channel, officials say.

Galveston plane crash: NTSB investigating; 6 dead including child patient

The NTSB is investigating after a medical support plane crashed from Mexico in Galveston Bay, killing six people. A witness from the scene described what he saw.

RAW VIDEO: Witnesses describe Galveston plane crash scene
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Sky Decker and his 11-year-old son, Sky V. Decker, described heading to the scene of the Galveston Bay plane crash to offer help and their experience rescuing a passenger.

Child patient was on board plane that crashed in Galveston Bay
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FOX 26's Jade Flury provides further information on the medical support plane that crashed in Galveston Bay on Monday. Five people are dead and one missing person is believed to be dead.