Norwegian Viva cruise ship now sailing from Galveston for 7-day Caribbean excursions
The Norwegian Viva cruise ship has pulled into its new home in Galveston, marking yet another wave in growth in the local cruise industry.
Contracts awarded to design gates and dunes for Gulf Coast “Ike Dike" project
The district charged with overseeing the construction of a massive set of gates across the mouth of Galveston Bay — known as the “Ike Dike" — announced that it has approved contracts with two global engineering firms to design the gates and a double set of dunes on either side of them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
20-year-old arrested in Channelview homecoming party shootout that injured 3, officials say
A father and two teens were shot on Oct. 4 when multiple teens allegedly pulled out guns during a high school homecoming party.
Galveston attempted abduction: Man allegedly grabbed 13-year-old girl on way to school
Galveston police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect accused of trying to abduct a 13-year-old girl on her way to school Monday. Police say the girl bit the man twice and managed to run away.
Galveston's Moody Gardens preps for ICE LAND
About two millions pounds of ice are being carved for the "largest holiday celebration on the Gulf Coast." Moody Garden's Jared Schaller gave FOX 26 a sneak peek of "ICE LAND: Christmas Around the World."
Louisiana fugitives found near Channelview: 1 dead, 1 in custody
A stolen vehicle out of Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana was located at a Walmart parking lot near Channelview along with two fugitives.