Galveston beaches empty this holiday weekend due to COVID-19 concerns
Beaches in Galveston, which are usually very busy on the Fourth of July weekend, are empty amid COVID-19 concerns.
Police: Intruder fatally shot at home in Galveston
The Galveston Police Department says a resident reported that an intruder had been shot while coming through a window of a home.
BEACH BAN: Galveston prepares to fine beachgoers, as businesses predict losses
The City of Galveston announced its beaches will be closed the weekend of the 4th of July in order to prevent COVID-19 infection rates from skyrocketing.
City of Galveston prepares for 4th of July beach closures
The City of Galveston announced its beaches will be closed the weekend of the 4th of July in order to prevent COVID-19 infection rates from skyrocketing.
Woman taken into custody after Galveston house fire
The Galveston Fire Department says residents were able to get out safely when a fire engulfed at two-story home.
Galveston beaches to close for Fourth of July weekend
Galveston beaches will be closed and parking will be blocked on both sides of Seawall Boulevard over the holiday weekend in response to the surge of COVID-19 cases.
Galveston beaches closed for July 4 weekend
Beaches in Galveston will be closed for the July 4 weekend.
Mask mandate extended through end of September in city of Galveston
Galveston's City Council voted 5-2 on Thursday to extend the mask order until September 30.
Two killed after car crashes into small transit bus in Channelview
Two people are dead and one critically injured after a vehicle crashed into a small transit bus in Channelview.
Galveston issues order requiring face coverings in businesses
Starting Tuesday, customers and employees will be required to wear face coverings in all Galveston businesses.
Galveston, birthplace of Juneteenth
It was on Galveston Island 155 years ago that General Order #3 enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation was read aloud, letting the slaves of Texas know that they were now free. The Civil War had ended in May, and it was time for slave holders to let go. Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires shares the island's significance on this day.
For 155 years, African Americans have celebrated independence on Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth started on Galveston Island
It was on Galveston Island 155 years ago that the Emancipation Proclamation was read aloud. Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires share the island's significance on this day.
Body found during search for man ejected into water during crash on Galveston Causeway
According to Texas EquuSearch, members of the team searching for 20-year-old Kent Zavala have recovered a body.
NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices
The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday.
Suspect injured in officer-involved shooting in Galveston
Per department policy, all three officers are on administrative leave while the incident is investigated.
Police investigating shooting at Galveston's Seawall
The shooting was reported around 7:30 p.m. Monday at Seawall and 29th Street.
Ride to Recovery, Galveston style
Julie Tran, owner of Seawall Souvenirs and Bike Rental is excited to back in business and putting smiles on the faces of customers as the pedal away on their beach cruisers.
Ride to Recovery
Julie Tran, owner of Seawall Souvenirs and Bike Rental is excited to back in business and putting smiles on the faces of customers as the pedal away on their beach cruisers.
Coast Guard Rescues Increase
Coast Guard Station Galveston rescue calls are up 30 percent from this time last year. As Memorial Day approaches, the Coast Guard wants to remind us to boat responsibly.