Galveston Island man agrees to civil commitment as sexually violent predator

A Galveston Island man facing trial as a sexually violent predator agreed to civil commitment for treatment, ensuring continued supervision after his prison release.

SBA services for businesses impacted by Beryl
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The Small Business Administration announced they were opening a Business Recovery Center in Galveston to help businesses, homeowners, renters, and non-profits get access to disaster loans.

Free EMT class offered as shortage continues

There's been a shortage of EMTs in Texas and nationwide since the pandemic. That's why one ambulance service is offering a free EMT training class to recruit more professionals.

Galveston coffee shop opens for students, tourists
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After taking three feet of water at their main location, Conex Coffee Company kept their shop open, becoming an unofficial cooling station for students and stranded vacationers. FOX 26 Photographer Darlene Janik Faires has more after getting a look into the shop.

Jamaica Beach hit by tornado as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall

Cleanup is now underway after a tornado ripped through Jamaica Beach as Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Galveston County early Monday morning.

Hurricane Beryl: Houston business, office closures for Monday

Houston business and city and county office closures due to Tropical Storm Beryl, which is expected to make landfall Monday as a hurricane.

Galveston prepares for Beryl's arrival
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FOX 26's Abigail Dye is in Galveston, showing us how the city is prepared for the impacts of Beryl.

Tropical Storm Beryl: Voluntary evacuation for Galveston west end

Galveston has issued a voluntary evacuation for the island’s west end ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl reaching the Texas coast.

Galveston officer on indefinite suspension after allegedly attacking people at pool

The Galveston Police Department officer accused of attacking people at an apartment pool has been placed on indefinite suspension, according to the police department.

Disaster declaration for Galveston County
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A disaster declaration was declared in Galveston as the County prepares for Tropical Storm Beryl to make its way to the Texas coast. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia has the latest after visiting the island.

Residents enjoy beach despite Beryl approaching
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Galveston residents continue enjoying the beach while they can as the leaders prepare for Tropical Storm Beryl approaches the coast. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with officials in Galveston to hear more.

Tracking Beryl: Galveston leaders prepare as storm heads to Texas coast

Weather conditions in Galveston are calm but leaders are on alert as it could all change over the weekend after a Hurricane Watch was issued for the Texas coast.

Galveston prepares for potential weather threat
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Weather conditions in Galveston are calm but that could all change over the weekend as a Hurricane Watch was issued for the Texas coast. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia has a look at how the island is preparing.

Texas leaders watching Hurricane Beryl
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Leaders along the Texas coast are watching Hurricane Beryl closely out of caution it may hit the state. Brad Burness, the Emergency Management Coordinator for the Galveston County Office of Emergency Management, spoke with FOX 26 about the county's concern.

Families travel to Galveston beaches for July 4th
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We are closely watching Hurricane Beryl along the Gulf Coast as the Fourth of July travel rush is still on. More than 60 million Americans are driving for Independence Day with many cooling off at the beach. FOX's Chelsea Torres spoke with visitors down at Galveston.